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Coal Region Canary
- Local
Incoming Administration at City Hall Seeks Applicants for Vacant Board Seats
Minersville Area Forced to Close Schools a Third Day Due to Cyber Attack
Schuylkill County’s 2026 Budget Calls for No Tax Increase
Police Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect in Schuylkill County
The Christmas Lights are Back On at Yuengling Bicentennial Park
- News
Incoming Administration at City Hall Seeks Applicants for Vacant Board Seats
Minersville Area Forced to Close Schools a Third Day Due to Cyber Attack
Schuylkill County’s 2026 Budget Calls for No Tax Increase
Police Searching for Armed Robbery Suspect in Schuylkill County
The Christmas Lights are Back On at Yuengling Bicentennial Park
- Business
- Crime
Schuylkill County Man Accused of Breaking Another Man’s Eye Socket During Assault Outside Laundromat
Two More Charged in Connection with Stabbing Incident at Schuylkill County Bar
Schuylkill County Man Charged with Domestic Assault in New Philly
Schuylkill County Woman Accused of Caning Another Woman
Pottsville Business Burglarized Monday Morning, Teen 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
Spooky Schuylkill 5K Draws 200+ Participants
Pottsville Maroons Author Remembers Mayor Clews as Huge Fan, Advocate of Storied NFL Team
Pine Grove Area Senior Thrilled to Showcase Bull Riding Talent to Local Crowd
British Artist to Visit Ali Camp for Thrilla in Manila Event Later This Month
Fighter’s Heaven to Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Thrilla in Manila
Schuylkill County News
Some committees have been dormant for a year or two, Mayor-elect says
Schuylkill County News
Ransomware affecting school systems, Superintendent tells The Canary
Schuylkill County News
$7M+ cut from preliminary spending plan
Schuylkill County News
Robbery took place Monday night in Rush Township, police say
Schuylkill County News
Last-minute donations illuminate the park for the holiday season
Schuylkill County News
Frackville residents will not see a hike in their property tax rate next year. The Borough Council unanimously approved the $3 million spending plan...
Schuylkill County News
Deer Lake ultimately votes to hold the line on taxes.
Schuylkill County News
Former US Rep. Tim Holden has thrown his support behind Pottsville native Rachel Wallace in her bid for the House of Representatives. Wallace is...
Schuylkill County News
Board approves $2K for executive director
Local Weather
Bitter cold to follow on Sunday
Schuylkill County News
Frackville Fires Police Chief, Officer Resigns Following Wrongful Arrest, Imprisonment Investigation
Olson's attorney promises legal response, says letter "contains errors"
Schuylkill County News
Two suspects from Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County News
"If you don't have your kids, look in the mirror."
Schuylkill County Police News
Schuylkill County Man Accused of Breaking Another Man’s Eye Socket During Assault Outside Laundromat
A Schuylkill County man is accused of assaulting a man outside a New Philadelphia business in October, causing the victim to suffer a fractured...
Schuylkill County Police News
Welikonich and Beaman each charged for their alleged roles in the melee.
Schuylkill County Police News
Released on unsecured bail, ordered to have no contact with victim
Schuylkill County Police News
Kane arraigned and released on $10K unsecured bail
Schuylkill County Police News
More than $1,200 in merch taken from Tobacco Hut
Schuylkill County Police News
Jessman already facing criminal charges in two cases from October
Schuylkill County Police News
Items reported stolen valued at about $500
Schuylkill County Police News
Knight arraigned on felony charges
Schuylkill County Police News
A Pottsville man was hospitalized last week after police say his electric scooter was struck by a tractor-trailer on Route 61. Andre Fleming was...
Schuylkill County Police News
Results of checkpoint released, too
Schuylkill County Police News
Felony charge filed against Saint Clair man
Schuylkill County Police News
Bonawitz held on 10% of $15K bail
Local Business News
Local native earns national sales role
Local Business News
Reliable Full-Time Insured Pet Care
Local Business News
Trendy Fashion And Top-Tier Service
Local Business News
Science-Based Training For Every Dog
Local Business News
Relax And Escape In Pottsville Spa
Schuylkill County Court News
Arraignment in puppy dumping case; Hearing continued in Pottsville
Schuylkill County Court News
A New York woman has been charged with smuggling a prescription drug to an inmate at a federal prison in Schuylkill County. According to...
Schuylkill County Court News
Clink waives charges
Schuylkill County Court News
Defendant was facing aggravated assault charge for throwing paper at Trooper
Schuylkill County Court News
The estranged wife of a Schuylkill County man testified against him Wednesday at a preliminary hearing in a domestic violence case. Casey Nowak, 37,...
Schuylkill County Court News
Dakota Zakashefski faces second accuser in court
Local Sports
Clews charged The Canary with keeping the Maroons story alive
Local Sports
Tristen Bickham has been a competitive bull rider for four years already.
Local Community News
Mark Dickens set for visit at Sept. 27 event
Local Sports
Ali's daughter expected to attend
Local Sports
Must miss first four games of regular season
Local Sports
Here is a weekly update on coal region natives in pro baseball.
Local Sports
Here is a weekly update on coal region natives in pro baseball.
Local Sports
Here is a weekly update on coal region natives in pro baseball.
Local Community News
Marriages recorded and licenses issued
Local Community News
Rotary Honors Six Local Seniors
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
Trump made big promises in Monroe County, but his policies say otherwise
Opinion and Editorial
Surprises, empathy and Dem-bashing at his first in-district town hall
Opinion and Editorial
Their embrace of gratitude and humility would benefit all of us
Schuylkill County News
Last-minute donations illuminate the park for the holiday season
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
UPDATE: On June 9, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to adopt concurrent House Resolution 836 to formally end Gov. Tom Wolf coronavirus Disaster...
Local Politics
Four Republicans want to replace State Rep. Mike Tobash in the 125th District. Tobash announced earlier this year he’s retiring from public office. And...
Local Business News
Three more stores at Fairlane Village Mall outside Pottsville announced they’re reopening more than 2 months since they were ordered to close their doors....
Local Business News
Boscov’s department store at the Fairlane Village Mall outside Pottsville plans to reopen Saturday. We haven’t been this excited about a store opening since...
Schuylkill County News
Police in Minersville say they’re looking for a former resident who’s wanted on multiple charges. In a statement released Tuesday, Minersville PD say Gavin...
Obituaries Index
Here are the latest coal region obituaries. We collected these obituaries through the end of the day, May 27, 2020. Obituaries are collected from...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Catherine A. Kellit, 79, of Primrose, Cass Township, passed away on Tuesday in the comfort of her home after a bout with cancer. Born...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Nelson J. Pauly, 91, of Branchdale, Reilly Township, died Monday at his home. Born in Branch Township on March 4, 1929, he was a...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Geraldine “Gerri” B. Yoder, 84, of Minersville, passed away on Thursday at home. Born on December 10, 1935 in Pottsville, she was the daughter...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
JoAnn Brinich, 87, of West West Terrace, Branch Township, passed away on Wednesday at Seton Manor. Born in Buck Run, Foster Township on February...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Agnes Blickley, 90, of Minersville, passed away on Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill – East. Born in Port Carbon, she was a daughter...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Marie E. Repella, age 96, of Mahanoy City, died peacefully surrounded by her family Monday evening at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill E. Norwegian Street...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
June Slingluff born in Girardville on January 21 1942, named by her dad, Charles Vanhorn, because she was a breath of summer in the...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Roy C Kissinger, 79, of Pitman, passed away Friday, May 22, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Roy was born in Klingerstown, on August 9,...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
John Franklin Tobias, 87, passed away peacefully Tuesday May 19, 2020 at Premier at Susquehanna in Millersburg where he was a resident for two...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Eugene Eldred Willier, 97 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 26, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Mary Ann Androshick, 73, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on May 20th, 2020 at LVHN Cedar Crest, Allentown. Born January 15, 1947, in Pottsville,...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Allen P. “Ollie” Werner, 63, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Friday, May 22nd, suddenly at his residence. Allen was born in Pottsville, on May...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Helene M. Vernosky, 92, of Ashland, former Shenandoah resident, passed away Sunday, May 24th, at her residence. The Richard W. Fritz Funeral Home, Ashland,...
Coal Region Culture
A chart made by a popular Instagrammer started trending on Twitter Tuesday night. Created by Matt Shirley (@mattsurelee) way back in October 2019, the...
Local Weather
Lansford Police report an incident involving multiple fatalities Tuesday. According to the PD’s Facebook post, there is no danger to the general public. However,...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf once again used the coronavirus pandemic to push his socialist far-left agenda. The tone-deaf message from the governor comes just...
Schuylkill County News
Here’s a sign things are beginning to return to normal in Pottsville. Pottsville Parking Authority will resume issuing parking tickets on June 8. The...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
Every once in a while we’ll get a reader who gets the vapors when reading The Canary. The thing that really causes them to...
Schuylkill County Dept of Memes
Thanks to the chairman of the Schuylkill County Dept. of Memes for coming in on a Sunday to create this: “I felt it was...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
Who thought this would be a fitting tribute to those who’ve lost their lives to the coronavirus? On Saturday, someone decided to create a...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
Streaking across the top of today’s mainstream local news source it reads that the Green phase of Pennsylvania’s coronavirus reopening plan is “the goal”....
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
So, you’ve made it to the Yellow phase of Pennsylvania’s coronavirus reopening plan. Way to go! But don’t pop the corks just yet until...
Coronavirus in Pennsylvania
Despite daily case totals of Chinese virus being higher than they’ve been in weeks, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf decided to move Schuylkill County to...
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