Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Free Car Seat Fitting Stations Scheduled As Part of "Click It or Ticket"

The national "Click It or Ticket" campaign occurs May 23 - June 5, 2016.

Girls Pint Out Announces a New Chapter in Schuylkill, Carbon, and Lower Luzerne Counties

Girls Pint is happy to announce that Anthracite Girls Pint Out is the newest Girls Pint Out chapter. 

PHOTO: Blue Mountain Graduate Recipient of South Schuylkill Garden Club Scholarship

Courtney Steinruch a soon to be Blue Mountain graduate speaks about her future plans to study environmental science to the members of the South Schuylkill Garden Club at their monthly meeting. Courtney is this year's recipient of the Club's Scholarship. Looking on is Porcupine Pat as the Scholarship Chairman.

Photo taken by Kim Morgan

One Flown to Hospital After Crash Overnight

One person was flown to an area hospital overnight after a crash early Wednesday.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Police Investigating Theft and Use of Fraudulent Gift Cards

The Rush Township Police is currently investigating a theft which occurred at the Hometown Wal Mart on 5/16/16 around 4:00pm.

Bret Michaels Returning to Goodfellas in June

Goodfellas in Pottsville announced Tuesday morning that Bret Michaels will be returning in June with a special guest, Eric Brittingham of Cinderella.

Police Discover Heroin While Serving Warrants

(05/17/16) On Monday, Schuylkill Haven Borough Police Department were assigned to a warrant detail. The purpose of the detail is to serve outstanding warrants for previous arrests made by the Department in which the defendant has failed in responding to charges.

Monday, May 16, 2016

Schuylkill County Woman Identified as Victim in Deadly Northampton County Crash

Authorities have identified one of three victims in a Northampton County deadly crash earlier this month as a woman from Schuylkill County.

Kayak Demo Day

Thinking about getting a kayak? The Lazy River Riders' Kayak Club has just the thing to help you take the plunge with confidence. On Sunday, June 5, 2016, 3:00-5:30 p.m. at the boat launch area on Sweet Arrow Lake Road try a variety of boats, sit in them, and give them a paddle on the lake to help you choose the best one for you! Club members will be furnishing their boats & knowledge to help you make a wise purchase. This is a sunshine only event and pre-registration is required by calling 570-624-3018.

Man Facing Drug Charges

Late Sunday Brian Cyr, 27, of Frackville was arrested by Mahanoy City Police Officers Johnson and Rentschler and charged with numerous drug offenses.

Sunday, May 15, 2016

Four Facing Drug Charges

Frackville Borough Police have filed charges against four males after incident that occurred on May 5th.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week


Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

One Flown After Vehicle Crashes into Home Sunday Morning

One person was flown Sunday morning after a vehicle crashed into a home Sunday morning.

Friday, May 13, 2016

Woman Facing Drug Charges

Charges were filed today on a Shenandoah woman for an incident in Mahanoy City at the Coco Hut in April. 

LCCC Holds New EMT Class for Carbon and Schuylkill Counties

Schnecksville, Pa., May 13, 2016 – Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has added an additional Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program at its Morgan Center in Tamaqua for individuals who are likely to respond to pre-hospital emergencies or those considering a medical career.