Schuylkill County Road and Interstate Under Construction Next Week

Schuylkill County Road and Interstate Under Construction Next Week

Portion of the Northeast Extension to Be Closed for 6 Hours on Sunday

I-476 will be closed in both directions between the Mid-County and Lehigh Valley exits.

PennDOT Reminds of Help Available to Assess Older Drivers’ Safety

With the number of older Pennsylvanians steadily increasing, the Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation, Aging, and Insurance remind citizens that striking the right balance between safety on our roadways and the mobility of older drives is very important.

North Schuylkill Dedicates Gymnasium to Hope and Cesari

Submitted Photo

On Tuesday,  as part of "Meet the Spartans Night", the North Schuylkill School District Gymnasium was named in honor of two of it's past coaches.

Second Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket Sold in Schuylkill County from November Drawing

The Pennsylvania Lottery announced last week that a second winning Cash 5 jackpot ticket was sold in Schuylkill County for the November 23rd, 2015 drawing.

Schuylkill County 5-Day Weather Forecast for 12/4/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, December 4th, 2015.

Four Charged with Illegally Obtaining Prescription Drugs

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's office today announced criminal charges have been filed against a woman who worked as a physician's assistant and three alleged co-conspirators all accused of illegally obtaining thousands of prescription pills in Schuylkill County.

Police Investigating Theft

The East Union Township Police are investigating a theft that took place at J&J Auction, located on Center Street in Sheppton.

Schuylkill County 5-Day Weather Forecast - 12/3/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, December 3rd, 2015.

Santa to Visit with Children at the Heights Fire Company

Santa’s coming to the Heights Fire Company on Saturday, December 19 beginning at 1 p.m.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 12/2/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015.

Police Looking to Identify Purse Thief at Wal-mart

St. Clair Police are looking to identify a man that allegedly stole a purse from a shopping cart at the St. Clair Wal-Mart.

Court Rules Pottsville Child Porn Possessor to be Resentenced

This week, a convicted Child Porn Possessor from Pottsville will be resentenced because the State Supreme Court says he got a "raw deal".

Interstate 81 Closed Due to Crash Tuesday

12/01/15 - Around 11:15am, Tuesday morning, emergency personnel were called to Milemarker 103 northbound on Interstate 81 for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment and fire.

Schuylkill County Man Charged in Attack Against Lancaster County Hospital Guard

According to LancasterOnline.com, Christopher Robert Wood, 34, of Minersville, attacked a security guard at the Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Lancaster County, on Friday.

STS Holiday Food Drive

Photo from STS Facebook Page

This holiday season, you can help “STS” feed our Schuylkill County neighbors in need! Bring in your donations to “Union Station” until “Friday, December 18”.

New Ugly Skook Christmas Tees and Sweatshirts Available

Our brand new Christmas tees and sweatshirts are available and boy are they ugly!

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Chase Damages Police Cruiser in Crash

A Shenandoah Police Officer was unharmed but the officer's police cruiser was severely damaged during a police chase Sunday evening.

One Person Flown After Crash in East Union Township Sunday

Photo Submitted by Coal Region Fire

Around 5:00PM, Sunday, emergency personnel were called to 982 Centre Street, East Union Township near Sheppton, for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

Crews at the Scene of 2nd Alarm Garage Fire in Hegins; 1 Reported Burn Victim

Around 7:30pm Sunday evening,  multiple Schuylkill County Fire Companies were called to a working garage fire in Hegins.