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Thursday, November 2, 2017

Police Issue Warrant for Schuylkill County Contractor Accused of Stealing Money

The Jim Thorpe Police Department have secured a felony arrest warrant for Donn M. Walck, a 40-year-old white, male with a last known address of 115 Silverbrook Road, McAdoo, PA.

On Wednesday, the Wolf Administration Acting Health Secretary and Physician General Dr. Rachel Levine launched the Medical Marijuana Patient and Caregiver Registry, marking a major milestone in getting medication to patients.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/02/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/01/2017

Fuel Spill Reported in Girardville Wednesday Afternoon

Crews are at the scene of a large fuel spill in Girardville.

Why You Should Vote "Yes" on the Constitutional Amendment on Property Taxes By Senator David Argall.

PIAA District XI Girls Volleyball Playoff Scores

PIAA District XI Soccer Championship Schedule and Scores for Schuylkill County

Three people were injured Wednesday morning in a crash in Mahanoy Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/01/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/31/2017

Halloween 2017 in Schuylkill County

A collection of those who sent us photos of their Halloween Costumes.

Submitted Photo

A train derailed in Tremont Tuesday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/31/2017

Mahanoy City Awarded USDA Rural Development Grant

Last week, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded a $45,200 Economic Impact Initiative Grant to Mahanoy City Borough. This grant program falls within the scope of USDA Rural Development, which is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America.

The Pennsylvania State Police are looking to identify a man who used a stolen credit card.

Falling Tree Damages Home and Vehicle near Porter Township

High winds knocked a tree down onto a home and vehicle overnight in Porter Township.

A man is facing disorderly conduct charges after an incident at a Wal-Mart near Hamburg.

As high winds and heavy rain swept through Schuylkill County, some residents lost power.

Fire crews made quick work of a house fire in West Mahanoy Township overnight.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/30/2017

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 10

Skook News/ Skook Sports High School Football Power Rankings as of Week - 10, also included is the Schuylkill League Standings ! Where does your team rank ?

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/29/2017

First Round District XI High School Football Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/29/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/28/2017

Police Looking for Owner of Rifle and Sword Found in Ashland

State Police are looking for the owners of items that were found on the porch of an abandoned home in Ashland.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

The 14th National Prescription Drug "Take-Back Day” will take place, today, on Saturday, October 28th, 2017 from 10:00 am – 2:00pm.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/28/2017

Schuylkill County Football Scores for Week #10

Schuylkill County Football Scores for Week #10

Shenandoah Valley Dismisses Early Due to a Threat

Shenandoah Valley dismissed early on Friday, October 27, 2017 due to a threat.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/26/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/27/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/27/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/26/2017

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #10

The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Schuylkill County and other counties in Pennsylvania.

On Wednesday, the PIAA District XI Cross Country Championships were held in Bethlehem.

The Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club recently held its’ October monthly meeting at the Schuylkill Haven Hose Company where they were taught by one of its younger members how to sign some common words.

UPS announced on Wednesday that their shipping rates will be going up by the end of 2017.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/26/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/25/2017

Drunk Driver Causes Two Crashes that Closed Route 901 Wednesday

A drunk driver caused two crashes that closed Route 901 Wednesday.

As of 5:15pm, Wedneday, Route 901 is closed in Cass Township due to two crashes.

Skook News/ Skook Sports High School Football Power Rankings as of Week - 8, also included is the Schuylkill League Standings ! Where does your team rank ?

LVHN-Schuylkill will host a free breakfast for Veterans.

A motorcyclist was injured Wednesday morning in a crash in Butler Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/25/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/25/2017

A Mount Carmel man was taken into custody on Monday after being found driving a stolen motorcycle.

Tamaqua Borough to Receive CRIZ Funding

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue today announced a total of $3.9 million in state funds will be returned to three communities participating in the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) Program.

UGI is warning it's customers about a phone scam being used.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/24/2017

As of 11:45am Tuesday, hundreds are without power after high winds and heavy rain blew through early Tuesday morning.

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