Sunday, October 13, 2019

14 Year Old Drives Vehicle to Frackville; Sheers Off Sign, Flees Scene

A 14 year old was found to have taken a vehicle and struck a sign near Frackville on Sunday.

Priest Removed from Ministry After Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minor that Occurred in Shenandoah Decades Ago

A priest has removed from ministry after allegations were reported of sexual abuse of a minor in Shenandoah decades ago.

Ashland Welcomes Fall through Applefest

On Saturday, Ashland celebrated their Annual Applefest.

Saturday, October 12, 2019

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: North Schuylkill @ Blue Mountain

On Friday night, the North Schuylkill Spartans traveled to Orwigsburg to face the Blue Mountain Eagles.

Man Crashes Vehicle near Ringtown While Driving Under the Influence

A man under the influence caused a dangerous situation near Ringtown Saturday afternoon.

Friday, October 11, 2019

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #8



Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #8

Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County - 10/15 through 10/18


Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County 

Schuylkill County Treasurer Appointed to PSAECO

Schuylkill County Treasurer Linda Marchalk announced that she was appointed by Jim VanSteenberg, President of the County Treasurers’ Association of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as delegate on the board of the Pennsylvania State Association of Elected County Officials (PSAECO).

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: Tamaqua Area @ Pottsville Area

On Thursday night, the Tamaqua Area Volleyball travelled to Pottsville.

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Mount Carmel Police Investigating Hit and Run Involving UTV

Mount Carmel Borough Police is asking for any information on the driver of the UTV and or owner related to hit and run incident in the 500 Block of East Avenue.

Applefest is this Saturday in Ashland

The Washington Fire Company will host it's annual Applefest this Saturday, October 11, 2019 at the Eureka Park in Ashland.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/11/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/11/19

Thursday, October 10, 2019

Two Shenandoah Men Found With Over $3,000 Worth of Drugs in Mahanoy Township Cemetery

Two men were arrested on Thursday after Mahanoy Township police found them with over $3,000 worth of drugs in a cemetery.

Knoebels Kicks Off Hallo-Fun Weekends This Friday

Knoebels Amusement Resort kicks off its annual Hallo-Fun weekends this Friday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/10/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/10/19

Mahanoy City Fire Companies Rescue Kitten

On Wednesday, two Mahanoy City Fire Departments worked together to rescue a kitten.

AG Shapiro Charges Former Northumberland County Employee for Theft

On Thursday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced charges against a former Northumberland County Assistance Office caseworker for fraudulently obtaining EBT cards and using them to make more than $8,600 in purchases.

AG Shapiro Files Suit against Vision Property Management for ‘Rent to Own’ Scam Targeting Low-Income Pennsylvanians

Attorney General Josh Shapiro filed a lawsuit on Thursday against Vision Property Management (Vision) and its affiliates for operating a “rent to own” scheme that has affected more than 650 low-income families in counties across Pennsylvania.

Plains Township Man Pleads Guilty To Firebombing Luzerne County Children And Youth

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Thursday that Philip Finn, Jr., age 49, of Plains, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty on October 9, 2019, before United States District Court Judge James M. Munley, to use of fire to commit stalking.

Skook High School Football Schedule for Week #8