Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Schuylkill County Man Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison for Unlawful Purchase of Firearms

On Wednesday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on July 16, 2019, United States District Judge Malachy E. Mannion sentenced Mark Tullock, age 37, of New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to 70 months’ imprisonment and a two-year term of supervised release, for orchestrating the unlawful purchase of several firearms.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Multi-Vehicle Crash on Interstate 81 near McAdoo Causing Traffic Problems; Interstate Closed

A crash in Luzerne County on Interstate 81 is causing traffic problems on Interstate 81 and in the borough of McAdoo.

WEATHER ALERT: Flash Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/16/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/16/19

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Evacuations Taking Place for Reported Gas Leak in Cressona

Emergency personnel are evacuating a plant and homes after a reported natural gas leak in Cressona Tuesday evening.

Ashland Library Helps Kids Learn More About Exotic Reptiles

The Ashland Library held a program last week to help kids learn more about Exotic Reptiles.

Rush Township Police Asking for Help Locating Man Wanted for Retail Theft and Warrants

The Rush Township Police Department is asking for the public's help in located man that was currently involved in a retail theft and is wanted on warrants.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/16/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/16/19

Frackville, Minersville, and Tamaqua to Receive Grants to Create Housing Options to Fight Blight

The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency announced today that three Schuylkill County community grants will fight blight and create more housing options in Frackville, Minersville, and Tamaqua.

Senate Majority Policy Committee to Examine School Property Tax Elimination

The Senate Majority Policy Committee will meet to examine possible routes to school property tax elimination. This workshop is being held at the request of Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and will take place on Tuesday, August 13, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Penn State York at the Pullo Center.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/15/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/15/19

Monday, July 15, 2019

Pottsville Police Obtain Warrant for Man Wanted for Saturday Shooting

The Pottsville Police are asking for public's help in located a man they say is responsible for a shooting in the city on Saturday afternoon.

Woman Suffers Minor Injuries in Rollover Crash in Mahanoy Township

A woman suffered minor injuries after a rollover crash in Mahanoy Township on Sunday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/15/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/15/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/14/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/14/19

Sunday, July 14, 2019

Teen Charged as Adult for Stabbing in Pottsville Late Friday

A teen from Pottsville is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for a stabbing Friday evening.

Pottsville Celebrates 190 Years of Yuengling

On Saturday, thousands of people took part in the 190th Anniversary celebration of Yuengling in Pottsville.

Mahanoy City Community Day Highlights Local Vendors and Organizations


On Saturday, Mahanoy City held it's annual Community Day which highlighted the borough's businesses and organizations.