Monday, August 20, 2018

Sunday, August 19, 2018

Mail Truck and SUV Collide in Butler Township Crash

One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Butler Township on Sunday.

Two Injured in Crash on Two-Miler in Butler Township

Two people were injured in a one vehicle crash in Butler Township Sunday morning.

Police Looking for Gray Ford Mustang Involved in Hit and Run

State Police from Schuylkill County are looking for a Gray Ford Mustang involved in a Hit and Run late Saturday.

Overnight Sobriety Checkpoint Nets DUI and Drug Possession Arrests

The Pennsylvania State Police conducted a Sobriety Checkpoint from 10:00pm, Friday, until 2:00am, Saturday along Route 61 in the borough of Frackville.

Saturday, August 18, 2018

3 in Custody After Authorities Find Over $70,000 in Drugs While Executing Search and Seizure Warrant

Three from Shenandoah are in Schuylkill County Prison after a search warrant leads to finding over $70,000 worth of drugs.

Pioneer Day Celebrated in Ashland

On Saturday, Pioneer Day was celebrated at the High Ups Park and the Pioneer Tunnel in Ashland.

West Nile Virus Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for This Week in Pottsville

Spraying to control the high populations of mosquitoes will take place this week in Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/17/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/17/18

Friday, August 17, 2018

Interstate 81 in Northern Schuylkill County be Resurfaced

The Wolf Administration announced Friday that work will begin soon on a project to resurface Interstate 81 in Mahanoy, Ryan, Delano, Kline, and East Union townships in Schuylkill County.

The Compass Rose Keeps It Fresh and Local


The new Compass Rose Harbor Bar, located at 10 Oak Street in Frackville, officially opened last Friday.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Friday Evening


The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until Friday evening.

Governor Wolf Signs Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for Schuylkill County

On Friday, Governor Tom Wolf signed a proclamation of disaster emergency for the commonwealth in response to a series of severe rain storms over the past week that caused flash flooding and ensuing damage to homes and businesses throughout much of north and central portions of the state.

Fire Policeman Struck By Vehicle in Pottsville Friday Morning

Police are looking for a driver and vehicle that struck a member of Pottsville's Fire Police Friday Morning.

North Schuylkill Board of Directors August Meeting Notes - 08/15/2018

The August public meeting of the North Schuylkill Board of School Directors was held on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 7:00pm.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Garbage Truck Overturns in Cressona; Hazmat Crew Called

Emergency crews are at the scene of a crash involving and overturned garbage truck in Cressona.

Pottsville Provides Information on Reporting Property Damages After Flooding

The City of Pottsville is working with the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency to gather as much information as possible relating to the recent flood event.

Fire Crews Responding to Working House Fire in Pottsville

Fire crews are responding to a working house fire in Pottsville Friday morning.

High Winds and Locally Heavy Rain Possible Friday Afternoon and Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazard Weather Outlook for Friday and Friday evening.

Pine Grove Man Indicted on Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges

A man from Pine Grove was indicted Thursday on drug trafficking and firearms charges.