Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Fire Crews at the Scene of a Structure Fire in Frackville

Fire Crews were called to 9 South Railrood Avenue for a structure fire around 12:15pm on Wednesday.

School District and Police Identify Student Responsible for Threats

The Mahanoy City Police announced via their Facebook page that the Mahanoy City Police and Mahanoy Area School District identified the student responsible for yesterday's threat to the School District.

2014 Thanksgiving Store Hours


The Black Friday sales have gradually spread into Thanksgiving evening prompting stores to open as soon as we wake up from our Thanksgiving naps.  For those of you brave enough to go out for the Thanksgiving deals, here at when the stores will be opening on turkey day

Is Someone Buying Ashland Hospital?

Saint Catherine Medical Center in Fountain Springs closed back in 2012 after it filed for bankruptcy.  There's a chance someone might be giving it new life.

2014 Black Friday Ads Released


Many people are against Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping but there are still millions of people that will eat their turkey and head out to do some shopping.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Mahanoy Area to Reopen Wednesday After Bomb Threat

For the third time this school year, Mahanoy Area dismissed students early due to a specific bomb threat to the school district on Tuesday.

Is Koziar's Christmas Village One of Your Annual Christmas Traditions?

A SHORT DRIVE FROM THE COAL REGION IS AN ATTRACTION THAT HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS HAVING 1 OF THE BEST OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS IN THE WORLD. Click LIKE is you heard of or visited KOZIAR'S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE in Bernville & tell us what was your most memorable experience there.

Arby's Returns to the Schuylkill Mall

Arby's reopened it's doors on Monday.

Mahanoy Area Receives Bomb Threat Tuesday Morning; Students Dismissing

According to sources, Mahanoy Area received another bomb threat Tuesday morning.

Monday, November 10, 2014

New License Plates Recognize Military Service

Photo from dmv.state.pa.us
New license plates, designed to recognize veterans and provide funds to preserve monuments in the Gettysburg National Military Park are now available from PennDOT.

The Best on Earth - Our Veterans

Lottery Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold in Northumberland County

The PA Lottery Sold a MONOPOLY MILLIONAIRES’ CLUB Ticket Worth $1 Million in Northumberland County

Two Area School Districts Challenge State Funding

Two area schools are part of a lawsuit that is challenging the constitutionality of the state funding of public education.

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Group Aims to Save Brewer's Outlet Mural


A group on Facebook is looking to save the mural created by Dave Naydock

Ashland Woman Facing Homicide Charges After Motor Vehicle Accident

An Ashland woman is facing homicide charges after a motor vehicle accident in June.