Police Looking for Fake Water Company Employees

A West Mahanoy Township man had $8,000 stolen from his home Tuesday after two men said they were water company workers, distracted the man, and allegedly stole the money.

Homicide Charges Filed Against Frackville Man

Homicide charges have been filed against a Frackville man for killing his roommate.

Rush Township Need Help Identifying Individuals in Thefts

The Rush Township Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the three individuals in the following pictures.

Phone Scam Alert; Family Member Needing Bail Money

The Mahanoy City Police Department posted the following earlier Thursday after getting a report of a phone scam.

North Schuylkill and Allentown Diocese Officially Announce Sale of Former Cardinal Brennan

North Schuylkill and Allentown Diocese Officially Announce Sale of the Former Cardinal Brennan

Hazardous Weather Outlook for This Weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Schuylkill County for the weekend

North Schuylkill to Purchase Cardinal Brennan Campus

During North Schuylkill Board Meeting Wednesday evening the school board voted unanimously 8-0 to purchase the former Cardinal Brennan campus.

Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/22/15

Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/22/15

Business Burglarized in Branch Township

According to WNEP, the Beer Shak on the Pottsville/Minersville Highway near Minersville was broken into overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Grand Jury Recommends Charges Against Attorney General

According to multiple sources, the grand jury investigating Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has recommended charges of perjury and other crimes for allegedly leaking confidential information to a Philadelphia newspaper in a bid  to embarrass her enemies, according to court documents unsealed today.

Schuylkill County School Early Dismissmals for 1/21/15

Due to Wednesday's Weather Forecast, some county schools have decided to dismiss early.

Snow Expected in Schuylkill County Today; More on the Way for the Weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Advisory for Wednesday and expects 3-4 inches of snow across Schuylkill County.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Wednesday for Schuylkill County.

Driver Overturns Vehicle on Route 209 Tuesday Morning

A woman escaped injury after flipping her vehicle around 9:45am Tuesday morning on Route 209 in Norwegian Township.

Home Damaged by Fire in Mahanoy City Tuesday Morning; Homeowner rescued from Second Floor

Around 3:30 am Tuesday morning, emergency personnel were called to 12 South D Street, in Mahanoy City for a working structure fire.

Arrest Made for Armed Robbery

The Mahanoy City Police Department posted the following regarding an arrest for an armed robbery.

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges

The Mahanoy City Police Department posted the following to their Facebook page regarding a traffic stop Friday evening

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 1/18/15

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 1/18/15

Is North Schuylkill Purchasing the Former Cardinal Brennan Campus?

A recent online post and newspaper article has raised the question whether North Schuylkill is purchasing Cardinal Brennan.   Here is what we know.

Crash Closes Rush Township Road Earlier Friday Evening

Around 8pm Friday evening, emergency personnel were called to Fairview Street in Rush Township for a motor vehicle accident.

NCAA to Restore Penn State Victories

Senator Corman (R. Centre County) announced at a 1pm news conference from the State Capitol that the NCAA will restore all 112 games taken from Penn State University due to the Sandusky scandal.

Thomas Announces Campaign for Pottsville School Board

A former Pottsville Area School board member announced he is seeking a return to the board.

Yuengling Left Off of Inauguration Menu

According to the Morning Call out of Allentown, Yuengling has been left off the menu for Tuesday's Inauguration Festivities.

Boil Advisory Issued; Drinking Water Warning

DRINKING WATER WARNING FOR WEST WEST TERRACE CUSTOMERS

BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING

Breakfast Seminar to Learn More About CRIZ Program

A breakfast seminar will be hosted by the Tamaqua Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. at the Tamaqua Salvation Army (105 West Broad Street, Tamaqua) for residents, new and existing businesses, and developers to learn more about the CRIZ Program.

Student in Custody After Threat

A Pottsville Area High School student is in custody for allegedly writing the note  that threatened to set off a bomb in the school at noon.

BEST OF SKOOK: The Best Places in Schuylkill County for Pizza Are . . . . .

After polling our followers on Facebook and Twitter, these are these restaurants have the "Best Pizza" in Schuylkill County

School Evacuated After Bomb Threat

The Republican Herald is reporting that Pottsville High School Students were evacuated Thursday morning after a bomb threat was found note stating a bomb would go off at noon.

Public School Teacher and Administrator Salaries Posted on Online

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has posted the salaries of all the public school teachers and administrators in the state.

Three Students Injured in Bus Crash on Route 61

Three students were injured in a bus crash on Route 61 Wednesday afternoon.

Store Closing in the Schuylkill Mall

The Schuylkill Mall will lose another store in a few months.

Schuylkill County School Delays - 1/13/15

Schuylkill County School Delays - 1/13/15

Drug Raid in Tamaqua Monday Morning

The Tamaqua Police Department conducted a drug raid Monday morning.

Power Outage in Ashland Area

A reported power outage has been reported in the Ashland area.

PennDOT Reduces Speeds on Area Interstates

PennDOT announced around 9am Monday that they were reducing the speed of the area interstates.

Man and Teenager Charged with Homicide

On Sunday, a man and teenager were charged for the 2014 killing.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/12/15

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/12/15

Possibility for an Icy Morning Commute

Monday morning's commute might be an icy one.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Tonight into Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Schuylkill County and the surrounding counties.

Blythe Township Fire Considered Suspicious

A fire in Blythe Township Saturday evening is being considered suspicious.

Four Gas Stations Close Abrupty

Four gas stations closed abruptly in the St. Clair/Pottsville area recently

Working Structure Fire in Blythe Twp.

Fire crews are currently fighting a fire in Blythe Twp along Route 209 between Kaska and Middleport.

Winter Driving Awareness Week Next Week

With Pennsylvania experiencing winter weather and freezing temperatures, PennDOT is marking the state’s Winter Driving Awareness Week by encouraging drivers to be sure they’re ready this season.

Coal Region Connections: Watching Television in the Coal Region

REMEMBER WATCHING TV GROWING UP IN THE COAL REGION.  Do Chief Halftown, Sally Starr, Captain Noah, Miss Judy, & Saturday morning cartoons bring back fond memories of a much simpler time in your life?

Schuylkill County Road Work for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County

2015 Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival Schedule

The 2015 great Pottsville Winter Carnival kicks off this weekend and the following is a listing of the events in the coming weeks.

Yuengling Ice Cream Celebrating Birthday By Giving Away Year of Free Ice Cream

ORWIGSBURG - Celebrating one year since its return to the market, Yuengling’s Ice Cream is primed for continued growth in 2015. Since returning, the ice cream’s availability grew from an initial limited distribution in central Pennsylvania and several other states, to a significant brand position with major retailers in a large number of states.