Unemployment Rate Increased for the Month of April in Pennsylvania

On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its employment situation report for April 2017.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/19/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/19/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/19/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/19/17

Argall and Goodman Announce Grants for Community Improvement Projects in Girardville, Saint Clair, Pottsville, Minersville and Shenandoah

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill) announced a total of five grants today that will support community improvement projects in Girardville, Saint Clair, Pottsville, Minersville and Shenandoah.

Three Face Charges After Standoff Thursday Afternoon

Three face charges after a brief standoff Thursday afternoon.

Governor Wolf Announces 80 New Jobs in Schuylkill County with Expansion of Hollander Sleep Products

On Thursday, Governor Tom Wolf announced Hollander Sleep Products, LLC, a bed pillow and mattress pad manufacturer, will expand its Pennsylvania operations by consolidating multiple operations into a single facility at the Highridge Business Park in Foster Township, Schuylkill County. The company’s expansion will create 80 new jobs during the next three years.

Crackerjacks Fireworks Display This Saturday

This Saturday, May 20th, the Valley View Park in the beautiful Hegins Valley will be hosting the Crackerjacks for a professional fireworks display.

Additional Details Released on Child Endangerment Case near Cressona

On Thursday, Representatives of the State Police at Schuylkill Haven, Sergeant Fred Krute, Public Information Office Trooper David Boehm and Corporal Hess released additional information during a press conference on the child endangerment case near Cressona where 3 children were found left alone in a home.

Leiby's Restaurant Announces Opening

On Thursday afternoon, the owner's of Leiby's has officially announced they are open!

Brush Fires Reported near Shenandoah Thursday Afternoon

Emergency personnel responded to brush fires near Shenandoah Thursday afternoon.

Around 1:45pm, fire crews were called to the area along Route 924 near the Windmills in Mahanoy and West Mahanoy Township north of Shenandoah for a large brush fire.

Early reports when crews arrived they found two separate brush fires in the area.

All roads in the area are still open.  Be aware that fire personnel are in the area.

More details when information is available.

Police Find Three Children Left Alone in Home, One Locked in Cage

Police and county authorities find a disturbing incident of child endangerment on Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/18/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/18/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/17/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/17/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/17/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/17/17

Senators have Plan to Reduce Number of State Government Offices, Reduce Costs

Two senators from opposite sides of the state have seen firsthand the floors of empty office space currently owned by Pennsylvania state government agencies. Now, Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) have found a way to rehabilitate state-owned space and eliminate the need for additional rental costs.