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Unity Food Mart Opening in Girardville This Weekend
The Owners of the Unity Food Mart will open a new location in Girardville this weekend.The new store will open in the former M&T Bank building on Main Street.The store is scheduled to open at...
View ArticlePine Grove Tree Lighting Schedule Change
Due to the impending weather on Saturday, the scheduled tree lighting in Pine Grove has been rescheduled to Sunday, November 19th at 4:00pm
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Schuylkill, Carbon, Lebanon, and Monroe Counties Added to Spotted Lanternfly...
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced earlier this month that it has expanded the areas quarantined due to Spotted Lanternfly, but unlike past quarantine expansions, is now applying the...
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Mahanoy City Appoints New Chief of Police
On Tuesday evening, the Mahanoy City Borough Council held their monthly meeting and made an announcement regarding the appointment of a new police chief.Council President Francis Burke announced that...
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/15/2017
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/15/2017Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 40'sWednesday Night - Showers - Low near 40--------------------------------------------Thursday - Morning...
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Seven Hoverboards Announced in Recall Due to Explosion and Fire Hazards
On Tuesday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced 7 recalls on hoverboards where their batteries could possibly overheat and catch fire.Those listed in the recall are Smart Balance Wheel...
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EDITORIAL: Schuylkill Haven - Our Town (and Area)
EDITORIAL: Schuylkill Haven - Our Town (and Area)Submitted by Cecilia Michalik, The Greater Schuylkill Haven Area Business Association (GSHABA), President ‘17After more than forty years living in...
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Ashland Man in Custody After Robbing Convenient Store and Elderly Man
A man is in custody after robbing a convenient store and an elderly man last week.According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven, on 11/09/17, around 7:15am, Nicholas Harman, 25, of...
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AT&T Store in Fairlane Mall Remains Steady After Schuylkill Mall Location Closes
After the closure of the AT&T store in the Schuylkill Mall, the Fairlane Mall location remains steady.Back in October, the AT&T store at the Schuylkill Mall closed it's door due to the...
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Grants Announced for Community Improvement Projects in Schuylkill County
Grants were announced Wednesday for the Frackville Pool, Trenton Park, Swopes Valley Road Bridge, and Schuylkill River Trail Projects.Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representatives...
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/15/2017
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/15/2017---------------------------------------------------------Roger H. Kingsley, 75 of Angel Drive, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Tuesday, November 14,...
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Man Charged with Starting Ashland Dumpster Fire
A man was taken into custody on Tuesday for starting a dumpster in late October.On Tuesday, October 31st, 2017, emergency personnel were called to the 1000 Block of Pine Street in Ashland for a...
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/16/2017
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/16/2017Thursday - Morning Showers - High in the Mid 40'sThursday Night - Cloudy - Low near 30--------------------------------------------Friday - Clouds and...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on Interstate 81 South near Tower City
A crash on Interstate 81 south is slowing traffic near Tower City.The crash occurred between 6:30am and 7:00am Thursday morning.The Interstate remains opens but the southbound lanes are down to one...
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High School Student Admits to Making Mahanoy Area Bomb Threat Last Month
A Mahanoy Area High School student has admitted to making a bomb threat that dismissed school early last month.According to the Mahanoy City Police, Joseph Flaim, 18, admitted to writing the threat on...
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Mahanoy City Christmas Treet Lighting Scheduled
The Mahanoy City Christmas Tree lighting will take place on Saturday, November 25th, 2017 with a lot of other festivities.The event will run from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and include trolley rides, carolers,...
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State Police Hosting Free Child Passenger Seat Check in Ashland
The Pennsylvania State Police will be Conducting a free child seat safety check next week in AshlandThe Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville will be hosting a child passenger fitting station on...
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Setting the Record Straight: Plan to Reduce the Size of...
Letter to the Editor from Representative Jerry Knowles (Republican for Carbon/Berks/Schuylkill)As the prime sponsor of legislation to reduce the size of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, I...
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/16/2017
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/16/2017---------------------------------------------------------Emil Steve (Stretch) Plachko, 85, of St. Clair, died Wednesday Nov. 15, 2017 at his residence in St....
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/17/2017
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/17/2017Friday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 40'sFriday Night - Partly Cloudy - Low near 30 --------------------------------------------Saturday - Rain -...
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