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Commissioner Pushes Back on Public Comments Regarding New Halcovage Lawsuit, Separate Investigation, Tax Sale Error

Outside voices were used but tensions cooled later

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Minersville Polling Location Change Approved; Schuylkill County Adds Election Staff

County adds Election Day staff

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Vibrant Fall Foliage Season in Store for Schuylkill County

Leaves starting to turn; Peak season weeks away

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Police Identify Body Found in Pottsville Sept. 4

Police in Pottsville have identified the body found in a wooded area off Race St. early last month. According to information released on Thursday,...

Coal Region CanaryOctober 1, 2026

Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest

Will the DA Seek Lesser Charges in the Death of Patrick Murphy?

Before Megan Hall goes to trial in the death of Pottsville businessman Patrick Murphy, we could see a reduction in charges. That will all...

Coal Region CanaryMarch 7, 2019

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Pottsville Homicide Trial Begins

Canary CommenterMarch 5, 2019

Local Politics

Meuser Writes Letter to Bezos Pitching PA-9 for Amazon HQ2

Canary CommenterMarch 5, 2019

Local Business News

Schneider Electric Closing Plant in Reading – 231 Jobs at Risk

Canary CommenterMarch 5, 2019

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NJ Man Gets 11-22 for 2018 Shenandoah Robbery

Canary CommenterMarch 4, 2019

Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest

“Get in the Bathroom!” – Last Words Pat Murphy Likely Heard

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...

Coal Region CanaryMarch 4, 2019

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Rutter’s Buys Land on Route 61 Near New Orwigsburg Hospital

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...

Coal Region CanaryMarch 4, 2019

Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest

Murphy Murder Suspect Arrested Sunday in NOLA

THE LATEST: Megan Hall is arraigned on 2nd degree murder charges, appears in court, vows fight New Orleans Police Dept. reports that Megan Hall,...

Coal Region CanaryMarch 3, 2019

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Fetterman Stops in Pottsville on Marijuana Listening Tour (SkookNews Video)

Canary CommenterMarch 3, 2019

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Lt Gov Fetterman Holds Recreational Marijuana Forum in Pottsville

Canary CommenterMarch 2, 2019

Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest

Schuylkill County Residents Trolling Pat Murphy’s Alleged Murderer on Facebook

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...

Coal Region CanaryMarch 2, 2019

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DA O’Pake Holds Opioid Summit

Canary CommenterMarch 2, 2019

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Schuylkill County – “Winter Storm Scott” Drops 4-6″

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....

Canary CommenterMarch 2, 2019

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Pottsville Police Chase Down Barnesville Man

Canary CommenterMarch 1, 2019

Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest

Murphy Murder Suspect Has Illicit History, Faces 2nd Degree Murder

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...

Coal Region CanaryMarch 1, 2019

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Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest

Pottsville Expressing Grief Over Pat Murphy’s Murder

Expectedly, the Pottsville community is expressing shock and grief over news about the murder of businessman Patrick J. Murphy. Murphy was found dead in...

Coal Region CanaryMarch 1, 2019

Patrick Murphy Murder Case - The Latest

Pottsville Businessman Pat Murphy Murdered in New Orleans

Well known Pottsville businessman Pat Murphy has been murdered this morning in New Orleans. Police in New Orleans are confirming that the identity of...

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 28, 2019

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Did Pottsville Area School District Break Sunshine Laws?

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...

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 28, 2019

Local Politics

Liz Cheney Keynotes 2019 Schuylkill GOP Lincoln Dinner

Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming is the keynote speaker at the annual Schuylkill GOP Lincoln Dinner. The dinner is held this year on Thursday,...

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 26, 2019

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Allentown Meth Dealer Facing Life for Schuylkill County Racket

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 26, 2019

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WELL KNOWN MUSIC TEACHER ARRESTED ON CHILD SEX CHARGES

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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High Winds Put Tree on Pickup

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 25, 2019

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Shenandoah Addresses Hole(s) in the Road(s)

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Row Home Fire Dangers in Focus Following Ashland Blaze

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 23, 2019

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BREAKING: Explosion Just After Flames Broke Out in Ashland

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 22, 2019

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Pottsville Sheetz Has Beer

The Pottsville Sheetz now sells beer. You may have missed the white smoke earlier today. Perhaps you were still blinded by the alleged super...

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 19, 2019

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Centralia Sinkhole Not Mine Fire Related

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 18, 2019

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Cressona Dog Door Stabber Found GUILTY

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 18, 2019

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2-4″ SNOW FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY – PREPARE FOR A WEEK OF SCHOOL DELAYS

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...

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 18, 2019

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Driverless SUV Slams Into Pottsville ENT Office

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 18, 2019

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Collaborative Workspace Opening in Pottsville

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 14, 2019

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SNOWone On the Roads

UPDATE, 3 P.M. >> Though road conditions have kept travelers to a minimum, there have been several reports of minor traffic accidents around the...

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 12, 2019

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Swatting Incident Closes Line Mountain Schools Monday

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 11, 2019

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PennDOT Limits Travel on I-81 During Storm

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 11, 2019

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WINTER STORM MAYA: Schuylkill County 4-8″ Snow and Ice

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...

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 11, 2019

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Cressona Bridge Gets Another One

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 10, 2019

Local Business News

Where’s the Best Place to Get Pizza in Pottsville?

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...

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 9, 2019

Local Politics

Gary Hess, Joe Palubinsky Bidding for Commish Seats

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 8, 2019

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What’s Older? The Blinds or the Overcrowded Prison Situation?

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 8, 2019

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Hazleton Man Guilty in 2017 Tamaqua Meth Shooting

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 8, 2019

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2018 The Wettest Year Ever

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 8, 2019

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Pottsville Raising Parking Meter Rates

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 7, 2019

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1 Hurt in Fire at Lake Hauto

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 4, 2019

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NO SHADOW – SPRING ON ITS WAY

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 2, 2019

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Coal Country Doctor Shortage

Coal Region CanaryFebruary 1, 2019

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County Corrections Officer Fired After 20+ Years on Job – No Reason Given

Coal Region CanaryJanuary 31, 2019

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Babysitter Gets 7-14 for Infant’s Death in Schuylkill Haven

Coal Region CanaryJanuary 31, 2019

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New Maternity Unit Opens in Pottsville

Coal Region CanaryJanuary 31, 2019

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POLAR VORTEX 2019 – SCHUYLKILL COUNTY NO FEELS

Polar Vortex 2019 is due for Schuylkill County Wednesday. The evil arctic blast is expected to punish the county until the end of the...

Coal Region CanaryJanuary 30, 2019

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PennDOT Plow Tracker

Coal Region CanaryJanuary 29, 2019

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Christy Legal Team Files Motion Against Using “Threats”

Coal Region CanaryJanuary 29, 2019

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Lehighton School Board Censures Member at Wild Meeting

Coal Region CanaryJanuary 29, 2019

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Schuylkill County Snow Emergencies Posted Hours Before a Flake Flies

Coal Region CanaryJanuary 29, 2019

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MAGA Dan Meuser: Wall “Essential Tool”

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...

Coal Region CanaryJanuary 27, 2019