Pottsville Man Arrested for Trying to Sell Meth in Mahanoy City

A Pottsville man is facing drug charges after trying to sell methamphetamine at the Cocoa Hut in Mahanoy City.

Injured State Trooper's Name Released

On Friday afternoon, while a state trooper was assisting a disabled vehicle in the southbound lanes between Exit 124 and 119 on Interstate 81, he returned to his cruiser to a retrieve a fire extinguisher when another vehicle travelling south struck the back of the cruiser.

State Trooper Struck by Vehicle on Interstate

A state trooper was struck by a passing vehicle on Interstate 81 while he was assisting at the scene of a car fire Friday afternoon.

He was flown to Geisinger with unknown injuries.

Southbound lanes of Interstate 81 have been closed at the Frackville exit.

More information as it comes available.

Information posted from

http://m.republicanherald.com/state-police-trooper-struck-by-vehicle-on-i-81-1.1854617

Pottsville High School Evacuated for Bomb Threat

Pottsville High School has been reportedly evacuated Friday afternoon after a written bomb threat was found in a restroom.

Blue Mountain High School Presents Cinderella

The prince is giving a ball and you are invited!!

Blue Mountain High School proudly presents "Cinderella"

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors

Children under 5 admitted free

Doors open at 6:30pm

House Damaged By Fire in Oneida on Thursday

Photo posted from Nuremberg-Weston Volunteer
Fire Company FB Page

On Thursday, around 4:30pm, emergency personnel were called to 100 4th Street in Oneida, East Union Township for a house fire.

House Leveled By Fire in Blythe Township Overnight

Just after 10:00pm Thursday evening, emergency personnel were called to 78 Tucker Hill Road in Blythe Townshp near New Philadelphia for a house fire.

Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Crews at the Scene of a House Fire in East Union Twp.

Around 5:30pm, emergency personnel were called to 100 4th Street East Union Twp.,  near Brandonville, for a working house fire.

Minersville Area to Perform Spamalot This Weekend

Monty Python's Spamalot- A musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Come out for a ton of laughs and enjoy a great story as the students in Minersville Area High School perform this musical twist of a classic story!

Mother's Day Shopping Event/Chinese Auction

Chinese Auction and Food Sale proceeds benefit Barry Believers Relay for Life Team

Attorney General Announces Electric Generation Supplier Settlement Proposal

Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane and Acting Consumer Advocate Tanya J. McCloskey today announced a proposed settlement with an electric generation supplier accused of deceptively marketing its variable electric rates to Pennsylvania consumers, many of whom filed complaints about spikes in their rates during the winter of 2014.

Friends of the Ringtown Library Annual Used Book Sale

Friends of the Ringtown Library Annual Used Book Sale

Schuylkill United Way Announces Capt. Jason B. Jones Memorial Day of Caring

The Schuylkill United Way (SUW) Annual Day of Caring event will be renamed the Capt. Jason B. Jones Memorial Day of Caring.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 3/26/15

Schuylkill County Police Log for March 26th, 2015

Worker Hurt During Roller Coaster Testing at Knoebels

 A worker was hurt Thursday morning after being struck by a roller coaster car at Knoebels.

Mahanoy City Asking for Public Input on Garbage Collection and Sanitation

The Borough of Mahanoy City is currently requesting input from concerned citizens regarding what direction the Borough should take regarding garbage collection and sanitation.

Posted from Mahanoy City Borough Facebook Page

12th Annual AOH Girardville St. Patrick’s Day Parade Awards

LIST OF 2015 PARADE WINNERS

Danny's Boulevard Drive-In, The Building of a Schuylkill County Landmark

Over 60 years ago, a young man and his father had an idea to open an ice cream business.

Nonprofit Organization Provides Assistance to Pottsville Homeless

Servants to All, a nonprofit organization in Schuylkill County, is pioneering “My Father’s House” – a project designed to provide temporary housing to homeless men, women and children, as well as arm them with the resources to regain their dignity and get back on their feet.