PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Scores - Round 1 - 06/06/16

PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Scores - Round 1 - 06/06/16

Police Warn Residents of "PPL Shut Off" Phone Scam

The Mahanoy City Police posted the following regarding a phone scam that residents are receiving.

Coroner Called to Crash in East Brunswick Township

(06/06/16) Emergency personnel are at the scene of a motor vehicle accident midday Monday.

Lisowski Dominates Sportsman Feature, Wins Sportsman Challenge Race

MINERSVILLE, PA. -- After a few weeks of misfortune, lady luck shined brightly on Mike Lisowski on Friday night as he captured his first win of the 2016 season in the 20-lap U.S.S. Achey Sportsman feature along with wining five round to claim the Red White and Blue Autos Sportsman challenge race.

Identity of One of the Victims Released in Fatal Pedestrian Accidents

(06/05/16) One of the victims has been identified in the two separate fatal pedestrian accidents Saturday evening in Schuylkill County.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County.

Girardville Celebrates Century Old Fire Engine

On Saturday, the Rangers Hose Company, Girardville, held a day of activities to celebrate their 1916 Ford Model T fire engine turning 100 years old.

Two Pedestrians Struck and Killed in Separate Incidents Saturday Evening

(06/04/16) Within a half hour time period, emergency personnel were called to two separate incidents where pedestrians were struck and killed in Schuylkill County Saturday evening.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Police Looking for Help to Identify Individual Involved in Theft

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Minersville Police are looking to identify this individual in regards to a theft.

PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Schedule - Round 1

PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Schedule - Round 1

Man Charged with Assaulting Police Officer

A Pottsville man was charged late Thursday for allegedly assaulting a police officer at an incident Wednesday morning.

PA’s Top Economic Development Official Tours Schuylkill County’s “Good, Bad, Ugly” with Local Legislators

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POTTSVILLE – Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) top official, Secretary Dennis Davin, met with local legislators to discuss community revitalization during his visit to the county on Thursday.

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 06/02/16

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 06/02/16

Quad Reported Stolen

A quad has been reported to been stolen from the Ashland area.

Crash Closes Interstate 81 Northbound Closed Overnight

(06/02/16) Interstate 81 Northbound was closed overnight due to a crash.

Just after 1:30am Thursday,  emergency crews were called to the northbound lanes of Interstate 81 at milemarker 138, near McAdoo,  for an overturned tractor trailer.

The crash blocked both Northbound lanes so traffic was diverted off of the McAdoo exit onto Route 309.

No word on injuries were what caused the crash.

Intoxicated Man Allegedly Crashes a Stolen Vehicle and Flees Scene.

Police are looking for a man who allegedly crashed a stolen vehicle and assaulted people Tuesday evening in Tower City.

North Schuylkill Begins New Tradition for Seniors with Send Off

On Wednesday morning, the North Schuylkill Administration, Elementary staff and students started a new tradition by giving a special send off to the Class of 2016.

Night of Wings Among June Highlights at Big Diamond Speedway

MINERSVILLE, PA. -- Following a rainy month of May, race fans in the coal region are hoping for warm weather and rain-free Friday nights as Big Diamond Speedway will play host to four nights of racing in June.

Schuylkill River Sojourn 2016 to Begin This Weekend

POTTSTOWN—The annual Schuylkill River Sojourn is always a weeklong celebration of the river. This year, the over 200 paddlers participating in the 7-day journey from June 4-10 will also celebrate the 18th Annual Schuylkill River Sojourn itself.