Friday, July 7, 2017

Thursday, July 6, 2017

PA Attorney General and 18 Other States Sue Education Secretary Devos

On Thursday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro and 18 other Attorneys General sued Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and the U.S. Department of Education for abandoning federal rules to protect college students from abusive loan practices by higher education institutions that were set to go into effect on July 1.

Schuylkill County Man Convicted of Sending 9 Year Old in Massachusetts Sexually Explicit Messages

On Thursday, a Schuylkill County man was convicted for sending sexually explicit messages to a 9 year old in Massachusetts.

10th Annual Coal Miner's Heritage Festival This Sunday

The 10th Annual Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival is set for Sunday July 9, 2017 from 10 AM to 5 PM, on the grounds of the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford, Carbon County. 

Police Looking for Girl Who Went Missing Two Weeks Ago

Police in Schuylkill County are looking for a girl that has been reported missing for two weeks.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/06/17


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/06/17

Weeklong Entertainment Scheduled for the Schuylkill County Fair

Lots and lots of Pure Ag-entertainment at this year’s Schuylkill County Fair found at multiple venues at various times to accommodate the fair goer.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/06/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/06/2017

Police Looking to Identify Owner of Vehicle Seen Scattering Rubbish




Police are looking to identify owner of vehicle seen scattering rubbish in Butler Township.

First Ever Kite Festival Scheduled

The first ever Kite Festival in Schuylkill County will take place on July 29th, 2017.

Tyson Foods Distribution Center to Expand and Create 114 New Jobs

On Thursday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Tyson Foods Distribution Center will expand in Schuylkill County and create 114 new, full-time jobs.

Wednesday, July 5, 2017

Avenues Foundation 29th Annual Golf Classic

Golf foursome spots and sponsorships are available for Avenues Foundation 29th Annual Golf Classic on Friday, July 28 at Hidden Valley Golf Course, Pine Grove, PA. 

ABA Parade Returning This Year

Parade organizers have announced that the Ashland Boys Association Parade will return in 2017.

Schuylkill County Fair Announces Entertainment Lineup

Parmalee will take the stage Friday.
Schuylkill County Fair announces their entertainment lineup for this year’s fair. The fair will run July 31 through August 5. Every night the fair will feature different artist and groups on the M & T Stage.

Drugs, DUIs, and Other Citations Issued During Sobriety Checkpoints Over the Holiday

Over the holiday(July 1st through July 4th, Members of the Pennsylvania State Police at Hamburg, Jonestown, and Schuylkill Haven conducted sobriety checkpoints in Berks County.