Former School Board Member Submits Right-to-Know Request into Pottsville Area Hiring Process

A Former School Board Member of the Pottsville Area School District is questioning the hiring of a current Board Member's spouse.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #5

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #5

Coal Region Connections: Tamaqua Business Celebrates 50 Years This Weekend

A PROUD TAMAQUA BUSINESS CELEBRATES ITS 50TH BIRTHDAY THIS WEEKEND, BUT THE STORE CAN TRACE ITS ROOTS BACK TO 1840. Click LIKE if you join us in wishing the Miller family at M&S Hardware a big happy birthday.

Yuengling Ice Cream Receives Awards at World Dairy Expo Championship

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ORWIGSBURG, PA – After placing twice in the New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival in July, Yuengling’s Ice Cream brought home two more awards from the World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest in August .

Attorney General Holder to Resign

Attorney General Eric Holder will announce Thursday that he will resign after six years.

Driver Taken into Custody After Crash in Tamaqua Wednesday Night

A male driver was taken into custody by Tamaqua Police late last night (Wednesday, September 24, 2014) after crashing his car into another vehicle and shearing a utility pole along the 200 block of Center Street (SR309) in Tamaqua.

PA Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill; Moves to House for Vote

On Wednesday Afternoon, the Pennsylvania State Senate passed Senate Bill 1182 taking a big step to legalize the use of Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania.

The Bill would allow state residents to buy, possess and use medical marijuana for the treatment of a qualifying condition.

While this does not officially legalize marijuana in Pennsylvania, it's a big step for the Republican Majority Senate to pass this bill.

Republican's hold the majority 27 to Democrats 23.

The vote went 43-7

The Bipartisan Bill was led my Senator Leach (Democrat) and Senator Folmer(Republican).

The Bill will now be moved to the House for it's concurrence.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Reported Crash on Route 61 Near Deer Lake

Just before 1PM Wednesday,  there was reported crash involving a vehicle rollover on Route 61 Northbound near the 895 intersection near Deer Lake.

The crash is reported to be within the construction zone.

Due to congestion in this area,  this area should be avoided .

We will update you as more information is available.

Man Wanted For Stabbing in Mahanoy City; Possibly in Philadelphia Area

Authorities are looking for man after a stabbing in Mahanoy City Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Boroughs Association Elects New President

On September 18th, Local borough leaders from around the county gathered to join in discussion and hear about important issues facing our municipalities at its annual Fall dinner.

Senate Confirms Two Schuylkill County Row Officers

HARRISBURG – The Senate of Pennsylvania unanimously confirmed the governor’s nominations of Ann Dudish as the Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds and Thomas Campion as the Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29).

One Person in Custody After Stabbing in Mahanoy City

One person was stabbed in Mahanoy City Tuesday evening

Coal Region Connections: It's Been Called The World's Largest Indoor Miniature Village

IT HAS BEEN CALLED THE WORLD'S LARGEST INDOOR MINIATURE VILLAGE. Click LIKE is you have fond memories of Roadside America growing up as a child or visiting there with your children & grandchildren.

Pennsylvania State Senator "Comes Out" During Press Conference

Meet Pennsylvania's first openly gay Senator.

Shamokin Area Dismissing Early

According to the district's web page, Shamokin Area will be dismissing early on Tuesday, September 23rd, due to water pressure issues.

The High School will dismiss at 1:00PM
Elementary/Annex at 1:30PM

Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 is National Voter Registration Day

Mars Recalls M&M's for Peanut Butter Allergy Risk

Mars Chocolate North America is recalling boxes of plain M&M's that were sold nationwide because they may contain peanut butter putting those allergic to it at risk.

New Video Obtained By NBC News of Eric Frein

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NBC News Released the following video of Eric Frein that they received overnight.  The video is of Frein in a Vietnam War reenactment documentary.

Job and Education Fair at the Fairlane Village Mall Wednesday

Job & Education Fair at the Fairlane Village Mall from 10am-5pm, Wednesday, September 24th. Over 500 Job Openings!!! Late additions to the Job Fair include: Ateeco/Mrs. T's; FedEX; Procure Personnel; and Walmart Distribution Center. A total of 44 employers, 8 education providers, and 8 agencies. Remember to DRESS APPROPRIATELY and be prepared to speak with employers. Have all the information you need to complete job applications - dates of employment and references, including phone numbers.

Juvenile Arrested for 4th Pine Grove Bomb Threat

A juvenile was arrested for the 4th Bomb Threat at Pine Grove Area.