Fire Weather Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Schuylkill County

Scheduled Road Work for Schuylkill County

Scheduled Road Work for Schuylkill County

Police and Banks Warn of Phone Scam

On Friday, local banks and police began warning residents and customers of a phone scam.

Schuylkill County Woman Wins $1 Million Jackpot

According to the PA Lottery,  a Saint Clair woman hit the jackpot earlier this month.

Man Dies After Crash Near Port Carbon

We reported early that two people were injured Thursday morning in a crash on Route 209 near Port Carbon.  One of the victims has passed away.

Three Flown After Crash on Route 901 Thursday Afternoon

Just before 5pm, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Route 901 and the Northbound exit of Interstate 81 at the Minersville exit for a motor vehicle accident.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Second Teaser Trailer Released

On Thursday, The second teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens Was Released

Two Injured in Head on Crash Thursday Morning

Two people were injured Thursday morning in a head on crash near Port Carbon.

PennDOT Online Heavy Equipment Auction

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will hold an online auction for heavy equipment beginning at noon Wednesday, April 22. Available equipment includes single- and multi-axle dump trucks, backhoes, graders and more.

Schuylkill County Enacts 30 Day Burn Ban

Schuylkill County will be placed in a burn ban starting on Friday.

Argall Bill to Provide Demolition Funding Clears Senate Committee

HARRISBURG – The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Wagner (R-York), unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) to allow counties to generate funds for demolition purposes.

Garden Club Scholarship Announced

The South Schuylkill Garden Club is pleased to announce that applications for a $750 student scholarship are now being accepted to benefit a Schuylkill County student who plans to further their education.

Attorney General Kane Issues Warning on Cyberbullying

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today underscored the dangers of cyberbullying, an issue that has become more commonplace with the increasing popularity of social media and electronic applications.

Beech-Nut Recalls Baby Food

Beech-Nut Nutrition, an Amsterdam, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,920 pounds of baby food products that may be contaminated with small pieces of glass, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Former New England Patriot Found Guilty of Murder

Photo posted from Wikipedia

A former New England Patriot was found guilty of murder on Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Police Log - 4/15/15

Schuylkill County Police Log - 4/15/15

Woman Facing Drug Charges After Selling Oxycodone

A woman is facing drug charges after selling drugs to an informant on Tuesday afternoon.

Police Chief Comments on Drug Paraphernalia Found in Borough

Shenandoah Police Chief George Carado had the following comments in response to recent postings on Social Media regarding syringes and drug paraphernalia found in the borough

Working House Fire in Mahanoy City

Around 9:30pm, fire crews were called to the area of 25 South 12th Street Mahanoy City for a working house fire.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 61 South Closed South of Frackville

(3:20pm) We are getting word from eyewitnesses that Route 61 southbound on the Frackville Grade is closed.  Traffic rerouted at the Schuylkill Mall ramp.


An accident occurred late Tuesday morning but we have no information what happened at this time.

UPDATE:  The highway reopened around 3:30pm