AdvanSix Announces Closure of Pottsville Plant

AdvanSix, a nylon packing company, has announced they will be closing their Pottsville Plant.

Explosive Device and Methamphetamine Seized While Executing Search Warrant Tuesday Morning

Authorities seized an explosive device and drugs Tuesday morning while executing a search warrant in Tremont.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/07/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/07/19

Blink-182 & Lil Wayne to Perform at Hersheypark Stadium This Summer

Blink-182 and Lil Wayne will take the stage at the Hersheypark Stadium on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 7:30 pm.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/06/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/06/19

Schuylkill County Teacher Announced as Finalist for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year

On Monday, the Wolf Administration announced the 12 finalists for the 2020 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, including one from Schuylkill County.

Attorney General Shapiro Announces Major Hazleton Fentanyl Distribution Ring Takedown

Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced charges against of six individuals Friday for operating a major fentanyl distribution organization in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

Pottsville Police Looking to Identify Woman Who Picked Up Dropped Money

The Pottsville Police is asking for help identifying a woman they say took money that was dropped by someone else.

LCCCA and Penguins Announce Agreement in Principle on Ten Year Extension

The Luzerne County Convention Center Authority and the National Hockey League’s Pittsburgh Penguins jointly announced Monday morning that both parties have reached an agreement in principle on a 10-year contract lease extension to keep the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins of the American Hockey League in Northeast Pennsylvania.

Rain Postpones Big Diamond Season Opener Until May 10th

Once again last Friday the weather refused to cooperate with Big Diamond Speedway allowing the 2019 to get underway.

Tamaqua Student Competes in YEA! Saunders Scholar Semi-Finals

On Friday, May 3, 2019 the Schuylkill Saunders Scholar, Kaiah Heisler, of Tamaqua, and a student of Gillingham Charter, presented his business called Heisler's Coal Cracker Creamery at the 11th Annual YEA! Saunders Scholar Semi-finals in Rochester, NY.

Blaschak Coal Corp Begins Production on Mount Carmel’s Mammoth Seam

In 2016, leading anthracite producer Blaschak Coal Corp embarked upon the largest redevelopment project in its 81-year history – the Mammoth seam at Mount Carmel. After nearly three years of development and a $14 million investment, production at one of the richest seams of anthracite in the region commenced on April 18.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/06/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/06/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/05/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/05/19

Over 200 Homes Without Power in Schuylkill County Sunday Evening

PPL is reporting over 200 homes without power Sunday evening.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/05/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/05/19

Police Investigating Shooting in Girardville Late Saturday

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Saturday in Girardville.

Jonas Brothers to Perform at Hersheypark Stadium

Jonas Brothers will perform at Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 7:30 pm.

State Police Investigating DUI Incident in Rush Township

State Police are investigating a DUI incident in Rush Township that occurred last week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/04/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/04/19