3 Temporarily Homeless After Fire in Mahanoy City Wednesday Evening

Just before 7pm Wednesday evening the Mahanoy Fire Department responded to a fire at 14 South D Street in the borough.

Governor Corbett Awards City Revitalization and Improvement Zone PilotZone Designation to the Borough of Tamaqua

Governor Tom Corbett, on Wednesday, awarded a City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program Pilot Zone designation to the Borough of Tamaqua, Schuylkill County.

New Philadelphia Shed Fire Wednesday Afternoon

Just after 4pm Wednesday, fire crews were called to 57 Valley Street, New Philadelphia for a shed fire.  

Looking Back at 2014: Skook State of Mind

As 2014 closes, we will be looking back at some of the most popular stories from the year around Schuylkill County. Our second look at the year, we are highlighting the viral sensation "Skook State of Mind".

Hazardous Weather Outlook for This Weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Schuylkill County and the counties below for this weekend

Three Vehicle Accident in Pottsville on Tuesday

Just after 11:00am on Tuesday, fire crews were called Nichols Street in Pottsvile for a 3 vehicle motor vehicle accident.

No word how many, but injuries were reported

Post by Yorkville Hose Fire-Rescue.

PA Franchise Tax To Increase Gas Prices Thursday

Starting on Thursday, New Year's Day, Pennsylvania's Franchise Tax on oil companies will go into effect and increase oil by 10 cents per gallon.  Companies are then likely to pass it down to the gas pumps.