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Local
PPL Price to Compare Rising 10% for Homes, Dipping for Small Businesses
DEP Hearing Thursday on Natural Soil Products Permit Renewal
Man Wanted on Vehicular Homicide Charge in Fatal I-81 Crash in Schuylkill County
Pottsville Raises Fine, Adds Synthetic Mushrooms to Proposed ‘Gas Station Drug’ Ban
Route 209 in Nesquehoning Closed Up to 8 Weeks Following Wall Collapse
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News
PPL Price to Compare Rising 10% for Homes, Dipping for Small Businesses
DEP Hearing Thursday on Natural Soil Products Permit Renewal
Man Wanted on Vehicular Homicide Charge in Fatal I-81 Crash in Schuylkill County
Pottsville Raises Fine, Adds Synthetic Mushrooms to Proposed ‘Gas Station Drug’ Ban
Route 209 in Nesquehoning Closed Up to 8 Weeks Following Wall Collapse
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Business
Saunders Real Estate Moves Into Former Phoenix Firehouse in Pottsville
Yuengling to Release Cranberry Sour as Eagle Series #20 on Nov. 19
Schuylkill Commissioners Approve Expedited, Modified LERTA for Land at Highridge Business Park
Echo Valley Campground Revamped
Schuylkill County Business Owner Says Skill Games Ban Will Cost More Than $1 Million a Year, Force Job Cuts
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Crime
Trick-or-Treat No-Go List Leads to Megan’s Law Charge Against Schuylkill County Woman, Police Say
Man Cited After Firework Breaks Apart Pottsville Fence, Damages House
Schuylkill County Man Charged in Two Porch Thefts
Schuylkill County Man Wanted After Allegedly Breaking Man’s Jaw Outside Tremont Bar
Trucker Accused of Assaulting Tow Truck Driver at Schuylkill County Amazon Warehouse
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Weather
Freeze Warning Issued for Schuylkill County Sunday Morning
Freeze Watch Issued for Schuylkill County This Weekend
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County Friday
Remnants of Isaias to Bring Soaking Rain to Schuylkill County Sunday
Plan to Convert Former School Building to Apartments Gets OKs from Schuylkill Zoning Board
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State
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
Proposed Bill Would End Ban on Sunday Vehicle Sales in Pennsylvania
Proposed Legislation Would Mandate Front License Plates in Pennsylvania
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Sports
Five Schuylkill League Teams Playing for District XI Volleyball Titles
Shenandoah Valley to Screen Fans, Ban Bags for District XI Semifinal Against Northern Lehigh
Ten Schuylkill League Teams Set for District XI Football Playoffs
Blue Mountain, Minersville, Schuylkill Haven Reach District XI Soccer Finals
Pine Grove Area Sweeps Into District XI Class 3A Volleyball Final
Schuylkill County News
NSP also faces zoning board next week
Schuylkill County News
Ceballos charged with homicide by vehicle
Schuylkill County News
Find your polling place
Schuylkill County News
Baez seeks $20K in damages
Schuylkill County News
PPL rates change Dec. 1
Schuylkill County News
Fine raised to $1,000; second reading Nov. 9
Schuylkill County News
A stretch of U.S. 209 that links Tamaqua and Jim Thorpe could stay closed until mid- to late December after a wall holding up...
Public Notice
Here is a listing of property deed transfers certified by the Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds Office from Oct. 19-23, 2026. Any transfers marked...
Schuylkill County News
Voter rolls reach highest count since 2009
Schuylkill County News
It took a little more than a half-hour to get the fire under control.
Schuylkill County News
Wallace followed with a town hall at Pottsville Fire Co. No. 1
Schuylkill County News
Road to close at about 3 a.m. Sunday
Schuylkill County News
Revenue could help reduce property taxes, Padora said
Schuylkill County Police News
Aunt's address listed, police say
Schuylkill County Police News
Firework breaks fence, damages house
Schuylkill County Court News
Scooter, refrigerator taken off porches
Schuylkill County Police News
May 10 assault outside Tremont bar
Schuylkill County Police News
Ali facing assault, harassment, disorderly conduct charges
Schuylkill County Police News
Candelaria-Rodriguez faces felony count of retail theft
Schuylkill County Police News
Kopinetz held on $15K bail
Schuylkill County Police News
Police say all three had chances to walk away
Schuylkill County Police News
Sites held on $50,000 bail
Schuylkill County Court News
Charges Against 2 Men Accused of Breaking Into Schuylkill County Garage for Car Keys Headed to Court
Stoltzfus, Fisher facing burglary charges
Schuylkill County Police News
Police have identified the victim as Donald Spevak, 72, of Sheppton
Schuylkill County Police News
Bike had a 224cc engine swapped in and no front brakes, license plate or insurance
Local Business News
Owner Jill Saunders spent more than a year turning the old fire station into her new office
Local Business News
Release date set for a week before Thanksgiving
Local Business News
Zukas requests an expedited approval from Commissioners
Local Business News
Sam’s Place owner Michael Somers says employees will lose shifts and their 401(k) match
Schuylkill County Court News
Office sees need every day
Schuylkill County Court News
Yingst waives preliminary hearing
Schuylkill County Court News
Beam was scheduled to be sentenced at 9 a.m. Friday.
Schuylkill County Court News
Michael Brown to serve 9-24 months in state prison
Schuylkill County Court News
Freeze said his time in state prison was a respite; Judge says there needs to be a measure of justice
Schuylkill County Court News
Chiquita Stokes told her attorney she was going to the hospital, he says
Local Sports
Five local teams in finals
Local Sports
Security measures follow October stabbing
Local Sports
Three local teams earn top seeds
2026 Schuylkill League Boys Soccer
Four local teams play for titles
2026 Schuylkill League Volleyball
Cardinals reach 3A final
2026 Schuylkill League Boys Soccer
Remaining Schuylkill League teams return to field tonight
2026 Schuylkill League Boys Soccer
Spartans, Hurricanes, Bulldogs move on
2026 Schuylkill League Boys Soccer
Blue Mountain, Shenandoah Valley each put seven on all-star teams
2026 Schuylkill League Volleyball
Panthers, Golden Bears, Blue Devils move on
Local Community News
The latest records ... plus now you can search all our records dating back to November 2025.
Local Community News
Streets close at 4:30 p.m., parade steps off at 7
Local Community News
The latest records ... plus now you can search all our records dating back to November 2025.
Opinion and Editorial
Hopefully, voters are choosing carefully in this election
Opinion and Editorial
“It all boils down to affordability”
Opinion and Editorial
Calls for data center moratorium, legalizing marijuana, closing Delaware loophole
Schuylkill County News
PPL rates change Dec. 1
Schuylkill County News
Fine raised to $1,000; second reading Nov. 9
Schuylkill County News
A stretch of U.S. 209 that links Tamaqua and Jim Thorpe could stay closed until mid- to late December after a wall holding up...
Local Weather
Pennsylvania now has 22 positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus. On Thursday, state health officials confirmed the first presumed positive cases of coronavirus in Northampton...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
Coronavirus fears forced the postponement or cancellation of two upcoming events in Pottsville. The city announced Thursday morning that tonight’s State of the City...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
You’ve seen the people on the news stockpiling toilet paper and thought … WTF! Check out this footage of a toilet paper brawl in...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
UPDATE: Schuylkill County Schools Closed 2 Weeks on Coronavirus Fears On Wednesday, Mahanoy Area School District stressed to the community: “Mahanoy is NOT closing.”...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County nursing homes are taking measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. Currently, there are no presumed positive cases of the deadly...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
Four more cases of COVID-19 coronavirus were diagnosed in Pennsylvania on Wednesday. That brings the statewide total to 16. The first 2 cases in...
Schuylkill County News
This week, 14 soldiers with Pennsylvania National Guard will compete in the 2020 Pennsylvania Best Warrior Competition. And 2 of those soldiers are from...
Schuylkill County News
State Police at Frackville are currently investigating a 36-year-old woman’s death in Coaldale late last week. Just before 7:30 p.m. on March 6, police...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania health officials confirmed the 11th and 12th presumed positive case of coronavirus in the Commonwealth. The 11th person is from Montgomery...
Local Business News
The Fairlane Village Mall outside Pottsville may not be as dead as people think. In a recent edition of All Around the Town by...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
UPDATE: 11th Case Confirmed in PA Four new positive cases of COVID-19 coronavirus have been confirmed in Pennsylvania on Monday. In an afternoon update...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
UPDATE: Pennsylvania Coronavirus Cases Now at 10, 3 Hospitalized Pennsylvania health officials confirmed a 7th case of coronavirus in the state Monday. According to the...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
** UPDATE: 7th Case Confirmed – Patient Critical ** The coronavirus outbreak in Pennsylvania grew slightly on Sunday. State health officials announced 2 more...
Schuylkill County News
Here are the latest coal region obituaries. We collected these obituaries through the end of the day, March 8, 2020. Obituaries are collected from...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Eva “Toot” Fegley, 88, of Lavelle, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, at Serenity Gardens, Kulpmont. Born in Lavelle on July 16, 1931, the...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Martha D. Wasser, 85, of Minersville, passed away peacefully at Golden Living Center York Terrace on March 7, 2020, in the hands of the...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Sandra M. “Pocky” Wagner, age 71, of Port Carbon, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Allentown. Born in...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Stacy L. Kressly, 49, of Minersville, formerly of Berks County, passed away on Thursday at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest. Born on August...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Edward Daniel Hossler III, 16, of Tremont, passed away on Wednesday in Reilly Township. Born in Pottsville, he was a son of Edward D....
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Michael C. “Mickey” Matukaitis, 46, Mount Carmel, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Born in Ashland, he was the...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
A few days ago, the Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine used the term “social distancing”. It’s something you’re likely going to hear a...
Schuylkill County News
A Schuylkill County man was arrested Thursday night after police found him asleep on a porch with brass knuckles and some meth. According to...
Schuylkill County News
Someone chucked eggs at an Orwigsburg Police cruiser recently and State Police are looking to find out who did it. According to information from...
Schuylkill County News
A Pine Grove man was taken via helicopter Saturday afternoon after he crashed his pickup truck head-on into a tree. State Police at Schuylkill...
Coronavirus in Schuylkill County
Since we last reported that there were still just 2 cases of coronavirus in Pennsylvania, 2 more cases have been confirmed. Both of these...
Local Weather
*BREAKING* Pennsylvania Announces 2 More Coronavirus Cases – Total at 4 No new cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in Pennsylvania, as of Saturday...
Local Business News
Construction on a new ALDI grocery store is underway by Fairlane Village mall just outside Pottsville. We saw workers clearing the site where a...
Schuylkill County News
Here are the latest coal region obituaries. We collected these obituaries through the end of the day, March 5, 2020. Obituaries are collected from...
Schuylkill County Obituaries
Susan S. Yost Grant, 73, of Frackville, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Schuylkill East, Pottsville, surrounded by her loving...
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