Thursday, October 12, 2017

Ashland Applefest is This Saturday


Ashland's Annual Applefest will take place this Saturday.

Town Hall Meeting to Focus on Opioid Crisis in Schuylkill County

A town hall meeting scheduled for November 1st, 2017 will focus on the Opioid Crisis our community is facing.

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #8


Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #8

High School Football Power Rankings After Week 7

Skook News/Skook Sports High School Football Power Rankings

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/12/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/12/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/11/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/11/2017

Department of Homeland Security Extends REAL ID Enforcement Grace Period for Pennsylvania

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a REAL ID enforcement grace period through January 22, 2018, which means that Pennsylvania residents will not face access issues when entering federal facilities through at least that date.

Pennsylvania State Police Confiscate Over $7 Million in Prohibited Drugs During 3rd Quarter

The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers confiscated $7,408,050 in heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, and other prohibited drugs in the third quarter of 2017.

Orwigsburg Rod & Gun Club Youth Trap Shooting Team


WWE Live Holiday Tour Coming to the Giant Center in December

WWE Live Holiday Tour is coming to Giant Center Friday, December 29th at 7:30 p.m.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/11/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/11/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/10/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/10/2017

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

State Police Warn of Diversion Thefts and Imposter Fraud

The Pennsylvania State Police issued a Community Awareness Bulletin on Diversion Thefts and Imposter fraud.

Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin and Meth Trafficking Charges


A Cressona man pleaded gulity on Tuesday to heroin and meth trafficking.

World Championship Ice Racing Series Coming to Mohegan Sun Arena

World Championship ICE Racing, presents The Next Generation Fire On Ice Tour, at the Mohegan Sun Arena for one night only on Saturday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Penn's Peak Announces Lorrie Morgan Performance

One of the most eloquently emotive country vocalists of modern times is launching her first new solo album in five years.

Hillary Clinton to Keynote Geisinger Healthcare Symposium Next Month in Danville

Hillary Clinton will serve as the keynote speaker for Geisinger’s upcoming national healthcare symposium, “From Crisis To Cure: Revitalizing America’s Healthcare System.”

Yuengling Announces Sponsorship Agreement with Philadelphia Flyers

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, is pleased to announce a sponsorship agreement with the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center, which hosts over 200 events each year.

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Rock Slide Cleanup near Jim Thorpe Postponed until Wednesday

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 5 announced work scheduled to begin today to remediate a recent rock slide along US 209/Mauch Chunk Street in Mahoning Township, Carbon County is postponed until tomorrow.