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- Local
Chair of Pottsville Democrat Committee, Director of City Sewer Authority Charged With Felony Theft
“Tweaking” Schuylkill County Man Tried Jumping Off Porch While Exposing Himself
One Dead in Saint Clair House Fire
Schuylkill County Approves $3.2 Million Settlement on Sexual Harassment Lawsuits; Jane Does Unmasked
One of the Worst Streets in Schuylkill County is Getting Paved
- News
Chair of Pottsville Democrat Committee, Director of City Sewer Authority Charged With Felony Theft
“Tweaking” Schuylkill County Man Tried Jumping Off Porch While Exposing Himself
One Dead in Saint Clair House Fire
Schuylkill County Approves $3.2 Million Settlement on Sexual Harassment Lawsuits; Jane Does Unmasked
One of the Worst Streets in Schuylkill County is Getting Paved
- 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
Woman Appears to Fall Asleep During Suspected DUI Traffic Stop, Police Say
Police Investigating Vehicle Theft in Shenandoah
Chair of Shenandoah’s Sewer Authority Accused of Punching Neighbor’s Face While Stumping for Council Votes
Man Arrested on Charges He Had Sexual Relationship with Schuylkill County Teen Girl
Police Investigating Trio in Connection with Gas Station Burglaries in Mahanoy Township
- 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
- Sports
Schuylkill County News
Joseph Spotts resigns from key city position amid accusations.
Schuylkill County News
A Schuylkill County man who witnesses reportedly say was “tweaking out” is facing an indecent exposure charge after an incident on the night of...
Schuylkill County News
Fire crews responded to W. Carroll St. Thursday morning.
Schuylkill County News
Schuylkill County Approves $3.2 Million Settlement on Sexual Harassment Lawsuits; Jane Does Unmasked
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Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
Last week, Schuylkill County Commissioners basically said that the issue of the 2020 CARES Act – and the $12.7 million we got from it...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
Pottsville Area School District officials are trying to encourage students to get a COVID vaccine by offering 2 chances to win an Amazon gift...
Schuylkill County News
A Minersville man was locked up in Schuylkill County Prison earlier this week after leading officers in several communities on a 12-mile chase. Mahanoy...
Schuylkill County News
A Pottsville man was arrested Tuesday after police say he shot at a vehicle outside his residence. According to court papers obtained by The...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
A new small business grant program will soon be available to companies in most Schuylkill County communities. According to information from Schuylkill County Commissioners,...
Schuylkill County News
A Pennsylvania Game Commission employee suffered a serious leg injury Monday morning when he was run over by a kid on an ATV near...
Local Sports
Pottsville’s Travis Blankenhorn hit his first career big league home run – a 3-run shot – Sunday afternoon as the Mets try to battle...
Local Sports
Former Pottsville High standout Travis Blankenhorn is back with the New York Mets for another cup of coffee. But if he puts more charges...
Schuylkill County News
Pennsylvania Lieutenant Gov. John Fetterman brought a divisive, partisan message to the second annual Pottsville PrideFest on Saturday afternoon. While PrideFest is supposed to...
Schuylkill County News
Police are looking for a suspected pilferer in the Orwigsburg area. According to information released earlier this week, State Police are investigating a series...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County Commissioners finally released details of how they spent the $12.7 million in CARES Act spending received last summer to help combat the...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County government officials finally released details on how they spent more than $12.7 million in CARES Act funding last year. And to the...
Schuylkill County News
Police in McAdoo request the public’s help in its investigation of an alleged stabbing in the borough Friday night. According to information posted to...
Schuylkill County News
Last year, Schuylkill County Commissioners approved rules on public comments at their board meetings in an attempt to curb some of the criticism and...
Schuylkill County News
Police have identified the people injured in a hit-and-run crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County on Wednesday. According to information released today from...
Schuylkill County News
UPDATE: Pottsville Woman in Critical Condition Following Hit-and-Run on I-81 Police are looking for a suspect in a hit-and-run crash along Interstate 81 Wednesday...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
Out of the blue Wednesday, Schuylkill County Commissioner Boots Hetherington announced the Courthouse will finally divulge how it spent the $12.7 million it got...
Schuylkill County News
Another Schuylkill County has entered a guilty plea on a federal charge that he trafficked meth locally. Information from the US Attorney’s Office for...
Schuylkill County News
During a puzzling 2-minute, 18-second set of remarks at the official announcement of Alvernia University’s Pottsville CollegeTowne project last week, Schuylkill County Commissioner Boots...
Local Community News
Port Carbon kicked off the Independence Day holiday in Schuylkill County with its annual 4th of July Parade this morning. Local fire companies, youth...
Schuylkill County News
A Schuylkill County man pleaded guilty this week to a federal charge of meth trafficking. According to the information from the US Attorney’s Office...
Schuylkill County News
Officials from Alvernia University alongside Pottsville city officials and business leaders gathered Thursday afternoon to formally announce the launch of Pottsville CollegeTowne. They all...
Schuylkill County News
A Pine Grove man is battling “life-threatening injuries” after getting hit by a vehicle earlier this week in the borough. According to information released...
Schuylkill County Man
A Schuylkill County is facing charges following an alleged hatchet attack on a Lehigh County roadway. According to State Police in Fogelsville, the incident...
Schuylkill County News
A former Tamaqua man is awaiting sentencing after admitting recently that he sexually assaulted two minor girls over a period of time dating back...
Schuylkill County News
Last week, US Rep. Dan Meuser (PA-9) announced a more than $21 million federal grant will go toward the reconstruction of Route 61 from...
Mahanoy Area v BL
A lot of the news coming out of the Mahanoy Area School District could easily be classified as bizarre. But nothing could be more...
Schuylkill County News
A Pine Grove man succumbed to injuries he suffered in a head-on collision Sunday morning. According to information released by State Police in Schuylkill...
Local Sports
Pottsville’s Travis Blankenhorn scored the tying run for the New York Mets in the team’s 9th-inning rally to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-3, Saturday...
Schuylkill County News
A Pine Grove man is in trouble with the law after he took it out during an argument earlier this month. According to information...
Schuylkill County Man
A Schuylkill County is facing harassment charges following an incident back in May. According to information released last week from State Police in Schuylkill...
Schuylkill County Me Too
The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved going forward with an investigation of Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage and his alleged behavior while in...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County Commissioners Chairman Boots Hetherington threw a temper tantrum on Wednesday during the board’s regular meeting. Boots didn’t like the public comments from...
Mahanoy Area v BL
After emerging victorious in the Mahanoy Area v. BL Supreme Court case on Wednesday, the American Civil Liberties Union is celebration/capitalizing on the win....
Mahanoy Area v BL
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that Mahanoy Area School District violated the First Amendment right of free speech of Brandi Levy when she posted...
Schuylkill County News
UPDATE: Steele was located and is safe. Missing Endangered Person Advisory UPDATE: Madison Steele was located and is safe. The MEPA is canceled. Thank...
Schuylkill County News
Alvernia University will purchase the former GIANT grocery store in downtown Pottsville and transform it into its latest CollegeTowne campus. President John Loyack...
Schuylkill County News
State Police in Schuylkill Haven are asking for the public’s help with information about a recent shoplifting incident. According to information they released on...
Schuylkill County News
A group of about 10 demonstrators gathered outside the Pottsville office of State Sen. Dave Argall and Reps. Tim Twardzik and Joe Kerwin on...
Local Community News
An upcoming program at Schuylkill County Historical Society will focus on Lithuanian traditions. Meredith Domalakes will present slides and artifacts on the country’s traditions...
Schuylkill County News
According to a report from State Police in Schuylkill Haven this week, the incident happened back on May 16 at about 9 a.m. The...
Schuylkill County News
An Auburn woman claims she’s out more than $3,000 after getting duped in a Bitcoin scam. According to information from State Police in Schuylkill...
Schuylkill County News
Alvernia University is actively seeking a property in downtown Pottsville to expand its student offerings and introduce its CollegeTowne concept here. According to an...
Schuylkill County Man
Police are investigating an incident in Pine Grove Township in which a Schuylkill County man allegedly tried to run his ex-wife off the road...
Local Sports
Pottsville’s Travis Blankenhorn recorded his first start and base hit with the New York Mets Saturday night. Mets manager Luis Rojas inserted Blankenhorn into...
Schuylkill County News
Developing story … Fire severely damaged a home on Pottsville’s East Side on Saturday. First responders from Pottsville and Schuylkill Haven responded to 457...
2020 Election
Former President Donald Trump called out State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) on Friday to act on a “full forensic audit” of the 2020 Election...
Schuylkill County News
On Thursday, officials at Blue Mountain School District reversed a decision that said graduating seniors couldn’t wear a sash over their ceremony gown at...
Schuylkill County News
A man who suffered serious injuries during a bicycling accident in Pottsville two weeks ago has died. According to a report from Lehigh Daily...
Local Sports
Pottsville’s Travis Blankenhorn is on the move once more this season. After being place on waivers by the Seattle Mariners, he was quickly scooped...
Schuylkill County News
Two of Pottsville’s most decorated military members helped the city remember those who’ve given the ultimate sacrifice at the 2021 Memorial Day parade and...
Local Business News
A Schuylkill County-based business recently announced a major investment to expand its business here and in York County. Cardinal Systems Inc., based in North...
Mahanoy Area v BL
A well-known group of Satanists have launched a campaign mocking recent decisions by the Mahanoy Area School District. The Satanic Temple is offering free...
Schuylkill County News
A Port Carbon man has been charged with attempted homicide after allegedly shooting a woman with whom he lived Wednesday afternoon. State Police say...
Schuylkill County News
Police were covering two scenes in Port Carbon Wednesday afternoon after a reported shooting. According to an unconfirmed report from the Republican-Herald, a woman...
Schuylkill County News
A local driver got a warning from State Police over the weekend after getting their vehicle pulled out of an open field. According to...
Local Fire News
The fire that claimed the lives of a Hegins Township mother and her 4-year-old son has been ruled accidental. According to information released Monday...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
The number of confirmed cases, the percent positive rate, and number of deaths attributed to COVID-19 has plummeted recently in Schuylkill County. According to...
Schuylkill County News
Absolutely one of the worst stretches of highway in Schuylkill County is getting some long overdue repair work done. Motorists can expect delays along...
PA News
Former Congressman and Hazleton Mayor Lou Barletta brought his campaign for Pennsylvania Governor to the coal region on Saturday. About 75 people turned out...
Schuylkill County News
(UPDATED WITH NEW INFORMATION) A mother and her 4-year-old son died in a house fire Saturday morning in Hegins Township, Schuylkill County. According to...
2021 Election
Edward Tarantelli surprised many on Tuesday night by picking up the Republican and Democrat nominations for District Judge 21-2-01 in northern Schuylkill County. It...
Schuylkill County News
An 8-year-old boy died in Schuylkill County Wednesday morning after he was struck by a tractor-trailer. According to information released today by State Police...
2021 Election
Pennsylvania voters on Tuesday soundly rejected Governor Tom Wolf and his abuse of emergency powers. By a 54%-46% margin, the people voted YES on...
2021 Election
Christina Hale was the top vote-getter on both party ballots in the race for two seats on the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas...
2021 Election
BASED ON UNOFFICIAL FINAL RESULTS … It appears the sitting board president at Pottsville Area School District will be out by the end of...
2021 Election
Below are the unofficial final results from all the contested races in the 2021 Municipal Primary Election in Schuylkill County. Presumed winners are marked...
Schuylkill County News
A North Carolina Man was killed along Interstate 81 Monday morning after she lost control of her vehicle. According to information from State Police...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
The announcement from the CDC and then the PA Dept. of Health that people vaccinated against COVID-19 don’t need to wear masks (unless, for...
Schuylkill County News
A North Carolina man didn’t get very far after he allegedly robbed the Wells Fargo Bank outside Pottsville on Friday. According to a report...
Local Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed former Pottsville Area High School graduate Travis Blankenhorn to a contract, claiming him off waivers from the Minnesota...
Schuylkill County News
Developing story … Emergency crews from Pottsville and surrounding communities needed about 90 minutes to contain a blaze at a home in the neighborhood...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has lifted its face mask mandate for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The move comes just a few hours after updated guidance from...
Schuylkill County Me Too
Schuylkill County Sheriff Joe Groody has informed Commissioner George Halcovage that his access at the Courthouse has been severely limited. Halcovage received a hand-delivered...
Schuylkill County Me Too
Schuylkill County has a new Chief Tax Assessor but his hiring on Wednesday is questionable, at best. At their latest regular meeting, Schuylkill County...
Schuylkill County Me Too
On May 7, State Reps. Jerry Knowles (R-124), Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Joe Kerwin (R-125) formally introduced House Resolution 99. This bill, if passed,...
Schuylkill County News
Police in McAdoo have issued another alert to residents encouraging them to lock their doors and vehicles. They say reports of attempted break-ins around...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
Last year, the Schuylkill County Commissioners said they were launching a “broadband project” with the goal of bringing high-speed internet to parts of the...
2021 Election
Some of the top names in the Pennsylvania Democrat Party will be at the St. Clair Fish & Game this weekend stumping for the...
Schuylkill County Me Too
The “process of impeachment” of Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage is reportedly underway. The three Representatives of Schuylkill County in the State House on...
Schuylkill County Me Too
Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage has been hit with a pair of sexual violence Protection from Abuse orders handed down this afternoon at the...
Schuylkill County News
Girardville’s Mayor has released body cam footage showing the borough’s police chief Fred Lahovski rescue an elderly woman from her home last week as...
Schuylkill County News
Mahanoy City PD made a bit of a celebrity arrest on Tuesday. Well, not really. They reported on the department’s Facebook page that they...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf announced Tuesday that nearly all restrictions related to the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 will be lifted in the state on...
Coal Region Consumer
A Schuylkill County couple has apparently become the latest to fall victim to a Publishers Clearing House scam. According to State Police in Schuylkill...
Schuylkill County Man
A Schuylkill County man was arrested back in early April for getting threatening with a baseball bat. According to State Police in Schuylkill Haven,...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
COVID vaccine administration in Schuylkill County over the last 7 days (ending May 1) remained about level with the previous week, with nearly 6,000...
Schuylkill County News
Police say a man and woman – at least three sheets to the wind – invaded a home in Sheppton Sunday afternoon in a...
Schuylkill County News
A Sunbury man was found dead Monday morning after being reported missing from a jam band festival in Schuylkill County over the weekend....
Schuylkill County Me Too
State Sen. Dave Argall, on Monday, called on Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage to resign from office. Halcovage, of course, faces numerous allegations of...
Local Community News
Schuylkill County Historical Society is hosting a pysanka (or pysanky) egg making class later this month. The class will be conducted by Georgine Postupak-Borchick,...
Schuylkill County News
Damage to an apartment building on Water St. in New Philadelphia was limited thanks to the quick response of firefighters. First responders were dispatched...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
The community spread of COVID-19 in Schuylkill County continues to decline after a brief increase more than a month ago. According to the Pennsylvania...
Schuylkill County News
A Tamaqua man is facing a first-degree murder charge in Missouri after getting picked up by authorities there back on April 21. The Phelps...
Schuylkill County Man
A Schuylkill County man faces an array of charges following an incident earlier this week in Mahanoy City. Back on Tuesday, police there say...
Local Weather
National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Schuylkill County and several more eastern Pennsylvania counties from Friday, April 30, from 2...
Mahanoy Area v BL
Supreme Court Justice Brett “I Like Beer” Kavanaugh on Wednesday compared former Mahanoy Area High School cheerleader Brandi Levy to the person he considers...
Mahanoy Area v BL
Lawyers representing Mahanoy Area School District on Wednesday asked the 9 justices of the Supreme Court of the United States to rule that it...
Schuylkill County News
The editing of public comments at Schuylkill County Commissioners meetings continued Wednesday. On two separate occasions, Chairman Boots Hetherington openly admitted that the County...