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Thursday, July 26, 2018

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/26/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/26/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/25/18

Schuylkill County Boy to Compete in U.S. Kids Golf World Championships

A Schuylkill County boy will compete with some of the world's best in golf.

A Frackville woman is facing charges after crashing into the lawn tractors in front of Home Depot.

Wednesday Update from SCEMA

Schuylkill County Emergency Management provided an update Wednesday after the overnight rainfall into Wednesday morning.

Communities Attempt to Return to Normal; Still Concerned about Potential Rainfall

The Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency has been doing a great job keeping the public informed over Schuylkill County's rainfall this week. Below are Tuesday's updates

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/24/18

The Lifelong Learning Center has helped a woman meet the goals she needed for her dream job.

On Tuesday morning, the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency provided an update on the overnight rainfall and work in the coming days.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/23/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/23/18

On Monday, Schuylkill County received significant rainfall during the overnight of Sunday to Monday July 23, which severely impacted several of the communities in the western portion of our county.

Schuylkill County, which has a soaring opioid-related death rate and spiraling related expenses in the millions, has just filed a lawsuit against the nation's major drug opioid makers, distributors, and consulting physicians, who they allege must be held accountable for allegedly conspiring to deceitfully promote and market "the benefits of using opioids to treat chronic pain".

A former Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts was charged with fraud.

The Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency has issued an update after Monday morning's rainfall.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/22/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/22/18

Last weekend, Ashland Police had to subdue a man acting aggressive and belligerent in traffic.

The cars and stars of USAC were the main attraction Friday night at the Big Diamond Speedway on Slifko Service Center night as the “Wingless” East Coast Sprints and the Midgets took to the Schuylkill County dirt oval.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/21/18

Pine Grove Man Dies After Motorcycle Crash

A Pine Grove man died early Saturday morning in a motorcycle crash.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Schuylkill County for Saturday.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/20/18

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/20/18

Fire Crews Responding to Working Fire in Pottsville

Just before 9:00pm Friday evening, emergency personnel were dispatched to a working fire in Pottsville.

On Friday evening, the St. Borromeo Parish in Ashland kicked off their annual Summerfest.

Schuylkill County now has it's very own Escape Room.

On Friday, the North Schuylkill School District announced they are now an authorized Certiport Testing Center.

Primary Health Opens Shenandoah Health Center

Primary Health has announced they have opened their Shenandoah Health Center.

The Rush Township Police announced Thursday that they have installed a permanent option for disposing prescription medication.

A bicyclist died late Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle in Kline Township.

Schedule for the 2018 High School Football Season in Schuylkill County and Schuylkill League

Two more individuals have been charged in relation to a church burglary that occurred in Cass Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/19/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/18/18

The Original "Chilly Willy" Passes Away

A man known for delivering ice cream in Northern Schuylkill County communities has passed away.

Track events scheduled for the Schuylkill County Fair.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/18/18

The USAC “Wingless” East Coast Sprints make their return to Big Diamond Speedway this Friday July 20th on Slifko Service Center Night along with Midgets, Central PA Legends and Road Runners.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/17/18

Ashland to Hold Second Annual Night Out

The Ashland Community Watch will hold their Second Annual Night Out.

Police are investigating an incident that left several vehicles damaged.

Saint Clair Police are investigating an early morning burglary at a gas station.

The Pilot Travel Center near Pine Grove was robbed early Tuesday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/17/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/16/18

Schuylkill County Fair Announces Annual Boilo Contest

The Schuylkill County Fair will hold its fifth annual Boilo Contest (Champaign of the Coal Crackers) on Wednesday, August 1 at 7:30PM in the PA Preferred Culinary Area of the fairgrounds.

The Pennsylvania Office of State Inspector General Filed Felony Charges against a Minersville Borough Police Officer for fraudulently obtaining thousands of dollars in SNAP and Medical Assistance benefits.

On Monday, the Pennsylvania's West Nile Control Program and Department of Health announced that more mosquitoes tested positive for the West Nile Virus in Schuylkill County.

The Rush Township Police are looking for the owners of a dog found on Monday.

According to a Hazardous Weather Outlook from the National Weather Service, Strong Storms are possible Tuesday.

A McAdoo man was indicted on Monday for online threats toward President Trump.

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