Man Injured After Falling From Roof in Ashland

Around 9pm, Thursday evening, police and emergency personnel were called to the 1300 block of Centre Street for a reported man on a roof with a gun.

Schuylkill Health Campus Integration to Revitalize Patient Services

POTTSVILLE, PA -- The future is bright for healthcare services in Schuylkill County. That is the message leaders of Schuylkill Health shared with employees this week discussing changes that are coming to the system. These changes will enhance, improve, streamline and preserve hospital inpatient and outpatient services for our community.

10 Words Only Someone From Schuylkill County Would Understand

10 Words Only Someone From Schuylkill County Would Understand

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Three Arrested on Drug Charges in Girardville

Three were arrested in Girardville Tuesday on drug charges.

Grant to Help Upgrade Fire Departments from Analog to Digital

Wednesday, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to the Citizens Fire Company #1 of Tamaqua. The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Three Face Drug Charges After Arrests

Mahanoy City arrested 3 people Wednesday evening and now all three face drug charges.

UPDATE: Driver Identified in Fatal Crash

The driver has been identified from a fatal crash Wednesday afternoon.

Fatal Crash in Tremont Twp.

A crash has turned fatal in Tremont Twp.


Emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Tremont Road and Camp Road in Tremont Twp. around 12:30pm.

Initial calls came in as a motor vehicle accident with entrapment and fire.

We have now learned that one person has died in the crash.

Route 125 was closed for a period of time after the crash.

We will update you as more information is available.

Pennsylvania State Police and PEMA Deployment to Maryland Will Be Begin Later This Week

The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today that Maryland accepted its offer of resources to assist with the State of Emergency currently active in the City of Baltimore. Pennsylvania offered assistance in response to an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request that was put out by Maryland this week.

State Police Seek Megan's Law Fugitive from Schuylkill County

The following was posted by the Pennsylvania State Police

Shenandoah Man Arrested After Fleeing from Police

Shenandoah Man Arrested After Fleeing from Police

Schuylkill County Police Log for 4/28/15

Schuylkill County Police Log for 4/28/15

Pennsylvania State Police Ready to Assist in Baltimore

The Pennsylvania State Police announced Tuesday that they are ready to assist police and National Guard forces in Baltimore if needed.

Coal Region Connections: Lakewood Park

99 YEARS AGO, A GETAWAY FOR THE COAL REGION WORKING CLASS WAS BORN.

Teen in Prison After Assaulting Mother

A Mahanoy Township teen is in prison after assaulting his mother Tuesday morning.

Electrical Fire Causes Brush Fire in Mahanoy Township

An electrical fire has caused a brush fire in Mahanoy Township.

PA State Police Seize Over $16 Million in Drugs in First Quarter

Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday that troopers seized over $16.2 million in heroin, marijuana and other prohibited drugs in the first quarter of 2015.

UPDATE: State Trooper Discharged; Drivers Receive Traffic Citations for Interstate 81 Incident

Update on the State Trooper and drivers involved in Interstate 81 incident where the trooper was struck by a vehicle.

Bald Eagle Shot Near Schuylkill / Carbon County Line

Authorities are reporting that a bald eagle was shot.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/27/15

Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/27/15