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Schuylkill County Court News
Reportedly Out-of-Shape Schuylkill County Man Facing New Charges
The reportedly out-of-shape Schuylkill County man accused of trying to break into a home through a window is now facing new sets of charges.
Defendant on Burglary Charges: “These are High AF, Yo”
A Schuylkill County man was granted a continuance for his preliminary hearing in which he’s being charged with burglarizing a home in Pottsville.
Schuylkill County News
Zoning Board Seeks More Evidence on Parking Before Making Decision on Proposed Disabled Veterans Home
Pottsville’s Zoning Hearing Board delayed a decision on a proposed disabled veterans home, citing a lack of proof for a parking easement tied to the project.
Reassessment: Only About 1,000 Property Owners File for Formal Appeals So Far
Only about 1% of property owners in Schuylkill County have filed for a formal appeal of their reassessment valuation so far.
Schuylkill Row Office Lawyer Says Elected Official Being Subjected to “Psychological Terror”
Key Witness in New Philadelphia Murders Case Accused of Assaulting Woman in Minersville
A key prosecution witness in the Lamour Branch murders case is now facing legal issues of his own after he allegedly punched, kicked, and spit on a woman in Minersville.
Pottsville Councilman Admits City Has “Accountability Problem”
Pottsville Councilman Andy Wollyung admits Pottsville has an accountability problem and held an informal council meeting Tuesday to address a fix for it.
Shenandoah Manager: Attorney General’s Office Now Involved in “Financial Improprieties” Investigation
Shenandoah’s Borough Manager says he’s been in contact with Special Counsel Maria Casey, hired in May, and that an investigator with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office has been assigned to the financial mismanagement case.
Police: Schuylkill County Woman Used Extension Cords to Light Vacant Home, Charged with Felony Trespass
A Schuylkill County woman is facing a felony trespass charge after police say they found her in a vacant property with extension cords running to a neighboring property for electricity.
Schuylkill County Police News
Drug Sweep Results in Charges Against Schuylkill County Man
A Schuylkill County man was charged with possession with intent to deliver following a drug sweep on his residence earlier this year.
Schuylkill County Man is Victim of Identity Theft; New York Man Charged
A New York man is accused of using the identity and bank account of a Schuylkill County man to steal $2,000 in a bogus check-cashing scheme.
Three in Schuylkill County Charged for Active Backyard Grow Operation
Three Schuylkill County residents are facing a felony charge after police broke up their marijuana grow operation.
Federal Grand Juries Indict Two Schuylkill County Men on Meth Trafficking Charges
Two Schuylkill County men were indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly conspiring to traffic methamphetamine in Luzerne County earlier this year.
Schuylkill County Man Facing Charges After Allegedly Waving Pellet Gun Around at a Convenience Store Parking Lot
A Pottsville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly waving a pellet gun in a Turkey Hill parking lot, causing fear among witnesses.
Schuylkill County Man Jailed After He Was Stopped Riding a Stolen Motorcycle That Had to be Hot-Wired
A Schuylkill County man was jailed Thursday night after police say they stopped him driving a stolen motorcycle.
Schuylkill County Woman Jailed on Felony Assault, Strangulation Charges
A Schuylkill County Woman was jailed on aggravated assault and strangulation charges after an alleged confrontation at a Mahanoy City bar.
Schuylkill County Woman Found Passed Out in Laundromat Charged with Possession, Already Jailed on Burglary Charge
A homeless Schuylkill County woman was reportedly found passed out in a Minersville Laundromat a week prior to her alleged burgling of an apartment
Schuylkill County Men Charged After M-80 Allegedly Thrown at Family
Two Schuylkill County men are facing charges after they allegedly threw an M80 at a family getting into their vehicle last week.
Schuylkill County Man Jailed After Allegedly Punching 72-Year-Old Man in the Head Repeatedly
A Schuylkill County man was jailed over the weekend after he allegedly punched a 72-year-old man repeatedly in the head.
State Police to Conduct DUI Checkpoints, Patrols in Coming Weeks
State Police in Schuylkill County say they’ll be conducting sobriety checkpoints and patrols over the next few weeks.
Schuylkill County Man Allegedly Stole Band Uniform, Wore Dress to Steal from Concession Stand
A Schuylkill County man is facing several burglary charges following a series of bizarre incidents earlier this year.
Coal Region Consumer
Proposed Bill Would End Ban on Sunday Vehicle Sales in Pennsylvania
Rep. Tim Brennan is reintroducing legislation to legalize Sunday car sales in Pennsylvania.
Local Business News
Optometry Business with Location in Schuylkill County Agrees to $790K Medicare Fraud Settlement
Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania agreed to pay $790,000 to settle allegations it improperly billed Medicare for services not allowed under federal guidelines.
Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Celebrated at Ice Cream Haven
Ice Cream Haven in Schuylkill Haven recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce
Local Community News
“For the Love of Tamaqua” Photo Contest Returns for 2025
Tamaqua Chamber of Commerce is announcing its For the Love of Tamaqua Photo Contest with a grand prize of $100 available.
2025 Schuylkill County Fair Schedule
Here is the schedule of events and entertainment for the 2025 Schuylkill County Fair, which opens its gates to the public on Monday at 4 p.m.
Local Sports
Coal Region Pro Baseball Update: Sophy Earns First Pro Win
Here’s a roundup of recent action from coal region natives in professional baseball.
Opinion and Editorial
OPINION: We Must Vote Yes For PA’s Supreme Court
Opinion columnist Lisa Von Ahn says it’s important to vote Yes on Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention questions on this year’s ballot.
PA News
Proposed Bill Would Restrict Phone Use in Pennsylvania Schools
Pennsylvania lawmakers plan to introduce bipartisan legislation banning student cellphone use during the school day.
Pet Adoptions
Furiday Friends: Arman and Pops Need Forever Homes
Arman and Pops are this week’s Furiday Friends. Check out these very loving adoptable pets available at Hillside SPCA in Pottsville.
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