Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/24/2017
Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/24/2017Man Wanted on Warrant in Custody and Facing DUI and Drug ChargesAccording to the Orwigsburg Borough Police, On Wednesday, January 18, 2017 a traffic stop was...
View ArticleRingling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is Coming to Wilkes Barre
Prepare to be astonished and amazed by artists who redefine the word extreme in everything they do, magnifying traditional elements of the circus and combining these elements with never-before-seen...
View ArticleSchuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/23/17
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/23/17BoysSalisbury Township - 48Pottsville - 45GirlsPottsville - 50Pine Grove - 47
View ArticleSchuylkill Mall Auctioned Off for $2.1 Million
The auction of the Schuylkill Mall was held Tuesday morning.Tenants of the Schuylkill Mall received an email from William G. Schwab & Associates later Tuesday stating that the winning bidder was...
View ArticleLegislators present Governor Wolf and Corrections Secretary with Petiton...
Five thousand six hundred and seventy individuals signed petitions to keep the state prison in Frackville open, according to local legislators who spearheaded the effort.In their letter to Governor...
View ArticleQuick Knock Down of Fire Saves Restaurant
Around 7:00pm, Tuesday evening, emergency personnel were dispatched to a working structure fire at 1305 Long Run Road, Friedensburg.The fire was found to be in the rear of the Friedensburg Country...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Police Log for 01/25/2017
Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/25/2017Inmates Charged After AltercationAccording to Pottsville Police, on Saturday 01/21/2017, around 12:30am, Pottsville Police were dispatched to the Schuylkill...
View ArticleGroundhog Day at Sweet Arrow Lake Park
Grover the Groundhog is still cozy and snoozing in his burrow but will emerge at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park on Thursday, February 2, 2017 to make his weather prediction.Breakfast will be available...
View Article6 Reasons Why SCI-Frackville Should Not Close
On Thursday, January 26, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections says they will reveal what 2 State Prisons they plan on closing to save budget costs. Below is why Schuylkill County's...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/25/2017
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/25/2017Wednesday - Sun and Clouds - High in the Mid 40'sWednesday Night - Showers Possible - Low in the Mid 30'sThursday - Showers Early, Snow Showers Late -...
View ArticlePolice Asking for Help in Package Theft Investigation
Photo from ScreenshotThe West Hazleton Police shared a video Wednesday of a package being stolen from a front porch and are now asking for the public's help in identifying who is in the video.Police...
View ArticleSchuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/24/17
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/24/17BoysBlue Mountain - 63North Schuylkill - 50Salem Christian - 59Gillingham Charter - 28Lourdes Regional - 37Mahanoy Area - 36Tamaqua -...
View ArticleSTS Introduces Smart Cards and New Restructured Fare Rate
POTTSVILLE, PA – The Schuylkill Transportation System (STS) will be introducing transit “Smart Cards” along with a more “Simplified Fare Structure” to provide convenience of use and encourage the...
View ArticleAuburn Woman Awarded Second Place for Scrapbooking at PSACF
Linda Wolfe of Auburn recently was awarded the coveted second place award for the traditional scrap book at the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs held January 18- 22, 2017. The...
View ArticleSCI-Frackville to Remain Open; SCI-Pittsburgh to Close
On Thursday morning, an announcement was made regarding the closure and fate of SCI- Frackville.Senator Argall's office has confirmed that SCI-Frackville was NOT on the list for closure.It was also...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Lawmakers Thankful for Work in Keeping SCI-Frackville Open
SCI-Frackville employees, local officials, and legislators were breathing a sigh of relief Thursday morning.On Thursday morning, the Governor and Department of Corrections announced that SCI-Frackville...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/26/2017
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/26/2017Thursday Night - Cloudy, Snow Showers Possible - Low near 30Friday - Cloudy, Flurries Possible - High in the Mid 30'sSaturday - Clouds and Sun Early,...
View ArticleTwo Face Charges After Stealing Packages from Porches
Two face charges for allegedly stealing packages from porches in West Hazleton.On January 14 2017, the West Hazleton Police Department was summoned to a Winters Avenue address after receiving the...
View ArticleUpcoming Schuylkill County Road Work
Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work------------------------------------Municipality: Frailey /Foster Twp.ROAD NAME: Interstate 81BETWEEN: Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road) AND Exit 107 (US 209)Type of...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/27/2017
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/27/2017Friday - Cloudy, Flurries Possible - High in the Mid 30'sFriday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Mid 20'sSaturday - Clouds and Sun Early, then turning Cloudy...
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