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- Local
Orwigsburg Residents Speak Out Against New Water, Sewer Rates
2026 Schuylkill County Primary Election Polling Locations
Pottsville Area Seeks 1% Hike on School Property Taxes
Developer Planning 44 Market Rate Apartments in Former Frackville Shirt Factory
Fourth Suspect Charged in Alleged Pottsville Armed Home Invasion
- News
Orwigsburg Residents Speak Out Against New Water, Sewer Rates
2026 Schuylkill County Primary Election Polling Locations
Pottsville Area Seeks 1% Hike on School Property Taxes
Developer Planning 44 Market Rate Apartments in Former Frackville Shirt Factory
Fourth Suspect Charged in Alleged Pottsville Armed Home Invasion
- Business
New Heisler’s Owners Plan to Preserve Iconic Schuylkill County Brand While Leaving Their Mark On It
Lineage Logistics Announces Mass Layoff at Schuylkill County Warehouse Facility
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
- Crime
Suspects in Alleged Pottsville Armed Robbery, Home Invasion Appear in Court
Schuylkill County Man and Woman Charged in Sex-for-Phone Bill Hookup
Suspect Fleeing With Fans and Coolers From Schuylkill County Dollar General Arrested on I-81
Schuylkill County Woman Charged with SNAP Fraud
Schuylkill County Man is Victim of Identity Theft; NJ Man Charged
- 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
Graver Wins $2,000 Crate Classic; Beach and Bassininsky Score at Big Diamond
Traffic and Parking Restrictions Announced Ahead of Soap Box Derby in Pottsville
Duane Howard Grabs 94th Big Diamond Speedway Modified Victory
Railway Park Little League Unveils $600K in Upgrades
Zelinsky Invited to an NFL Minicamp
Schuylkill County News
Average customers to see rates go up $85-90 per quarter this year
Schuylkill County Police News
Four suspects now all arraigned
Schuylkill County Police News
Ptlm. Morgan Skidmore lost his life in the line of duty in 1928.
Schuylkill County Police News
Warrant outstanding for one suspect, another held without bail, third released on bond
Schuylkill County News
Some locations have changed since the last election.
Schuylkill County News
Spending up about 8% year-over-year
Schuylkill County News
A Delaware County developer plans to transform the former HD Bob Company shirt factory in Frackville into about 44 market rate apartments. Frackville council...
Schuylkill County News
Kiyone Sherwood allegedly had evidence inside his vehicle.
Schuylkill County News
Deep divisions exposed during open discussion Monday
Schuylkill County News
Rally to be held right before City Council meeting on Monday
Schuylkill County News
Murton asks judge to dismiss case against him
Schuylkill County Court News
Judge tells Donofrio: "You had a duty to protect these young ladies and you betrayed that."
Schuylkill County News
Padora, Plachko debate action/inaction from County government
Schuylkill County Police News
Both facing misdemeanor charges
Schuylkill County Police News
Thomas has prior retail theft convictions, police say
Schuylkill County Police News
Calderon facing a felony charge
Schuylkill County Police News
Warrant issued for Herman Burrell, of East Orange
Schuylkill County Police News
Spaid facing felony aggravated asssault and other charges
Schuylkill County Police News
Ash IV released on $10K unsecured bail
Schuylkill County Police News
Warrant issued for the arrest of Andres Figueroa
Schuylkill County Police News
Crash at Mountain Rd. and Tumbling Run Rd.
Schuylkill County Police News
Dougherty held on $25K bail
Schuylkill County Police News
Becomes the 10th Schuylkill County law enforcement agency to sign on
Schuylkill County Police News
Hardy may have moved back to New York
Schuylkill County Police News
Police asking public for more information
Local Business News
"This is not just a business. This is memories. This is a generational thing."
Local Business News
208 workers losing their job
Local Business News
Clinic will open on April 1
Local Business News
Land is in Foster Township
Local Business News
First phase completed by Spring; Full expansion by January 2027
Schuylkill County Court News
Antony Cuff possessed thousands of illegal images
Schuylkill County Court News
Judge tells Donofrio: "You had a duty to protect these young ladies and you betrayed that."
Schuylkill County Court News
Fasig gets 18 months to 6 years
Schuylkill County Court News
Fortune, Kostyun each must pay $300 plus court costs
Schuylkill County Court News
Daubert ordered to pay $2,100 fine
Schuylkill County Court News
Lab-pit mix got loose, attacked Yorkie mixes
Local Sports
Graver's first career win at Big Diamond
Local Sports
The annual Pottsville Area Soap Box Derby is this Saturday and police in the city have announced traffic restrictions related to the event. Laurel...
Local Sports
Dixon Jr., Krasnitsky, Bartik also earn victories
Local Sports
Former MLB pitcher Chris Nabholz throws out the first pitch
Local Sports
Chiefs giving Cressona native a chance to prove himself
Local Sports
Laubach wins two weeks in a row
Local Sports
The 2020 Blue Mountain graduate built a college career out of sheer will. Now, he waits for a call from the pros.
Local Sports
Here is a weekly update on coal region natives in pro baseball.
Local Sports
Allentown woman is top female
Local Community News
The annual event typically draws a big crowd
Local Community News
Marriages recorded and license applications received
Local Community News
Sale is next Saturday, May 16, in Schuylkill Haven
Coal Region Culture
Host a spectacular cookout this summer!
Coal Region Culture
The results were pretty remarkable.
Coal Region Culture
Grover's prediction aligns with Punxsutawney Phil.
Opinion and Editorial
Will the regime’s failures be our salvation or undoing?
Opinion and Editorial
The Trump/Project 2025 regime’s authoritarian moves simply can’t be whitewashed.
Opinion and Editorial
Conor Lamb gave Democrats a glimpse of what might have been and might still be
Local News
Closure could last through May 29
Schuylkill County News
Police ask the public for help in their investigation.
Schuylkill County Police News
This is the second such incident since March.
Horoscopes
Here's what the stars have in store for each sign on this day.
PA Lottery Numbers
Monday's winning numbers
Local Sports
Here is a weekly update on coal region natives with Major League organizations.
Schuylkill County News
Charges against a Coaldale woman are pending, police say.
Schuylkill County Police News
Anyone with info is asked to contact State Police.
PA News
A portion of Kittatinny Ridge covers most of Schuylkill County.
Schuylkill County Police News
Rain forced a change in the plans to hold a traditional checkpoint.
Minersville News
Upkeep and maintenance is the goal with the newfound money.
Local Sports
Winners move on to national event in Akron in July
Local Community News
The Minersville Railway Restoration Project 113 hosted its first-ever Community Day on Saturday. A little bit of rain didn’t hold people back from being...
Horoscopes
Here's what the stars have in store for each sign on this day.
PA Lottery Numbers
Saturday's winning numbers
Horoscopes
Here's what the stars have in store for each sign on this day.
PA Lottery Numbers
Friday's winning numbers
Pottsville News
What streets made the cut for this year?
Coal Region Consumer
Four products included in the recall.
Schuylkill County Travel News
Projects on Routes 209, 443, I-81 and in St. Clair on the schedule.
Horoscopes
Here's what the stars have in store for each sign on this day.
Minersville News
The borough only has 3 or 4 lifeguards hired , needs 5 just to open the pool, but wants a staff of 10.
Schuylkill Schools
Second place awarded to a student from Schuylkill Haven Area School District.
Schuylkill County News
Ethics Commission says no further investigation warranted, no penalty imposed.
PA Lottery Numbers
Wednesday's winning numbers
Horoscopes
Here's what the stars have in store for each sign on this day.
PA News
One of our contingent in Harrisburg was "unable to provide a quote."
Horoscopes
Here's what the stars have in store for each sign on this day.
Local Weather
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