Flash Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT...

Argall Supports Penalties for Municipalities Protecting Illegal Immigrants

HARRISBURG – (PRESS RELEASE)  Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) is throwing his support behind legislation to curb illegal immigration in Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/20/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, August 20th, 2015.

One Person Flown After Rollover on Interstate 81

Submitted Photo

A woman was flown after a crash on Interstate 81 Wednesday afternoon.

Tuscarora State Park Beach Closed Due to Bacteria

According to reports, Tuscarora State Park was closed Wednesday due to high levels of coliform in water.

No other activities at the park were affected.

HOME Grant Funding Announced for Borough of Girardville

Pottsville, PA – U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced today that the Borough of Girardville has been awarded a $500,000 HOME grant.

DHS Grants Announced for Schuylkill County Fire Companies

U.S. Congressman Matt Cartwright announced on Wednesday DHS Grants for 2 Schuylkill County Fire Companies.

Schuylkill Mall Reptile Expo Scheduled

DATE:  September 12, 2015
WHEN:  10AM to 4PM

WHERE:  Schuylkill Mall, Frackville








TURTLESINGER SHOW!12 noon

LIVE TURTLE ENCOUNTERS!1pm

featuring Turtle music, turtle slides, turtle video, turtle feeding,turtle race and turtle autographs!!

Facebook Event
https://www.facebook.com/events/1646158838954851/1651151438455591/

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/19/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, August 19th, 2015.

Schuylkill County Bucket List - 10 Great Events Everyone Should Try At Least Once

Schuylkill County is a great county and there are many events that take place throughout the year.  Below is a list of 10 of those events everyone should try at least once.  These are in no particular order.

Ford Recalls Over 26,000 Vehicles

Ford announced Tuesday a recall of over 26,000 of the company's trucks.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/18/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, August 18th, 2015.

Photos of the 2015 Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighter's Convention

Photos of Ashland's Pioneer Day 2015

Ashland's Pioneer Day took place on August 15th, 2015 at Higher Ups Park and the Pioneer Tunnel.

Suspicious Death Being Investigated

An overnight death is being considered suspicious in East Norwegian Township.

West Nile Virus Detected in Schuylkill County

On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced that the West Nile Virus has been detected in Schuylkill County.

Police Arrest Schuylkill County Sex Offender in New Orleans

According to the Times Picayune, out of New Orleans,  Police arrested a known sex offender from Schuylkill County on Thursday.

Mass Grave Found Near Construction Site

On Thursday, a mass grave, that was said to have been from 1918, was discovered during a construction project on Route 61 near Schuylkill Haven.

Parking Ban and Detour Information for the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighter's Convention, Shenandoah

Parking Ban and Detour Information for Saturday, August 15, 2015 for Shenandoah.

Brewers' Outlet Mural Moved on Friday

Photo Submitted by Marilyn Connell

A Pottsville landmark has been moved from it's location along Route 61 in Pottsville.

Woman Injured After Man Shot Her in the Head

According to Pennlive.com, a Tremont man is facing attempted homicide charges after he shot a woman in the head after an argument Thursday evening.

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Schuylkill County Man Named 2015 Little League Volunteer of the Year

A Schuylkill County man is going to be recognized as the 2015 Little League Volunteer of the Year.

Tamaqua Man Reported Missing

Families members and Police are looking for a Tamaqua man that was last seen Tuesday Afternoon.

Schuylkill County Fire Radio Streaming Online Again

There were many in Schuylkill County that like to listen to scanner traffic to listen to radio traffic for ongoing fire incidents.  Earlier this year,  the county switched to a digital system and all that went away, until now.


Last evening, Scott Krater, the Schuylkill County Communications Director, announced that some of that radio traffic is back and available online.

The link can be found through the web site called "Broadcastify.com".   The web site hosts thousands of feeds from around the country.

A direct link to the feed is http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/20884/web.

Watch Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane's News Conference LIVE

Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream


 The News Conference was scheduled to begin at 1PM, but will start around 1:15pm.

AG Kane is facing charges of perjury and is said to respond to the allegations during this news conference.