PennDOT Reduces Speeds on Area Interstates

PennDOT announced around 9am Monday that they were reducing the speed of the area interstates.

Man and Teenager Charged with Homicide

On Sunday, a man and teenager were charged for the 2014 killing.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/12/15

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/12/15

Possibility for an Icy Morning Commute

Monday morning's commute might be an icy one.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Tonight into Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Schuylkill County and the surrounding counties.

Blythe Township Fire Considered Suspicious

A fire in Blythe Township Saturday evening is being considered suspicious.

Four Gas Stations Close Abrupty

Four gas stations closed abruptly in the St. Clair/Pottsville area recently

Working Structure Fire in Blythe Twp.

Fire crews are currently fighting a fire in Blythe Twp along Route 209 between Kaska and Middleport.

Winter Driving Awareness Week Next Week

With Pennsylvania experiencing winter weather and freezing temperatures, PennDOT is marking the state’s Winter Driving Awareness Week by encouraging drivers to be sure they’re ready this season.

Coal Region Connections: Watching Television in the Coal Region

REMEMBER WATCHING TV GROWING UP IN THE COAL REGION.  Do Chief Halftown, Sally Starr, Captain Noah, Miss Judy, & Saturday morning cartoons bring back fond memories of a much simpler time in your life?

Schuylkill County Road Work for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County

2015 Greater Pottsville Winter Carnival Schedule

The 2015 great Pottsville Winter Carnival kicks off this weekend and the following is a listing of the events in the coming weeks.

Yuengling Ice Cream Celebrating Birthday By Giving Away Year of Free Ice Cream

ORWIGSBURG - Celebrating one year since its return to the market, Yuengling’s Ice Cream is primed for continued growth in 2015. Since returning, the ice cream’s availability grew from an initial limited distribution in central Pennsylvania and several other states, to a significant brand position with major retailers in a large number of states.

Update on Fire at North Schuylkill High School

Just before 1:00pm Thursday afternoon, fire personnel were called to 15 Academy Lane, Ashland, the North Schuylkill High School for a fire.

In an update from Superintendent Robert Ackell, he reported that the fire was contained to one area on the lower level of the building in one of the Industrial Arts Classrooms.

It was reported that debris got into and air vent causing the unit to smoke.

Students and staff were quickly evacuate and sent to the nearby elementary school.  When the building was deemed safe by fire officials, students returned to the main level of the building to get their clothing and belongings before being dismissed from the elementary school.

School will be closed Friday for students from both buildings.  

Any students that wish to pick up belongings left behind today and stop by the school from 6-7:30 Thursday evening to pick them up.

We would like to thank the students and staff for their cooperation, patience and assistance during this situation. Thank you!, said Superintendent Ackell.

Ashland, Butler Township, Frackville, and other surrounding units assisted.