Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/08/2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/08/2020

Governor Wolf: Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Compensation Tax Rate Reduced to Lowest Level in 40 Years

On Wednesday, Governor Tom Wolf  announced that Pennsylvania businesses will see a reduction in their unemployment compensation (UC) tax rates, saving an estimated $552 million this year. The Department of Labor & Industry eliminated the 1.1 percent UC tax rate interest factor effective January 1, 2020. This is the lowest UC tax rate on record since 1979.

Schuylkill County Company Awarded Low Interest Loan through PIDA

On Wednesday, Governor Tom Wolf announced seven new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) that will support the purchase of new technology and equipment, provide early intervention and adult care services to Pennsylvanians, create a new Commercial Driver License certification center, and support the creation of new full-time jobs across the commonwealth.

Three Face Drug Charges After Raid in Minersville

Three more people are facing charges after a third drug raid in Minersville in the past week.

Pottsville Winterfest Postponed Until February

The Pottsville Winterfest scheduled for this Saturday, January 11th, 2020 has been postponed.

Schuylkill County School Early Dismissals for 01/08/2020

Schuylkill County School Early Dismissals for 01/08/2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/08/2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/08/2020

Rod Stewart to Come to Hersheypark Stadium with Special Guest Cheap Trick

Rod Stewart is coming to Hersheypark Stadium on Friday, July 31, 2020, at 7:30 p.m. with special guest Cheap Trick.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/08/2020

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/08/2020

DEATH INVESTIGATION: Human Skull Found in 2016 Reported to be Lost Creek Man

A human skull found in the summer of 2016 is reported to be a man's from Lost Creek.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/07/2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/07/2020

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 01/07/2020

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 01/07/2020

Frackville Borough Holds Swearing In Ceremony for Council Members

On a night of swearing in ceremonies across Schuylkill County, Frackville swore in two of it's borough council members.

State Police and Drug Task Force Seize Meth and Heroin at Minersville Home

State and local police agencies seize methamphetamine and heroin while serving a warrant at home in Minersville on Monday.

Girardville's New Mayor Sworn In; "We are taking back our town"

On Monday night, as part of Girardville's re-organizational meeting, a new Mayor was sworn in.

Schuylkill County School Early Dismissals for 01/07/2020

Schuylkill County School Early Dismissals for 01/07/2020

East Union Township Swears In New Supervisor, Hires Part-Time Police Officer

On Monday evening, East Union Township swore in a newly elected supervisory and held a reorganization meeting.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/07/2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/07/2020

Wolf Administration to Provide Free Naloxone at Pennsylvania Farm Show on Wednesday

On Wednesday, January 8, the Wolf Administration will provide free naloxone to Pennsylvanians attending the Pennsylvania Farm Show as part of an ongoing effort to stop opioid overdoses and get residents into treatment.

PA Game Commission to Sell Seedlings

While it might be winter, landowners can begin making plans to help wildlife this spring – and beyond – by planting tree and shrub seedlings offered by the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Howard Nursery.