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Schuylkill County Woman Surrenders to Police Following Standoff in Tamaqua Sunday
Frackville Police OK’d to Join ICE’s 287(g) Program But Vote Wasn’t Unanimous
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Projects in Schuylkill County Get $8M in Grant Funds
Pottsville Votes to Pursue New Police Station with $3 Million Federal “Gift”
Schuylkill County Woman Shoots Man in the Arm, Faces Attempted Homicide Charge
- News
Schuylkill County Woman Surrenders to Police Following Standoff in Tamaqua Sunday
Frackville Police OK’d to Join ICE’s 287(g) Program But Vote Wasn’t Unanimous
Abandoned Mine Reclamation Projects in Schuylkill County Get $8M in Grant Funds
Pottsville Votes to Pursue New Police Station with $3 Million Federal “Gift”
Schuylkill County Woman Shoots Man in the Arm, Faces Attempted Homicide Charge
- Business
Saks & Company to Close Schuylkill County Warehouse
Geisinger Opening New Urgent Care Center in Schuylkill County
$3M+ Awarded to Economic Development Project at Highridge Business Park in Schuylkill County
Developer Buying Former Ramada Hotel in Pottsville, Announces Expansion of Miners Bank Project
Restaurant Set to Open at Former Garfield Diner in Pottsville This Week
- Crime
Schuylkill County Man Accused of Leading Police on Motorcycle Chase, Trying to Get Away in Minivan with Plywood WIndow
Schuylkill County Woman Jailed on Attempted Homicide Charge Allegedly Shot Police Drone Out of the Air During Standoff
Schuylkill County Woman Allegedly Knocked Out Another Woman During Street Fight
Attempted Homicide Suspect Allegedly Threw Her Pee During Prison Intake
Schuylkill County Man Accused of Pointing Loaded Gun at Woman Holding Infant
- Weather
- 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
Holobetz Named to Red Sox Spring Breakout Roster
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
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Alysha Hartshorn held on $100,000 bail
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Orwigsburg also signs up but Pine Grove says no
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Projects affecting Tremont, Tremont Township, and North Manheim Township get funded
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Council members split on entering into sales agreement on law office building
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It’s Spring tasting season at the Sheetz in Pottsville. Oh, you haven’t heard? Perhaps through a grapevine of some sorts? Pottsville Sheetz has wine!...
Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest
The lawyers representing Megan Hall will likely seek reduced bail for their client this Thursday. March 28. Hall remains in Orleans Justice Center facing second-degree...
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Seems there is pettiness and immaturity among people who like to call themselves leaders in schools all over the county. Not only do we...
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We don’t mean to come across crass. But, leadership inside Pottsville Area School District is clueless. Not in the generic, “oh those dumbos are...
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You’ll never guess where Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is going on its maiden voyage of the new Travel club. If you guessed Scranton, you’re...
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Hydro now knows what caused a major cyber attack on the company Tuesday. The attack likely has impacted work at the company’s Cressona facility....
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Port Carbon councilman Chuck Joy along with two Tamaqua men were arraigned on numerous child sex charges Thursday afternoon. Joy is one of three...
Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest
(UPDATE: 3:30 p.m. EDST) The preliminary hearing for Megan Hall, the woman accused of killing Patrick Murphy, is now March 28, at 3 p.m....
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The man who shot at Pottsville and State police officers last Friday now awaits a preliminary hearing. Jose E. Cruz, of Allentown, appeared before...
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America’s Oldest is also America’s best. The Brewers Association just released its list of Top Craft Brewing Companies for 2018 and D.G. Yuengling &...
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Yuengling looks like it’s ready to roll out some “new” retro cans. According to the blog “My Beer Buzz“, the Pottsville brewery (and America’s...
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TLDR (Too Long, Didn’t Read): Pottsville school officials trying to separate themselves from the public. Incident exposes the problems of nepotism at the school....
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Pottsville Police say two of its officers were involved in a shooting in the 500 block of Mahantongo Street overnight. According to several TV...
Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest
Friends and family will say goodbye to Patrick Murphy a day before the woman accused of killing him faces a preliminary hearing in New...
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Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest
Before Megan Hall goes to trial in the death of Pottsville businessman Patrick Murphy, we could see a reduction in charges. That will all...
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Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest
Megan Hall appeared in a New Orleans criminal court Monday morning. She’s the woman accused of killing Pottsville businessman Patrick Murphy in the early...
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The convenience store and gas station Rutter’s plans an expansion in Schuylkill County. Rutter’s just finalized a deal to buy 1148 Centre Turnpike near...
Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest
THE LATEST: Megan Hall is arraigned on 2nd degree murder charges, appears in court, vows fight New Orleans Police Dept. reports that Megan Hall,...
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Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest
It’s no surprise that Schuylkill County residents would come to the defense of their own — for better or worse. This time, they’re coming...
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UPDATE: The National Weather Service has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning for Schuylkill County. Snowfall is either light or stopped completely by 2 a.m....
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Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest
We’re learning new details in the murder of well-known Pottsville businessman Patrick Murphy. He died Thursday morning in New Orleans, the victim of an...
Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest
Expectedly, the Pottsville community is expressing shock and grief over news about the murder of businessman Patrick J. Murphy. Murphy was found dead in...
Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest
Well known Pottsville businessman Pat Murphy has been murdered this morning in New Orleans. Police in New Orleans are confirming that the identity of...
Pottsville Hazing Incident
This is literally what it looks like when elected officials sweep something under the rug. They’re hiding it in plain sight. That’s usually how...
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The Pottsville Area School District school board likely violated Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act when it met Wednesday night, Feb. 27. It’s probably the least news-worthy...
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Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming is the keynote speaker at the annual Schuylkill GOP Lincoln Dinner. The dinner is held this year on Thursday,...
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UPDATE, March 15, 2019: Three men, including the vice president of Port Carbon Borough Council, were arrested March 14 on charges related to this...
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Pottsville Hazing Incident
Don’t let anyone fool you. The alleged Pottsville hazing incident is not an isolated football thing. This speaks to the culture at Pottsville Area...
Pottsville Hazing Incident
The alleged “hazing” event that occurred on the campus of Pottsville Area High School some time in 2018 is disgusting. But it’s disgusting on...
Pottsville Hazing Incident
The shoes are starting to drop in the alleged Pottsville “hazing” incident. The following officials are on administrative leave, according to a source close...
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The Pottsville Sheetz now sells beer. You may have missed the white smoke earlier today. Perhaps you were still blinded by the alleged super...
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Schuylkill County is under a Winter Storm Watch. The Winter Storm Watch goes into effect from 9 a.m. Wednesday through 8 a.m. Thursday. The...
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UPDATE, 3 P.M. >> Though road conditions have kept travelers to a minimum, there have been several reports of minor traffic accidents around the...
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Schuylkill County is under a Winter Storm Warning from noon on Monday, Feb. 11, until 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 12. The Weather Channel...
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In Pottsville, pizza places are a plenty. But who’s got the best pizza in Pottsville? We’re using decades of experience to find the best...
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Polar Vortex 2019 is due for Schuylkill County Wednesday. The evil arctic blast is expected to punish the county until the end of the...
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Prior to the government shutdown ending, Schuylkill County’s representative in Congress said a wall or barrier on the Mexican border is an essential tool...
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The first “major” winter storm in Schuylkill County in 2019 — the one some called Winter Storm Harper — was a total dud. Coal...