Power Outage Overnight in Northern Schuylkill County

(05/31/17) At least 1,000 homes were without power overnight in northern Schuylkill County.


According to PPL, approximately 1,100 homes were without power in the West Mahanoy Township, Shenandoah, and Ringtown areas.

The power reportedly went out around 1:00am, Wednesday, and by 5:30am power was still out for most of the homes.

The cause of the outage was listed as a blown circuit or fused.

UPDATE:  PPL is reporting that power should be restored by 12:30pm.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/30/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/30/17

Police Investigating Burglary at Motorcycle Dealership Over Weekend

(05/30/17) The Saint Clair Police are investigating a burglary at Matto Cycle, near Saint Clair that occurred overnight Saturday into Sunday.

Money in the Mountains, STSS, URC Sprint Cars highlight June at Big Diamond Speedway

Thanks to mother nature, race fans are in for an  action-packed month of June at Big Diamond Speedway.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/30/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/30/17

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/29/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/29/17

Noise Complaint Leads to Gunfire

What started out as a noise complaint led to gunfire late Saturday.

Veteran Shares History of Memorial Day During Service

George Harris was the guest speaker at the Simpson United Methodist Church, Gordon,  on  Sunday for a special Memorial day service.

Mahanoy City Celebrates Memorial Day with Parade

Despite rain in the forecast, Mahanoy City held their annual Memorial Day Parade.

Frackville Dedicates Hometown Heroes Banners

On Saturday, Frackville dedicated their Hometown Heroes Banners.

Strong Storms to Cross Schuylkill County Monday Morning

(05/29/17) By 9:00am, a line of strong storms will cross Schuylkill County.

Bethesda EC Church Holds Annual Car, Craft, and Vendor Show to Support Youth Group Mission Trip

Young and old alike enjoyed the car, craft and vendor show at Bethesda EC church in Reedsville, Wayne Township, on Saturday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/28/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/28/17

Alleged Bank Robbery Suspect in Custody

A man that police say robbed a bank near Frackville is reportedly in custody.

The Republican Herald is reporting that Larry Dettery, 38, of 34 West Penn Street, Shenandoah was taken into custody over night by West Mahanoy Township Police for the robbery of the Minersville Bank in West Mahanoy, near Frackville, on Friday.

 Dettery was locked up in Schuylkill County Prison unable to post $75,000 bail.





Authorities say that around 9:00am, a man walked into the Miners Bank, Frackville, and handed a teller a note demanding money.

The teller handed the suspect an unknown amount of money, then the suspect fled the scene on foot onto Spruce Street.

A suspicious package was also left behind, prompting the calling of bomb squad, which after investigation was ruled harmless.

Police helicopters were also seen flying over Frackville searching for the suspect.  The Schuylkill North Vo-Tech was also on lock down while the area was searched.