North Schuylkill Elementary Spring Fling Auction Scheduled
Photo from Last Year's EventThe Annual North Schuylkill Elementary Chinese Auction will held April 16th (10am-5pm) & 17th (12-3pm)! Shop and drop both days, tickets drawn April 17th at 3pm at the...
View ArticleRoad Closed Due to Water Main Break
Water Main Break reported near Mahanoy City.According to officials, there is a major water main break on Parkplace Rd, near Mahanoy City.Residents may experience no water or low water pressure. Park...
View ArticleLCCC Tamaqua Offers Summer 2016 Credit Course Taught by Senator Argall
Schnecksville, Pa., March 22, 2016 – Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will offer a 10-week summer credit class at its Tamaqua campus with Senator Dave Argall as the instructor. State and local...
View ArticlePolice Investigating Retail Theft
The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred at Wal-Mart in Hometown.The theft occurred on March 22nd, 2016 at 5:49PM. Anyone with information is asked to contact...
View ArticleCommunity Honors Iraq War Veteran
On Wednesday, a community gathered to remember and help a family deal with the loss of a father and hero.Richard G. "Rick" Lynn, 30, of Frackville passed away unexpectedly this past Saturday. Â Lynn,...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Man Charged with Arson for 2014 Fire in Harrisburg
A Schuylkill County man has been charged with arson for a 2014 fire.According ABC 27, Jamat Ali Manzoor, 45, of Tower City, owned a property on Elmerton Avenue, Harrisburg and intentionally set the...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Obituaries for 03/24/16
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/24/16Mary Jane Weidensaul, 73, formerly of LavelleAnna M. Vockie, 90, St. ClairVincent A. Zelinsky, 77, Seltzer
View ArticleCrews at the Scene of an Early Morning Working Structure Fire
Crews are at the scene of a working structure fire in Tamaqua.Just after 3:30am, Thursday morning, fire crews were called to 116 Center Street, Tamaqua, for a working structure fire.More details when...
View ArticleEarly Morning Fire Damages 4 Homes in Tamaqua
An early morning fire damaged 4 homes in Tamaqua.Just after 3:30am, Thursday morning, emergency personnel were called to 116 Centre Street, Tamaqua for a working structure fire.The fire was reported to...
View ArticleMan and Woman Charged for Scattering Rubbish
An Ashland man and woman were charged with scattering rubbish in the borough.According to Ashland Police, Gerald Barry, of 929 Centre Street, and Jenine L. Miller were cited by Ashland Police for...
View ArticleIntruder Makes Himself at Home, Uses Bathroom, Watches TV
An intruder made himself at home in Coaldale.According to the Pennlive.com,Scott Smith, 45, walked into a house in Coaldale, used the bathroom, then sat down and watched TV with the woman who lived in...
View ArticleThursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/24/16
Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/24/16Thursday Night - Cloudy with rain overnight - Low near 50Friday - Morning Showers, Cloudy - High in the Low 60'sSaturday - Sunny - High in the...
View ArticleWoman Facing Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
Mahanoy Township Police arrested Aprilann Tovar during a traffic stop Thursday.Aprilann Tovar was in possession of multiple controlled substances, scales, syringes and other paraphernalia. She faces...
View ArticleGerber Voluntarily Recalling Some Organic Pouch Products
Gerber Products Company is voluntarily recalling specific Organic pouch products after identifying a packaging defect that may result in product spoilage during transport and handling. Because of our...
View ArticleWoman Facing Animal Cruelty Charges for Shooting Roosters in Borough
Ashland Borough Police have charged a woman for allegedly shooting and killing two roosters earlier this month.Jenna Marie Caso, 21, of 2234 Walnut St., was charged Tuesday with two misdemeanor counts...
View ArticleOne Injured in Afternoon Fire in Ryan Township
One person was flown due to their injuries after a fire Friday afternoon.Around 12:30pm, Friday afternoon, crews were called to Grier Avenue in Ryan Township for a working structure fire.One person was...
View ArticleCrews Battle 3-Alarm Fire in Minersville Friday Afternoon
Around 2:50pm, Friday afternoon, fire and emergency personnel were called to the corner of Sunbury Street and Delaware Street, Minersville for an apartment building fire.The fire hit a 3-Alarm calling...
View ArticlePauch Jr. Prepared To Defend 358 Modified Title At Big Diamond Speedway
MINERSVILLE, PA. -- There are not many things that Billy Pauch, Jr. can say that he has accomplished in racing that his legendary father Billy Pauch, Sr. has not.Winning the Big Diamond 358 modified...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Obituaries for 03/26/16
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/26/16Mary M. Rainis, 96, GordonJulia Troxell, 86, FrackvilleNicholas Michael Smith, 37, Tamaqua
View ArticleHersheypark Announces New Enhancements To Ensure a Sweet 2016 Season
This year, Hersheypark celebrates 109 seasons of making guests Hersheypark Happy and there are lots of new reasons to smile with new offerings this year. For 2016, new culinary treats include: A new...
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