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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

New Wineries, New Entertainment Featured at 10th Annual Schuylkill County Wine Festival

HEGINS – The Hegins Park and the wine festival committee is gearing up for their 10th annual Schuylkill County Wine Festival on Sunday, September 2, 2018.

The beach at Tuscarora State Park is closed until further notice due to flooding and high levels of bacteria.

Schuylkill County Road Closures and Openings as of Noon on Tuesday, August 14, 2018.

PennDOT has provided an update on road closures in Schuylkill County as of 8:30am, Tuesday.

A Flood Watch from the National Weather Service remains in effect for Schuylkill County until late Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Offices to Open at Noon on Tuesday

Schuylkill County Government leadership has announced that all county offices will open at noon on Tuesday.

The following roads currently in Schuylkill County are closed as of 4:00 PM, Monday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/13/18

The 2018 United States Bowling Congress Senior Championships concluded on Friday, August 3rd, 2018 at the National Bowling Stadium, recognizing 12 champions from 11 states including one from Schuylkill County.

Last week, seven Marian Catholic football players and head coach Patrick Morgans volunteered their time to aid the Missionaries of Charity in Mahanoy City.

The City of Pottsville has issued a State of Emergency after this morning's heavy rains and flooding.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for most of Monday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/12/18

Flash Flooding Impacts Frackville and Gilberton

As heavy rains moved through northern Schuylkill County Sunday, flash flooding became an issue again for areas of Frackville and Gilberton.

The National Weather Service has issued a Small Stream Flood Advisory for Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/11/18

BB&T Branch in Ashland to Close in November; Merge with Mount Carmel Branch

Bank Customers of the BB&T in Ashland received noticed today that the branch will be closing in November.

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

Ashland Celebrates Second Annual Night Out

On Friday evening, the borough of Ashland came together to celebrate a "night out".

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

On Wednesday evening, the Ashland Borough Council held their monthly regular meeting.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/10/18

As part of the University of Kansas Monarch Watch program, Herb and Ann Lee Schlegel have created a Monarch Butterfly way station at their Schuylkill Haven home.

A teen who was last seen at the Cressona Mall has been reported missing.

Everybody's Drumming with Joe Ciarvella

Interview with the proprietor of Everybody’s Drumming with Joe Ciarvella.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/09/18

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/09/18

PHOTOS: National Night Out 2018 in Mahanoy City

Photos from National Night Out 2018 in Mahanoy City

Schuylkill County Treasurer & Sheriff Announce Date for Extended Hours

Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 08/08/18

Photos from National Night Out 2018 in McAdoo

Carrie Underwood is coming to Giant Center Thursday, June 13, 2019 at 7:00 PM.

On Wednesday, Mahanoy City Police arrested a man they say sent nude photos to the borough.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/08/18

PHOTOS: National Night Out 2018 in Frackville

On Tuesday evening, Frackville held their their first ever National Night Out.

Photos from National Night Out in Shenandoah.

The Schuylkill County Visitors’ Bureau has created a craft beverage trail designed to provide an easy way to explore craft beverage makers throughout the region using its interactive website.

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Schuylkill County.

The Wegman's Retail Service Center located in the Schuylkill High Ridge Park, just off the Interstate 81 is holding hiring event this week.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/07/18

Butler gets first career win at Big Diamond Speedway.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/07/18

Man Who Allegedly Doused Himself in Gasoline and Set Fire to Berks County Home Later Found in Schuylkill County

A man who allegedly doused himself in gasoline and lit a home on fire in Berks County was found in Schuylkill County.

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket for the Friday, August 3, drawing matched all five balls drawn and was sold in Schuylkill County.