Knoebels, Walt Disney World Named Top Amusement Parks in America

Lombard, IL – The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) released the results of its 29th annual NAPHA Amusement Park and Attractions Survey. The NAPHA survey is the oldest of its type.

Police Searching for 12 Year Old Boy from Jim Thorpe

An alert has been issued for a missing boy from Jim Thorpe

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Police Investigating Gunshots Fired Thursday Night

Pottsville Police are investigating an incident where it was reported that gunshots were fired in the city just after 9pm.

Yuengling's Ice Cream's 1 Millionth Quart is Auctioned Off

ORWIGSBURG, PA (May 8, 2015) — Over the last 10 days, Yuengling’s Ice Cream and the Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation (CCRF) partnered to sell the ice cream company’s one millionth quart, along with a collector’s basket, to benefit CCRF.

WVIA Day and Mothers Day Events Planned for Knoebels This Weekend

Elysburg, PA – Knoebels Amusement Resort is happy to announce special events for the weekend of May 9 and 10. On Saturday, May 9, Knoebels is open from noon until 8:00 p.m. and will celebrate WVIA Family Day with special guest performances by PBS Kids talent. On Sunday, May 10, the park is open from noon until 7:00 p.m. In honor of Mother’s Day, there will be free corsages for moms visiting that day. Pay-one-price plans are being offered both days at a special, pre-season rate and can be purchased online.

Hillside SPCA Volunteer Wins 1 of 4 First Place Prizes in Purina Contest

The Hillside SPCA has won 1 of 4 First Places Prizes in a contest ran by Purina.

Coal Region Connections: Coal Region Potato Alternatives

TIRED OF FRENCH FRIES, MASHED POTATOES, BAKED OR SCALLOPED POTATOES? COAL REGION KITCHENS HAVE BEEN SERVING UP DELICIOUS POTATO ALTERNATIVES FOR DECADES! 

Mahanoy Area School District Receives Bomb Threat

Skook News just got word that the Mahanoy Area School District received an apparent bomb threat Thursday morning.

School District's Teachers to Strike Next Week

The Shenandoah Valley School District announced that their teachers will be going on strike next week.

Charges Filed Against Police Officer Involved in Fatal Crash

Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced criminal charges have been filed against a Nesquehoning Borough police officer accused of speeding excessively while on duty and causing a car crash that killed a woman and seriously injured her husband.

School Broken Into and Vandalized Tuesday Night

A school in Pottsville was broken into and vandalized overnight.

Lehighton Man Charged with Shooting Bald Eagle

A Lehighton man was charged Wednesday with multiple charges for shooting a bald eagle near Andreas.

Antique Tractor Pull to Take Place at Bear Creek Festival

There will be an Antique Tractor Pull on May 17 at the Bear Creek Festival. The Bear Creek Festival and the Antique Tractor Pull will be held in conjunction at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds.

Pennsylvania Lottery Millionaire Raffle Is Back!

Tickets went on sale May 5 for the 20th edition of Millionaire Raffle, offering the Pennsylvania Lottery’s best chances of winning a $1 million prize. This limited-time, twice-annual game features 6,000 cash prizes totaling more than $5 million.

Eleven Charged with Trafficking Heroin in Carbon County

Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced criminal charges have been filed against 11 individuals accused of taking part in a drug trafficking operation allegedly responsible for distributing $1.5 million worth of heroin in Carbon County over a four-month period.

Argall and Holman Teaming Up For Blight Summit

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and other local officials are teaming up for a forum on Wednesday in Pottsville to discuss strategies to fight blight.

Vehicle Rollover in Gordon Tuesday Morning

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Photo taken by Jackie Babb

On Tuesday morning, emergency personnel were called to 301 Biddle Street, Gordon, for a vehicle rollover.

Candidate Accusing Opponent of Using Taxpayer Money for Campaign Materials

Schuylkill County Register of Wills candidate Kerry Ansbach is accusing his incumbent opponent in the primary election of using taxpayer money for campaign materials.

One Person Flown After Being Struck by Vehicle

One person was flown Monday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in Ashland.