Thursday, December 5, 2019

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/05/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/05/19

Shenandoah Valley School District Swears In Re-Elected Board Members

On Wednesday evening, the Shenandoah Valley School District swore in board members that were re-elected during the recent General Election.

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Water Main Break Prompts Boil Advisory in Shenandoah

The borough of Shenandoah has issued a water boil advisory.

State Police Charge Driver in Fatal Thanksgiving Morning Crash with Homicide


State Police in Schuylkill County have charged the driving in a Thanksgiving morning crash with homicide.

Berks County Hunter Dies from Falling Out of Tree Stand

The body of a Berks County hunter was found by family members on Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/04/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/04/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/04/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/04/19

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