Berks County District Attorney Issues Health Alert After a String of Overdoses Over the Weekend

Berks County DA John Adams has officially issued a Public Health Alert as the result of a rash of overdoses that occurred over the past weekend of December 7th and 8th, 2019 in the Borough of West Reading, the City of Reading, Exeter Township and Rockland Township.

Shenandoah Valley Holds 4.62K to Benefit Four Diamonds

A group of Shenandoah Valley students have decided to conduct a number of fundraisers throughout the school year to benefit the Four Diamonds, an organization whose mission is to conquer childhood cancer children by assisting children & their families being treated at the Penn State Children’s Hospital through superior care, comprehensive support, and innovative research.

Port Carbon Church to Close in January; Merging with St. Clair Parish

Because of years of financial stress and significantly declining attendance, the Diocese of Allentown will close St. Stephen Church in Port Carbon and merge the parish into St. Clair of Assisi, Saint Clair.

No Injuries Reported After Car Fire Late Saturday in Lavelle

A woman was unharmed after her car caught fire late Saturday in Lavelle.

LVH-Schuylkill Honors State and Local Lawmakers

Looking toward the future sometimes causes us to take pause and look at the past. That’s just what leaders from Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill did as a representative of the Governor’s Office, Schuylkill County’s state legislative delegation and local elected officials attended a special recognition ceremony last week.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/09/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/09/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/08/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/08/19

Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County - 12/09 through 12/13

Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/06/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/06/19

Joint Commission Awards Primary Stroke Center Certification To Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill

Patients in need of stroke care now have better access with a new certification just awarded to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill.

Styx to Perform Show in Jim Thorpe

Penn’s Peak announces Styx to perform on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 8pm.

Coach Franklin Makes Stop at North Schuylkill

Penn State Head Coach James Franklin makes stop at North Schuylkill on Friday.

Victim Identified in Fatal Fire Overnight in Pottsville

The victim of a fatal fire in Pottsville overnight has been identified.

Schuylkill County Firm Named Official Guinness World Record Title Holder

Alfred Benesch & Company, Pottsville, was officially notified Friday morning by Guinness World Records that they are the title holder for the World's Longest Hot Wheels Track.

Mrs. T's and Yuengling Release Recipes Combining the Schuylkill County Favorites

A couple days ago, Mrs. T's hinted via Twitter that they were working on something with the Yuengling Brewery.  It turns out, the two Schuylkill County favorites were working on some delicious recipes to share with us.

One Person Dies; Seven Displaced After Overnight Fire in Pottsville

Photo Courtesy of JC Kriesher / Fire & Film

One person has died and seven people are displaced after a fire in Pottsville overnight.

Missing 19 Year Old Found *UPDATED*

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are looking for a 19 year old that has gone missing.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/05/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/05/19

Ashland Area Community Choir to Present Annual Christmas Concert

The Ashland Community Choir will present it's annual Community Concert.

Do you use Four Queens Whiskey in your Boilo?

Boilo is a popular, long standing alcoholic drink in the coal region of Pennsylvania. Many families have their own recipes and even add secret ingredients. In Schuylkill County, many choose to use Four Queens when brewing Boilo. Four Queens has become so popular in Schuylkill County, that it has the highest percentage of sales around the United States.