Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Argall Seeks to Reform Process of Electing Lieutenant Governor

Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) held a press conference Tuesday discussing his proposed legislation which seeks to reform the process of electing the lieutenant governor in Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/14/17


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/14/17

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Pennsylvania Denied Appeal for Disaster Declaration Request for March Snowstorm

Governor Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that the President has denied his appeal for a federal disaster declaration that would have brought critical financial assistance to nine counties impacted by a crippling snowstorm in March.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/13/17


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/13/17

Monday, June 12, 2017

Inspector General Files Welfare Fraud Charges on 64 Across Pennsylvania, 4 in Schuylkill County

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 64 individuals between April 1 and April 30, 2017.

Man Leads Police in High Speed Chase from Frackville to Pottsville on Friday

A man from Philadelphia led police in a high speed chase that started in Frackville and ended in Pottsville on Friday.

Schuylkill League to Send Three Teams to State Championships

Schuylkill County is representing in the PIAA softball championships by sending 3 teams.

Minersville Softball Moves Onto State Championship


On Monday afternoon, the Minersville Girls Softball team earned their chance to play for a PIAA Class AA State Championship.

Sportsman Take Center Stage At Big Diamond Speedway This Friday Night

It’s been the Mike Mammana and Matt Stangle show in the U.S.S. Achey sportsman modified division at Big Diamond Speedway this year.

National Dump the Pump Day This Thursday

With the continued fluctuation of gas prices, The Schuylkill Transportation System (STS) announced today that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the twelfth annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 15. 

Kountry Krafts & Treasures Holds Ribbon Cutting in Tamaqua

On Friday, June 2, the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting and grand opening for new Chamber member Kountry Krafts & Treasures at 30 W Broad St in Tamaqua.

LCCC Offers EMT Training to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) is partnering with Lehigh Valley Health Network to bring Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill in Pottsville, Pa.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/12/17


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/12/17

Sunday, June 11, 2017