CORONAVIRUS: 52 New Positive Cases in Pennsylvania; 185 Statewide

On Thursday, the Department of Health confirmed 52 new positive cases of the COVID-19 virus in Pennsylvania.

Rush Township Police to Assist Elderly with Needs During Health Crisis

The Rush Township Police Department has announced they will be enhancing their services to assist the most vulnerable during the Coronavirus crisis.

North Schuylkill Offering Free Grab-n-Go Bagged Breakfast and Lunches Beginning Friday

North Schuylkill's Superintendent Dr. Robert Ackell has announced that the district in partnership with The Nutrition Group will be offering all North Schuylkill School District students a free Grab-n-Go bagged breakfast and lunch beginning Friday, March 20th, 2020.

First Death from Coronavirus Reported in Pennsylvania

On Wednesday, State Health Officials announced the first death from the coronavirus in Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/19/2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/19/2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/18/2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/18/2020

Firefighters Make Quick Stop; 2nd Alarm House Fire Under Investigation

Firefighters made a quick stop of a house fire in Ashland Wednesday evening.

Schuylkill County Commissioners Enact Declaration of Disaster Emergency; County Courthouse to Remain Open

During a work session Wednesday evening, the Schuylkill County Commissioners enacted a Declaration of Disaster Emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus.

Carbon Monoxide Installations Postponed in Ashland and Girardville

Organizers of a carbon monoxide detector installation drive in Ashland and Girardville have announced that it has been postponed.

CORONAVIRUS: 37 Additional Positive Cases in Pennsylvania; 1 in Berks County; 133 Statewide

On Wednesday, the Department of Health confirmed 37 new positive cases of the COVID-19 virus in Pennsylvania.

Excavator Stolen in Pine Grove Township

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of an excavator in Pine Grove Township on Monday.

Three Charged After Shots Fired in Ashland Late Tuesday

Three people have been charged after shots were fired Tuesday evening.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/17/2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/17/2020

Geisinger Confirms Three Patients with Presumed Positive Result for COVID-19

On Tuesday, Geisinger confirmed its first three patients with presumed positive results for the novel coronavirus that causes the COVID-19 illness.

Five Displaced After Fire in Mahanoy City

Five people are displaced after a fire damaged two homes in Mahanoy City on Tuesday.

CORONAVIRUS: 20 Additional Positive Cases in Pennsylvania; 96 Statewide

On Tuesday, the Department of Health confirmed 20 new positive cases of the COVID-19 virus in Pennsylvania.

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates; Closes Drivers License Centers and Rest Areas; Suspends Construction Projects

On Monday, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that it is implementing the following operational changes in response to Governor Tom Wolf’s mitigation guidance regarding COVID-19.

Boyer's Markets Announces Preferred Senior Citizen Shopping Hours and Operational Hours Changes

On Tuesday, Boyer's Markets announced that they would be revising their current operating hours until further notice beginning on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020.

Mahanoy City Borough Hall Closed Until April 1st, 2020; Meetings Cancelled

The borough of Mahanoy City has announced the temporarily closure of it's borough hall to the public.

Updated List of Free Lunch Programs for Students During School Closures

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