Red Flag Warning Issued

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

County Commissioners Seek Re-Election

On Sunday, Frank Staudenmeier and George Halcovage, officially announced that they will be seeking re-election for Schuylkill County Commissioner.

Fire Weather Watch Issued for Northeastern Pennsylvania

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Northeastern Pennsylvania

UGI Replacement Project to Begin Monday in Pottsville

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a natural gas main replacement project in the City of Pottsville beginning Monday, May 4. This project is part of the Company’s multi-year $1.2 billion infrastructure betterment initiative. The focus of this initiative is to replace cast iron and unprotected steel pipelines with facilities made of contemporary materials.

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/01/15

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/01/15

Man Injured After Falling From Roof in Ashland

Around 9pm, Thursday evening, police and emergency personnel were called to the 1300 block of Centre Street for a reported man on a roof with a gun.

Schuylkill Health Campus Integration to Revitalize Patient Services

POTTSVILLE, PA -- The future is bright for healthcare services in Schuylkill County. That is the message leaders of Schuylkill Health shared with employees this week discussing changes that are coming to the system. These changes will enhance, improve, streamline and preserve hospital inpatient and outpatient services for our community.

10 Words Only Someone From Schuylkill County Would Understand

10 Words Only Someone From Schuylkill County Would Understand

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Three Arrested on Drug Charges in Girardville

Three were arrested in Girardville Tuesday on drug charges.

Grant to Help Upgrade Fire Departments from Analog to Digital

Wednesday, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to the Citizens Fire Company #1 of Tamaqua. The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Three Face Drug Charges After Arrests

Mahanoy City arrested 3 people Wednesday evening and now all three face drug charges.

UPDATE: Driver Identified in Fatal Crash

The driver has been identified from a fatal crash Wednesday afternoon.

Fatal Crash in Tremont Twp.

A crash has turned fatal in Tremont Twp.


Emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Tremont Road and Camp Road in Tremont Twp. around 12:30pm.

Initial calls came in as a motor vehicle accident with entrapment and fire.

We have now learned that one person has died in the crash.

Route 125 was closed for a period of time after the crash.

We will update you as more information is available.

Pennsylvania State Police and PEMA Deployment to Maryland Will Be Begin Later This Week

The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today that Maryland accepted its offer of resources to assist with the State of Emergency currently active in the City of Baltimore. Pennsylvania offered assistance in response to an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request that was put out by Maryland this week.

State Police Seek Megan's Law Fugitive from Schuylkill County

The following was posted by the Pennsylvania State Police

Shenandoah Man Arrested After Fleeing from Police

Shenandoah Man Arrested After Fleeing from Police

Schuylkill County Police Log for 4/28/15

Schuylkill County Police Log for 4/28/15

Pennsylvania State Police Ready to Assist in Baltimore

The Pennsylvania State Police announced Tuesday that they are ready to assist police and National Guard forces in Baltimore if needed.