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Former Schuylkill County Doctor's Trial for Jail Drug Smuggling Set to Begin This Week

The trial for a doctor that practiced in Ashland and is accused of sneaking drugs into a Lackawanna County Prison is set to begin this week.

Man Leads Police in High Speed Chase Monday Evening

Leonard Blashock was arrested last night after leading Mahanoy Township Police on a high speed chase. The chase started in Mahanoy Township and ended in Barnesville.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/22/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, September 22nd, 2015.

Woman Allegedly Steals Cremation Jewelry Lehigh County Home

According to LehighValleyLive.com, police say Joanna Lynn Oday, 34, of Port Carbon, allegedly stole over $800 worth of cremation jewelry from a home in Bethlehem, Lehigh County.

Vehicle Crashes into Home in Pottsville

Photos Submitted by Keith Kearns

Around 1:45pm Monday, emergency personnel were called to 337 South 2nd Street, Pottsville for a motor vehicle accident with injuries.

Lego Bingo

Lego Bingo Scheduled

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Man Facing Robbery and Drug Charges

On September 19, 2015 at 8:13 PM, Shenandoah Police responded to the area of Jardin and Coal Streets for a strong armed robbery.

Philadelphia Man Arrested on Warrants

On September 19, 2015 at 2:26 Pm, Shenandoah police responded to the intersection of Gilbert and Coal streets for harassment. Officers arrived on scene and spoke to the complainant who stated they were being harassed by a male named Michael Lutz.

"Wonders of the Wilderness" at Sweet Arrow Lake Park

Discover the natural wonders of the wilderness on October 13, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park clubhouse with Brandy Watts Martin.

Three Days, Three Tractor Trailer Accidents

A third tractor trailer accident took place in the borough of Gordon in just as many days on Friday evening.

Emergency personnel were called again to the intersection of East Plane and Biddle Streets in the borough just after 6:00pm Friday.

The truck was hauling a orange juice.  Bottles could be found all over the road and intersection.

Accidents took place on Wednesday and Thursday as well at the same intersection.

Borough officials had already announced Thursday that they will be meeting with PennDOT in order to come up with a plan for the road.

Additional photos from Coal Region Fire

https://coal-region-fire.smugmug.com/Other-5/SEPTEMBER-2015-INCIDENTS/GORDON-TRUCK-ACCIDENT-9-18/52063970_SdP6Ms#!i=4364034649&k=wrR256r

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #3

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #3

Friday, September 18th
Blue Mountain - 24
Pottsville - 13

Jim Thorpe - 23
Tamaqua - 7

Lehighton - 33
North Schuylkill - 13

Mahanoy Area - 42
Panther Valley - 12

Marian Catholic - 40

Minersville - 20

Pine Grove - 0
Juniata - 79

Schuylkill Haven - 47
Shenandoah Valley - 0

Tri-Valley - 28

Williams Valley - 6

Saturday, September 19th
Columbia Montour Vo-Tech - 32
Nativity BVM - 24

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/18/2015

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, September 18th, 2015.

Equipment, Copperwire Stolen from PPL Substation in Schuylkill County

According to the Morning Call, equipment and copper wire were stolen from the PPL substation in Rush Township earlier this week.

Second Tractor Trailer Crash at Bottom of the Gordon Mountain in Two Days

Submitted Photo

A second tractor trailer crash has occurred at a spot known for crashes.

Local Author Panel Discusses Navigating the Path to Publication Event

Black Diamond Writer's Network Presents

Irish Blessing Returning to Sweet Arrow Lake Park

Irish Blessing will perform at the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse on Wednesday, October 7, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. for a very special performance of Celtic music and dance. 

"Critters Beyond Your Back Door" at Sweet Arrow Lake

If you enjoy wildlife programs and don’t mind learning while you laugh, join us at the Sweet Arrow Lake Clubhouse on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. for “Critters Beyond your Back Door” with multimedia nature advocate Jack Hubley.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #3

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #3