Pennsylvania Department of Health Warns of Imposter Letters

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Department of Health has received reports in Dauphin and York counties of an imposter letter to homeowners stating that their homes are in violation of local housing codes and that the violations must be remedied or a fine will be imposed.

The letter uses an outdated Health Department logo and contains the fraudulent signature of the current Secretary of Health.

The Department of Health has no authority to enforce private housing codes.

Local law enforcement authorities have been notified.

Chinese Auction Benefiting Minersville Little League Scheduled for This Weekend

Chinese Auction Benefiting Minersville Little League Scheduled for This Weekend.

Strawberry Festival to Be Held

A strawberry festival will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 141 East Street in Williamstown on Saturday, Jun13th from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Plenty of parking is available.

Tamaqua Restaurant Manager Accused of Stealing from Couple

The manager of a popular restaurant in Tamaqua is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from a couple.

Pottsville Farmers Market to Begin This Saturday

The Pottsville Farmers Market will begin running weekly starting this Saturday, May 30th.

South Schuylkill Garden Club Bank Restoration

South Schuylkill Garden Club members over the last few weeks have been busying themselves with the restoration landscaping at the eastern end of a bank of ground behind the Schuylkill Haven Recreation and Senior Center. The formal landscaping is an effort to beautify and support he integrity of the bank.

PennDOT Honors Star of Excellence Recipient in Schuylkill County

PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards today recognized 25 PennDOT employees for their outstanding performance with the Star of Excellence Award, PennDOT’s highest recognition. Three employees from PennDOT’s District 5, which represents Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties, were among the honorees.

Santorum to Run for President in 2016

The former Pennsylvania Senator will announce Wednesday that he is running for President.

Drowning in West Mahanoy Township

One person has died in a drowning near William Penn.

Schuylkill County High School Baseball & Softball District XI Championship Scores for 05/26/15

Schuylkill County High School Baseball & Softball Scores for 05/26/15

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2015

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2015

Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Schedule for District XI Championships

Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Schedule for District XI Championships

Drainage Work Scheduled for Hegins and Foster Township

Drainage Work Scheduled for Hegins and Foster Township.

Mahanoy City's 2015 Memorial Day Parade

Multiple Brush Fires Reported in West Mahanoy Township

An oveJust after 6pm, brush fires were reported in West Mahanoy Township.

Hersheypark's Laff Trakk Opens Saturday

Known for blending the best of the past with the innovations of the future, Hersheypark presents Laff Trakk, the first indoor, spinning, glow-coaster in the United States opening on Saturday, May 23, 2015.

PennDOT to ReSurface 209 in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 5 announced today US 209 will be resurfaced in Blythe, Schuylkill and Walker townships, and Middleport and Tamaqua boroughs in Schuylkill County beginning June 1.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Reported 2nd Alarm Structure Fire Friday Morning in Port Carbon

Fire crews responded to a fire Friday morning in Port Carbon.

Criminal Complaint Filed Charging Man for Baby's Death

A criminal complaint has been filed charging a man for the death of a baby in December.