Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Police Release Additional Details from the Weiner Iron and Metal Burglary

State Police have released additional details from a burglary over the weekend.

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/11/17


This Weekend High School Basketball Scores - 12/11/17

Snow Squalls Possible Late Tuesday into Wednesday

Snow showers and snow squalls are possible late Tuesday and into Wednesday and Thursday.

Jim Thorpe Man Facing Rape Charges

A Jim Thorpe man is facing charges after allegedly raping a teen at his home Sunday Morning.

Santa and Mrs. Claus to Drive Fixed Route STS Buses on Friday

Festive holiday events will be taking place at Union Station, 300 S. Centre Street in Pottsville this Friday, December 15, 2017.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/12/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/12/2017

Daughtry to Play Penn's Peak in March

Penn's Peak announced Tuesday morning that Daughtry will be coming to Jim Thorpe in March of 2018.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/12/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/12/2017

Two Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop Monday Evening

Two are facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Mahanoy City late Monday.

Monday, December 11, 2017

Reward Offered for Identity of Suspect in Break In Over the Weekend

A reward is being offered for the identify of a suspect that broke into Weiner Iron and Metal Corporation over the weekend.

Tobash Appointed to Public Pension Management and Asset Investment Review Commission

Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) has appointed Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) to serve as one of five members on the Public Pension Management and Asset Investment Review Commission, which was established as part of Pennsylvania’s public pension reform measure under Act 5 of 2017.

The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Coming to Hersheypark Stadium

Kesha and Macklemore will team up in 2018 for The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Tour coming to Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 7 pm.

Mahanoy Township Water Authority Customers Asked to Conserve Water

On Friday, the Mahanoy Township Water Authority notified it's customers that due to drought conditions, the Mahanoy Township Authority is activating Stage 1 of their Drought Contingency Plan.

What's Next Conference to Explore Options for High School Students' Future

The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 will be sponsoring a "What's Next" Conference on March 10, 2018.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/11/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/11/2017

Greater Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce Sponsoring Holiday Decorating Contest

The Greater Shenandoah Area Chamber of Commerce is again sponsoring a holiday decoration contest for local residents.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/11/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/11/2017

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Ashland Celebrates Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas in the Snow

Despite the snow Saturday afternoon and evening, Ashland residents came out to enjoy the Annual Old Fashioned Downtown Christmas.

No Injuries Reported in Roll Over Crash Saturday Afternoon near Ringtown

No injuries were reported in a rollover crash in West Mahanoy Township on Saturday.

Children and Youth and Police Looking for Runaway Teen

Schuylkill County Children and Youth and the Pottsville Police are attempting to locate a runaway teen.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/09/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/09/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/08/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/08/2017

Friday, December 8, 2017

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Girardville Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrant, Aggravated Assault, and Resisting Arrest Charges

A Girardville man is facing additional charges after being wanted for an outstanding warrant.

One Last Trip Around the Schuylkill Mall

How about one last trip around the Schuylkill Mall?

Pennsylvania Lottery Announces Multiple Winners from Schuylkill County in November

In the month of November, multiple large winnings were claimed from Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Offs and Daily Lottery in Schuylkill County.

Former Schuylkill and Carbon County Deputy Coroner Facing Additional Sexual Assault Charges

On Wednesday, PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced new charges against Edward Smith, 60, of Tamaqua,a former deputy coroner of Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, for unlawful contact with a minor, statutory sexual assault and other offenses.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/07/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/07/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/06/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/06/2017

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Governor Wolf Announces Investment to Improve Recreation, Community Revitalization in Nine Schuylkill County Communities

Governor Tom Wolf announced on Tuesday an investment of $44 million for 266 projects across Pennsylvania that will create new recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize local communities.  Nine of those are for Schuylkill County communities.

PA Attorney General Warns About Paypal Data Breach

According to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office, PayPal contacted their Bureau of Consumer Protection to alert it of a data breach impacting 1.6 million users in the United States and Canada. 

Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Bus Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show

The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Saturday, March 3, 2017.

Man Charged After Traffic Stop Leads to Finding of Over $72,000 Worth of Meth and Heroin

A man has been charged after a traffic stop in Schuylkill County led to the discovery of over $72,000 worth of methamphetamine and heroin on Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/06/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/06/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/05/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/05/2017

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

Road Open After Rock Slide in Girardville

Late Tuesday afternoon, road crews responded to a rock slide in Girardville.

Police Investigating Two Theft Incidents in Upper Berks County

State Police at Hamburg are investigating two theft incidents in Upper Berks County that are believed to be related.

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Sometime between December 4, 2017 1:15pm to December 5, 2017 at 6:30am, the suspect(s) removed six batteries from wood chippers which were parked on the property of 25 N. 5th St.,
Upper Bern Twp., Berks County.

The loss of these batteries is valued at approximately $1150.

In addition, the suspect(s) used a pry bar to open a side access panel to the Victim’s truck.

The damage to the truck is valued at approximately $1000.

The suspect(s) then removed one Stihl 461 chainsaw valued at approximately $1000, a Stihl trim saw 201T valued at approximately $600 and a Stihl BG55 blower which was valued at approximately $200.

Prior to the theft, a vehicle was observed driving past the Upper Bern Twp. Building. The vehicle appeared to be a 2-door coupe (Likely a Hyundai Veloster).

It was observed passing the municipal building and parking to the rear of where the Victim’s vehicles were located. A male was also observed walking with these items past the Upper Bern Twp. Municipal Building.

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Sometime between December 4, 2017 1:15pm to December 5, 2017 at 6:30am, Five “cherry Picker” trucks were broken into at Nelson's Tree Service located on Bright School Rd ½ mile north of SR 183
in Penn Township.  Only the metal cabinets behind the driver door were pried open.  Still getting inventory but they think 12 Stihl chainsaws, 5 leaf blowers, 4 2.5 gal gas cans taken.  Total loss approx. $5,000.00.  

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Anyone with information pertaining to these incident is asked to contact PSP Hamburg at 610-562-6885.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency Personnel at the Scene of Crash on Route 61 North of St. Clair

A crash has traffic moving slowly north of Saint Clair on Route 61 Tuesday morning.

Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in Lavelle

Around 7:30am Tuesday morning, fire crews were called to a working structure fire in Lavelle.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/05/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/05/2017

Monday, December 4, 2017