Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/13/16

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/13/16

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/14/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/14/2016

Schuylkill County Police Log for 12/13/16

Schuylkill County Police Log for 12/13/16

Long Island Medium Returning to Hershey Theatre

Theresa Caputo, from TLC’s hit show, Long Island Medium, will bring “The Experience” to Hershey Theatre on Saturday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. 

STS to Introduce Patriotic Bus Wraps

POTTSVILLE, PA – The Schuylkill Transportation System (STS) announces that for the first time since its inception in 1981, they have secured an advertising campaign in conjunction with CACL Financial located at 1800 W Market Street in Pottsville that will feature three full size, low floor, Gillig vehicles completely wrapped with sharp patriotic red, white and blue design for use along fixed bus routes. STS is anticipating the bus wraps to be unveiled to the general public the week of December 19 or sooner.

Winning Instant Lottery Ticket Dropped in Salvation Army Kettle

An anonymous Pennsylvania Lottery player recently deposited a winning instant ticket worth $1,000 into a Salvation Army red kettle in Erie.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/13/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/13/2016

Two Arrested on Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

Two men were arrested early Tuesday morning on drug charges after a traffic stop in Mahanoy City.

According to Mahanoy City Police, Tyler Ober, 18, of Wilburton, and Scott Green, 20 of Girardville were pull over by police.

Police found approximately a pound of marijuana in the vehicle during the traffic stop.

Green was charged with Possession with intent to deliver, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Drug Paraphernalia.  Ober was charged with the same with an additional charge of Driving Under the Influence.

Both were arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Anthony Kilker and committed to Schuylkill County Prison on $15,000 straight cash bail.

Pennsylvania Department of State Certifies Presidential Election Results

The Department of State on Tuesday certified the results of the November 8 election in Pennsylvania for president and vice president of the United States.

Brad Paisley Coming to Wilkes Barre

Country music superstar Brad Paisley has announced the continuation of his highly successful Life Amplified World Tour with dates added in February 2017. The tour will be making stops in eastern Canada and northeast U.S. Special guests will be hit-maker Chase Bryant and rising-star Lindsay Ell.

Woman Charged for Bomb Threat That Closed All County Buildings Monday

 

( 12/13/2016)  A woman was charged Monday afternoon for calling in a bomb threat to the Schuylkill County Courthouse.

Police Investigating Thefts from Convenient Store

Mahanoy City Police are attempting to identify individuals in two separate incidents of retail theft from the Cocoa Hut in the borough.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/12/2016

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/12/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/12/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/12/2016

Walk in Art Center Hosting Muhammad Ali Tribute Exhibit

The Walk in Art Center, Schuylkill Haven, and South Schuylkill News will host a Tribute Exhibit for Muhammad Ali.

Daniel O'Donnell Coming to Wilkes Barre and Reading

One of Ireland’s best loved artists, Daniel O’Donnell has announced that he will be returning to tour in the USA next May & June. The tour will see the record breaking chart singer play a more extensive concert tour than he did in October 2016, when he performed in venues in the Mid-East of the USA to packed houses of ardent fans.

Schuylkill County Courthouse Evacuated

(12/12/2016) Just before 9:00am, the Schuylkill County Courthouse was evacuated.

Southbound Lanes of Interstate 81 Open After Months of Construction

From just north of the Ravine Exit to the Lebanon County line, the newly paved Southbound Interstate 81 reopened around 5:00pm.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 12/11/16

Schuylkill County Police Log for 12/11/16

Schuylkill County School Delays - 12/12/16

Schuylkill County School Delays  - 12/12/16

Last Updated:  6:00am 12/12/16

Assumption BVM - 2 Hour Delay

Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay
Hazleton Area - 2 Hour Delay
Mahanoy Area - CLOSED
Marian Catholic - 2 Hour Delay
McCann School of Business / Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Nativity BVM - 2 Hour Delay
North Schuylkill - 2 Hour Delay
Panther Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Pine Grove Area - 2 Hour Delay
Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
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Schuylkill Technology North and South - 2 Hour Delay
Shenandoah Valley - 2 Hour Delay
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St. Nicholas / Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Tamaqua Area - 2 Hour Delay; Modified Kindergarten
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