Ashland Doctor Found Guilty on 8 of 12 Counts

On Tuesday, a jury found Stephanie Tarapchak, D.O. of Ashland guilty on 8 of the 12 counts against her in Lackawanna County.

Human Remains Found During Construction to Remain in Place

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and the Schuylkill County Coroner’s Office, have made a decision regarding the recently identified human remains found along PA 61 in North Manheim Township.

New Plates Let Motorcyclists Show Pride In, Support Of Veterans

Pennsylvania motorcyclists can now show their support for veterans by purchasing newly authorized “Honoring Our Veterans” special fund registration plates for motorcycles.

McDonald's Launches All-Day Breakfast

On Tuesday, McDonald's officially launched their All-Day Breakfast Menu.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 5

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 5

Fire Crews At the Scene of a 2nd Alarm Fire in Schuylkill Haven

Around 11:00am, Tuesday, fire crews were called to 36 Dock Street in Schuylkill Haven for a working structure fire.

American Girl Doll Basket Raffle

American Girl Doll Basket Raffle

Knoebels' Covered Bridge Festival This Weekend

Knoebels' Covered Bridge Festival This Weekend

U.S. Marshals Auction Scheduled for Cressona Mall

According to the Republican Herald, the Cressona Mall is up for U.S. Marshals auction on October 15th.

Fire Destroys Construction Company's Building in Porter Township Monday Morning

Monday morning, around 8:30am, fire crews were called to Deiter Construction, just off Route 325 on Greenview Road near Tower City.

Traffic Stop Leads to Finding Meth and Bath Salts

East Union Township - Joseph Michaels 25 of Barnesville was arrested after a traffic stop at 3:17pm on Rt 924 North of Sheppton.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 81 Northbound

Around 4:30pm, An accident was reported on Interstate 81 Northbound at Milemarker 127/128 involving a car rear ending a tractor trailer.

Witnesses are reporting debris and fuel on the roadway.  

Avoid the area of possible.

West Penn Twp. Man Dies After Apparent Murder/Suicide

A West Penn Township man has died after an apparent murder/suicide incident Saturday night.

Chicken Recalled Expanded for Possible Salmonella

Aspen Foods, a Chicago, Ill. establishment, is recalling approximately 561,000 pounds of frozen, raw, stuffed and breaded chicken products that appear to be ready-to-eat (RTE) and may be contaminated withSalmonella Enteritidis, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #6

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #6

$2 Million Mega Millions Ticket Sold in Pennsylvania

Someone in Pennsylvania is about to be $2 Million richer.

Pennsylvania Lottery Seeks Drawing Show Witnesses

Middletown, PA – Singer Marvin Gaye famously asked, “Can I get a witness?” Today, anyone old enough to remember that hit song from 1963 is very likely the right age to volunteer as a witness on the Pennsylvania Lottery’s evening drawing show.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Do Your Smoke Detectors Work?

As you should all be aware this is the time of year where we observe FIRE PREVENTION week and I can find no better reminder to urge everyone to ensure that we all double check that we have working smoke detectors in our homes.

Reported Working Commercial Fire in Porter Township Monday Morning

Around 8:30am, Fire crews were called to the scene of a working commercial fire in Porter Township.

UPDATE: West Penn Township Double Shooting Was An Attempted Murder/Suicide

A double shooting in West Penn Township Saturday night is said to have been an attempted murder/suicide.