Thursday, October 19, 2017

Billboard of Candidate for Schuylkill County District Attorney Vandalized

A billboard for Michael O'Pake, a candidate for Schuylkill County District Attorney, was vandalized recently.

Tractor Trailer Rollover on Route 61 Northbound Between St. Clair and Frackville

(10/19/17)  Emergency personnel are at the scene of a tractor trailer rollover on Route 61 northbound between Saint Clair and Frackville.

Fire Units Responding to Car Fire Along Route 61

Just before 1:00pm, Thursday, fire units were called to an incident involving multiple vehicles on fire near Saint Clair.

Blue Mountain Middle School Evacuated Thursday Morning After Threat Found

Blue Mountain Middle School Students were evacuated for a short time Thursday morning after a threat was found.

SCAM ALERT: Department of Revenue Issues Warning on New Phishing Email Attack

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue today reminded the public and tax practitioners to beware of phishing scams that involve fraudulent email messages designed to steal sensitive information, such as passwords, usernames or personal financial information.

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #9


Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #9

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/19/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/19/2017

Rock Slide Cleanup Near Jim Thorpe to be Completed Thursday

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 5 announced work that began October 11 to remediate a recent rock slide along US 209/Mauch Chunk Street in Mahoning Township, Carbon County will be complete this afternoon (work was originally expected to last through October 27).

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/19/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/19/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/18/2017


Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/18/2017

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Man Wanted for Attempted Homicide in Custody

A man wanted for a shooting near Frackville is in custody.

High School Students Invited to Participate in PennDOT Innovations Challenge

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the  Pennsylvania  Department of Education (PDE) today invited high school freshmen,  sophomores  and juniors to take part in the first PennDOT Innovations Challenge.

Harlem Globetrotters Returning to Wilkes Barre

The Harlem Globetrotters, known for their one-of-a-kind family entertainment, will bring their Amazing Feats of Basketball World Tour to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday, February 24th, 2018 for 2 shows at 2PM and 7PM to take on their long-time adversaries the Washington Generals.

Who Remember's the Halloween Costumes of the 80's?


Mega Millions Lottery Now Offering Higher Starting and Faster Growing Jackpots

The Mega Millions® multi-state lottery game is being updated to offer $40 million starting jackpots and faster jackpot growth.

Primerica Promotes Shenandoah Native to Regional Vice President

Primerica, a financial service company, announced earlier this month that a Shenandoah native has been promoted to Regional Vice President within the company.

LVHS Offering Free Car Seat Safety Check This Saturday

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill is hosting a FREE car seat check on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 9 am – Noon in the parking lot of the Medical Office Building, 100 Schuylkill Medical Plaza, Pottsville.

Mahanoy Area Students Dismissing Early After Threat at School

After a threat was found in school Wednesday morning, Mahanoy Area students are being dismissed early.

63 Charged With Welfare Fraud in August; Commonwealth Owed More Than $252,000 in Restitution

STATEWIDE - The Office of Inspector General (OIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 63 individuals between August 1 and August 31, 2017.

Mahanoy Area Receives Threat Wednesday Morning

Students at the Mahanoy Area School District have been evacuated due to a threat Wednesday morning.