Investigation into "Suspicious" Death

The Republican Herald is reporting that the Pottsville Police Department is investigating a "suspicious" death that occurred early Thursday morning.

Home Damaged By Fire Tuesday Afternoon

Photo submitted by
Michele Placek Kline

Around 2:30pm, Tuesday, fire crews were called to 325 South Mill Street, St. Clair for a working structure fire.

Schuylkill County Bucket List - 10 Places to Visit

We are beginning a new weekly column called "The Schuylkill County Bucket List".  Each week we will feature 10 photos on a particular topic.  Our first topic to kick off the bucket list will be "10 Places to Visit in Schuylkill County".  Enjoy!  In no particular order:


1)  Sweet Arrow Lake, Pine Grove

2)  Pioneer Tunnel, Ashland

3)  Locust Lake State Park

4)  Heisler's Cloverleaf Dairy

5)  Centralia

6)  Tuscarora State Park, Tuscarora

7)  Mother's Memorial in Ashland

8)  St. Nick's Coal Breaker near Mahanoy City

9)  Yuengling Brewery, Pottsville

10) Anthracite Museum, Ashland

Tune in next week for our next installment of the Schuylkill County Bucket List.  Feel free to send us any suggestions.  We welcome all input and ideas.

Stations Stolen from Church

On Saturday, someone stole the 14 Stations of the Cross from the chapel of the St. John the Baptist Church, Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Breaker Boys Win National Title at Cooperstown All Star Village

The Schuylkill County Breaker Boys Inc. 12u travel team from Frackville and the surrounding areas competed in a week long tournament in Oneonta, New York just outside the birthplace of baseball, Cooperstown, at Allstar Village Complex.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on Route 443 Near Pine Grove

Around 3pm Tuesday, emergency personnel were called a motor vehicle accident at 1049 Suedberg Road (Route 443), near Pine Grove.

There are reports that the crash involves 3 vehicles with two people with injuries.

One person is being flown from the Hampton Inn.

UPDATE:  As of 4:30pm, the accident has been cleared.

NOTE:  This route has been a detour for many who are avoiding the construction on Interstate 81.

Working Structure Fire in St. Clair

Fire crews are currently at the scene of a working structure fire in St. Clair.

Argall Invites Residents to Sound Off on Budget Debate, State Issues in Upcoming Telephone Town Hall

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will be holding a telephone town hall meeting with local residents in Berks and Schuylkill Counties on Wednesday, August 5 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. to discuss and receive feedback on the state budget debate.

Man Facing Assault Charges After Fight

According to WNEP, Andrew Clare, 30, threw a woman into a pool in Girardville, on Sunday.

Fire Destroys Homes in Coaldale Tuesday Morning; Declared Arson

Fire crews were called to West Water Street, Coaldale, around 4am for a working structure fire.

Schuylkill County Man Facing Charges After Engaging in Inappropriate Emails and Texts

Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced Monday the arrest of a Pottsville man on charges related inappropriate communication who he thought were minors.

Fire Damages Home in Schuylkill Haven Sunday Evening

Around 7:30pm, Sunday, emergency personnel were called to 204 St. Johns Street in Schuylkill Haven for a 2nd working structure fire.

Kraft Singles Recall Due to Choking Hazard

The Kraft Heinz Company is voluntarily recalling select code dates and manufacturing codes of Kraft Singles individually-wrapped slices due to the possibility that a thin strip of the individual packaging film may remain adhered to the slice after the wrapper has been removed. If the film sticks to the slice and is not removed, it could potentially cause a choking hazard.

Severe Weather Possible Late Monday Afternoon and Evening

There is a possibility of severe weather in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania late Monday afternoon into the evening.

Man Dies in Water Accident Near Hamburg

A Philadelphia man has died in a water accident in the Schuylkill River just north of Hamburg.