Governor Wolf Signs Disaster Emergency Proclamation

Governor Wolf Signs Disaster Emergency Proclamation

Weekend Crashes Near Tamaqua

Two crashes occurred over the weekend near Tamaqua injuring two.

UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory Extended

The National Weather Service has extended it's Winter Weather Advisory in Schuylkill County until 7am Tuesday

Weather Related Announcements for 1/26/15

Weather Related Announcements for 1/26/15

Account Setup to Help Fire Victim

On January 20th, 2015, Steven Hutnyan lost his home and most of his possessions in a fire in Mahanoy City.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/26/15

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/26/15

Blue Mountain - CLOSED
Gillingham Charter - CLOSED

Mahanoy Area - CLOSED
Marian Catholic - CLOSED

North Schuylkill - CLOSED
Panther Valley - CLOSED

Pine Grove - CLOSED
Pottsville - CLOSED

Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
Schuylkill Maple Ave. - CLOSED
Schuylkill Special Education Center - CLOSED
Schuylkill Tech North and South - CLOSED

Shenandoah Valley - CLOSED
St. Ambrose/ Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
St. Clair - CLOSED
St. Jerome / Tamaqua - CLOSED

Tamaqua Area - CLOSED

Tri-Valley - CLOSED
Trinity Academy -   CLOSED

Williams Valley - CLOSED

High Speed Chase Ends in Schuylkill County; Suspect and Troopers Injured

A high speed chase that began in Pittston, PA ended in Schuylkill County Sunday afternoon.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Schuylkill County from Sunday evening into Monday evening

Reported Working Structure Fire in East Brunswick Township

Around 11:45am, emergency personnel were called to 442 Indian Run Road, East Brunswick Township for a house fire.

Police Investigating Retail Theft

The Rush Township Police posted the following regarding a retail theft at the Hometown Wal-Mart;

Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Declines

Harrisburg - Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its employment situation report for December 2014.

PennDOT Reduces Speeds on Area Roadways

Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the region.

A-Treat Soda Closing

According to a story posted by WFMZ, the Allentown soda distributor is closing it's doors after 97 years.

Snow Expected to Drop 4 to 8 inches across Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County could see over a half a foot of snow by the end of Saturday.

Winter Storm Warning for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has upgraded Schuylkill County to a Winter Storm Warning

Winter Weather Advisory Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Schuylkill County for Friday evening into Saturday

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