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Friday, May 19, 2017

Would you try Middleswarth Flavored Beef Jerky?

The Pennsylvania Lottery has revealed the winning ticket number drawn for the second $100,000 Early Bird Bonus Drawing prize as part of the 4th of July Millionaire Raffle.

On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its employment situation report for April 2017.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/19/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/19/17

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill) announced a total of five grants today that will support community improvement projects in Girardville, Saint Clair, Pottsville, Minersville and Shenandoah.

Three Face Charges After Standoff Thursday Afternoon

Three face charges after a brief standoff Thursday afternoon.

Governor Wolf Announces 80 New Jobs in Schuylkill County with Expansion of Hollander Sleep Products

On Thursday, Governor Tom Wolf announced Hollander Sleep Products, LLC, a bed pillow and mattress pad manufacturer, will expand its Pennsylvania operations by consolidating multiple operations into a single facility at the Highridge Business Park in Foster Township, Schuylkill County. The company’s expansion will create 80 new jobs during the next three years.

This Saturday, May 20th, the Valley View Park in the beautiful Hegins Valley will be hosting the Crackerjacks for a professional fireworks display.

On Thursday, Representatives of the State Police at Schuylkill Haven, Sergeant Fred Krute, Public Information Office Trooper David Boehm and Corporal Hess released additional information during a press conference on the child endangerment case near Cressona where 3 children were found left alone in a home.

On Thursday afternoon, the owner's of Leiby's has officially announced they are open!

Emergency personnel responded to brush fires near Shenandoah Thursday afternoon.

Around 1:45pm, fire crews were called to the area along Route 924 near the Windmills in Mahanoy and West Mahanoy Township north of Shenandoah for a large brush fire.

Early reports when crews arrived they found two separate brush fires in the area.

All roads in the area are still open. Be aware that fire personnel are in the area.

More details when information is available.

Police Find Three Children Left Alone in Home, One Locked in Cage

Police and county authorities find a disturbing incident of child endangerment on Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/18/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/17/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/17/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/17/17

Two senators from opposite sides of the state have seen firsthand the floors of empty office space currently owned by Pennsylvania state government agencies. Now, Senators David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) have found a way to rehabilitate state-owned space and eliminate the need for additional rental costs.

Schuylkill County Primary Election Results 2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/17/17

Schuylkill County is a melting pot woven with a diverse and colorful tapestry of cultural backgrounds. At 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park Clubhouse, the interesting traditions of those cultures will be highlighted.

North Schuylkill Hosts First Annual Spartan Games for Children with Special Needs

On Tuesday, North Schuylkill School District hosted the first annual "Spartan Games".

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/16/17

Fire Crews at the Scene of a House Fire near Pine Grove

(05/15/17) Emergency personnel are at the scene of a house fire near Pine Grove.

(05/15/17) Two people were injured in a crash Monday evening.

Police are looking for a driver that was involved in a hit and run early Monday.

The victim who died in a crash over the weekend has been identified.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/15/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/14/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/14/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/14/17

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on Route 61 near Saint Clair

(05/13/17) A crash on Route 61 near Saint Clair is causing traffic backups.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/13/2017

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Big Diamond Speedway almost got the better of mother nature on Friday night.

(05/13/17) A county coroner was called to a crash Saturday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/13/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/12/2017

Police Attempting to Identify Male Involved in Retail Theft

McAdoo Police Department is attempting to identify a male in relation to a retail theft.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/12/17

On Saturday, April 29th, 2017, Schuylkill County Law Enforcement participated in National Drug Take Back Day.

Versum Materials Breaks Ground on a Multimillion-Dollar Research and Development Facility in Hometown

Versum Materials, Inc. (NYSE: VSM), a leading materials supplier to the semiconductor industry, announced this week that it has broken ground on a multimillion-dollar project at its chemical manufacturing site in Hometown, Pennsylvania. The groundbreaking ceremony took place April 20, 2017, and was attended by members of the community and local government.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/12/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/11/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/11/2017

The Ashland Police Department arrested a Fugitive Wanted in Luzerne County.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/11/17

After the Schuylkill Mall tenants were notified earlier this week that they have 60-90 days to close, and have begun to tell their customers what their future holds.

On Thursday, The Pennsylvania Department of State announced that it filed disciplinary actions against 2 licensed or commissioned professionals from Schuylkill County during the month of April.

On Thursday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that 94 municipalities in Pennsylvania will receive $33 million to support the costs of upgrading traffic signals under the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s “Green Light-Go” program. Five of those municipalities are in Schuylkill County.

(05/11/17) The Schuylkill County Municipal Authority has announced that a water boil advisory that was issued has been lifted.

The Walk in Art Center's Art in the Park has been cancelled for 2017.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/11/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/10/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/10/2017

Mahanoy City residents are advised to boil their water and may see cloudy or low water pressure after a water main break.

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