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Monday, March 12, 2018

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/13/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/13/18

Schuylkill County Police Log for 03/12/18

A Shenandoah man is facing drug charges after being found with heroin and methamphetamine in West Hazleton over the weekend.

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that David Castro, age 28, of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty Thursday, March, 8th, 2018 to conspiracy to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine, before U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani.

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue today urged taxpayers and tax professionals to take extra precautions to protect their computer systems and data following recent reports of several tax-related scams. One new scam involves cyber criminals filing falsified tax returns and obtaining fraudulent tax refunds from taxpayers by posing as Internal Revenue Service officials and debt collectors.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/12/2018

Around 6:00am, Sunday, emergency personnel were called to Route 309 just south of Leiby's Restaurant near the intersection of Route 443 for a motor vehicle accident.

On the Monday, the Mahanoy Township Water Authority lifted their Drought Contingency Plan.

Chief Frank J Zangari of the Girardville Fire Department, and President of the Schuylkill County Fire Chiefs Association, has been selected by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to receive a Star Scholarship Award for his dedication in effectively reaching the public with fire safety education.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/12/18

PIAA High School Basketball Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams - Round 2

The PIAA has released the schedule for Round 2 of the State Basketball playoffs.

A Pottsville man died in a crash in Locust Dale on Sunday.

A Schuylkill County Coroner has been called to the scene of a crash in Locust Dale.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/11/18

Around 6:00am, emergency personnel were called to Route 309 just south of Leiby's Restaurant for a motor vehicle accident.

PennDOT Announces Work to Begin on 6 Interstate 81 Bridges in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 5 announced Friday that work will begin Monday (March 12) to repair six bridges on Interstate 81 between Exit 104 (PA 125) and Exit 112 (PA 25) in Schuylkill County.

Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County This Week

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/10/18

Join us for the annual Easter devotional service with live music on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at 6:30 a.m. at the Point Amphitheater in front of the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park clubhouse.

Keith Urban is stopping at Giant Center Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 7:30 PM.

Friday Night High School Basketball Scores - 03/09/2018

The PIAA Basketball State Playoff Scores for Round 1 for Schuylkill County teams.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/09/18

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/09/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/08/2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/08/2018

Mahanoy City Police apprehended three illegal immigrants during a traffic stop Thursday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/07/2018

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/08/18

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/08/18

North Schuylkill Officials and County Authorities want to give parents and students a voice against recent school threats.

Route 309 Over Blue Mountain Closed

Around noon Wednesday, officials closed Route 309 over the Blue Mountain due to conditions.

Due to the winter storm impacting the region, PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on several roadways in Eastern PA including Schuylkill County.