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Friday, April 27, 2018

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work from PennDOT

PENNDOT: Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/27/18

Student Charged After Making Threat to Bring Weapon to School

A Pottsville Area student has been charged after making a threat to bringing a weapon to school.

A man is facing drug charges after police seized over $20,000 worth of drugs were seized from a home in St. Clair.

Tamaqua Area Middle School Spring Chorus Concert Scheduled

The Tamaqua Area Middle School Music Department will present its annual “Spring Choral Concert” on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the Tamaqua Area Auditorium. The concert will feature performances by the middle school Sixth Grade Chorus, Seventh and Eighth Grade Chorus, and the 7th & 8th Grade Select Chorus.

New Philadelphia Police arrest two on drug charges early Thursday.

The 11th annual Shenandoah Kielbasi Festival will be hold on May 19, 2018 on North Main Street in the borough.

On the morning of Friday, April 27th, 2018, the officers from the West Mahanoy Township Police Department and community members will come together for an informal, neutral space to discuss community issues, build relationships, and drink coffee.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/26/18

The Marian Catholic Drama Club will present its annual full-length musical running from April 27th, 2018, to the 29th in the Marian Catholic High School Auditorium. Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty’s Seussical.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/26/18

Fire Destroys Garage; Damages Home in Barry Township

A fire destroyed a garage and damaged a home in Barry Township Wednesday evening.

Join Bob Evanchalk on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. as he leads you to some of the best areas in Sweet Arrow Lake County Park for photos.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/25/18

On Tuesday evening, the candidates for the 9th Congressional District met in a forum hosted by the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/24/18

Mahanoy City Police have charged a man for a stabbing last week.

Police Investigating Death in Kline Township Early Tuesday

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, a death is under investigation in Kline Township.

The Tamaqua Area Water Authority is issuing a Boil Water Advisory effective Wednesday, April 25, 2018 beginning at 6:00 a.m. for all customers served by the Authority til further notice.

Postponed twice due to our extended northeast winter, this Friday Big Diamond Speedway will once again present the 6th Annual “Money in the Mountains” race for the Modifieds.

Treasurer Linda L. Marchalk and Sheriff Joseph G. Groody announce their offices will be open on Sat Feb 10 from 8:30 am to noon, Wed April 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Tues June 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm, Sat Aug 11 from 8:30 am to noon, and Wed Oct 24 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/23/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/23/18

Tamaqua Police executed a search warrant and arrested two Monday afternoon.

Ashland residents are urged to use caution for the possibility of rabid wild animals in the borough.

Methamphatine, Heroin, and stolen firearms were seized during an arrest in Lansford.

Janet Jackson: State of the World Tour will be coming to the Hersheypark Stadium, the tour’s only appearance in the area, on Friday, July 20th at 8:00 PM.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/22/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/22/2018

Fire Crews Responded to Brush and Tire Fire near Centralia on Sunday

Just after noon, Sunday, fire crews were called to a brush and tire in Conyngham Township, Columbia County near Centralia for brush/tire fire.

On Sunday, officials dedicated the new burn building at the Schuylkill County Fire School.

Police Investigate Infants Death

State Police are on the scene of an infants death in Shenandoah.

According to reports, at 8:10 this morning, a 5 month infant was pronounced dead, by a County Official, on South Grant Street, in the borough of Shenandoah. Authorities were dispatched at 6:55 am and found the infant deceased.

Authorities are not saying if the death appears to be suspicious, at this time.

More to this story, when it becomes available.

North Schuylkill Board of School Directors Public Meeting - 04/18/18

The April public meeting of the North Schuylkill Board of School Directors was held on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 7:00pm.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/22/18

Schuylkill County Announcements - 04/21/18

Photos from the 2018 Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K

Photos of the 2018 Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K

On Saturday, members of the Girardville Fire Department, American Hose Company (Mahanoy Plane), and volunteers from the American Red Cross Tri County Chapter participated in the "Sound the Alarm"event in Girardville, Mahanoy Plane, and Gilberton.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/20/2018

Man Uninjured After Crash in Orwigsburg Friday Morning

A man walked away uninjured in a crash Friday morning in Orwigsburg.

On Friday, Governor Wolf announced that Tamaqua Borough, Tremont Borough and Foster, Reilly, and Frailey Townships in Schuylkill County are nominees for the federal Opportunity Zones program.

Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County for Week Ending 4/27/18

Due to the cold temperatures, the snow and the rain that has plagued us all week along with today’s windy conditions. Big Diamond Speedway has been forced to postpone tonight’s scheduled “Money in the Mountains” race until next Friday April 27th.

Pottsville Area officials and City Police are investigating an incident where a student brought weapons to school Friday morning.

A fire department in Girardville is warning borough residents of a scam that is soliciting money.

A fire in Ashland Thursday evening has been ruled accidental.

Tremont Police have completed an investigation into a case of animal cruelty.

Mahanoy City Police find hundreds of bags of drugs during a traffic stop of a Tamaqua man late Thursday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/20/18

Fire crews responded to a house fire in Ashland Thursday evening.

9th Congressonal Candidates to Meet in Forum Next Week

All 6 candidates will meet next week for the 9th Congressional District Candidate Forum hosted by the Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce.

The State Attorney General's office announced on Thursday that a Shenandoah man has pled guilty to a felony charge related to the robbery of a bank in Frackville.

On Thursday morning, members of the Mahanoy City Police Department met with preschool children to build new community relationships.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/19/2018

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