Attorney General Announces Legal Action Against Schuylkill County Nursing Home

(07/01/15) HARRISBURG — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced Wednesday that her office has filed a legal action against a chain of nursing home companies accused of misleading consumers by failing to provide basic services to elderly and vulnerable residents.

West Mahanoy Township Police Apprehend Men with Arrest Warrants

On Saturday, West Mahanoy Township Police apprehended a man with warrants from multiple counties.

Man Charged with Death of 4 Year Old

A Butler Township man was charged Monday for the death of a 4 year old boy.

Crews at the Scene of a Working House Fire in Auburn

Fire crews are currently at the scene of a reported house fire in Auburn.

Storms Cause Damage in Schuylkill County Tuesday Afternoon

Storms that blew through Schuylkill County caused a lot of damage Tuesday afternoon.

Police Looking for Person Involved in Retail Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred at Walmart in Hometown on Monday, June 29th at 5:30pm.

Pictured is the person of interest.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rush Township Police Department at (570)668-4242.

Boy Struck By Vehicle Monday Afternoon

A boy was struck by a vehicle Monday afternoon and is now in serious condition.

Two Face Drug Charges

Two face drug charges from Shenandoah Police.

PennDOT, State Police Partner to Focus on Aggressive and Impaired Driving Enforcement through Independence Day‏

PennDOT, Pennsylvania State Police and local police are partnering to help decrease impaired driving and aggressive behaviors through the Independence Day holiday weekend.

Schuylkill County Fair to Hold Second Annual Boilo Contest

The Schuylkill County Fair will hold its second annual boilo contest (Champagne of the Coal Crackers) on Wednesday, July 29 at 7:30 PM in the PA Preferred Culinary Area of the fairgrounds.

Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Schuylkill County

Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Schuylkill County in July.

Unnmanned Supply Rocket Explodes After Launch

An unmanned rocket exploded minutes after taking off Sunday morning.

Over 3,500 Homes Without Power Across Schuylkill County

According to PPL, a few thousand are without power Saturday afternoon.

As of 4:30pm, a reason has not been stated, but 3,646 homes were reported to be without power across Schuylkill County.

The breakdown of areas currently without power is as follows

Hegins Twp. - 2,766

Rush Twp. - 680

Walker Twp. - 77

Butler Twp. - 22

Blythe Twp. - 21

Barry Twp. - 80

UPDATE:  As of 8:30pm, just over 400 were still without power, mainly in Hegins Twp.

More information as it is available.

Kids Activities Planned for the Schuylkill County Fair

Kids’ area activities abound at the 2015 Schuylkill County Fair! 

Additional Lane Restrictions on Route 61 on Monday

PennDOT has updated that there will be lane restrictions on Monday on Route 61 in Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Rascal Flatts Concert Cancelled at Hersheypark Stadium

Organizers announced on  Friday that the Rascal Flatts/Rick Springfield/Ashley Monroe concert that was scheduled for Saturday, August 22nd at Hersheypark Stadium has been cancelled.

Schuylkill County Man Allegedly Fired Paintballs at Vehicles on Interstate 80

A Mahanoy City man allegedly fired paintballs at vehicles on Interstate 80 on Thursday.

Supreme Court Declares Same-Sex Couples Have Right to Marry Anywhere in the United States

On Friday, the Supreme Court Declares Same-Sex Couples Have Right to Marry Anywhere in the United States.

Pottsville Fireworks Postponed; Parade Cancelled

Saturday's weather forecast has forced organizers to change plans for this weekend festivities in Pottsville.