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Third Juvenile Victim Comes Forward, New Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Schuylkill County Man
Schuylkill County Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury on Child Porn Charges
Pottsville Raising Tax on Skill Games Machines by 566%
Schuylkill County School Closings and Schedule Changes Announced for Jan. 28
Meuser Challenger to Hold Town Hall on Proposed ICE Facility in Schuylkill County
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Third Juvenile Victim Comes Forward, New Sexual Assault Charges Filed Against Schuylkill County Man
Schuylkill County Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury on Child Porn Charges
Pottsville Raising Tax on Skill Games Machines by 566%
Schuylkill County School Closings and Schedule Changes Announced for Jan. 28
Meuser Challenger to Hold Town Hall on Proposed ICE Facility in Schuylkill County
- Business
- Crime
Schuylkill County Man Allegedly Hid Pounds of Meth and Weed in Buckets in the Woods
Warrant Issued for Schuylkill County Man Who Allegedly Fled Scene of Trash Truck Crash That Injured Woman
Police in Schuylkill County Looking for “Chunky” Man Who Allegedly Threatened Motorist WIth an Axe
Schuylkill County Couple Charged Following Reported Domestic Incident Over the Weekend
Schuylkill County Woman Allegedly Kicked Officers Numerous Times, Spit in One’s Face and Tried to Bite
- Weather
Schuylkill County Weather for January 29, 2026
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY Issued for Schuylkill County Overnight Into Thursday Morning
Schuylkill County Weather for January 28, 2026
COLD WEATHER ADVISORY Issued for Schuylkill County Tuesday Evening Into Wednesday
Schuylkill County Weather for January 27, 2026
- Obituaries
Jurors Hear From Accuser, Defendant in Schuylkill County Holiday Party Indecent Assault of Minor Case
Michael W. Brennan Jr., 53 – Social Club Manager at Tower City Fire Co.
Carolyn Carroll, 82 – Went to High School with Chubby Checker
🇺🇸 Stanley P. Brozana Jr., 72 – Served 37 Years as Orwigsburg Police Chief
Alberta “Dolly” Eye, 100 – Active in Girardville Community
- State
UPDATE: Trooper Released from Hospital, Another Has Condition Upgraded to Serious
THE LATEST: One State Trooper Critical, Another in Serious Condition Following Shootout with Retail Theft Suspect
Two State Troopers Shot in Franklin County
Two State Troopers Shot in Susquehanna County; Suspect Dead
Proposed Bill Would Restrict Phone Use in Pennsylvania Schools
- Sports
Blue Mountain Grad, Cressona Native Declares for NFL Draft
Schuylkill Commissioners Get Visit from Penn State’s Unmasked Mascot, Schuylkill Haven Native
Spooky Schuylkill 5K Draws 200+ Participants
Pottsville Maroons Author Remembers Mayor Clews as Huge Fan, Advocate of Storied NFL Team
Pine Grove Area Senior Thrilled to Showcase Bull Riding Talent to Local Crowd
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Snow removal emergency declaration extended
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Borkey served from 1992 thru 2024
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CRIZ board among those looking for candidates
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Deadline to apply is Jan. 2, 2026
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US Rep. Dan Meuser (PA-9) is hosting a telephone town hall this evening. The focus of the event is financial fraud and scams. The...
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Schuylkill Conservation District has received a $221,600 grant to put toward the Pine Forest Shaft Abandoned Mine Drainage Treatment System Design project. The local...
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Schuylkill County Municipal Authority is advising customers in one part of Pottsville to boil their water before drinking following a water main break earlier...
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High winds knocked out power to thousands
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Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-107) will host a concealed carry seminar on Thursday, Oct. 9Â at the Hegins Township Municipal Building,...
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Per diem rate of $73 approved
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Legislation proposed by one State Representative would charge a fee to municipalities that rely on State Police for coverage. If this bill were to...
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Four sales recently approved
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The coal region could be headed toward another drought designation.
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Some locations have changed since the last election.
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Work will happen from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. nightly
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A lawnmower is being blamed for a garage fire in MarLin, Norwegian Township, on Saturday afternoon. Calls for a working garage fire went out...
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Store was temporarily closed for "deep cleaning"
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Only the third time since 2017 that taxes haven't gone up
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Pottsville Area School District accepted the resignation of its head basketball coach Wednesday night. And it also hired his replacement. At Wednesday’s meeting of...
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Minersville Borough Council members played a little game of Musical Chairs Tuesday night. Following the resignation of former Council President Ian Mahal, there was...
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Former State Rep. announces candidacy
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Wayne Township resident Guy Smith has officially announced his candidacy for Magisterial District Judge 21-3-04. Smith is a lifelong resident of Wayne Township. He...
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Will face Butler in GOP Primary
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Commissioners will vote next week on the proposed change
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Work expected Monday-Wednesday and Friday in Tilden Twp.
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Events are free and open to the public
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Police in Schuylkill County are asking for the public’s help in finding the next-of-kin a person found deceased in her home on Wednesday. According...
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The state has awarded $453,881 in funding to replace the deteriorating Clark Street Bridge over Good Spring Creek in Donaldson, a project deemed critical...
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A Minersville man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to use bogus money to pay a municipal bill. According to an affidavit filed...
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Currently presides over District Court in Orwigsburg
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Threat was unsubstantiated, school says
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Christian Lengel, of Pine Grove Township, has become the latest to throw their hat in the ring to become the next Magistrate Judge in...
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PennDOT has reduced the speed limit on numerous roads in the region due to the ongoing ice and snowstorm. On Interstate 81 in Schuylkill...
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Marty Sowers, of Porter Township, has officially announced his candidacy for Magisterial District Judge in District 21-3-04. He says his campaign will emphasize his...
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Cressona is enforcing a rule that doesn’t seem to be enforced in every Schuylkill County community, even though it should be: Requiring sidewalks be...
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The Schuylkill County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about an ongoing phone scam. In a Facebook post, Sheriffs are saying that employers are...
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Intends to cross-file but identifies as GOP candidate
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Smeltz throws hat in ring in District 21-3-04
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Schuylkill County Commissioners are expected to vote today (Jan. 29) on increases of rental rates at Sweet Arrow Lake Park. It’s likely these new...
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Minersville is currently searching for a new Borough Manager. Robert Mahalchick resigned from the position in November after nearly 12 years on the job...
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State Rep. Dane Watro (R-Schuylkill/Luzerne) was appointed to be the Republican Chairman of the Subcommittee on Cities under the Local Government Committee. Watro says...
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State Police-Schuylkill Haven say they’re trying to locate Jamillah A. Wicks, 48, who has been classified as missing. Police say Wicks is 5-5 and...
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PennDOT has placed Tier 3 restrictions on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County due to the ongoing snowstorm. Other roadways in the region are also...
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Frackville is now requiring house numbers to be painted on garbage cans. This is being done to cut down on scofflaws putting their trash...
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Girardville plans to implement a new tax on Pennsylvania Skill games. At their regular meeting on Wednesday, Borough Council members OK’d the first reading...
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Spots still available
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A woman pedestrian sustained a possible head injury after she was struck by a vehicle Saturday afternoon in Shenandoah. According to a report filed...
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Schuylkill County Commissioners recently approved several property repository sales. At their Christmas Eve meeting, the Commissioners approved sales of the following properties, which were...
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Charges against a Pottsville man accused of biting off part of another man’s ear earlier this month were held for Schuylkill County Court on...
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The chosen candidate backs out over "personal reasons".
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JFK passes and trash bills likely going up in 2025.
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Police were dispatched shortly after midnight Saturday.
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Move expected to generate $22,000 in revenue
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More than $524K awarded to local schools
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Eloy Rosas is ignoring calls for him to demolish the property, authorities say.
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Meuser met with Musk and Ramaswamy on Thursday.
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Parking on-street, at the Arch St. lot, and Mahantongo St. garage will be free starting Dec. 13th
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Borough council members voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve its 2025 budget that includes a 1-mill tax hike. The new millage rate will be...
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It appears property taxes in Cressona will be going up for 2025. Borough council members on Monday approved a $933,042 preliminary budget that includes...
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It was a rough day to be a property owner in Pottsville on Wednesday. After learning that Schuylkill County Commissioners approved a preliminary 2025...
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Gambler? Spin the diet roulette!
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Strong winds and dry conditions expected
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The approved proposal wasn't received by the time council met on Monday.
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Mark Atkinson was sworn in Monday evening as the next Mayor of Pottsville. The swearing-in was performed by District Magistrate James Reiley inside City...
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Palo Alto needs to give final approval
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We had to look up what rain was in the encyclopedia.
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Schuylkill County has been placed under a Red Flag Warning. The Red Flag Warning is currently in effect and is expected to expire at...
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Strong winds, very low humidity expected Friday
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Tires flat, rear lights out
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If you were a Democrat on the ballot in Schuylkill County for the 2024 General Election, your chances of winning were slim to none...
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On Election Day for about the last 35 years, a tradition happens at Schuylkill Hose Co. No. 2 in Schuylkill Haven. It’s a tradition...
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Pottsville City Councilman Mark Atkinson is expected to be appointed the next Mayor at a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday at City Hall. The city...
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Former Hazleton cop convicted in September on attempted homicide charge
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We haven't seen a quarter-inch of rain in almost a month.
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Shenandoah’s plan to hire Portnoff Law Associates to collect unpaid tax, utility, and services bills hit a bit of a snag recently. The Allentown-based...
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20 projects awarded money
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Phoenix and Humane to merge, companies say.
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Shenandoah Borough Council members voted unanimously on Monday to fire a full-time police officer. The borough did not identify the officer by name and...
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Rumor has it that Snoop likes to smoke.
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Borough's police force being reduced to two following resignation
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Departing Mayor stressed importance of city's neighborhoods.
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Executive Director job likely to be filled in October
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Applicants have a range of experience, supervisors say.
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Pottsville’s Zoning Hearing Board denied Pottsville Area Little League a variance to construct an indoor batting cage building at the site of the former...
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The missing Palo Alto woman reported missing on Saturday night has been found alive on Sunday afternoon. Mary Messina, of Palo Alto, was found...