HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: PIAA State Playoff Results - 03/06/2020

PIAA State High School Basketball Results - 03/06/2020

State Police Investigating Death After Hay Bale Falls on Victim in Berks County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Hamburg is investigating a death in Berks County.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Burma Road Closed Due to Tractor Trailer Rollover Friday Afternoon

The Burma Road is currently closed due to a crash.

New Family Practice is Accepting Patients in Ashland

A new family practice in Ashland is currently accepting patients.

First Presumptive Positive Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in Pennsylvania

On Friday, Governor Tom Wolf, confirmed the first two presumptive positive cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Pennsylvania and reminded residents that the commonwealth is prepared to respond to community spread of this virus.

Argall Announces $384,000 Grant Awarded to Support Schuylkill County Internships

The Department of Labor and Industry announced over $4.7 million in grants to support the State/Local Internship Program, including $384,000 to the Luzerne/Schuylkill Workforce Development Board, according to State Senator David G. Argall.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/06/2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/06/2020

Yuengling Announces Scholarship Program for Women in the Brewing Industry

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, is marking International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, with its Yuengling Women in Brewing Scholarship Program for spring 2020. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/05/2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/05/2020

Trace Adkins, The Way I Wanna Go Tour to Stop in Jim Thorpe

On Thursday, Penn’s Peak in Jim Thorpe announced that the Trace Adkins- The Way I Wanna Go Tour, will make a stop on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 8pm. 

Schuylkill County Courthouse to Close Early on Friday, Staudenmeier Services Scheduled

As a sign of respect and to allow the county to begin mourning, the Schuylkill County Courthouse will close early on Friday to remember Commissioner Frank Staudenmeier.

Shenandoah Valley Elementary PTO Basket Auction This Friday and Saturday

The Shenandoah Valley Elementary PTO is conducting their 4th Annual Basket Auction in the Shenandoah Valley Elementary Gym on Friday March 6th from 4pm-8pm & Saturday March 7th from 9am – 3pm.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 03/05/2020

Schuylkill County Police Log for 03/05/2020

Orwigsburg Woman Charged for Sexual Assault of 15 Year Old at Hamburg Area

An Orwigsburg woman who worked as a paraprofessional at Hamburg Area has been charged with sexual assault of a student.

Pennsylvania State Police Revise Tattoo Policy

Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced Thursday that he has issued a special order that changes the department's policy surrounding tattoos.

Woman Charged with Stealing Almost $400,000 from Berks County Church Over 10 Years

A Berks County woman was charged and taken into custody this week for stealing almost $400,000 from a church in Berks County.

Woman Wanted on Warrant Taken into Custody by Girardville Police

Late Wednesday, a woman wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives was taken into custody by Girardville Police.

Shenandoah Valley Elementary Announces January and February Students of the Month

The Shenandoah Valley School District recently announced their Elementary Students of the month for January and February.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/04/2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/04/2020

Minersville Police Issue Warrant for Bethlehem Man Wanted for Child Abuse

On Tuesday, the Minersville Police issued an arrest warrant for a Bethlehem man wanted for child abuse in the borough.