Saturday, May 20, 2017

Road Resurfacing Projects to Begin This Week


PennDOT announced two road resurfacing projects that will begin this week in Schuylkill County.

Mahanoy/West Mahanoy Township Brush Fire Under Investigation; Hundreds of Acres Burned

Hundreds of acres of forest burned Thursday afternoon and into the evening.

Friday, May 19, 2017

Three Injured, Two Flown After Crash Friday Afternoon

Three people were injured in a crash near Ashland Friday afternoon.

Knoebels Wins Top Prizes from the National Amusement Park Historical Association; Phoenix Wins Best Wood Coaster

The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) released the results of its 31st annual NAPHA Amusement Park and Attractions Survey. 

Would you try Middleswarth Flavored Beef Jerky?

Would you try Middleswarth Flavored Beef Jerky?

Millionaire Raffle Early Bird Bonus Winner Sold in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania Lottery has revealed the winning ticket number drawn for the second $100,000 Early Bird Bonus Drawing prize as part of the 4th of July Millionaire Raffle.

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.

Thursday, May 18, 2017

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!