Mahanoy Township Haunted Trail Vandalized

Police are looking for any information regarding vandalism in Mahanoy Township.

Charges Pending Against Man Who Allegedly Stole from Mini Mart

A Nesquehoning man is facing theft charges after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars while working at a mini mart in McAdoo.

PA State Police Release Fourth of July Crash Statistics

The Pennsylvania State Police released their crash statistics from this year's Fourth of July three-day holiday (July 3rd through July 5th) in Pennsylvania.


**Note:  This data does not include crashes that are being investigated by local law enforcement.

2015 Statistics

• 473 Total Crashes investigated
• 133 injuries
• 4 fatalities
• 59 crashes were alcohol related
• 441 DUI arrests
• 10,416 speeding citations issued
• 662 for not wearing seatbelts
• 225 motorists for not securing children in safety seats

Schuylkill County Child Development, Inc. Awarded Grant

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a supplementary grant worth $2,948,886.00 to Child Development, Inc.

Settlement Announced Allowing Dollar Tree to Acquire Family Dollar Stores

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced the terms of a multistate settlement that will allow Dollar Tree, Inc. to proceed with its acquisition of Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

5 Arrested from Incident at Pottsville Sheetz

An incident on Friday at the Sheetz in Pottsville has five people in custody.

Court Says Woman Cannot Sue Cops Over False Charges

Court Says Woman Cannot Sue Cops Over False Charges