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Friday, June 23, 2017

Police Investigating Attempted Homicide

Police are investigating an attempted homicide in North Manheim Township.

The Wolf Administration announced today work is scheduled to begin next week on a $2 million project to repair and resurface Route 443 (Suedberg Road) in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County.

The family of a Carbon County teen is asking for the public's helping in finding a 17 year old.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until Friday evening.

A man wanted for murdering his father earlier this week has been captured in Atlantic City.

Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Friday criminal charges against a Schuylkill County pharmacy assistant who stole nearly 30,000 prescription pills, including more than 27,000 Oxycodone pills. The pills had an estimated street value of $565,000.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/23/2017

(06/23/17) As of 9:00am, Friday, Route 309 is reported to be closed in both directions due to a crash.

Two people from Schuylkill County died in a crash on Interstate 81 in Lebanon County Thursday evening.

Attorney General Josh Shapiro and the Pennsylvania State Police are seeking the public’s help in finding Michael Marchalk, who is charged with murder in the death of his father, Gary Marchalk.

Vehicle Crashes into Building in Orwigsburg

A vehicle crashed into a building on Thursday in Orwigsburg.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 06/22/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/22/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 06/21/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 06/21/2017

Summer is Here!

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/21/2017

After extending the date, FYE in the Schuylkill Mall has announced an official closing date.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/20/17

Police Investigating Card Skimming at Gas Station near Frackville

West Mahanoy Township Police are currently investigating a report of a skimming device being found at a gas station near Frackville.

Police have ruled a death in Barnesville and identified the victim's son as the suspect.

As part of ongoing security enhancements, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has updated the design and enhanced the security features of its driver license and identification card products.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health today released information on the issuance of 12 permits for medical marijuana growers/processors in the state.

On Tuesday, The Pennsylvania Senate voted and passed Libre's Law that would make it a felony to abuse animals in Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 06/20/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/20/2017

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Two homes were damaged in a fire in Shenandoah on Monday.

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Open-wheel Doubleheader Friday Night At Big Diamond with 358 modifieds, URC Sprint Cars

An open-wheel doubleheader is on tap for Friday night at Big Diamond Speedway as the Steel & Metal Service Center 358 modifieds return to action.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/19/17

Just after 4:30pm, emergency personnel were called to a house fire in Shenandoah.

On the Monday, the coroner was called to the scene of a death investigation.

(06/19/17) A second Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Schuylkill County Monday afternoon.

(06/19/17) The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Southern Schuylkill County Monday afternoon.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Monday afternoon.

A bipartisan group of 20 lawmakers have joined together to introduce a plan drafted by over 80 grassroots taxpayer groups from across the state to eliminate school property taxes for the state’s 500 public school districts, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).

A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Schuylkill, Dauphin, and Lebanon Counties.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until Monday evening.

As of May 2017, there are 193 total registered sex offenders living or working in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/19/17

Thieves Strike at Softball Field Concession Stand

Police are investigating an incident where thieves stole from a youth softball concession stand.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/18/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/17/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/17/17

The Mike Mammana and Matt Stangle show in the U.S.S. Achey sportsman division was interrupted on Friday night as two-time track champion Dave Dissinger held off Doug Hendricks by .187 seconds at the line to score his first win of the year and his first win at the track since 2004.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/17/17

Police Investigating Mischief and Theft

The Orwigsburg Police Department is investigating criminal mischief that occurred Thursday night into Friday.

On Wednesday evening, the Hegins Valley Fire and Rescue kicked off their 2017 Carnival with a parade.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/16/17

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

During the summer of 2017 The Pottsville Bureau of Police is partnering with Big Brothers/Big Sisters (BBBS) of Schuylkill County to reintroduce a program called “BIGS IN BLUE.”

On Friday afternoon, the Williams Valley Girls Softball lost in the PIAA Class Championship.

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