Here We Go Again! Powerball Jackpot Hits All Time Record

(01/09/16) Tonight will make history when Saturday's Powerball jackpot hits an all time record.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/8/16

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/8/16

Friday Night - Cloudy with drizzle, possibly mixed frozen precipitation - Low near Freezing

Saturday -  Foggy, rain late - High near 40

Sunday -  Rain ending, cloudy with snow showers in the early evening - High in the Mid 40's

Monday - Snow shower possible - High in the Mid 20's

Tuesday - Cloudy, Snow Showers possible - High in the Mid 30's

Mother and Daughter Suffer Burns in Minersville Fire

Submitted Photo

Around 10:45am, Friday morning, fire crews were call to 409 St. Francis Street, Minersville for a working structure fire.

Man Dies from Injuries from Girardville Fire

Photo submitted by Coal Region Fire

A man who was rescued from a fire in Girardville Friday morning has died.

Reported Working Structure Fire in Minersville Friday Morning

(01/08/16) - Around 10:45am, Friday morning, fire crews were call to 409 St. Francis Street, Minersville for a working structure fire.

Interstate 81 Closed in Southern Schuylkill County

(01/08/16) As of 10:30am, Friday morning, Interstate 81 Northbound is closed from Lebanon County into Schuylkill County.

Crews at the Scene of a Working Structure Fire in Girardville

(01/08/16) - Emergency personnel were called around 7:15am to a working structure fire in Girardville.

Schuylkill County School Delays for 01/08/16

Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/08/16

Thursday Night High School Basketball Scores - 1/7/15

Thursday Night High School Basketball Scores - 1/7/15

Frackville Man Charged with Stealing Thousands from Employer

A Frackville man has been charged with stealing thousands from the restaurant he worked at.

Brush Fires Under Investigation

Just after 9:15am, fire crews were called to the area of the Blue Mountain Summit Restaurant along Route 309, West Penn Township for a reported brush fire.

Reports from passing motorists called stating that there were multiple brush fires along the berm of the road in the area.

West Penn, New Tripoli, and New Ringgold Fire Companies were called to the scene.

The Times News is now reporting that the fires are now under investigation.

Link to the Times News
http://www.tnonline.com/2016/jan/07/west-penn-brush-fires-investigated

Governor, PennDOT Urge Safe Driving Habits

As temperatures have dropped significantly during the first week of 2016, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is highlighting winter safety laws, and urging drivers to prepare appropriately.

McAdoo Man Frozen for 12 Hours Survives Hypothermia

On February 21, 2015, the coroner declared Justin Smith, 25, of McAdoo, PA, dead.

Iranian Company Fined for Conspiracy with Schuylkill County Company

HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the Office of Export Enforcement of the United States Department of Commerce announced that FIMCO, an Iranian corporation, was sentenced Wednesday to pay a $100,000 criminal fine by United States District Court Judge Yvette Kane in Harrisburg for conspiracy to evade export licensing requirements.

Megan's Law Fugitive Possibly in Schuylkill, Dauphin, Lebanon Counties

(01/07/16) The Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a wanted Megan's Law Fugitive who may be in Schuylkill County.

Jackpot Rising! No Powerball Winner Wednesday!!

After all the hype and ticket sales for Wednesday's Powerball drawing, not one person had the winning ticket.

Line Painting Scheduled for Interstate 81 on Thursday

Work crews will be working on line painting on the north and southbound lanes of Interstate 81 on Thursday.

Adult and Child Struck by Vehicle in Crosswalk Wednesday Morning

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, around 08:15am, Wednesday, they were dispatched to the area of Fourth St. and Market St., Port Carbon, for a report of two pedestrians, an adult and a child, being struck by a vehicle.

Powerball Jackpot Increased More than Expected

Thanks to strong ticket sales, the Powerball® jackpot today was increased to a $500 million annuity value, or a $306 million cash prize, for the Wednesday, January 6, drawing.

Geisinger Announces Top Baby Names of 2015

DANVILLE, PA -- Every year, websites and the Social Security Administration (SSA) present lists of the trendiest baby names in the nation. But what about locally? This year, Geisinger Health System (GHS) tabulated the most popular names of the more than 4,000 babies delivered at its hospitals throughout 2015.