Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Ashland Hires New Chief of Police

During their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday evening, the Ashland Borough Council voted to hire a new Chief of Police.

Mahanoy City Man Pleads Guilty to International Email Impersonation and Fraud Scam

A Mahanoy City man pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court in Boston in connection with a scam in which he and co-conspirators defrauded victims by pretending to be employees of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/12/2018


 Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/12/2018

North Schuylkill Board of Directors Reorganization and Monthly Meeting Notes - December 2018

North Schuylkill Board of Directors Meeting Notes from December 5, 2018.

Local Municipalities, Colleges and Community groups are Encouraged to Apply for Grants

Local municipalities, colleges and community groups are encouraged to apply for grants to boost safety and reduce the risk of violence, according to Senator Argall.

Whitehall Man Charged After Firing Gun in Pottsville Early Sunday

A Whitehall man was charged after firing a gun in the city of Pottsville early Sunday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/12/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/12/18

Police Investigating Damaged Mailboxes in North Manheim Township

The State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident where several mailboxes were damaged.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Monday, December 10, 2018

Mahanoy City Man Facing Charges After Incident Monday Evening

Mahanoy City man facing charges after an incident Monday evening.

Mail Carriers Continue Tradition of Delivering Letters to Santa for North Schuylkill Kindergartners



For over 30 years, workers at the local Postal Service have met with North Schuylkill Elementary Kindergartner students to pick up their letters to Santa.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/10/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/10/18

Pottsville Man Pleads Guilty for Methamphetamine Trafficking

On Friday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Anibal Luis Rodriguez, age 27, of Pottsville, pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, before U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/10/2018


 Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/10/2018

Sunday, December 9, 2018

Pottsville Family Displaced by Fire

A fire on Sunday has displaced a family from Pottsville.

Ringtown Valley Fire and Rescue Recognizes Those Who Came to Aid During Fire Earlier This Year

On Thursday, December 7, 2017, the Ringtown Valley Fire and Rescue honored local businesses for their support to the community and the fire company during a fire earlier this year.

Ashland Area Rotary Purchases Borough Christmas Tree

On Sunday, the Ashland Rotary with help from the  Washington Fire Hook & Ladder, and community members, installed and decorated the borough's Christmas Tree.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/09/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/09/18

Ashland Celebrates Christmas the Old-Fashioned Way

On Saturday evening, Ashland celebrated their annual Old-Fashioned Downtown Christmas.