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The Critical Next Phases of the Schuylkill County Property Tax Reassessment Explained
Schuylkill Democrats Stage Rally on Garfield Square in Pottsville
Schuylkill County Man Reportedly Goes Full Racist, Threatens Amazon Driver with Knife
Some Schuylkill County Property Owners Will Likely See Massive Changes to Their Tax Bills in 2026
Former Schuylkill Have Man Charged with Abuse of Mother’s Corpse
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The Critical Next Phases of the Schuylkill County Property Tax Reassessment Explained
Schuylkill Democrats Stage Rally on Garfield Square in Pottsville
Schuylkill County Man Reportedly Goes Full Racist, Threatens Amazon Driver with Knife
Some Schuylkill County Property Owners Will Likely See Massive Changes to Their Tax Bills in 2026
Former Schuylkill Have Man Charged with Abuse of Mother’s Corpse
- Business
Rock School Wins Launch Pottsville Business Competition
Coal Region Canary Wants to Showcase Your Small Business
Schuylkill County Funeral Home Celebrates Expansion Into Pottsville
VIDEO: Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Q&A with Penn State Trustees Chairman David Kleppinger
The Farm Store Officially Opens in Downtown Pottsville
- Crime
Florida Man Wanted in Schuylkill County for Allegedly Breaking In to Wastewater Treatment Facility
Schuylkill County Woman Charged with Domestic Violence Days Before Her Planned Wedding
Schuylkill County Fugitive of the Week: Jesse Alonge
Schuylkill County Man Reportedly Out $24,500 to West Virginia Pole Building Company That Ghosted Him
Home Improvement Contractor Accused of Ripping Off Schuylkill County Man
- Weather
- Obituaries
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
Robert Donton, 75 – Awarded Bronze Star for Heroism
- State
Trump Shot at Pennsylvania Rally: 2 Dead (including the shooter) and 2 Critically Injured
Members of Deadly “Fentanyl Robbery Gang” Indicted by Federal Grand July
Roman’s Law for Autistic Students Passes PA Senate
State Senate Bill Would Limit “Vexatious” Right-to-Know Requests
It’s Now Illegal to Use Hand-held Devices While Driving in Pennsylvania
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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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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...
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Mary Messina was last seen on Friday in the area of the 300 block of E. Bacon St.
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Goodman gets visibly and verbally frustrated during the course of the proceedings.
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Maldonado has not retained the services of an attorney.
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Bridge inspection on three highways scheduled for this week
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Judge: Black Rock can't have another "bite at the apple."
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Neighbors concerned about noise and parking
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Kenneth Williams remains in Schuylkill County Prison after waiving hearing.
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With Cass Township Police Dept. now disbanded, it leaves a significant portion of the Highridge Business Park without local police protection. Foster Township may...
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One dog had to be euthanized due to neglect.
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81 violations caught since April 30th
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Adams remains free on bail, accused of stealing $22K from Tremont Twp.
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Borough officials are concerned by lack of upkeep on some properties.
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GOP leaders say Democrat voters are being disenfranchised.
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Pottsville granted continuance on second hearing scheduled for Friday.
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Owner plans to appeal board's decision
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Owner will appeal.
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"It's not a Schuylkill County paper anymore."
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State's Open Records office orders City to turn over records
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Frantz is currently head football coach at Minersville Area High School.
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Crash happened along Gold Mine Rd. in Tremont Twp.
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Crash happened at about 8:30 Monday morning
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Announcement comes just days after recent court appearance
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Three new projects plus oil-and-chip continue
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Here’s video from the Schuylkill County Commissioners Work Session meeting held on June 19, 2024. During the Work Session meeting, Commissioners heard proposals from...
