Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work
Upcoming Schuylkill County Road WorkMunicipality: Foster Twp.ROAD NAME: Gordon Mountain RoadBETWEEN: Heckerville AND AshlandType of Work: Crack SealingWork being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance ForcesType...
View ArticleSuspicious Package Found at the Pottsville Post Office
According to authorities, a suspicious package was found at the Pottsville Post Office Friday morning.Buildings in the area including county offices were evacuated.Centre Street in the area of the Post...
View ArticleFire Damages 2 Homes Friday Morning
A fire has left at least 5 people homeless Friday morning.Just after 7:00am Friday morning, fire crews were called to 421 Centre Street, Ashland for a working structure fire.The fire quickly spread to...
View ArticlePolice Warn of Burglars Stealing Copper and Scrap
Mahanoy City Police are reporting that there have been multiple burglaries reported the last couple days in the borough.The burglaries are reported to involve 3 males in a gold Mazda 4 door vehicle....
View ArticleVeterans Speak to Students on the Importance of Memorial Day
On Friday morning, Schuylkill County veterans spoke to students of the North Schuylkill School District.Each year, the North Schuylkill School District puts on programs for students to honor those in...
View ArticleArmed Ashland Man Shot By Secret Service at White House
According to Fox News outlets, the man shot by the secret service was from Ashland.Around 3:00pm Friday, Jesse Oliveri, Ashland, reportedly approached a checkpoint at the White House carrying a gun,...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Obituaries for 05/21/16
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/21/16Rhae K. Hassan, age 96, Formerly of Tamaqua
View ArticleRay Woodall Sr., Wins First Ever Sportsman Feature
MINERSVILLE, PA. -- It was 30 years in the making but Ray Woodall Sr., would have been happy with just his heat race win on Friday night.Instead, the veteran modified campaigner who began his career at...
View ArticlePolice Investigating Gunshots at McDonald's Saturday Afternoon
The State Police in Schuylkill Haven are investigating a report of gunshots in a McDonald's Parking Lot Saturday afternoon.The incident reportedly took place around 3:00pm in the McDonald's parking lot...
View ArticlePHOTO: Tamaqua Student Receives FARM Scholarship
Photo caption: (L to R) Kim Morgan, Scholarship Chairman presents the Foundation for Agriculture and Resource Management (FARM) to the 2015 Hannah Miller of Tamaqua. 2016 Scholarship appllications are...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Burn Ban Lifted on Sunday at Noon
(05/22/16) The burn ban that was issued April 22nd, 2016 for Schuylkill County will lift today, May 22nd, 2016 at noon.The burn ban was originally issued last month when the county was experiencing an...
View ArticleSunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/22/16
Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/22/16Sunday Night - Showers Ending; Clearing Late - High in the Mid 50'sMonday - Cloudy with Showers and Storms Late - High in the Lower 70'sTuesday -...
View ArticleDense Fog Advisory Issued for Monday Morning
TA dense fog advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Schuylkill County on Monday morning.According to the advisory,DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS...
View ArticleNEPA Craft Beer Festival is coming to Wilkes Barre
Wilkes Barre, PA- SMG officials in Wilkes Barre are thrilled to announce Brew Crew Events present the inaugural NEPA Craft Beer Festival. The festival will take place at the Mohegan Sun at Casey Plaza...
View ArticleMonday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/23/16
Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/23/16Monday Night - Scattered Storms Early - Low in the Mid 50'sTuesday - Clouds and Sun with Scattered Thunderstorms in the Afternoon - High in the...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Obituaries for 05/23/16
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/23/16Dorothy M. Straw, 90, Frackville
View ArticleCOPS Television Show to Film in Hazleton
The City of Hazleton announced Monday that the hit TV show "COPS" will be filming episodes in the city for the next 8 weeks.They are scheduled to film a total of 8 segments with each segment appearing...
View ArticleFatal Motorcycle Accident on Interstate 81 Monday Afternoon
The coroner has been called to the scene of a motorcycle crash on Interstate 81 Monday afternoon.Just after 4:00pm, emergency personnel were called to the southbound lanes at Interstate 81 at...
View ArticleFire Crews Battle 2nd Alarm House Fire Tuesday Morning
Just after 5:00am Tuesday morning, fire crews were called to the scene of a working house fire in Orwigsburg.The fire, located at 122 South Liberty Street, was quickly upgraded to a 2nd alarm and a...
View ArticleFishing Licenses Available; Price to Increase June 1st
Schuylkill County Treasurer Linda L Marchalk reminds all Schuylkill County residents that 2016 fishing licenses are available for purchase during regular business hours.Annual license are valid from...
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