Crash on Northbound Route 61 Frackville Grade Monday Night

Emergency personnel were called to northbound Route 61 on the Frackville grade just before 10pm Monday night for a motor vehicle accident.

Coal Region Connections: Remember Doing Your Christmas Shopping Downtown?

LONG BEFORE MALLS, SHOPPING CENTERS, & ONLINE BUYING, PEOPLE FLOCKED TO DOWNTOWN STORES TO DO THEIR HOLIDAY SEASON SHOPPING. Click LIKE if you have fond shopping memories at stores like Bright's in Lansford & Lehighton, Sear's & Pomeroy's in Pottsville, Hess's in Allentown, or Deisroth's in Hazleton.

PA Lottery Cash 5 Ticket Worth $325,000 Sold in Schuylkill County

Middletown – One jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $325,000 from the Sunday, Dec. 7, drawing was sold at Turkey Hill, 2931 Fairgrounds Road, Ashland, Schuylkill County.

Winter Storm Watch Issued

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/8/14

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/8/14

No Tax Hike for Saint Clair

On Tuesday, the Saint Clair borough council approved a budget with no tax hike.

Crews at the Scene of a 2nd Alarm House Fire in Schuylkill Township

Emergency personnel were called to 173 Sunny Drive, Mary D, in Schuylkill Township for a fully involved house fire.

Hazard Weather Outlook for Schuylkill County

TIOGA-SULLIVAN-COLUMBIA-SCHUYLKILL- 

442 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014 

 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. 

DAY ONE...

TODAY AND TONIGHT. 

 HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...

MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. 

 A PERIOD OF MIXED WINTRY PRECIPITATION IS POSSIBLE LATE MONDAY
NIGHT INTO EARLY TUESDAY WITH A LIGHT ICE ACCUMULATION POSSIBLE.
MEASURABLE SNOW IS LIKELY TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE.

Ashland Turkey Hill Robbed Sunday Morning at Gunpoint

According to sources, At approximately 7:30am, someone wearing all tan clothing robbed the Turkey Hill in Ashland  Sunday morning with a handgun. 

He reportedly stole an unknown amount of cash, gift cards, and cigarettes.

Someone with the same description also attempted to rob a convenience store in Ranshaw, Northumberland County about an hour later.

The suspect is still on the loose.

Story from News Item

http://www.newsitem.com/robbery-suspect-on-the-loose-armed-1.1799297

More information as it is available.

Schuylkill County Obituaries 12/7/14

Schuylkill County Obituaries 12/7/14

Attorney General/XM Radio Settlement

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane, along with the Attorneys General of 44 states and the District of Columbia, announced on Thursday that Sirius XM Radio Inc. of New York has agreed to pay $3.8 million to the states and provide restitution to eligible consumers.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/5/14

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/5/14

School District Receives Grant Money to Help Security

The Pottsville School District has received grant money to add new security cameras to their schools.

Report Released on Drone and Medical Helicopter Incident

According to WNEP, the FAA released a report about the November 16th incident where a Geisinger Helicopter nearly collided with a drone helicopter near the Schuylkill County airport.

Events Cancelled for Friday Evening Due to Weather

Some Schuylkill County events have cancelled or postponed their Friday (12/5) festivities due to the weather forecast.

Another Dave Naydock Mural Saved

A 20 foot by 8 foot mural, painted by Dave Naydock, that was in jeopardy of being removed has been announced that it will now be saved.

Pottsville Teen Competing in Miss Teen Pennsylvania Pageant This Weekend

Tabitha Hernandez, of Pottsville, will be competing in the Miss Teen Pennsylvania Pageant this weekend.

St. Clair Fire Ruled Arson

An early morning fire in St. Clair that took place Wednesday has been ruled arson.

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work for Next Week

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work for Next Week

Company to Employ 100 at the Schuylkill Mall

Continuing to advance his JOBS1st PA initiative, Governor Tom Corbett announced today that TruBridge, a provider of business and consulting services, has established a facility in Schuylkill County and is projected to create more than 100 new jobs.