Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Abandoned Building Burglarized in North Manheim Township


A building in North Manheim Township was vandalized.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/16/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/16/2020

Monday, March 16, 2020

PLCB to Close All Liquor Stores Until Further Notice Starting Tuesday Evening

On Monday afternoon, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced they would be closing all liquor stores until further notice starting Tuesday evening.

State Police Investigating Shooting on Route 209 near Newtown/Branchdale

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a reported shooting that occurred along Route 209 in Reilly Township on Sunday.

Diocese of Allentown Bishop Cancels Public Masses to Limit Spread of Coronavirus


On Monday, Bishop Alfred Schlert of the Diocese of Allentown announced that they have decided to cancel all public masses effective immediately.

Gilberton Man Leads Police in Pursuit on ATV in Pottsville

A Gilberton man lead police in a pursuit on an ATV in the city of Pottsville on Sunday.

CORONAVIRUS: 13 Additional Positive Cases in Pennsylvania, Zero in Schuylkill County; 76 Statewide

On Monday, the Department of Health confirmed 13 new positive cases of the COVID-19 virus.

Fairlane Village Mall Announces Hour Changes

The Fairlane Village Mall announces changes to their hours that will be in effect until further notice.

Free Lunches Available through Schuylkill County Schools


The following School Districts have announces free lunches that are available for students around Schuylkill County.

UPDATE: Girardville Saint Patrick's Day Postponed Until Further Notice; Possibility of Rescheduling

An update from Girardville Saint Patrick's Day committee in regards to the event.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/15/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/15/2020

Sunday, March 15, 2020

Girardville Saint Patrick's Day Parade Postponed

On Sunday, a decision was officially made to cancel the 2020 Girardville St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Port Carbon Police Arrest Man for Trespassing, Stalking, and Harassment


Last week, the Port Carbon Police arrested a man after a trespassing incident.

Senator Argall Temporarily Closes Pottsville, Hamburg, and Harrisburg Offices; Mahanoy City Office to Remain Open

On Sunday, Senator Argall(R-29 Schuylkill/Berks) announced he would be temporarily closing three of his offices.

16 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Pennsylvania; Statewide Stands at 63

On Sunday, Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine held her daily briefing in Harrisburg and announced 16 new cases of COVID-19, the coronavirus, in Pennsylvania.

Game Commission Conducting Controlled Burn on Sunday near Tamaqua and Hometown

On Sunday, the PA Game Commission will be conduction a controlled burn in Rush Township, Schuylkill County.

Saturday, March 14, 2020