Pottsville Gymnastics Day Camp

Powerball to Become Harder to Win Starting in October

Changes coming this fall to the Powerball® multi-state game will grow jackpots faster and increase the average jackpot prize won.

Sharknado Event at the Schuylkill Mall

Friday will kick off a weekend of Sharknado events at the USA Drive Ins at the Schuylkill Mall.

Schuylkill County Little League Playoff Scores 07/07/15

Schuylkill County Little League Playoff Scores 07/07/15

Mahanoy Township Haunted Trail Vandalized

Police are looking for any information regarding vandalism in Mahanoy Township.

Charges Pending Against Man Who Allegedly Stole from Mini Mart

A Nesquehoning man is facing theft charges after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars while working at a mini mart in McAdoo.

PA State Police Release Fourth of July Crash Statistics

The Pennsylvania State Police released their crash statistics from this year's Fourth of July three-day holiday (July 3rd through July 5th) in Pennsylvania.


**Note:  This data does not include crashes that are being investigated by local law enforcement.

2015 Statistics

• 473 Total Crashes investigated
• 133 injuries
• 4 fatalities
• 59 crashes were alcohol related
• 441 DUI arrests
• 10,416 speeding citations issued
• 662 for not wearing seatbelts
• 225 motorists for not securing children in safety seats

Schuylkill County Child Development, Inc. Awarded Grant

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a supplementary grant worth $2,948,886.00 to Child Development, Inc.

Settlement Announced Allowing Dollar Tree to Acquire Family Dollar Stores

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced the terms of a multistate settlement that will allow Dollar Tree, Inc. to proceed with its acquisition of Family Dollar Stores, Inc.

5 Arrested from Incident at Pottsville Sheetz

An incident on Friday at the Sheetz in Pottsville has five people in custody.

Court Says Woman Cannot Sue Cops Over False Charges

Court Says Woman Cannot Sue Cops Over False Charges

Youth Mentored Celebrity Livestock Obstacle Course at the Schuylkill County Fair

Well-known local celebrities from all over Schuylkill County have accepted the challenge of competing in our first annual Celebrity Livestock Obstacle Course. 

Man Leads Police in Chase in Cressona

According to WNEP, Chad Belsak of New Ringgold, led police in  chase that began in Cressona.

Belsak reportedly struck fences and vehicles while attempting to get away.

Belsak is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison.

Five Face Drug Charges

This week, five individuals were charged after an ongoing drug investigation in Minersville.

"Thunder Over Ashland" Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Below are photos and video of Ashland's "Thunder Over Ashland" 4th of July Fireworks display on July 3rd, 2015.  The fireworks were displayed by Bixler Pyrotechnics, Ashland and sponsored by American Hose Company No. 1, Ashland,