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If you're into establishment Republican politicians, then Schuylkill County Commissioner Boots Hetherington is your man. Before and since his installment as Commissioner in 2020, he's cozied up to the party's so-called elite.

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Boots and the Good Ol’ Boys Network

They always say the key to getting ahead in life is in who you know. Nowhere is that more true than in Schuylkill County,...

Coal Region CanarySeptember 30, 2023

A bomb threat sent to the Fairlane Village Mall near Pottsville earlier this month was allegedly sent by a Peruvian national, arrested this week for sending numerous threats across the country and attempting to exploit minors.

Schuylkill County News

Fairlane Mall Bomb Threat Came from Peruvian National, DOJ Charges

Bomb threat was part of a nationwide chain of threats.

Coal Region CanarySeptember 29, 2023

Schuylkill County News

Deposition: Halcovage Admits Having Sex with Jane Doe, Denies Many Claims Against Him

His admission is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg in this case.

Coal Region CanarySeptember 29, 2023

Schuylkill County News

WATCH: Schuylkill County Commissioners Meeting – September 27, 2023

Don't miss Public Comments at the beginning!

Coal Region CanarySeptember 28, 2023

Schuylkill County Man

Schuylkill County Man Charged with Stealing the Spotlight

Two spotlights, actually ... and they were floodlights.

Coal Region CanarySeptember 27, 2023

Schuylkill County Dept of Memes

So Many Dollar Generals, So Many Dollar General Memes

Where will the next Dollar General go?

Coal Region CanarySeptember 27, 2023

Local Business News

Former Mach’s Gut Beer, Candle Shops Demolished

Redevelopment clearly in the works.

Coal Region CanarySeptember 27, 2023

The Powerball jackpot for the September 27th drawing is now at $850 million, the 4th largest in the history of the drawing.

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Tonight’s Powerball at $850 Million – 4th Largest Ever

The Powerball jackpot has surged to $850 million for tonight’s drawing, following an increase from $835 million on Wednesday morning due to robust ticket...

Coal Region CanarySeptember 27, 2023

Schuylkill County News

Schuylkill Commissioners to Consider Raises for Some Election Workers

Rovers and machine delivery drivers will get a modest bump in pay.

Coal Region CanarySeptember 26, 2023

Pottsville is one of the cheapest cities in the entire United States to rent right now. That's according to the results of a new study released by New Jersey Real Estate Network. In fact, Pottsville is the third-cheapest place to rent space right now. According to the study, a square foot of rental space is going for just 76 cents. Only Decatur, Illinois (69 cents), and Johnstown, Pennsylvania (65 cents), are cheaper cities to rent.

Schuylkill County News

Pottsville Among the Cheapest Places to Rent in the US

People looking for rentals on Facebook Marketplace might beg to differ with this study.

Coal Region CanarySeptember 25, 2023

Local Sports

Reggie Crawford Headed to Arizona Fall League to Hit

North Schuylkill grad gets a chance to show off two-way skills.

Coal Region CanarySeptember 25, 2023

Schuylkill County Police News

Schuylkill County Woman Threatens to Kill a Daughter and Mother with Kitchen Knife

A Schuylkill County woman is facing a terroristic threats charge after reportedly saying she’d kill a daughter and her mother in New Philadelphia. According...

Coal Region CanarySeptember 23, 2023

Here's the latest information on Tropical Storm Ophelia and its impact on weather in Schuylkill County based on the 11 a.m. Saturday update from National Hurricane Center.

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TS Ophelia Latest: Schuylkill County Rain and Wind Forecast

Tropical Storm Ophelia rushed ashore in North Carolina early Saturday morning. While coastal communities from North Carolina to New Jersey are currently dealing with...

Coal Region CanarySeptember 23, 2023