Ashland Hospital Has New Owner

In an article posted by the Republican Herald, a federal bankruptcy judge has approved the sale of the former Saint Catherine Medical Center to the Sovereign Health Group for $550,000

TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 81 Shutdown Near McAdoo

Around 11:30pm, Interstate 81 Northbound was shutdown at the McAdoo.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 61 Southbound Closed Near Pottsville

As of 2:00pm, Wednesday, Route 61 Southbound is closed at the Pottsville Diner Intersection due to a motor vehicle accident.

10 Charged in PennDOT Corruption Investigation

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced that 10 individuals were charged for their alleged roles in a widespread overbilling scheme that defrauded at least $1.2 million from Pennsylvania taxpayers.

Photos of Kids Who Are Scared of Santa Claus

21 Photos of Kids Who Are Scared to Death of Santa Claus

Suspected Killer Found Dead

The manhunt for suspected killer, Bradley William Stone, has come to an end.

Jordan Brother Releases Christmas Album

Jordan Brother, Frank Jordan, released an new album, this week, just in time for the holidays.

Missing Dog in Saint Clair Area

A dog is missing in the Saint Clair area and the owners are looking for your help.

New Notification System for Mahanoy City Residents

The Mahanoy City Police Dept. has launched a new Community Notification Service called “Nixle” this week to improve communication with people who live, work, and visit our area.

Fuel Oil Spill in Mahanoy City

The Mahanoy City Police Department is reporting that approximately 100 gallons of fuel oil spilled into the borough's sewer system on Monday afternoon.

Man Sought for Deaths of Six People in Montgomery County Monday Morning

Montgomery County Police are searching for Bradley William Stone (picture below).  He is being sought for the deaths of six people in Montgomery County Monday morning.

Pottsville Street Bridge Open to Traffic

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced the new Pottsville Street Bridge over Mill Creek in Port Carbon Borough, SchuylkillCounty is open to traffic.

Dinner Held to Help Fire Victims

On Sunday, a spaghetti dinner was held to help the victims of last weekends fire.

Coal Region Connection: You Know You're From the Coal Region . . . Holiday/Winter Season Quiz

By: Coal Region Connections

TAKE THE “YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM THE COAL REGION” HOLIDAY/WINTER SEASON QUIZ BELOW & SEE HOW WELL YOU SCORE (HIGHEST SCORE IS 31). Click LIKE if you heard of flitch, boilo, lekvar kolachies, Oplatky Christmas wafers, Guer’s egg nog, & Kowalonek’s kielbasy.

Eight People Injured in Crash on Route 61

Eight people were injured in a two vehicle crash on Route 61 South, near the Rockwood Center in North Manheim Township Friday afternoon.


A red van was traveling south on Route 61 when a blue Pottsville Area School District SUV pulled out of the center's parking lot, according to the Republican Herald.

Link to Republican Herald.
http://republicanherald.com/eight-injured-in-crash-involving-school-vehicles-1.1801867

Scheduled Interstate 81 Roadwork for Next Week

Scheduled Interstate 81 Roadwork for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Child Found In Cold in Tamaqua

On Monday, around 8:30pm, a 3 year old child was found wandering outside in the cold in the 300 block East Elm Street in Tamaqua.

Snowfall Totals and Images from Thursdays Storm

The unexpected snowfall that hit Schuylkill on Thursday brought some of the highest amounts in the region.  Below are some of the snowfall totals that were reported by the National Weather Service.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings for 12/12/14

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings for 12/12/14

Man Found Not Guilty of Shooting Neighbor

A Shenandoah Heights man was found not guilty of shooting his neighbor back in January of 2014.

Mahanoy Area to Dedicate Gymnasiums to Former Coaches

On December 15th, the Mahanoy Area School District will dedicate their gymnasiums to former coaches Mickey Holland and Joe Alansky.

Orwigsburg Bank Robbery Thursday Afternoon

According to the Republican Herald, Police are investigating a bank robbery that took place at the M&T Bank on West Market Street in Orwigburg on Thursday afternoon.  The robbery reportedly took place just after 1PM.

Woman Admits Placing Baby in Trash Bag

On the morning of August 5th, A baby's body was found in a trash bag in Blythe Township. The bag was found near 189 Winfield Drive when authorities were called around 3am after a neighbor smelled something in the trash.

Weather Related Announcements - 12/11/14

Weather Related Announcements - 12/11/14

Schuylkill County Upgraded to Winter Storm Warning

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

Schuylkill County School Delays and/or Closings for 12/11/14

Schuylkill County School Delays and/or Closings for 12/11/14

Free Online Technology Training Being Offered

Free Online Training: Online Broadband and Technology Training (OBTT)

Rush Township Police Asking for Help Identifying Individuals

The Rush Township Police posted the following images asking for helping identifying the two males in the photos.

Weather Related Announcements for 12/10/14

Weather Related Announcements for 12/10/14

TRAFFIC ALERT: Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 61 in Schuylkill Haven

Around 3:30pm, emergency personnel were called to Route 61 near Sheetz in Schuylkill Haven for a motor vehicle accident.

Fugitive Sought By Mahanoy City Police Arrested

A fugitive sought by the Mahanoy City Police since September has been arrested.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident on Route 61 Southbound Near Pottsville

An accident on Route 61 Southbound just south of Pottsville is blocking both southbound lanes.

Structure Fire in Saint Clair Tuesday Afternoon

Around 1:30pm Tuesday afternoon, emergency personnel were called to 321 Chesnut Street in Saint Clair for a working structure fire.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Lebanon County Crash Closes Interstate 81 Overnight

Interstate 81 southbound was closed at the Pine Grove exit for several hours after a crash in Lebanon County.

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR A SIGNIFICANT WINTRY MIX OF SNOW...SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays for 12/9/14

Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays for 12/9/14

Interstate 81 Southbound Closed at Pine Grove Exit

Around 12:30am, fire police were dispatched to Interstate 81 to the Pine Grove exit at Milemarker 100 to shutdown the southbound lanes.

Crash on Northbound Route 61 Frackville Grade Monday Night

Emergency personnel were called to northbound Route 61 on the Frackville grade just before 10pm Monday night for a motor vehicle accident.

Coal Region Connections: Remember Doing Your Christmas Shopping Downtown?

LONG BEFORE MALLS, SHOPPING CENTERS, & ONLINE BUYING, PEOPLE FLOCKED TO DOWNTOWN STORES TO DO THEIR HOLIDAY SEASON SHOPPING. Click LIKE if you have fond shopping memories at stores like Bright's in Lansford & Lehighton, Sear's & Pomeroy's in Pottsville, Hess's in Allentown, or Deisroth's in Hazleton.

PA Lottery Cash 5 Ticket Worth $325,000 Sold in Schuylkill County

Middletown – One jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $325,000 from the Sunday, Dec. 7, drawing was sold at Turkey Hill, 2931 Fairgrounds Road, Ashland, Schuylkill County.

Winter Storm Watch Issued

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/8/14

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/8/14

No Tax Hike for Saint Clair

On Tuesday, the Saint Clair borough council approved a budget with no tax hike.

Crews at the Scene of a 2nd Alarm House Fire in Schuylkill Township

Emergency personnel were called to 173 Sunny Drive, Mary D, in Schuylkill Township for a fully involved house fire.

Hazard Weather Outlook for Schuylkill County

TIOGA-SULLIVAN-COLUMBIA-SCHUYLKILL- 

442 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014 

 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA. 

DAY ONE...

TODAY AND TONIGHT. 

 HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.

DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...

MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY. 

 A PERIOD OF MIXED WINTRY PRECIPITATION IS POSSIBLE LATE MONDAY
NIGHT INTO EARLY TUESDAY WITH A LIGHT ICE ACCUMULATION POSSIBLE.
MEASURABLE SNOW IS LIKELY TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE.

Ashland Turkey Hill Robbed Sunday Morning at Gunpoint

According to sources, At approximately 7:30am, someone wearing all tan clothing robbed the Turkey Hill in Ashland  Sunday morning with a handgun. 

He reportedly stole an unknown amount of cash, gift cards, and cigarettes.

Someone with the same description also attempted to rob a convenience store in Ranshaw, Northumberland County about an hour later.

The suspect is still on the loose.

Story from News Item

http://www.newsitem.com/robbery-suspect-on-the-loose-armed-1.1799297

More information as it is available.

Schuylkill County Obituaries 12/7/14

Schuylkill County Obituaries 12/7/14