Gas Prices Rise for Three Consecutive Weeks

The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline has increased every day since January 27 for a total of 22 cents per gallon over 22 days. Today’s average price of $2.26 per gallon is seven cents more than one week ago and 19 cents more than one month ago. Consumers are still saving $1.10 per gallon at the pump in comparison to this date last year, a spread that has slowly started to narrow after widening to as much as $1.25 per gallon on January 26.

Schuylkill County St. Patrick's Day Shirts Available

Our 2015 Schuylkill County Saint Patrick's Day Shirts are available.

Schuylkill County Elections Announcments - 2/18/15

On Tuesday, two announcements were made regarding elected Schuylkill County officials.

Wind Chill Advisory Issued for Central Pennsylvania

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for Central Pennsylvania

Tuesday Night's District 11 High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 2/17/15

Tuesday Night's District 11 High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 2/17/15

PennDOT Temporarily Waives Certain Restrictions on Commercial Drivers Hauling Heating Oil, Propane Gas‏

To ensure that much-needed heating fuel can reach Pennsylvanians with no interruptions, PennDOT has temporarily waived certain restrictions on commercial drivers to allow for the smooth delivery of heating oil and propane gas to homes and businesses for heating purposes.

Schuylkill County Woman Accused of Stealing from Grandmother

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced that agents from her office have arrested a Schuylkill County woman accused of stealing $11,400 in Social Security benefits from her grandmother, who has dementia and was not capable of consenting to the withdrawals from her bank account.