Dollar General to Establish Cold Storage Facility in Schuylkill County; Creating 100 Jobs

On Friday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Dollar General Corporation has established a new cold storage facility in Schuylkill County. At full capacity, the project is expected to support the creation of 100 new jobs.

Gas Leak in Pottsville Closes Roads and Forces Evacuations

A gas leak in Pottsville Friday morning has forced road closures and prompted evacuations in the area of the leak.

Schuylkill County Native Gives Gift of Life to Former Police Partner

A native of Ringtown, and former Montgomery County Police Officer is giving her former partner the gift of life.

Two Schuylkill County School Districts to Receive School Breakfast Initiative Grants for 2019-2020 School Year

Earlier this week, the recipients of the School Breakfast Initiative Grants for the 2019-2020 school year were announced including two school districts from Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Brew Fest to Draw Beer Lovers to Pottsville on Saturday

Saturday will be your chance to try all your favorite local breweries all in one place!

One Person Dies in Overnight Crash in South Manheim Township

One person has died in a crash that occurred overnight in South Manheim Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/16/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/15/19

Three Injured, One Flown After Crash on Route 61

Three people were injured and one of those injured was flown after a crash on Route 61 Thursday afternoon.

North Schuylkill School Board Meeting Notes for May 2019

On Wednesday, May 15, 2019, the North Schuylkill School Board held their monthly meeting at 7:00am.

Storm Drops a Quick Layer of Hail on Area Roads Thursday Morning

A small isolated storm surprised some Schuylkill County communities Thursday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/16/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/16/19

Last Pig Safely Captured in West Mahanoy Township

A third pig that is believed to have been abandoned in West Mahanoy Township has been captured.

The Three Kielbasi Kings of Shenandoah

Kielbasi can be spelled many different ways, but one thing is for sure, there are three Kings of Kielbasi in Shenandoah.

Abandoned Pigs Found in West Mahanoy Township

On Wednesday morning, three pigs were found along the highway in West Mahanoy Township.

Schuylkill League Semi-Final Baseball and Softball Scores - 05/15/19

Schuylkill League Baseball & Softball Semi-Final Round Scores

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/15/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/15/19

8 Hour Standoff Ends Without Incident in Orwigsburg

A standoff in Orwigsburg ended without incident on Wednesday.

North Schuylkill Senior Wins Artistic Discovery Contest Sponsored by Congressman Meuser

A North Schuylkill Senior won the Artistic Discovery Contest sponsored by Congressman Meuser.

School Teachers Announced as Winners of $3.2 Million Lottery Jackpot

Last week, it was announced that a jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Match 6 Lotto ticket worth $3.2 million from the Thursday, May 9, drawing was sold at a Carbon County supermarket.

Governor Wolf Announces Opioid Crisis Medical Practitioners Can Now Get Help with Repaying Education Loans

Governor Tom Wolf announced Wednesday that the state will allocate $5 million in federal funding to a loan repayment program for health care practitioners providing medical and behavioral health care and treatment for substance use disorder and opioid use disorder in areas with high opioid-use and a shortage of health care practitioners.