Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Lehigh Valley Health Network Temporarily Suspends Outpatient Rehabilitation Services at Select Locations

As part of the Lehigh Valley Health Network's ongoing effort to ensure safety for their patients, staff and our community during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, LVHN will temporarily suspend outpatient rehabilitation services at select locations as of March 25.

Knoebels Pushes Opening Weekend Back Two Weeks

Last week, Knoebels Amusement Resort announced they would be pushing their opening weekend back two weeks due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

PA State Troopers Issue 27 Warnings Statewide to Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses on First Day of Enforcement

The Pennsylvania State Police released data on actions taken against non-life-sustaining businesses who failed to comply with Governor Tom Wolf's order closing their physical locations. 

Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K Postponed

On Tuesday, organizers of the Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K that was set to take place on April 25th, 2020 in Pottsville has been postponed.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 5 Total Positive Cases in Schuylkill County; 851 Statewide

On Tuesday, March 24th, 2020, two additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/24/2020



Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/24/2020

Monday, March 23, 2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/23/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/23/2020

Over $3,000 Worth of Equipment Stolen from Construction Site in West Brunswick Township

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident where equipment was stolen from a construction site.

Parts Stolen Off Vehicle on Dealership Lot near Shenandoah

The Mahanoy Township Police Department is investigating an incident where multiple car parts were stolen from a vehicle on a dealership lot.

Governor Wolf Orders Pennsylvania Schools to Remain Closed for 2 Additional Weeks

On Monday, during a press conference, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf extended the commonwealth's school closings.

DCNR: Trails to Remain Open at State Parks, Facilities to Remain Closed through April

On Monday, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that all facilities at state parks and forests in Pennsylvania will be closed until April 30 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 2 New Positive Cases in Schuylkill County; Statewide Total 644

On Monday, March 23rd, 2020, the second and third positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County.

Hegins Window and Door Facility Notifies Staff of Positive Coronavirus Case; Facility to Remain Open

On Sunday, MI Window and Door notified their Hegins Facility staff that a staff member had tested positive for COVID-19.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/22/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/22/2020

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Senator Argall Closes Mahanoy City Office; Staff to Work Remotely


Due to the announcement on Sunday, Senator Dave Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) has announced he will be closing his Mahanoy City office until further notice.

Man Arrested for Burglarizing Zion Grove Home

A Weston man was charged with burglarizing a home in Zion Grove earlier this month.

Police Looking to Identify Man Using Counterfeit Money in Schuylkill County

Law enforcement in Schuylkill County is looking to identify a man who has used high valued counterfeit currency on more than one occasion.

Fire Crews Responding to House Fire near Pine Grove

Fire crews are responding to a house fire near Pine Grove.

Pennsylvania State Police Release Information on Enforcement of Closure of Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses


On Sunday, the Pennsylvania State Police released a statement in regards to their enforcement of the closure of non-life sustaining businesses starting Monday.

CORONAVIRUS: First Positive Case of COVID-19 Diagnosed in Schuylkill County, 108 New Statewide

On Sunday, March 22nd, 2020, the first positive case of the Coronavirus was published, according to the Department of Health's web site.