Friday, August 31, 2018

Flood Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

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

Upcoming Scheduled Road Work from PennDOT


Upcoming Scheduled Road Work from PennDOT

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/31/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/31/18

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/31/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/31/18

Thursday, August 30, 2018

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #2



Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #2

Blaschak Coal to Receive $1 Million Grant to Reopen Large Reserve of Mammoth Coal near Mount Carmel

On Wednesday, Governor Tom Wolf announced funding for a mine development project that will reengineer, reopen, and redevelop a large reserve of Mammoth coal in the Mount Carmel region of Columbia County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/30/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/30/18

Coal Creek Commerce Center & Wal-Mart Closed Thursday Morning Due to Power Outage

The Coal Creek Commerce Center and Wal-Mart in Saint Clair are closed at least for the morning hours Thursday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/29/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/29/18

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Police Activity Reported in Rush Township

Late Wednesday, police activity has been reported near Skipper Dippers in Rush Township.

PA Department of Corrections Orders Immediate Lock Down of All State Prisons

Pennsylvania Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel announced Wednesday the immediate lockdown of all state correctional institutions because of reports of multiple staff members sickened by unknown substances over the past few weeks.

Investigation Leads to Shenandoah Woman Facing Charges for Hit and Run near Ringtown

An investigation by State Police led to the finding of a driver who was involved in a Hit and Run near Ringtown earlier this month.

Early Dismissals for Schuylkill County Schools - 08/29/2018


Early Dismissals for Schuylkill County Schools - 08/29/2018


Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/28/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/28/18

Home Damaged in Shenandoah Fire

A home was damaged in a fire in Shenandoah Tuesday afternoon.

Coalcracker Weekend at Big Diamond Speedway


It’s the time of year us fans of Big Diamond Speedway both love and hate. We love it because it is the race we look forward to each and every year but on the other hand we hate it because we know the racing season at the speedway is coming to a close!

Heat Advisory Extended through Wednesday

The National Weather Service has extended the Heat Advisory through Wednesday for Schuylkill County.

Early Dismissals for Schuylkill County Schools - 08/28/2018


Early Dismissals for Schuylkill County Schools - 08/28/2018


Monday, August 27, 2018

Early Dismissal for Marian Catholic on Tuesday

Marian Catholic will be dismissing early on Tuesday.

John S. Clarke Elementary to Close Remainder of Week Due to Mold

Monday was the first day of school for Pottsville Area but the students of John S. Clarke Elementary will have the remainder of the week off.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/27/18


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/27/18

Schuylkill High School Football Power Rankings and Player of the Week After Week 1


2018 Skook Sports/Skook News High School Football Rankings and Season Stats as of Week-1 !

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/27/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/27/18

Frackville McDonalds to Undergo Remodel; Work to Begin Next Week

Work will begin next week at the Frackville McDonald's to undergo a remodel.

Saint Clair Man Facing Charges for Striking Pottsville Fire Police with Vehicle

A Saint Clair man is facing charges after admitting to striking a member of the fire police with his vehicle during an incident in Pottsville.

Heat Advisory Issued for Tuesday Afternoon and Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Tuesday afternoon and evening for Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/26/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/26/18

Victim ID'd in Saturday's Fatal New Castle Township Crash

A Minersville woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash in New Castle Township on Saturday.

Sunday, August 26, 2018

Friday Night Results from Big Diamond Speedway - 08/24/18


Kevin Beach Jr wins first career Modified feature at Big Diamond Speedway. Duane Howard crowned 2018 Mattera’s General & Electrical Contracting Modified track champion.

PHOTOS: 10th Brandon Harris Motorcycle Run Travels Through Ashland

On Saturday, the 10th Annual Brandon Harris Motorcycle Run was held and traveled through Ashland.


No Injuries Two Vehicle Crash near Ashland Late Saturday

No injuries were reported after a two vehicle crash near Ashland late Saturday.

Woman Killed in Saturday Crash in New Castle Township

A woman was killed in a crash on Saturday in New Castle Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/25/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/25/18

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Heritage on Display in Shenandoah

Heritage Day was celebrated Saturday in Shenandoah.

Over 500 Homes Without Power Saturday near Ringtown

A power outage has been reported near Ringtown on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Loyalsock Township @ North Schuylkill - 08/24/18


Photos of Week 1 of the High School Football Season when Loyalsock Township visited North Schuylkill.

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #1



Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #1

Mahanoy City Police Take Woman Wanted in Luzerne County into Custody

A woman wanted in Luzerne County was taken into custody Thursday morning.

Victim ID'd in Fatal Crash; Driving Stolen Motorcycle

The victim of a fatal crash in New Castle Township, Thursday morning, has been identified.

Wanted Fugitive Discovered During Traffic Stop

A traffic stop in Delano Township led to the finding of a wanted fugitive from Hazleton.

Shenandoah Man Facing Charges for Fleeing and Eluding Police on an ATV

A Shenandoah man is facing charges for fleeing police while operating an ATV earlier this week.

Two from Shenandoah Identified in Fatal Columbia County Crash

A man and woman from Shenandoah were killed in a crash in Columbia County on Thursday.

Route 61 Closed Between Frackville and Saint Clair for a Motor Vehicle Accident

A motor vehicle accident has closed Route 61 between Frackville and Saint Clair Thursday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/22/18


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/22/18

Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Route 209/West Broad Street Bridge in Tamaqua to Open Friday

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Engineering District 5 announced Wednesday that the US 209/West Broad Street Bridge over Wabash Creek in Tamaqua, is scheduled to open Friday morning, August 24.