Thursday, May 19, 2016

County Treasurer Reminds Dog Owners that Licenses are Past Due

Treasurer Linda Marchalk reminds all Schuylkill County dog owners that 2016 dog licenses are now past due. State law requires that all dogs three months or older be licensed by January 1. An annual license is $8.50 and a lifetime license is $51.50. If the dog is spayed or neutered, the annual fee is $6.50 while a lifetime license is $31.50. Discounts are available for senior citizens and people with disabilities. Marchalk has been told that State Dog Wardens will be canvassing in Schuylkill County in June as well as additional times throughout the year. For each unlicensed dog, the warden can issue the dog owner a citation which is a summary offense which carries a maximum fine of $300.

Licenses are available at the Schuylkill County Treasurer’s Office or your local dog agent. For your convenience, you can also go online at www.padoglicense.com to purchase your license. A list of 2016 Dog Agents and a downloadable application is available online at www.co.schuylkill.pa.us/Offices/Treasurer/Treasurer.asp

“Not only is it a state law, but obtaining a license is a good way to ensure the safety of our pets,” said Marchalk. “If a dog is lost or stolen, a license can safely reunite them with the owner.”

T-102 Appalachian Wine Festival This Weekend

The T-102 Applachian Wine Festival is this weekend.

USA Drive-In Opening This Weekend at the Schuylkill Mall


The Drive In is scheduled to open for the summer on Friday, May 20th.

Man Charged With Attempted Murder and Drug Charges After Heroin Overdose

On Wednesday, around 8:30pm, Shenandoah Borough Police were called to 23 S Chestnut St for a heroin overdose.

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Free Car Seat Fitting Stations Scheduled As Part of "Click It or Ticket"

The national "Click It or Ticket" campaign occurs May 23 - June 5, 2016.

Girls Pint Out Announces a New Chapter in Schuylkill, Carbon, and Lower Luzerne Counties

Girls Pint is happy to announce that Anthracite Girls Pint Out is the newest Girls Pint Out chapter. 

PHOTO: Blue Mountain Graduate Recipient of South Schuylkill Garden Club Scholarship

Courtney Steinruch a soon to be Blue Mountain graduate speaks about her future plans to study environmental science to the members of the South Schuylkill Garden Club at their monthly meeting. Courtney is this year's recipient of the Club's Scholarship. Looking on is Porcupine Pat as the Scholarship Chairman.

Photo taken by Kim Morgan