Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Big Diamond Announces Schedule Changes After Rain Causes Postponements

Just like almost every other speedway in the northeast that runs on Friday nights, Big Diamond Speedway has once again been forced to update their weekly schedule for the month of May due to the excessive amount of rain the area has received the past few weeks.

Police Incident Reported in Orwigsburg Early Wednesday Morning

Police are reported to be at the scene of a incident in Orwigsburg early Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/15/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/15/19

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/14/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/14/19

Tamaqua Area Students Recognized at Night of Achievement


On Monday evening, the Tamaqua Area School District held their annual Night of Achievement.

Wine and Wick This Weekend at the Appalachian Wine Festival

Last minute addition to the Appalachian Festival on the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds this Saturday, May 18. What goes better with wine and spirits than a little candle light? Come to the Appalachian Festival and roll your own candle and sip your wine by candle light.

PA Attorney General Sues OxyContin Creator for Role in Fueling Opioid Epidemic


Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Tuesday a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, the creator of prescription painkiller OxyContin, accusing the company of a multi-faceted, illegal effort to market OxyContin in Pennsylvania. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/14/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/14/19

Monday, May 13, 2019

Reported Home Invasion Causes Minersville School Lockdowns; Incident Still Under Investigation

On Monday, a reported home invasion prompted area police to put Minersville schools on lockdown.

Wynonna and the Big Noise is Coming to Penn's Peak

Wynonna is coming to Penn's Peak in Jim Thorpe.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/13/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/13/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/13/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/13/19

One Injured in Interstate 81 Crash Monday Afternoon

One person was injured Monday afternoon in a crash on Interstate 81.

Office of State Inspector General Files Welfare Fraud Charges Against 178 Statewide in First Quarter of 2019

The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 178 individuals between January 1 and March 31 of 2019.

Minersville School Lockdowns Lifted; Carbon Street Incident Under Investigation

A police incident on Carbon Street forced the Minersville School District on lockdown Monday morning.

Pine Grove Man Pleads Guilty to Producing Child Pornography

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Josiah Ferrebee, 22, of Pine Grove, pleaded guilty on May 9, 2019, before Senior U.S. District Court Judge James M. Munley, to production and attempted to production of child pornography.

Jim Thorpe Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Producing Child Pornography

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on May 9, 2019, Jared Andrew Novy, age 39, of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 360 months’ imprisonment by United States District Court Judge A. Richard Caputo for the production of child pornography.

PennDOT Announces Road Closures in Northern Schuylkill County


PennDOT has announced road closures ahead of work that is scheduled to be completed in Northern Schuylkill County.

Mahanoy City Police Arrest Two in Separate Incidents

Mahanoy City Police arrested two individuals late Sunday in separate incidents.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/12/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/12/19