Wednesday, December 4, 2019

STC Announces Practical Nursing November Student of the Month Recipients

The Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) Practical Nursing Program announced this week the November 2019 Student of the Month Recipients.

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Ashland Firefighters Respond to Electrical Fire

On Tuesday evening, firefighters responded to an electrical fire in Ashland.

Yuengling Partners with American Eagle Foundation to Protect the U.S. National Symbol

(Photo Courtesy of JC Kriesher / JC Kriesher Photography)
On Monday, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, announced its partnership with the American Eagle Foundation (AEF), a leading nonprofit organization focused on the care and protection of the U.S. National Symbol, the Bald Eagle.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/03/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/03/19

Schuylkill County Woman Sentenced to 5+ Years in Prison for Perpetrating Elder Financial Fraud Known as “Grandparents Scheme”

United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced on Tuesday that Yahaira Diaz, 33, of Pottsville, was sentenced to 65 months’ imprisonment and ordered to pay more than $165,000 in restitution by United States District Judge Jeffrey Schmehl for her leadership of an elder fraud scheme commonly known as the “Grandparents Scheme.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Alzheimer's Advocates Thank Meuser for Continued Support

The following letter was sent to us to publish by Desiree Dunleavy, of Shenandoah Heights, an Alzheimer's Ambassador and Advocate, and chair of the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Schuylkill County.

Monday, December 2, 2019

Pedestrian Struck During Hit and Run in Pine Grove Monday Afternoon


Police are investigating a hit and run that occurred Monday afternoon.

Christy Convicted on 12 Counts for Threatening President, Stealing Vehicles; Transporting FIrearms, and Other Charges

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Shawn Christy, age 28, of McAdoo, was convicted  on November 26, 2019, by a federal jury on twelve counts involving threats against the President of the United States, transmitting threatening communications, interstate transportation of stolen vehicles, interstate transportation of stolen firearms, interstate transportation of firearms while charged with a felony offense, and unlawful possession of a firearm as a fugitive and as a convicted felon.  The seven-day trial was held before U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/02/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/02/19

Mother Charged with Murder in Killing of Her Two Children Found Hanged in Berks County

The mother of two children who died after being found hanged in Berks County earlier this year.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/01/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/01/19

Sunday, December 1, 2019

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 12/02/19



Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 12/02/19

AMBER ALERT: State Police Searching for Man Who Abducted 15 Year Old, Nanticoke Police Car

An Amber Alert has been issued for a 15 year old that was abducted Sunday afternoon in Nanticoke.

Ashland Prepares to Celebrate an Old Fashioned Christmas

Community members took advantage of the nice weather to prepare to celebrate an Old Fashioned Christmas.

Santa Arrives to Light Mahanoy City Christmas Tree

On Saturday evening, the borough of Mahanoy City kicked off the Christmas holiday season with their annual tree lighting.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/30/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/30/19

Saturday, November 30, 2019

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County


After being issued a Winter Storm Watch earlier, the National Weather Service has changed Schuylkill County a Winter Weather Advisory.

Woman Breaks into Ex's Home, Nearly Hits Police Officer with Vehicle

A woman was arrested in Ashland earlier this week after a domestic dispute and nearly hitting a police officer with her vehicle.

Man Dies from Injuries Suffered in Interstate 81 Crash Thanksgiving Morning

One of two men, who suffered injuries Thursday morning in a crash on Interstate 81 has died.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/29/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/29/19