Monday, April 29, 2019

Senate Approves Bill to Reform How the Lieutenant Governor is Elected

On Monday, with a vote of 46 to 2, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to amend the state constitution to change how the lieutenant governor is selected in Pennsylvania.

American Idol's Aaron Kelly to Be Judge for Schuylkill Junior Idol Finals

A former American Idol contestant will be a judge for the Schuylkill Junior Idol Finals.

Frackville Magisterial Office Closed Monday

The office of Magisterial District Judge Christina Hale, in Frackville, will be closed Monday.

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Schuylkill County Road Work Announced for This Week



Schuylkill County Road Work Announced for This Week

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/27/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/27/19

Argall and Yudichak Unveil Bipartisan Proposal to Aid the State’s Threatened Coal Refuse Industry

NESQUEHONING – At a press conference Friday at the Panther Creek Energy facility in Carbon County, Senator David Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Senator John T. Yudichak (D-Carbon/Luzerne) unveiled a bipartisan legislative proposal to help aid the state’s threatened coal refuse industry.

Friday, April 26, 2019

Work Scheduled to Begin Monday on Route 924 Bridge Project

PennDOT has announced a project to replace the Route 924 Bridge near Gilberton will begin next week.

WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch Issued for Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch issued for Schuylkill County.

Auditor General Finds Billions in Diverted Funds That Could Aid PennDOT Projects

Auditor General Eugene DePasquale announced Thursday that his new audit of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) shows the agency could be further along in repairing rough highways and fixing 2,829 structurally deficient bridges with the billions of dollars it has been forced to pay to State Police.

Parking Restrictions Announced Ahead of Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K on Saturday

The Pottsville Police have announced Parking Restrictions ahead of Saturday's Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K on Saturday.

Drug Investigation Leads to 2 Arrests in Ashland Early Friday

A drug investigation by Ashland Police led to the arrest of 3 individuals early Friday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/25/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/25/19

California Man Indicted For Conspiracy To Distribute Heroin, Fentanyl And Other Drugs in Schuylkill County

On Thursday, The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Esgardo Carrillo,25, a California resident, was indicted on April 23, 2019, by a federal grand jury on conspiracy to distribute more than a kilogram of heroin, more than 400 grams of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute more than a kilogram of heroin (one kilogram of heroin is equivalent to approximately 40,000 individual doses).

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Ringtown Police Attempting to Identify Male and Female

The Ringtown Police Dept. is attempting to identify a male and female concerning an incident earlier this week.

Mahanoy City Police Arrest Two Wanted on Warrants

Earlier this week, the Mahanoy City Police arrested two from the borough that were wanted on active warrants.

Ringtown Police Investigating Stolen Street Sign

The Ringtown Police Department is investigating the theft of a "No Parking" sign.

Frackville Lawyer Joins Schuylkill County Bar

Steven M. Yurkonis, Esq., Frackville, was admitted to practice law before the Court of Common Pleas of Schuylkill County at a swearing-in ceremony with the Honorable John E. Domalakes presiding. Yurkonis’ parents, Joseph and Theresa Yurkonis, and James O’Connor, Esq., all of Frackville, were in attendance.

7th Annual Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K is This Saturday


D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, will hold its 7th annual Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5k walk and run on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 9 a.m.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/25/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/25/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/24/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/24/19