School District and Police Identify Student Responsible for Threats

The Mahanoy City Police announced via their Facebook page that the Mahanoy City Police and Mahanoy Area School District identified the student responsible for yesterday's threat to the School District.

2014 Thanksgiving Store Hours

The Black Friday sales have gradually spread into Thanksgiving evening prompting stores to open as soon as we wake up from our Thanksgiving naps.  For those of you brave enough to go out for the Thanksgiving deals, here at when the stores will be opening on turkey day

Is Someone Buying Ashland Hospital?

Saint Catherine Medical Center in Fountain Springs closed back in 2012 after it filed for bankruptcy.  There's a chance someone might be giving it new life.

2014 Black Friday Ads Released

Many people are against Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping but there are still millions of people that will eat their turkey and head out to do some shopping.

Mahanoy Area to Reopen Wednesday After Bomb Threat

For the third time this school year, Mahanoy Area dismissed students early due to a specific bomb threat to the school district on Tuesday.

Is Koziar's Christmas Village One of Your Annual Christmas Traditions?

A SHORT DRIVE FROM THE COAL REGION IS AN ATTRACTION THAT HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS HAVING 1 OF THE BEST OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS IN THE WORLD. Click LIKE is you heard of or visited KOZIAR'S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE in Bernville & tell us what was your most memorable experience there.

Arby's Returns to the Schuylkill Mall

Arby's reopened it's doors on Monday.

Mahanoy Area Receives Bomb Threat Tuesday Morning; Students Dismissing

According to sources, Mahanoy Area received another bomb threat Tuesday morning.

New License Plates Recognize Military Service

Photo from dmv.state.pa.us

New license plates, designed to recognize veterans and provide funds to preserve monuments in the Gettysburg National Military Park are now available from PennDOT.

The Best on Earth - Our Veterans

Lottery Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold in Northumberland County

The PA Lottery Sold a MONOPOLY MILLIONAIRES’ CLUB Ticket Worth $1 Million in Northumberland County

Two Area School Districts Challenge State Funding

Two area schools are part of a lawsuit that is challenging the constitutionality of the state funding of public education.

Group Aims to Save Brewer's Outlet Mural

A group on Facebook is looking to save the mural created by Dave Naydock

Ashland Woman Facing Homicide Charges After Motor Vehicle Accident

An Ashland woman is facing homicide charges after a motor vehicle accident in June.

This Week's Schuylkill County Events

Check out this week's listing of upcoming events from in and around Schuylkill County

Home Destroyed by Fire in Blythe Twp.

Just before 2:45pm Saturday afternoon, fire crews responded to 79 Creek Road, Blythe Township, near New Philadelphia for a fully involved structure fire.

Police Seek Suspects After Man Shot in Home Invasion

A man was shot during a home invasion in Cass Township Friday morning.

Coal Region Connections: Was the Best Eggnog Made in the Coal Region?

THERE ARE 100s OF VARIETIES OF EGG NOG SOLD IN THE U.S. & CANADA, BUT MANY SAY THE BEST TASTING EGGNOG IS MADE RIGHT HERE IN THE COAL REGION. Click LIKE if you enjoy the fresh gourmet, original recipe taste of GUER'S EGG NOG during the holiday season.

Schuylkill County High School Football Playoff Scores

Schuylkill County has 5 teams in the PIAA District 11 High School Football Playoffs.  Here is the scores from Friday and Saturday's games along with the teams they will face next week.


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AA

Palmerton - 0
North Schuylkill - 38

Palisades - 14
Northwestern Lehigh - 42

NEXT WEEK:  Northwestern Lehigh @ North Schuylkill for District 11 AA Final

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A

Mahanoy Area - 7
Pius X - 26
(Saturday Game)

Williams Valley - 12
Marian Catholic - 35


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AAA Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

Coughlin - 21
Blue Mountain - 35

Fleetwood - 57
Honesdale - 20

NEXT WEEK:  Fleetwood @ Blue Mountain for AAA Eastern Conference Final

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AA Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

Pine Grove - 17
Hanover Area  - 7

Northern Lehigh - 49
Western Wayne - 41

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A Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

Line Mountain - 14
Tri-Valley - 27

Upper Dauphin - 14
Millersburg - 47

Charges Filed for Assault on Mahanoy Township Supervisor

Assault charges were filed against Charles P. Chiao, 75, of Morea, husband of township supervisor Sharon Chiao, after he allegedly assaulted the township supervisor chairman, James Stevens.