A Reminder of Holidays from the Past

A collection of photos of decorations and costumes from the holidays when we were young.  How many of these decorations do you still use today?

Frackville Police Seeks Individual for Questioning

Frackville Police are looking for Tyler Bryan who is wanted for questioning related to an incident that happened in the Borough.

Police Investigating Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred on Monday, 11/09/2015 at Wal Mart in Hometown.

Tri-County Midget Football Scores and Championship Schedule

This past weekend's scores and the upcoming championship schedule for this weekend.

More Lane Restrictions This Week near Pottsville

Lane restrictions are scheduled for this week near Pottsville.

Public Auction to Be Held on Items from the Former Cardinal Brennan Campus

A Public Auction will be held Saturday, November 14th, 2015 on free standing items from the former Cardinal Brennan Campus.  The auction will begin at 10am at the former catholic school campus located on Academy Drive, Ashland.

The auction will include desks, lockers, tables, stainless steel caferia sinks and counters, chairs, slate boards, costumes, file cabinets, shelfs, and other items that are not attached to the building.

Items that WILL NOT be auctioned off are permanent fixtures such as shelving, cabinets, and pews will not be removed.

The auction is being conducted by Arner Auctioneer LLC.  Terms include payment by cash or Pennsylvania check.  No out of state checks will be accepted.  No buyer's premium.

District XI High School Football Championship Schedule

The District XI High School Football Championship - Week #11

Schuylkill County District Attorney Organizes Law Enforcement Symposium

Photo of Mike Corricelli from the U.S. Postal Inspector Service

Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman organized a Law Enforcement Symposium that took place Friday at the Ramada, in Pottsville.

Woman Facing Charges of DUI and Fleeing After Crash

Around 6:30pm, Thursday evening, emergency personnel were called to 400 South Lehigh Ave, Frackville for a motor vehicle accident.

Frackville Man Assaulted on Halloween Night

A Frackville man is recovering after being assaulted on Halloween night.

Elderly Couple Identified in Deadly Crash

Around 5:00PM Friday, emergency personnel were called to Route 183 and Blue Mountain Road near Schuylkill Haven for a motor vehicle accident with ejection.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #10

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #10

One Person Dies in Crash Friday

Around 5:00PM Friday, emergency personnel were called to Route 183 and Blue Mountain Road near Schuylkill Haven for a motor vehicle accident with ejection.

Fire Damages Four Homes in Ashland Friday Afternoon

Emergency personnel were called to the 1000 block of Walnut Street Ashland for a working structure fire just after 12:30pm Friday afternoon.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #10

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #10

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Woman Reportedly Steals Lottery Tickets (Pics and Video)

A woman reportedly stole lottery tickets from Sam's Place in Cressona Mall around Noon Thursday.

Video posted on Facebook of the theft shows a woman walk in the front of the store, take a handful of tickets, then walk out the front door.

Anyone that recognizes this woman should call
the Schuylkill County Communications at (570) 462-1991.

Surveillance Video of the theft

We need a little help! Share this video until we catch this thief. PLEASE!!
Posted by Michael Somers on Thursday, November 5, 2015

Pottsville Fire Department Blood Drive

Bill Would Authorize Tax Credits for Emergency Responders

HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) introduced legislation that would authorize municipalities to enact earned income and property tax liability tax credits for active volunteers of a fire company or emergency medical service (EMS) company.

Heroin Found During Traffic Stop

On 11/4/2015 at 2:30am an Rush Township Police Officer on patrol stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation and upon further investigation found over 120 bags of heroin on the driver, Nathan Ross, of Nescopeck.