Schuylkill County Man Falls Asleep While Driving Interstate 80

A Schuylkill County man and woman were injured in a crash on Interstate 80 after he fell asleep while driving.

Tower City Man Facing Assault Charges

A Tower City man is facing assault charges after an incident described as a domestic dispute.

Schuylkill County Man Dies in Northumberland County Motorcycle Crash

According to WNEP,  Kenneth Weikel, 47, of Ashland, died in a motorcycle crash in Northumberland County.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Overnight Fire Near Mahanoy City

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Mahanoy City Fire Dept.
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Early Saturday morning fire crews were called to an overnight fire near Mahanoy City.

Around 1:00AM, Saturday, emergency personnel were called to 89 Park Place Road for a fully involved working structure fire.

When crews arrived they found the home fully involved with fire coming out of all windows of the home.

Early reports were that the home was vacant.

More details as they are available.

Arriving on scene in T456
Posted by Sammie Shapansky on Saturday, August 8, 2015

MCFD is onthe scene of a working house fire in Park Place. Avoid park place road
Posted by Mahanoy City Fire Dept. on Friday, August 7, 2015

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81

Jeep Strikes House in Schuylkill Haven Friday Morning

Emergency personnel were called to the area of Boyers Food Market, Schuylkill Haven, Friday morning for a vehicle into a front porch.

Two in Custody for Pottsville Homicide

WNEP is reporting Friday night that Pottsville Police have two in custody for Thursday's homicide in the city.

Pennsylvania Lottery Warns Against Reported Scams

Middletown, PA – The Pennsylvania Lottery today cautioned consumers to be wary of phone calls, emails or social media messages from scam artists posing as “lottery claim agents.”

22nd Annual Great Pottsville Cruise Scheduled for Saturday

The Great Pottsville Cruise is scheduled for this Saturday, August 8th, 2015.  Here is a run down of the events scheduled.

61st Annual Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters' Convention Schedule of Events

The 61st Annual Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters' Convention, hosted by the Polish-American Fire Company, Shenandoah, will take place August 9th through the 15th, 2015.

Pottsville Death Being Investigated as Homicide; Victim's Identity Released

The Republican Herald has released that the Pottsville Police Department is investigating a death in the city as a homicide.

John Robert Brock, 59, was found with obvious trauma outside his home on South 12th Street just before 4am Thursday.

He was taken to the hospital where he later died.

Full story from the Republican Herald
http://republicanherald.com/pottsville-police-investigate-death-as-homicide-victim-s-identity-released-1.1923274#.VcP-eTunHWp.facebook

Woman Reportedly Attacked in Supermarket Parking Lot

According to PAHomepage.com,  a woman was reportedly attacked in a grocery store parking lot in Pottsville.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 309 in Tamaqua Closed Due to Water Main Break

The 500 Block of Pine Street in Tamaqua is currently closed due to a water main break.  This area is also part of Route 309.

Crews are currently working to fix the break.

Fire police are currently detouring people around the affected streets.

Tractor Trailer Strikes Building in Schuylkill Haven

Photo Submitted by Brian Cullather

Emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Parkway Ave and West Columbia Street in Schuylkill Haven for a tractor trailer into a structure around 3:15pm Thursday.

Pottsville City collapse units were initially called but were cancelled.

More information as it comes available.

Woman Accused of Stabbing Man in Her Apartment

According to WNEP, a Pottsville woman is accused of stabbing a man in her apartment on Saturday Night.

Investigation into "Suspicious" Death

The Republican Herald is reporting that the Pottsville Police Department is investigating a "suspicious" death that occurred early Thursday morning.

Home Damaged By Fire Tuesday Afternoon

Photo submitted by
Michele Placek Kline

Around 2:30pm, Tuesday, fire crews were called to 325 South Mill Street, St. Clair for a working structure fire.

Schuylkill County Bucket List - 10 Places to Visit

We are beginning a new weekly column called "The Schuylkill County Bucket List".  Each week we will feature 10 photos on a particular topic.  Our first topic to kick off the bucket list will be "10 Places to Visit in Schuylkill County".  Enjoy!  In no particular order:


1)  Sweet Arrow Lake, Pine Grove

2)  Pioneer Tunnel, Ashland

3)  Locust Lake State Park

4)  Heisler's Cloverleaf Dairy

5)  Centralia

6)  Tuscarora State Park, Tuscarora

7)  Mother's Memorial in Ashland

8)  St. Nick's Coal Breaker near Mahanoy City

9)  Yuengling Brewery, Pottsville

10) Anthracite Museum, Ashland

Tune in next week for our next installment of the Schuylkill County Bucket List.  Feel free to send us any suggestions.  We welcome all input and ideas.

Stations Stolen from Church

On Saturday, someone stole the 14 Stations of the Cross from the chapel of the St. John the Baptist Church, Pottsville.