Lane Restrictions Scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday on Route 61

PennDOT has announced lane restrictions on Route 61 in Pottsville for Wednesday and Thursday.

Major Security Flaw in Samsung Galaxy Phones

A major security flaw in Samsung Galaxy phones could allow attackers to gain access to the phone.

Pottsville Train Excursions Announced

Train excursions from Pottsville have been announced for June 27th, 2015.

More Thunderstorms Expected Monday Afternoon

More thunderstorms are in the forecast for Monday.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

Thunderstorms Expected Through Late Sunday Night

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook due to the possibility of strong storms for Sunday afternoon through late Sunday evening.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE PA HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING

DCNR Seeking Information in Northeast Pennsylvania Wildfires

Harrisburg, PA - The state Bureau of Forestry is seeking the public’s help in its investigation of a series of suspicious wildfires in April and May that scorched hundreds of acres in three counties in the northeast section of Pennsylvania.

Local Fireworks Company Opening Temporary Locations to Purchase Fireworks

Schuylkill County's only professional fireworks display company has announced they will be opening tents over the 4th of July holiday for residents to buy fireworks.

Ringtown Library Events Planned for June and July

The following events are planned by the Ringtown Library for June and July.

Therapy Dog Demonstration at the Schuylkill County Fair

You will think that the dogs are playing when you see them demonstrating their skills at the first ever
Therapy Dog Demonstration to be held in conjunction with the Schuylkill County Fair. 

Koch's Turkey Farms Launching Yuengling "Brewhouse" Product

TAMAQUA, PA – Koch’s Turkey Farms, located in Walker Township, Schuylkill County, is announcing a new product in partnership with All-N-Food of Illinois and D.G. Yuengling & Son of Pottsville.

Thunderstorms Possible Thursday and Friday

Thunderstorms are in the forecast for Thursday and Friday.

Drug Bust Seizes $18,000 in Bath Salts

A drug bust in Ashland seized $18,000 in bath salts.

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