Schuylkill County Obituaries
John H. Anspach, 63, of Natures Rd., Pine Grove, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at home. Born on November 29, 1956 in...
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DEVELOPING: Smoke Filling Simon Kramer Institute in New Philadelphia
Saint Clair Police Chief Testifies Against Brother in Threats, Harassment Cases
Judge Allows Most Claims in Gillingham Lawsuit Against Pottsville School District to Proceed
Shenandoah Hires Special Counsel to Investigate Alleged Financial Mismanagement
Schuylkill County Woman Yelled “I Got Something for You” Before Shooting at Victim in McAdoo Attempted Homicide
- News
DEVELOPING: Smoke Filling Simon Kramer Institute in New Philadelphia
Saint Clair Police Chief Testifies Against Brother in Threats, Harassment Cases
Judge Allows Most Claims in Gillingham Lawsuit Against Pottsville School District to Proceed
Shenandoah Hires Special Counsel to Investigate Alleged Financial Mismanagement
Schuylkill County Woman Yelled “I Got Something for You” Before Shooting at Victim in McAdoo Attempted Homicide
- Business
Dine-out Fundraiser to Benefit Pottsville St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Former Miners Bank in Pottsville to Become Rosalia Hotel
No Schuylkill County Rite Aid Stores in First Round of Closures
Blue Mountain Students Win First Ignite Schuylkill Youth Business Competition
Pottsville Zoning Board Denies Convenience Store Variance … Again
- Crime
Schuylkill County Man Threatened to Kill Ex Because He Believed She Started an OnlyFans Account
Schuylkill County Man Allegedly Drank 8 Labatt Blues and Broke Into Lake Wynonah Home
Schuylkill County Man Facing Charges Following Off-road Pursuit Earlier This Year
Schuylkill County Fugitive of the Week: Kurt Hartz
Man Charged with Indecent Assault of Teen Girl in Schuylkill County
- 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
Three Schuylkill County Schools One Win Away from Playing for State Titles
Ringtown Gearing Up for Annual “The Loop” 5K and Fun Run
Toppers, Lady Cards, Lady Vikes Advance to State Semifinals
PIAA Softball, Baseball Quarterfinals Set for Thursday; 5 Schuylkill County Teams Still Alive
Holobetz, Sophy Dealing; Blankenhorn Gets First AB since April
Schuylkill County News
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Pet Adoptions
Dillon arrived at Hillside SPCA back on June 5 as a stray cat. A new cat at the shelter at this time of the...
Schuylkill County Court News
Judge says, "This case will bother me for a long time."
Schuylkill County News
Six of nine claims proceed following judge's order
Schuylkill County News
Former Clerk of Courts Maria Casey brought in on bond issue, assist in ongoing investigation.
Schuylkill County News
Jennifer Villa allegedly shot at man in fistfight, chased him and shot again; Turned gun on his step-daughter.
Schuylkill County News
Very important information for property owners
Schuylkill County News
About 180 protesters attended a No Kings rally Saturday morning in Schuylkill County. The demonstrators held signs and performed standard chants along Route 61...
Schuylkill County News
Rally to be held in Saint Clair
Schuylkill County News
Driver of one vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic, police say.
Schuylkill County News
New parking lot addresses safety concerns, organization says
Schuylkill County News
Jennifer Villa jailed on $500K bail
Schuylkill County Court News
A Schuylkill County jury of seven men and five women found Dennis Powanda Jr. not guilty of the most serious charge he faced, burglary,...
Schuylkill County Police News
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Schuylkill County man accused of stealing his ex’s phone because he believed she had started an...
Schuylkill County Police News
Jedd Burigana, of Schuylkill Haven, being held on $25K bail
Schuylkill County Police News
Orange substance found during search contained LSD, cocaine, and ketamine, police say.
Schuylkill County Police News
Wanted on probation violation
Schuylkill County Police News
Zavala ordered to appear at preliminary hearing in July.
Schuylkill County Police News
Bunnie Becker allegedly stood on wife's neck during hour-long assault
Schuylkill County Police News
Police say she hit man in the face with a bottle, smashed vehicle windows, and threw woman's belongings in Schuylkill River.
Schuylkill County Police News
State Police in Schuylkill County are investigating a reported theft of copper wire from a local business. According to information from the Frackville barracks,...
Schuylkill County Police News
Suspect jailed on $2,500 bail
Schuylkill County Police News
Numerous items recovered during vehicle search
Schuylkill County Police News
Schuylkill County Man Reportedly Found Unresponsive in Smoke-Filled Apartment, Spits Blood on Police
Thomas Beach Jr. accused of fighting with cop at emergency scene
Schuylkill County Police News
Ryan Frasnelli charged with felony for fleeing with child.
Schuylkill County News
Former Clerk of Courts Maria Casey brought in on bond issue, assist in ongoing investigation.
Local Business News
Downtown pub and restaurant donating 10% of all sales to parade
Obituaries Index
Cheryl A. Kephart, 77, of Pottsville, died Friday morning at Providence Place, Pottsville. She was born April 2, 1948, in Pottsville a daughter of...
Obituaries Index
Debbie Ann Scheerer, 57, of Pottsville, beloved mother and grandmother, died Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Pottsville. She was born on December 4, 1967,...
Local Sports
Nativity, Pine Grove, and Williams Valley play semifinal games Monday
Local Sports
Season ends for Tri-Valley, North Schuylkill
Local Business News
Opening planned for Spring 2026
Local Business News
All six locations' leases are for sale.
Local Business News
Scholarship and startup funds awarded
Local Business News
Pottsville’s Zoning Hearing Board once again denied an application for a variance to open a convenience store at the former Candles & Collectibles store...
Local Business News
Sugar Bytes features a wall of self-serve soft serve and much more.
Local Business News
Small-format store opened April 11
Local Community News
Renovated outdoor pavilion and bandstand at St. Paul’s UCC Church
Local Entertainment
Event runs thru June 1st
Local News
Some locations have changed since the last election.
Local News
Work will happen from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. nightly
Local Fire News
A lawnmower is being blamed for a garage fire in MarLin, Norwegian Township, on Saturday afternoon. Calls for a working garage fire went out...
Coal Region Culture
Host a spectacular cookout this summer!
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The results were pretty remarkable.
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Grover's prediction aligns with Punxsutawney Phil.
Obituaries Index
Dorothy L. Miller, 95, of Andreas, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Mahoning Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lehighton. She was the...
Obituaries Index
Joseph P. Reilly, 94, Shenandoah, formerly of State College and Southern Pines, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 10, at Shenandoah Senior Living...
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Bonnie R. Mates, 88, of Auburn, passed away Wednesday, June 11, at home surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s...
Schuylkill County News
Jennifer Villa allegedly shot at man in fistfight, chased him and shot again; Turned gun on his step-daughter.
Opinion and Editorial
Trump acting like a toxic father figure
Schuylkill County News
Very important information for property owners
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Shirley Louise Heywood, 85, of Orwigsburg, passed away Saturday, June 6. Shirley was born in Pottsville on April 18, 1935, a daughter of the...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Catherine Andruchek, 95, surrounded by love and her family, passed peacefully into new life at her home in Minersville on June 1. Born and...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
John Francis Rada, 93, formerly of Minersville, passed away recently, surrounded by love at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born on June 23, 1926 in Branchdale,...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
John J. Roland, age 90, of Mahanoy City, died Monday night at Shenandoah Senior Living Community. Born in Shenandoah he was the son of...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Cody Decker, 28, of Mahanoy City, passed away Monday, June 8, in Mahanoy City. Cody was born in Mahanoy City on May 27, 1992,...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Joseph V. McElvaney Sr., 80, of 147 North 2nd Street, St. Clair, died Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Schuylkill Center, Pottsville. Born in Silver Creek,...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Loretta B. Sponhouse, 98, of Port Carbon, passed away surrounded by her family, Monday, June 8, at her residence. Born in St. Clair, January...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Harold M “Buddy” Hoffman, age 77, formerly of Pillow, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Premier at Susquehanna, Millersburg. He was born on...
Schuylkill County News
A local activist group plans another anti-racism rally in Pottsville on Saturday afternoon. The group known as Skook Equality meets in front of Schuylkill...
Schuylkill County News
Police need the public’s help in locating a stolen Cadillac Escalade. Cadillac Escalade Stolen from Kline Township State Police in Frackville say someone reported...
Schuylkill County News
A Cumbola man is free on bail after police charged him with stealing a gun off a Saint Clair man earlier this week. According...
Schuylkill County News
The GIANT supermarket in downtown Pottsville will close its doors for good on July 9. That store is the only supermarket in the downtown...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
Schuylkill County will enter the Green phase of Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s coronavirus reopening plan on June 19. Of course, there’s that pesky issue...
Schuylkill County Dept of Memes
Recent studies suggest nicotine users may be less susceptible to coronavirus infection. Hey, that’s not us speaking. That’s science. Trust the scientists, right? Actually,...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
Today quickly developed into a classic shit show in Harrisburg and we hadn’t even eaten lunch yet. At noon, House and Senate Republicans gathered...
Coal Region Consumer
June 10 is National Iced Tea Day. With all the hoopla surrounding state politics today, it almost got by our editorial staff. But that...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
 In a statement released Tuesday night, State Sen. Dave Argall says the vote on concurrent House Resolution 836 ends the Disaster Emergency. Argall...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the House Resolution 834 vote on Tuesday, not appearing to back down from his Disaster Emergency order signed in...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State Rep. Russ Diamond plans a noon press conference on Wednesday, June 10, to address the vote on House Resolution 836 last night....
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives voted to end Governor Tom Wolf’s coronavirus Disaster Emergency declaration Tuesday night. The vote on concurrent Resolution 836 was 121-81....
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
*BREAKING – JULY 1* – Wolf Now Requires Masks in ALL Public Places We previously discussed the double-talk from the administration of Pennsylvania Gov....
Canary Jumped the Shark
We don’t want to pick on one of our favorite local businesses in Schuylkill County. But as we walked in to Pottsville Pizzeria the...
Schuylkill County News
Minersville Police say Gavin Heim has been busted. With the assistance of Pottsville PD and some tipsters who knew of his location, the two...
Schuylkill County News
A Schuylkill County woman got sent to prison after police say she slashed a man with a machete during a domestic disturbance. State Police...
Canary Reader Survey
There’s a memo circulating the Pennsylvania House of Representatives seeking support to advance a resolution to impeach Governor Tom Wolf. Those in support of...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
Support is growing to impeach Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. But even some Republican voters wonder if this...
Schuylkill County News
UPDATE ON ORIGINAL REPORT … Police have filed charges against a third man involved in a Pottsville bar shooting back in February. Meanwhile, the...
Schuylkill County News
A Port Carbon was arrested on theft charges after police allege she stole a Mahanoy City woman’s purse at the Walmart store in Hazle...
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