Pennsylvania Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Bill

On Tuesday Afternoon, the Pennsylvania State Senate passed Senate Bill 3 taking a big step to legalize the use of Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania.

The Bill would allow state residents to buy, possess and use medical marijuana for the treatment of a qualifying condition.

The Bill will now be moved to the House for it's concurrence on the Senate's Amendments.

Governor Wolf has already said that he supports the bill.

Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 04/12/16

Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 04/12/16

Argall: Governor’s New Formula Cut $2.7 Million From Local Schools

A new education funding formula developed by Governor Wolf will cut a cumulative total of $2,758,013 from local schools in Berks and Schuylkill Counties, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).

Schuylkill County Native Promoted to President of Global Freight Forwarding at UPS

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UPS  announced last week that Cindy Miller has been promoted to president of global freight forwarding at UPS. Miller began her UPS career as a driver in Allentown, PA, in 1988.  Miller is also a native and graduate of Tamaqua Area.

Shenandoah Bridge Closed Until Inspectors Evaluate

On Monday, Construction workers in Schuylkill County closed the PA 924 bridge over Kehly Run in Shenandoah Borough to repair a hole on the bridge deck.

PennDOT Reminds Drivers to Focus Full Attention on the Road

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation joins the National Highway Traffic Safety  administration in recognizing April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and reminds all motorists that driving is a skill that requires their undivided attention.

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 04/11/16

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 04/11/16