Monday, March 2, 2020

North Schuylkill Selling Advance Tickets for PIAA Class AAA Basketball Playoff Game

Advance tickets will be on sale this week for Friday night’s Girls’ PIAA Class AAA Basketball playoff game between North Schuylkill and Motivation.

The game will be played at Martz Hall in Pottsville, and will tip off at 7:30 pm. Tickets will be sold in the North Schuylkill High School office from 9 am-2 pm, until Friday afternoon. Cost is $8.00 for Adult tickets, and $4 for Student tickets.

All tickets will be $8.00 at the door.

Schuylkill River Greenways Awarded Boating Facility Grants

Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) and Sen. David Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill)  announced on Monday the Schuylkill River Greenways was awarded a $50,000 Boating Facility Grant from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC).

House Under Construction Burglarized in Barry Township

State Police are investigating a burglary that occurred recently in Barry Township.

12 Year Old Seriously Injured After Being Struck by Vehicle on Route 443

A boy was seriously injured Sunday when he was struck by a vehicle on Route 443 near Pine Grove on Sunday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/02/2020


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/02/2020

Sunday, March 1, 2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/01/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/01/2020

North Schuylkill Lady Spartans Celebrates District XI Championship with Parade

On Sunday evening, the North Schuylkill Lady Spartans celebrated their District XI Championship with a parade through the communities of their school district.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: PIAA State Championship Schedule for Round 1


PIAA State High School Basketball Championship Schedule for 

Schuylkill County/League Teams for Round 1

Mahanoy Area Celebrates Third Straight District XI Girls Basketball Title with a Parade

On Saturday afternoon, after their 39-30 win over Moravian Academy, the Mahanoy Area Girls Basketball team celebrated their third straight District XI Girls Basketball title with a fire truck parade.

Students Teachers Use Dr. Seuss to Help Create First Lessons

On Friday, North Schuylkill Elementary celebrated "Read Across America" with a visit from student teachers from Bloomsburg University.

Commissioner Staudenmeier Remembered as Family Man and for His Dedication to Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County Commissioner Frank Staudenmeier died suddenly at the age of 69 on Saturday, and now his family, friends, and colleagues are remembering him as a family man for his dedication to Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/29/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/29/2020

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Mahanoy City Woman Charged with Assault After Retail Theft Leads to Altercation with Police

A Mahanoy City woman was charged with assault after being caught stealing items from Rite Aid in the borough and getting into an altercation with police.

Schuylkill County Commissioner Frank Staudenmeier Passes Away

Schuylkill County Commissioner Frank Staudenmeier passed away on Saturday.

UPDATE: Argument Led to Gunfight in Pottsville Early Saturday

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven has released an update on what happened early Saturday when shots were fired and left 4 people injured in Pottsville.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: District XI Championship Results - 02/29/2020


District XI High School Basketball Championship Results - 02/29/2020

Polar Plungers Brave Frigid Waters to Benefit Make a Wish

On Saturday, the Mad Batters Softball Team hosted the 10th Annual Polar Plunge at the Deer Lake and West Brunswick Fire Company.

Four People Injured in Early Morning Shooting at a Bar in Pottsville

Four people were injured in an early morning shooting in Pottsville.

Missing Teen Found Safe in Ashland

A Columbia County teen that was reported missing by the Pennsylvania State Police has been found safe.

Police Chase Across 2 Counties Ends in Gilberton Early Saturday

A police pursuit that stretched across two counties early Saturday ended in a crash in Gilberton.