Suspects Charged in Drug Sweep in Schuylkill and Berks Counties

Suspects Charged in Drug Sweep in Schuylkill and Berks Counties

Governor Wolf Announces Fee Waivers for Volunteers Seeking Background Checks

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced today that fees for child abuse clearances and criminal background checks required by the Child Protective Services Law will be waived for volunteers working with children. Additionally, the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) will be reducing the cost of both the child abuse and criminal history record checks from $10 to $8 for all other applicants. These changes will take effect July 25, 2015.

2015 Schuylkill River Sojourners

The Schuylkill River Sojourn is an annual 112-mile guided canoe/kayak trip on the Schuylkill River that begins in rural Schuylkill Haven and ends seven days later in Philadelphia's Boathouse Row. Participants paddle 14-18 miles per day and can register for the entire trip or as little as one day. Sometimes it is wet and wild. At other times it is peaceful and inspiring. There are a few rapids, calm water, plenty of laughs, songs at the campsites, and celebrations in the river towns. There is a little bit of everything for paddlers throughout the week-long sojourn that begins the first weekend of June. And though the same route is paddled every year, a different river greets us every June.

Fire Crews at the Scene of a Fully Involved House Fire in Walker Twp.

Fire Crews at the Scene of a Fully Involved House Fire in Walker Twp.

Long Term Lane Restrictions to Begin Interstate 81 Repaired Near Pine Grove

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 5 announced today repairs are underway on Interstate 81 between the Lebanon County line and Exit 104 (PA 125) in Pine Grove and Tremont townships in Schuylkill County.

Congratulations to the Class of 2015

Congratulations to the Class of 2015

Pottsville Area Senior Chosen in MLB Draft

A senior from Pottsville Area has been chosen in the MLB Draft