Ashland Activates Drought Contingency Plan

Due to drought conditions, the Ashland Area Municipal Authority is activating Stage 1 of our Drought Contingency Plan for all customers.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/17/18

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/17/18

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 01/16/2018

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 01/16/2018

TRAFFIC ALERT: Tractor Trailer Crash on Southbound Interstate 81

A crash on Interstate 81 is slowing traffic Midday Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/15/2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/15/2018

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/16/18

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/16/18

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/15/18

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/15/18

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 01/15/2018

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 01/15/2018

SEDCO Announces Officers and Directors

Last week, SEDCO welcomed 10 new members to their Board of Directors.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Tuesday and Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/15/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/15/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/14/2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/14/2018

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 01/19/18

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 01/19/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/14/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/14/18

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/12/18 & 01/13/18

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/12/18 & 01/13/18

Victim Flown After Crash in Fountain Springs Sunday Morning

The victim in a crash Sunday morning was flown due to their injuries.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/13/2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/13/2018

Thief Steals Entire Cash Register from Store

Instead of just taking the cash, a thief took the entire cash register during a robbery Saturday evening.

"Sound the Alarm" Event Installs Over 150 Smoke Detectors in Ashland Homes

On Saturday, members of the Ashland Fire Department and volunteers from the American Red Cross participated in the "Sound the Alarm" event in Ashland.

Man Uninjured After Rollover Accident Saturday Afternoon

A man avoided injury Saturday afternoon in a crash in Butler Township.

Theater Owners Announce New Location

The owners of the Pearl Theaters have announced where a new location is being worked on.

Police Seek Two on Active Warrants

Hegins Township Police are seeking the public's help in finding two individuals wanted on active warrants.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/12/2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/12/2018

Schuylkill County Man Found with Bricks of Heroin, Meth, and Other Drugs in Hazleton

A Schuylkill County man along with a Shamokin man were arrested in Hazleton Thursday on drug charges.

Winter Storm Watch Downgraded to Winter Weather Advisory

The National Weather Service has downgraded the Winter Storm Watch it issued to a Winter Weather Advisory for Early Saturday.

Money Raised for Will's Warriors by Girardville Basketball Association

Proceeds from Thursday night's opening ceremonies went to Will's Warriors.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/11/2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/11/2018

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/11/18

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/11/18

Police Find Drugs While Serving Warrant

Police find drugs while serving a warrant in West Mahanoy Township.

"Brutus" Arrives at New Home with the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society

On Thursday, "Brutus",  the latest addition to the Schuylkill Historical Fire Society was brought to it's new home in the Mahanoy City Warehouse Complex .

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Friday Night into Saturday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Friday Night into Saturday.

Ashland Borough Council Meeting - January 2018

Many items were covered during the meeting ranging from borough business to concerned citizens and questions about charges on water bills.

State Police Seize Heroin, Other Prohibited Drugs Valued at Nearly $15 Million in the Fourth Quarter of 2017

On Thursday, the Pennsylvania State Police announced that troopers statewide confiscated $14,747,304 in heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamines, and other prohibited drugs in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Heroin and Stolen Firearm Found During Traffic Stop

Police found heroin and a stolen firearm during a traffic stop Wednesday evening.

"Sound the Alarm" Event to Provide Smoke Detectors to Ashland Area Residents

The Ashland Fire Department and the American Red Cross are teaming up this Saturday to provide and install smoke detectors.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/10/18

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/10/18

Man in Custody for Barnesville Armed Robbery

Police say they have arrested and charged a man for an armed robbery last month.

Ashland Accepts Bid to Sell Ladder Truck

During Wednesday evening's Ashland council meeting, a bid was accepted to sell the borough's former ladder truck.

Nearly 2 Inches of Rain Expected Thursday into Late Friday

Schuylkill County is going to get a soaking rain Thursday into Late Friday.

Governor Wolf Declares Heroin and Opioid Epidemic a Statewide Disaster Emergency

On Wednesday afternoon, Governor Tom Wolf took another step forward in bolstering the fight against heroin and opioid addiction by signing a statewide disaster declaration to enhance state response, increase access to treatment, and save lives.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/10/18

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/10/18

Monster Truck Tour, Freestyle Motocross, and Other Events Planned for Big Diamond This Season

The 2018 season at the Big Diamond Speedway is shaping up to be its biggest season ever with a plethora of special events planned for the Minersville, PA oval.

Man Facing Hit and Run Charges After Incident on Interstate 81 on Tuesday

A Canadian man will be charged after a hit and run on Interstate 81 on Tuesday.

Truck Driver Cited After Nearly Hitting State Trooper on Interstate 81

A truck driver will be cited after nearly hitting a Pennsylvania State Trooper on Interstate 81 on Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/10/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/10/18

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/09/18

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/09/18

Saint Clair Police Charge Shenandoah Man for Shooting Last Month

Saint Clair Police have arrested and charged a Shenandoah man in connection with a shooting last month.

Shenandoah Valley Graduate to Play in the Dream Bowl

A Shenandoah Valley graduate and former high school football player will get his chance to play in the Dream Bowl next week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/09/2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/09/2018

State Grant Awarded to Downtown Shenandoah Inc. for Business Incubator

On Monday, State Rep. Neal P. Goodman and state Sen. David G. Argall announced that Downtown Shenandoah Inc. will receive a $22,000 state grant to buy property to construct a building that will house a business incubator.

Man Facing Drug Charges After Incident

A man is facing drug charges after an incident in Mahanoy City on Monday.