Rocket Launch Should Be Visible from Schuylkill County

NASA is launching a rocket that will carry supplies to the International Space Station this evening and the rocket should be visible once it takes to the skies.

The rocket is set to launch around 6:45pm and NASA says we should see what looks like an orange star with a small tail become visible between 1 to 3 minutes after launch.

Out of County Traffic Alert: Route 61 in Hamburg is Closed

Just south of Schuykill County, Route 61 is closed at Grand Street in Hamburg.

Letter to the Editor: From Former Pottsville School Board Member Scott R. Thomas

Letter to the Editor:  From Former Pottsville School Board Member Scott R. Thomas

2014-2015 Schuylkill County Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Schedule

2014-2015 Schuylkill County Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball Schedule

Mahanoy City Man Arrested for Robbery and Assault

Mahanoy City Police arrested 42 yr old Brendon J Hasara of Mahanoy City on charges of Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Theft by unlawful taking, and Receiving Stolen Property.

Man Arrested Following Domestic Assault

Mahanoy City Police arrested 35 yr old Kenneth W Vanhorn of Mahanoy City following a Domestic Assault.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Events for This Week

Schuylkill County Events from Sunday, October 26th through Saturday, November 1st

Mahanoy City Buries Time Capsule

On Saturday, Mahanoy City buried a time capsule to be recovered in 2063.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #9

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #9

Scheduled PennDOT Roadwork in Schuylkill County Next Week

Scheduled PennDOT Roadwork in Schuylkill County Next Week

Traffic Alert: Reported Rockslide on Route 924 near Frackville

There are reports of a rockslide that occured outside Frackville on Route 924.  A boulder is reported to be on the roadway.

Please stay away from the area.

UPDATE:  As of 5:30pm, one lane is open in each direction on Route 924

More information as it comes available

Hazleton School District Reports Suspected Case of Mumps

Parents and Guardians who have a student in the Hazleton Area School District were notified Friday of a suspected case of mumps in the district.

PENNDOT: Bridge Replacement Project to Begin in 2015; 7 County Bridges on List

Harrisburg - PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch announced Friday that Plenary Walsh Keystone Partners was selected for the department’s Rapid Bridge Replacement Project, a Public-Private Partnership (P3) to replace 558 bridges across the state.

Inmate Commits Suicide at Schuylkill County Prison

The Republican Herald reported earlier Friday that a prisoner of the Schuylkill County Prison committed suicide on Tuesday.

SCHUYLKILL SHORT STORY: The Travelers

The Travelers

Ashland Man Acquitted on Charges of Alleged Sexual Abuse

John J. Micklesavage, 48, of Ashland,  was acquitted on sexual assault charges from an alleged sexual abuse of a girl in early 2012, according to the Republican Herald.

Coal Region Connections: Is the Tamaqua Elks Haunted?

SOME PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS SAY THIS OLD BUILDING IS HOME TO NOT 1....NOT 2...BUT 3 RESTLESS SPIRITS. Click LIKE if you believe the century old Tamaqua Elks Building is haunted or at the very least--home to some strange, unexplained activity.

Delano Firefighter Charged with Theft

Shane Kuropatsky, captain of the Delano Fire Company was arraigned on theft charges for stealing from the fire company according to the Republican Herald.

Commonwealth Court Blocks Plan for International Cargo Airport

A Commonwealth Court issued a ruling on Thursday to block the building of an international cargo airport in Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #9

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #9