Schuylkill County Schools Announce Early Dismissals - 3/20/15

Schuylkill County Schools Announce Early Dismissals - 3/20/15

Girardville Prepares for 12th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade; Parade Lineup

The 12th Annual Girardville St. Patrick's Day Parade will commence starting at 12 Noon on Saturday, March 21st.

Pottsville Area Votes "No" to Merger with Saint Clair Area

Pottsville Area Voted "No to Mergerwith St. Clair Area.

Hunter Charged with Shooting Teens in Tamaqua

A Tamaqua hunter has been charged with shooting two teenagers back in November.

200 Fentanyl Related Deaths in Pennsylvania; Fentanyl Threat to Health and Public Safety

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Wednesday issued a nationwide alert about the dangers of fentanyl and fentanyl analogues/compounds. Fentanyl is commonly laced in heroin, causing significant problems across the country, particularly as heroin abuse has increased. This alert was issued through the multi-agency El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) to all U.S. law enforcement.

Missing Dog in Pottsville Area

A dachshund named Lucille has gone missing in Pottsville. 

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County; 4-8 Inches of Snow Expected

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

Police Looking for Coaldale Man Wanted for Burglary and Assault

A Coaldale man is wanted on charges of burglary and assault.

Yuengling's Ice Cream Gives Back to the Community, One Quart at a Time‏

ORWIGSBURG, PA (March 18, 2015) – 2014 was a busy year for Yuengling’s Ice Cream. In the year since its relaunch, the company hosted and sponsored events, held giveaways and contests for fans, celebrated its one-year anniversary and recently announced its new 2015 flavors.

3-4 Inches of Snow Expected for Schuylkill County on Friday

While the first day of Spring is Friday, March 20th. It seems Winter isn't giving up yet.

Kraft Recalls Over 200,000 Products

Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling approximately 242,000 cases of select code dates and manufacturing codes of the Original flavor of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner – due to the possibility that some boxes may contain small pieces of metal.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 61 Near Cressona Mall

We are getting reports from followers of an accident near the entrance to the Cressona Mall on Route 61.

Pennsylvania State Police Looking for Equine Donations

Photo posted from PA State Police Facebook Page

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania State Police is once again looking for a few good horses.

Yuengling Ice Cream Being Sold in Wal-Mart

Yuengling Ice Cream announced Tuesday morning that they are now selling their ice cream in Wal-Mart's in certain areas of the country.

PPL Sends Out Letters Asking for Personal Information, Is it a scam?

By:  Jay Skook

Did you receive a letter in the mail the other day from PPL asking for personal information?  Here are the facts about this letter.

SHARE THIS: Third Grade Class Asking for Postcards from Around the United States

A third grade class in the Tamaqua Area School District is asking for people from around the United States to send them postcards.

Orwigsburg Woman Missing from State College Area Since May

An Orwigsburg woman has been missing from Central Pennsylvania since May.

Tractor Trailer Crash Knocks Out Power in Frackville

Parts of Frackville are currently without power due to a tractor trailer crash.

Free Ice Cream from Dairy Queen on Monday

Dairy Queen is celebrating their 75th Anniversary on Monday, March 16th and they are giving away a free cone of ice cream.

Schuylkill County Units Called to 3-Alarm Mt. Carmel Fire

Just after noon Monday, Schuylkill County fire units were called to a 3-alarm fire in Mt. Carmel.

Schuylkill County District Attorneys Office Looking for Public's Help Locating Pottsville Man

District Attorney Christine Holman and the Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public for their help in locating Craig Joseph Hendricks.

Boil Advisory Lifted

The boil advisory that was issued last week in Mahanoy City was lifted on Monday.

Kutztown Man Missing Since Thursday

 Nathan Gorkos has been missing from Kutztown area since Thursday.

House Collapses Overnight in Shenandoah

An abandoned house in Shenandoah collapsed overnight.

Over 800 Without Power Near Ringtown

A power outage has been reported near Ringtown.

Puff's Fest Music Festival to Include over 20 bands

Puff's Fest 2015 will take place on April 25th at the Frackville Elks with over 20 bands.

Ashland Woman Accused of Stealing from Paralyzed Woman

An Ashland woman is accused of stealing from a paralyzed woman she was caring for in Kulpmont, Northumberland County.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Knoebels' Impulse Cars Arrived on Friday

Elysburg, PA – On Friday morning, Knoebels team members noticed another shipping container making its way toward the amusement park via tractor-trailer. Knowing that the final piece of the track had been installed on Wednesday, that could only mean one thing – Impulse cars had arrived!

Water Main Break in Minersville

A water main break has been reported in the borough of Minersville.

Pottsville St. Patrick's Day Parade Cancelled; Events still planned

After careful review of the forecast for this Saturday, the decision was made to cancel the 2015 Pottsville St. Patrick’s day parade. Unfortunately, there is no rain date.

Water Main Break Repaired; Water Boil Advisory Issued for Mahanoy City

Due to the water main break in Mahanoy City Wednesday evening, a water boil advisory has been issued for the borough.

DirectTV Charged with Deceptive Advertising

The Federal Trade Commission has charged DIRECTV, the country’s largest provider of satellite television services, with deceptively advertising a discounted 12-month programming package because it fails to clearly disclose that the package requires a two-year contract.

Crashes Cause Traffic Problems Thursday Morning

Numerous accidents were reported Thursday morning from slick roads around Schuylkill County.

Major Water Main Break Reported in Mahanoy City

Officials are saying reporting a major water main break in Mahanoy City.

PIAA Second Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County Teams - 3/11/15

2015 PIAA Second Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores for

Schuylkill County Teams - 3/11/15

Lane Restrictions Scheduled for Tree Removal Project

Daytime lane restrictions will be in place starting on Monday, March 16 and continuing until Friday, March 20 for tree removal at two locations on Catawissa Creek Road (PA 339) in Schuylkill County.

PIAA Second Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County Teams

2015 PIAA Second Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County Teams

Saint Catherine Medical Center Officially has a New Owner

Saint Catherine Medical Center in Ashland officially has a new owner.

Steel Assembly of Knoebels' Impulse to Be Completed Wednesday

Elysburg, PA – Five weeks ago, steel assembly for Knoebels Amusement Resort’s brand new steel roller coaster began. At roughly 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, March 11, the final piece of the nearly 2,000 feet of track will be set for “Impulse.” This will mark the completion of another phase of the project, which is on time for a spring opening.

Boil Advisory Issued

A boil advisory was issued Monday for all residents of Pine Grove.

Man Charged with Multiple Sex Crimes Against Children

A Minersville man was charged Monday with multiple sex crimes against young boys.

Cartwright Announces Appalachian Regional Commission Grant for Rush Township

Pottsville, PA – Today U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $50,000 grant to Rush Township, Schuylkill County for the Lincoln Drive Sanitary Sewer Line Extension project.

Skipper Dippers Celebrates Their 9th Season on Monday

Skipper Dippers on Route 309, near Hometown, is kicking off their 9th season with a great special.

Shoplifter Lead Police on Five Community High Speed Chase

On Saturday, a Pottsville man led police on a high speed chase through five communities.

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled in Schuylkill County This Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled in Schuylkill County This Week

PIAA Second Round High School Basketball State Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

2015 PIAA Second Round High School Basketball State Playoff Schedule for

Schuylkill County Teams

PIAA First Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores - 3/7/15

PIAA First Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores - 3/7/15

Pottsville Native Sworn in as Head of US Postal Service

A Pottsville native was sworn in on Friday as the head of the United States Postal Service.