Thursday, June 6, 2019

TRAFFIC ALERT: Two Motor Vehicle Accidents on Route 61 Thursday Morning

Two motor vehicle accident are causing traffic problems on Route 61 in Frackville and Saint Clair Thursday morning.

Food Truck Fridays to be Held Throughout the Summer in Downtown Pottsville

Food Truck Fridays are part of the ​Downtown Pottsville​"Summer of Pottsville" celebration. Every first Friday night from May through September, food trucks will be scattered throughout the central business district in the ​City of Pottsville​.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/06/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/06/19

Two Schuylkill County Pitchers Selected in 2019 MLB Draft

Two Schuylkill County athletes were selected by teams in the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft.

State Police Investigaing Theft from Vehicles in West Mahanoy Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident where items were stolen from two vehicles in West Mahanoy Township.

15 Shenandoah Valley Graduates Receive Major Awards

Last week, 15 Shenandoah Valley Seniors were announced as recipients of major awards that amounted to a total of $47,815.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/05/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/05/19

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Schuylkill County Students Make Bloomsburg University's Dean's List for Spring 2019 Semester



Bloomsburg University has announced their 2019 Spring Semester Dean's List.

Schuylkill County Treasurer and Sheriff Announce Extended Hours for June

Treasurer Linda Marchalk and Sheriff Joseph Groody announce extended courthouse office hours for Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/05/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/05/19

Turf Installation Project Breaks Ground at Spartan Stadium

After the rain that fell during this past spring, summer, and fall of 2018, the field had become unsafe for their all-purpose stadium.

The district was left with the task to replace the grass on the field with a price tag of over $200,000 or look at options of installing turf, which has been discussed for over a decade.

In December 2018, the North Schuylkill School Board approved a $1,119,337.92 project with FieldTurf USA Inc. to replace the current field with a synthetic turf field.

This week, the ground was officially broken and the project began.

The new field comes with an 8-year warranty and advertised to last at least 12 years and with proper maintenance would last 20 years.

At the approval meeting in December of 2018, it was announced that the school district will be receiving help in paying for the new field.

The board said that three "generous" donors will be helping with the cost.  The identity of those donors has not been announced.

After contributions, the district will be left with a bill for $295,000, which will be paid in installments of $24,600 over a 12-year period.

The board has also stated that instead of passing the cost onto the taxpayers, the district will be coming up with projects to help raise money, including a project currently taking place involving selling engraved bricks to place in memory of a loved one.

The installer, FieldTurf USA Inc. has installed their synthetic turf at local fields such as Lehighton, Southern Columbia, and Hamburg and over 20 Pro and College Stadiums.


Knife Wielding Woman Arrested After Incident in Ashland

A woman who was threatening people with a knife in Ashland on Tuesday is in custody.

Two Injured in Big Mine Run Crash Late Tuesday


Two people were sent to the hospital after a crash late Tuesday in Butler Township.

Almost 400 Homes Without Power Early Wednesday in Pottsville

As of 1:00am, almost 400 homes are without power in Pottsville.

Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/04/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/04/19

Driver Hits Volunteer Firefighter Directing Traffic During Flooding Last Week

A volunteer firefighter was injured last week after being struck by a driver during flooding last week.

Recipients Announced for the 2019 James J. & Mary Edith Rhoades Scholarship

On Tuesday, the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation announced the 2019 recipients of the James J. and Mary Edith Rhoads Foundation Scholarship.

Five Injured in Two Vehicle Crash in Hometown

Five people were injured Tuesday in a crash in Hometown.

Hazleton Man Sentenced To 37 Months’ Imprisonment For Heroin Trafficking in Schuylkill County

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Tuesday that Franklin Gonzalez, age 23, who resided in Hazleton and is a citizen of the Dominican Republic, was sentenced yesterday to 37 months’ imprisonment by Senior U.S. District Court Judge James M. Munley, for participating in a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed heroin in the Schuylkill County area between 2012 and May 2016.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/04/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/04/19