Last week was a very busy week – especially for a holiday week – here in Schuylkill County.
It’s very possible that you may have missed some of our headlines, so we’re thrilled to debut a new feature on Coal Region Canary, our Weekly Rewind.
Click or tap on any of the headlines in the roundup below to see what you might have missed …
Schuylkill County News
2 Dead, 1 Critical Following Overnight Shooting Incident in Shenandoah
Two men are dead and one woman is in critical condition following a shooting incident in the 300 block of W. Centre St. in Shenandoah early Thursday morning.
Shots Fired Prior to Armed Standoff in Downtown Minersville
Police say a Pottsville man fired shots inside a Minersville home overnight and briefly held two children inside before eventually surrendering during an armed standoff on Sunbury St.
Official Change of Assessment Notices in the Mail for Schuylkill County Property Owners
Official Change of Assessment notices were sent to more than 90,000 properties this week in Schuylkill County as one of the final steps of the property tax reassessment.
Saint Clair Residents Ask Borough Officials to Do Something About Neighbor’s Chronic Smoking
Residents in one area of Saint Clair are asking borough officials to do something about their neighbor’s chronic smoking.
State Trooper Charged with Aggravated Assault Over Suspected Abuse of His Infant Son
A Pennsylvania State Trooper has been charged with aggravated assault over his alleged abuse of his infant son while they lived in Schuylkill County.
Pottsville Responds to Saint Clair School Seeking Proposals from Other High Schools in Schuylkill County
Pottsville Area School District has responded to recent public remarks from Saint Clair Area school officials and to its vote to seek Requests for Proposals from other districts in Schuylkill County to send high school students.
Billboard Remembers the “Faces of Tragedy” Taken by Drug Epidemic in Schuylkill County
The Faces of Tragedy billboard recently debuted along Route 61 near Cressona Mall. It features the photos of 15 Schuylkill County residents who’ve lost their lives to drugs.
Local Business News
Pottsville Business Receives $250K State Grant to Expand Fresh Food Access
The Farm Store in downtown Pottsville received a $250K state grant to expand local food offerings and support small farmers.
Local Community News
Port Carbon 4th of July Parade Photo Album
Here are photos from the 4th of July Parade held in Port Carbon on Friday.
Local Sports
Holobetz Continues to Excel; Blankenhorn Rediscovers Power Stroke
Here’s a roundup of recent action from coal region natives in professional baseball.
Schuylkill County Court News
Schuylkill County Man Gets 4-23 Months for Bizarre Series of Lewd, Indecent Acts
A Schuylkill County man was sentenced to 4-23 months in prison after entering a guilty plea on charges of open lewdness and indecent exposure in Gordon last year.
Schuylkill County Man Sentenced to State Prison in Child Porn Case
Gary Hysock Jr. pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 2-4 years in state prison on charges he possessed and disseminated child pornography.
Schuylkill County Man Twice Accused of Interfering with Custody Appears in Court; New Charge Added
A Schuylkill County man twice accused of driving off with a daughter in defiance of a custody court order appeared for a preliminary hearing on one of those cases on Tuesday.
Schuylkill County Police News
Schuylkill County Fugitive of the Week: Colby Leon Ramirez
Colby Leon Ramirez has been identified as the Fugitive of the Week by the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office and Schuylkill County Detectives.
Schuylkill County Woman Accused of Kicking Hospital Nurse
A Schuylkill County woman is accused of kicking an emergency room nurse in Pottsville while she was providing care for her.
Schuylkill County Woman Charged with DUI with Children in Vehicle
A Schuylkill County Woman is facing a DUI charge after police pulled her over with two children inside her vehicle.
Schuylkill County Woman Accused of Throwing Rocks at Man During Attempted Burglary Incident
A Schuylkill County woman was sent to prison following an attempted burglary incident in which she allegedly threw rocks at a man.
Police: Schuylkill County Man Threatened to “Kill Everyone” in a Saint Clair Building, Slit Woman’s Throat
A Schuylkill County man has been jailed after police say he broke into a Saint Clair residence with a baseball bat, threatened to kill everyone inside, and also threatened to slit a woman’s throat.
Schuylkill County Man Accused of Holding Woman at Gunpoint, Choking Her Over Supposed Unpaid Impound Fees
A Schuylkill County man is being held on $100,000 bail after police say he held a woman at gunpoint, choked her and refused to let her leave his home over supposed unpaid impound fees.
Schuylkill County Man Reportedly Said He Snorted Ketamine, Meth Before Walking Naked in Haven
A Schuylkill County man reportedly told police he’d snorted ketamine and meth before he was found walking naked in Schuylkill Haven last month
Man Kicked State Trooper After Allegedly Kicking Doors to Enter Home in Norwegian Township
A former Schuylkill County man is accused of kicking a State Trooper in the shin after he allegedly tried to kick down doors to a home in Norwegian Township on Monday evening.
Police Investigating Shoving Incident at Schuylkill County Walmart
Police are investigating a suspected harassment incident that occurred at the Walmart store in Rush Township back in April.
Berks County Man Allegedly Chased People, Passed Out in Vehicle While Completely Nude
A Berks County man was jailed over the weekend after police say he chased people and was later found completely nude in his vehicle.
Schuylkill County Woman Charged with Kicking, Spitting on Nurses, Spitting on Corrections Officer
A Pottsville woman is in Schuylkill County Prison after police say she kicked and spit on nurses at a local hospital and then spit on a corrections officer.
Pet Adoptions
Furiday Friends: Delilah and Rick are Ready For Forever Homes
Delilah and Rick are this week’s Fur-iday Friends. Check out these very loving adoptable pets available at Hillside SPCA in Pottsville.
USA News
Meuser Responds to Passage of One Big Beautiful Bill
US Rep. Dan Meuser has issued a statement following the passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Opinion and Editorial
OPINION: What Has The U.S. Become?
Opinion columnist Lisa Von Ahn says preserving American democracy means resisting Trump and the Project 2025 agenda that undermines its founding principles.
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