Schuylkill County Woman Sought For Allegedly Setting Fire to Berks County Store

A Schuylkill County woman is being sought for allegedly setting fire to a Berks County store.

Shenandoah Man Pleads Guilty to Allowing Home to Be "Stash House"

(01/19/2016) SCRANTON—The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that a 50-year-old Shenandoah resident connected to a large-scale heroin trafficking ring that operated in Schuylkill County during 2012 through September 2015, pleaded guilty today before Senior U.S. District Court Judge James M. Munley in Scranton.

Cop Accused of Faking Attack Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing

A cop who is accused of faking an attack appeared in court Tuesday for her preliminary hearing.

Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 01/19/16

Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/19/16

Shenandoah Man Facing Assault Charges

A Shenandoah man is facing assault charges.

"Groundhog Day" at Sweet Arrow Lake Park

Grover the Groundhog is still cozy and snoozing in his burrow but will emerge to be with us at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park on Monday, February 2, 2016 to make his weather prediction.

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/18/16

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/18/16

10 Great Things About Schuylkill County

10 Great Things About Schuylkill County

Police Investigating Sunday Morning Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a theft at  the Hometown Walmart that occurred Sunday morning (1/17/2016) at 4:00AM. 

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/17/16

Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/17/16

Preparing Your Home for Frigid Weather

Pennsylvania has been pretty lucky this year in terms of frigid temperatures, but we should be mindful and use this time to prepare our homes in case the temperatures drops.

Retail Theft Investigated

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred on January 14th, 2016.

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/15/16

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/15/16

Man Facing Sexual Assault Charges

A Pottsville man is facing sexual assault charges.

Preliminary Hearing for Wilkes Barre Twp. Wal-Mart Shooter

On Thursday, the preliminary hearing was held for a Shenandoah man accused of opening fire on cops at a Wilkes Barre Twp. Walmart.

Bank Robbed Thursday Morning

A bank in Valley View was robbed Thursday morning.

Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/14/16

Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/14/16

Delays for Thursday

Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay

Shenandoah Valley - 2 Hour Delay

Hit and Run Wednesday Night in Ashland

Photo of Parked Vehicle that
was struck

A hit and run occurred around 10:00pm in Ashland.

Man Facing Attempted Homicide Charges

According to WNEP, Jamie Zulkowski, 37, of Ashland confronted the victim inside a house in Gordon Tuesday afternoon. Zulkowski reportedly fired several shots at a victim and when he missed, punched and kicked the victim.

Police Investigating Theft

The Rush Township Police department is investigating a theft from Walmart that occurred Tuesday, January 12th,  at 245pm.

Shenandoah Men Plead Guilty To Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy

SCRANTON—The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that two Shenandoah residents connected to a large-scale heroin trafficking ring that operated in Schuylkill County during 2012 through September 2015, pleaded guilty today before Senior U.S. District Court Judge James M. Munley in Scranton.

Tips On What To Do If You Win Powerball: Before, During & After

State Farm has some tips on what you should do just in case you win the Powerball tonight.

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/13/16

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/13/16

Frackville Man Charged for Making Threat

Frackville Borough Police have filed charges against Jason Greiner, Frackville, as a result of an incident on January 3rd.

Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/13/16

Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/13/16

Delays for Wednesday

• Assumption BVM / Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
• Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay
• Gillingham Charter - 2 Hour Delay
• Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay
• Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
• Nativity BVM - 2 Hour Delay
• North Schuylkill - 2 Hour Delay; No Early Dismissal for the HS
• Pine Grove - 2 Hour Delay
• Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
• Schuylkill County Child Development - Head Start, Pre-K Counts; Classrooms 1HR Delay; Child Care Open on Schedule
• Schuylkill Haven Area - 2 Hour Delay
• Schuylkill Maple Ave. - 2 Hour Delay
• Schuylkill Special Education Center - 2 Hour Delay
• Schuylkill Tech North and South - 2 Hour Delay
• Shenandoah Valley - 2 Hour Delay
• St. Ambrose / Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
• St. Clair - 2 Hour Delay
• St. Jerome / Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay
• Tamaqua Area - 2 Hour Delay
• Tri-Valley - 2 Hour Delay
• Trinity Academy - 2 Hour Delay
• Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay

Road Closures in Schuylkill County

Current Schuylkill County Road Closures as of 7:15pm, Tuesday.

- Heights Hill north of Shenandoah.(Reopened)
- Route 61 between Danny's Drive In and Fountain Springs
- Two Miler Mountain between North Schuylkill and Frackville
- Interstate 81 northbound between MM 100 (Pine Grove ) and MM 104 (Ravine)

Traffic Alert: Interstate 81 Northbound Closed in Southern Schuylkill County

(01/12/16)  Just after 6:00pm Tuesday,  Interstate 81 Northbound was closed at Milemarker 100 (Pine Grove) due to a motor vehicle accident.

More details when they are available.

*Interstate Closed in Southern Schuylkill County*
Posted by Skook Fire Calls on Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements - 01/12/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements - 01/12/2016

Mahanoy Area - No After School Activities

Nativity BVM - No After School Activities

North Schuylkill - No After School Activities

Pine Grove Area - No After School Activities

Mahanoy City West End Bingo - Cancelled

Children's Cold Medicine Recalled for Overdose Risk

Perrigo Company Medicine is recalling some of it's cold medicine due to a potential overdose due to incorrect markings on it's dosage cup.

Powerball Jackpot Increases Again

On Tuesday, the Powerball Jackpot rose again.

Governor Announces Plow Truck Tracking Now Publicly Viewable Through Web Site

As part of an expanded technology pilot, the public can now view hundreds of plow trucks on interstates and expressways this winter at www.511PA.com, Governor Tom Wolf announced Monday.

Nite at the Races Scheduled

Did You Share This Photo Today?

Did you share this photo today?

Potential for Snow Squalls Tuesday Afternoon and Evening

Tuesday evening's commute could get messy with snow squalls in the forecast.

Powerball Winning Ticket Sold in Schuylkill County; Jackpot Continues to Climb

Middletown, PA – The Powerball® jackpot for the January 13 drawing was increased today to a world record $1.4 billion annuity value or an $868 million cash prize – thanks to strong ticket sales in participating states.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill and Carbon County Crews Battle Fire in Lansford Early Monday

Photo by Andrew Leibenguth of TamaquaArea.com

Schuylkill County fire crews assisted Carbon County Monday morning in a fire in Lansford.

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/10/16

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/10/16

Ramada Bridal Expo Scheduled

Powerball Reaching New Heights

Many of us woke up this morning expecting to see that the Powerball jackpot would have reset but think again.

Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 01/09/16

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 1/8/16

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.