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PennDOT to Host Winter Job Fair in Schuylkill County
Tearful Rescue Recounted as Judge Sends Vehicular Homicide Case Against Truck Driver to Court
Schuylkill County Community Rallying to Help Cats Rescued from Hoarding Situation
Schuylkill Commissioners Tell DEP to Shut Down Biosolids Processor
71 Cats Removed from Minersville Home, Police Say
- News
PennDOT to Host Winter Job Fair in Schuylkill County
Tearful Rescue Recounted as Judge Sends Vehicular Homicide Case Against Truck Driver to Court
Schuylkill County Community Rallying to Help Cats Rescued from Hoarding Situation
Schuylkill Commissioners Tell DEP to Shut Down Biosolids Processor
71 Cats Removed from Minersville Home, Police Say
- Business
The Venue on the Trail Celebrates Its Grand Opening
Small Business Showcase: Mady’s Charming Creations
PADCO Seeks Business Input to Secure Downtown Facade Grant Funding
PSU Schuylkill Student Earns First Place at National FBLA Competition
Schuylkill County Attorney Honored with State Trial Lawyers Association’s Top Award
- Crime
Schuylkill County Man Used Brother’s Name During Traffic Stop Because He’d Been Sentenced to Jail for Driving on a Suspended License
Schuylkill County Man Wanted After Police Say He Traded Nude Photos With 16-Year-Old
Schuylkill County Woman Jailed After Allegedly Breaking Woman’s Eye Socket with Phone During Argument
Police Investigating Hit-and-Run in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County Man Accused of Using Brackets to Trap Victim Inside Bathroom During Domestic Altercation
- Weather
- State
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
Proposed Bill Would End Ban on Sunday Vehicle Sales in Pennsylvania
Proposed Legislation Would Mandate Front License Plates in Pennsylvania
- Sports
Nabholz Has Allowed Just 1 Earned Run in 5 Appearances Since Promotion to Eugene
Barton Cards Sub-70 Round to Pace Haven; Blue Mountain Sweeps Tri-Match
Wreckers, Raiders Earn Wins in Golf Action Tuesday
Blue Mountain Slips By Exeter for First Win of 2026
Schuylkill County Girls Tennis Results – Aug. 24, 2026
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A portion of W. Main St. in Rush Township will be closed later this month as PennDOT crews conduct railroad crossing work. PennDOT says...
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Hinkle allegedly had vape pens with DMT, marijuana
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Projects on I-81 and Route 61 to begin this week
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Project expected to run into November
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Work being done in Foster, Frailey, Butler, West Mahanoy, and Rush townships
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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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Officers and Advisory Board chosen
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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. 9 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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Incident occurred early Tuesday morning
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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