Tuesday, June 19, 2018

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/19/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/19/18

Monday, June 18, 2018

Crash Closes Route 61 near Port Clinton

Route 61 has been closed just north of Port Clinton for a motor vehicle accident.

Strong Storm to Affect Northern Schuylkill County Communities

The National Weather Service has issued an alert for Northern Schuylkill County communities as a second strong storm crosses the area.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on Interstate 81 Southbound near Frackville

A crash is slowing traffic on Interstate 81 southbound before Frackville.

Godown Gets First Win of the Season at Big Diamond Speedway


Ryan Godown rockets his way to his first win of the season at Big Diamond Speedway on USS Achey night. Michael Burrows wins first ever sportsman feature.

Strong Storm Moving Through Schuylkill County Monday Afternoon

The National Weather Service issued an alert Monday afternoon for a strong storm that will affect Schuylkill County Monday afternoon.

OUT OF COUNTY: 17 Year Old Shot Early Monday Morning in Freeland

A 17 year old was shot in a Freeland Park early Monday morning.

Ashland Borough Council Meeting Notes - 06/13/18

On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, the Ashland Borough Council held their monthly meeting.

Fire Crews Responding to House Fire in McAdoo

Fire crews are responding to a house fire in McAdoo Monday afternoon.

Diana Ross is Coming to the Hershey Theatre in September

Diana Ross is coming to Hershey Theatre on Friday, September 28, 2018 at 8:00 PM.

Jason Mraz is Coming to the Hershey Theatre

Jason Mraz is coming to Hershey Theatre on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at 7:00 PM.

Rodney Carrington is Coming to Reading

Rodney Carrington will play the Santander Performing Arts Center on September 8, 2018.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/18/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/18/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/17/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/17/18

Sunday, June 17, 2018

Homeowner Shoots Intruder After Attempting to Set Home on Fire

A man shot an intruder into his home Sunday in North Manheim Township after he attempted to set fire to his home.

Two Flown After Crash on Interstate 81 near Pine Grove

Two people were injured in a crash on Interstate 81 Sunday afternoon in Pine Grove Township.

Police Incident Closes Road in Mount Carbon Late Sunday

A police incident has closed a road in Mount Carbon late Sunday.

Heat Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County on Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Monday.

Rush Township Police Seize Stolen Vehicle; Arrest Two Fugitives

Rush Township Police arrested two fugitives and seized a stolen vehicle on Saturday evening.

Saturday, June 16, 2018

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Hegins Township Police Take Man into Custody Wanted on Bench Warrant

On Friday evening, Hegins Township Police were able to take a man into custody that was wanted on a bench warrant since 2014.

Photos from the 2018 Ringtown Recreational 5K Run


On Saturday morning, over 100 competitors took part in the Annual Ringtown Recreational 5K Run.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/16/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/16/18

Friday, June 15, 2018

Thursday, June 14, 2018

Ashland Fire Company Looks to Community to Help Purchase New Equipment

The American Hose Company #1, Ashland, seeks help from the community, to purchase equipment that will give them better perspective in a fire situation.

PIAA Class A Softball Championship Results


PIAA Class A Softball Championship Results

Mayor of Ashland Responds to PETA Letter

On Wednesday evening, Ashland's Mayor Raymond Walacavage responded to PETA's letter in regards to the erecting a statue near the Mother's Memorial.

One Flown After Crash Wednesday Evening in Blythe Township

One person was flown Wednesday evening after a crash in Blythe Township.

Workshop on Community Revitalization Tax Credits Planned at State Capitol

Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle will hold a workshop on the state’s community revitalization tax credit programs with various stakeholders on Monday, June 18 at 10:30 a.m.

UPDATE: Hoffman Boulevard Tractor Trailer Incident on Wednesday

A tractor trailer incident caused a mess Wednesday afternoon on Hoffman Boulevard in Ashland.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/14/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/14/18

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Ashland Issues Water Boil Advisory After Water Main Break

Late Wednesday, the borough of Ashland issued a water boil advisory after a water main break.

Investigation Ongoing into Mahanoy Plane Fire


The investigation is still ongoing into a fire to an unoccupied home in Mahanoy Plane on Sunday.

Tractor Trailer Pulls Down Wires on Hoffman Boulevard in Ashland

A tractor trailer has pulled down wires on Hoffman Boulevard in Ashland Wednesday afternoon.

Mahanoy City Council Meeting Notes from 06/12/2018

On the evening of Tuesday, June 12, 2018, the Mahanoy City Borough Council held their monthly meeting.

Hegins Parade Postponed Due to Weather

A parade scheduled to be held in Hegins Wednesday evening has been rescheduled due to the weather.

Man Found Not Guilty for Drug Delivery that Resulted in Death

A man who was on trial for selling drugs to a woman who later died was found not guilty on Tuesday.

SCI-Mahanoy Reports Death of Inmate

The Superintendent of SCI-Mahanoy is reporting the death of a inmate.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/13/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/13/18

Nearly 500 Homes Without Power Wednesday Morning After Crash

Nearly 500 homes in West Penn Township are without power Wednesday morning after a crash.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/13/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/13/18

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Sun Dome to be Renamed the Yuengling Center

The University of South Florida's Sun Dome is to be renamed the Yuengling Center.

Three Face Charges After Heroin and Methamphetamine are Found During Traffic Stop

Three are facing drug charges after a traffic stop in East Union Township led to the finding of heroin, methamphetamine, and other drugs.

Mahanoy City Hires New Borough Manager and Part Time Police Officer

During Tuesday night's borough council meeting in Mahanoy City, a new borough manager and part  time police officer were hired.

Elks Lodge to Hold First Ever Frackville50

Can you handle the Frackville50?

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/12/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/12/18

A Conversation with John Cusuck is Coming to the Hershey Theatre

A Conversation with John Cusack Following a Screening of “Say Anything” is coming to Hershey Theatre on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 7:30 PM.

Derek Hough is Coming to the Hershey Theatre in 2019

Derek Hough is coming to Hershey Theatre on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 7:30 PM.

Senate Bill 891 Passes the PA Senate Appropriations Committee

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) announced today that the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously passed bipartisan Senate Bill 891.

Overturned Tractor Trailer Closes Route 61 Early Tuesday

An overturned tractor trailer has closed Route 61 in Blythe Township early Tuesday.