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Sunday, June 3, 2018

Two Injured in Crash on Route 61 in Butler Township Sunday Afternoon

Two people were injured in a one vehicle crash in Butler Township Sunday afternoon.

Mahanoy City apprehended a man wanted on a Schuylkill County Bench Warrant.

According to Mahanoy City Police, on Saturday, June 2nd, Patrolman Rachael Lenar charged a South Carolina resident with multiple criminal violations.

Girardville Man In Custody for Attempting to Rob Ashland Pharmacy

A Girardville man is locked up in prison after attempting to rob an Ashland pharmacy earlier this week.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/02/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/01/18

Part of Route 209 in Tamaqua will be closed for several months while a bridge is replaced.

Gordon Installs Security Cameras at Borough Park

On Friday, the Borough of Gordon announced that they have installed security cameras at their local park to help stop vandalism and catch any illegal activity that may happen in the park.

A Blue Mountain Elementary Principal fulfilled his end of a deal with his students Friday Morning.

Two men are facing drug charges after a search warrant was executed Wednesday.

June 1-7 is designated as National CPR and AED Awareness Week.

Erin Margaret is ready to make an impact and take over the world.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/01/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/31/18

Public Meeting Held to Discuss Future of Girardville Cemetery

A public meeting was held Thursday evening to discuss the future of St. John’s Cemetery in Girardville.

Mahanoy City Police are investigating a burglary that occurred earlier this week.

Schuylkill County Libraries are participating in the Summer Quest Program, "Libraries Rock!"

Marian Catholic students chose to attend a Youth Leadership Conference in Chicago.

PIAA State Baseball and Softball Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

The National Amusement Park Historical Association (NAPHA) released the results of its 32nd annual NAPHA Amusement Park and Attractions Survey. The NAPHA survey is the oldest of its type.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/31/18

Meet Local Author: Scotty McCoy

Meet a local author from Schuylkill County who has published several books including one about his father's battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

The Pennsylvania State Police have released a report on the crashes that occurred statewide over the Memorial Day holiday.

PPL says you could save yourself some money simply by shopping for your electricity supply.

Police are investigating a case of animal cruelty in Cass Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/30/18

Following a long winter season with dramatic temperature swings, Governor Tom Wolf announced last week that PennDOT is mounting an aggressive campaign to accelerate repaving work on interstates and attack potholes across Pennsylvania as part of a Resurface PA initiative.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/30/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/29/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/29/18

PIAA District XI High School Softball Playoff Scores - 05/29/18

Fire crews are responding to a working structure fire in Rush Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/28/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/28/18

A time capsule saved from a school that was demolished earlier in Gordon was opened Monday.

A Mahanoy City man has been charged with illegally dumping gasoline last week.

Photos from the 2018 Mahanoy City Memorial Day Parade

Upcoming Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

It was all Craig Von Dohren Friday night in the 25-lap 358 Modified feature event as he powered his way around a strong running John Willman on lap 10 and went on to win his second feature in a row.