Fund Setup to Help Man Who was Assaulted

A GoFundMe was setup to help the family of Nathaniel Shoup pay medical bills for when he was beaten after being stripped naked by three men in Shenandoah.

Link to GoFundMe
http://www.gofundme.com/hfn0yg




Original story from WBRE
http://www.pahomepage.com/story/d/story/snapchat-captures-brutal-schuylkill-county-beating/44799/lNq5_hIbmE-PKufegglS5g

Man Sent to Prison for Attempted Murder

Joseph Yeich, of Mahanoy City, was sentenced to 12-24 years in state prison on Monday for a December 2013 incident in the borough.  Yeich was found guilty back in December.

Sheppton Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Woman

Carl Hayslette, 41, of Sheppton was charged with terroristic threats and simple assault after an incident Monday in East Union Township.

Coal Region Connections: Remember When Candy Cost a Penny?

TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THE PICTURES BELOW. Click LIKE if they bring back fond "penny candy" memories & can you name at least 4 "mom & pop" neighborhood stores where you spent your pennies, nickles, & dimes satisfying your sweet tooth?

Schuylkill County Tuesday Trivia

Today marks the first of our weekly post of trivia questions about Schuylkill County.  We will post the questions on Tuesday and provide the answers on Wednesday.  How many can you answer without any help?

PA House and Senate Bills Would Allow Terminally Ill Patients to End Their Own Lives

(11/18/14) Brittany Maynard made headlines last month when the 29 year old, who is terminally ill, took her own life under Oregon's Death with Dignity Act.  Two Pennsylvania legislators have now placed bills proposing a law similar to Oregon's.

Tips for Driving in Dense Fog

The fog around Schuylkill County this morning was extremely thick.  While driving slow is one of the precautions for driving in fog.  Here is a list of some tips the next time you encounter thick dense fog.

Help Autumn Get to Philadelphia

Help Autumn get to Philadelphia to get the treatment she needs

Monday Morning Crash Victims Identified

The Republican Herald is reporting that the two people who died this morning in a crash on the Gordon Mountain were James Metzger, 67, and Elaine Bradley, 73, of Tamaqua.

More from the Republican Herald
http://republicanherald.com/coroner-identifies-victims-of-fatal-crash-1.1789298

2 Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident Near Highridge on Gordon Mountain Monday Morning

Two people died Monday morning when the van they were traveling in crashed into a tractor trailer.

Shenandoah Police Charge Three Men for Beating Man

The Shenandoah Police charged three men with assault charges after beating a man.

3 Homes Destroyed By Fire in Shenandoah on Sunday

Photo Courtesy of Kate Zucker

Around  3pm Sunday, fire crews were called to 504 West Center Street in Shenandoah for a working structure fire.

Crews at the Scene of a Working Structure Fire in Shenandoah

Around  3pm Sunday, fire crews were called to 504 West Center Street in Shenandoah for a working structure fire.

Schuylkill County Events for Week Ending November 22nd

Check out this week's listing of upcoming events from in and around Schuylkill County

Mahanoy City Police Arrest 3 on Drug Charges Saturday

Mahanoy City Police Arrest 3 on Drug Charges on Saturday