Governor Wolf Declares May Motorcycle Safety Month

With the promise of warmer weather and increased motorcycle riding on Pennsylvania roadways, Governor Tom Wolf has proclaimed May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, stressing the importance of all motorists sharing the road and riders practicing motorcycle safety.

State Police Conducting Free Child Safety Seat Fitting Stations in Schuylkill County

The national "Click It or Ticket" campaign occurs May 18-31, 2015. The State Police will be conducting high visibility enforcement and, as part of this campaign, Department members certified as Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians will be conducting free car seat fitting stations. 

At these fitting stations, caregivers can have their car seats checked for suitability and can receive instruction in the proper installation of car seats and harnessing of children in those seats.

In Schuylkill County, the following dates are scheduled

• 05/20/15 - Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
• 05/21/15 - Washington Fire Company, Ashland - 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Shenandoah Valley Students to Return to Class Thursday

The teacher strike that began Tuesday will only last couple days.

Majestic Awards Nominees Announced

The 10th Annual Majestic Awards which will take place Monday, May 18th, at 7pm at North Schuylkill County.  The awards honor Schuylkill County high school musicals and their performers.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 5/11/15

Schuylkill County Police Log for 5/11/15

Ashland Looking for Donations for New U.S. Flags

The Ashland Rotary purchases the flags that line Centre Street in the borough.

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.