Perseids Meteor Shower to Peak Tuesday and Wednesday Nights

According to astronomers, the Perseid meteor shower will peak Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

Meghan Trainor Cancels Show at Great Allentown Fair

Meghan Trainor was set to perform at the Great Allentown Fair on September 6th but has cancelled the remainder of her tour due to vocal chord issues.

Man Facing Assault Charges After Domestic Dispute

A Shenandoah man is facing assault charges after a reported domestic dispute.

Man Dies After Car Falls Off Ramps

Around 11:45am, Tuesday emergency personnel were called to 100 block of Clay Street in Tamaqua for a person trapped under a vehicle.

Schuylkill County Man Falls Asleep While Driving Interstate 80

A Schuylkill County man and woman were injured in a crash on Interstate 80 after he fell asleep while driving.

Tower City Man Facing Assault Charges

A Tower City man is facing assault charges after an incident described as a domestic dispute.

Schuylkill County Man Dies in Northumberland County Motorcycle Crash

According to WNEP,  Kenneth Weikel, 47, of Ashland, died in a motorcycle crash in Northumberland County.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Overnight Fire Near Mahanoy City

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Early Saturday morning fire crews were called to an overnight fire near Mahanoy City.

Around 1:00AM, Saturday, emergency personnel were called to 89 Park Place Road for a fully involved working structure fire.

When crews arrived they found the home fully involved with fire coming out of all windows of the home.

Early reports were that the home was vacant.

More details as they are available.

Arriving on scene in T456
Posted by Sammie Shapansky on Saturday, August 8, 2015

MCFD is onthe scene of a working house fire in Park Place. Avoid park place road
Posted by Mahanoy City Fire Dept. on Friday, August 7, 2015

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81

Jeep Strikes House in Schuylkill Haven Friday Morning

Emergency personnel were called to the area of Boyers Food Market, Schuylkill Haven, Friday morning for a vehicle into a front porch.

Two in Custody for Pottsville Homicide

WNEP is reporting Friday night that Pottsville Police have two in custody for Thursday's homicide in the city.

Pennsylvania Lottery Warns Against Reported Scams

Middletown, PA – The Pennsylvania Lottery today cautioned consumers to be wary of phone calls, emails or social media messages from scam artists posing as “lottery claim agents.”

22nd Annual Great Pottsville Cruise Scheduled for Saturday

The Great Pottsville Cruise is scheduled for this Saturday, August 8th, 2015.  Here is a run down of the events scheduled.

61st Annual Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters' Convention Schedule of Events

The 61st Annual Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters' Convention, hosted by the Polish-American Fire Company, Shenandoah, will take place August 9th through the 15th, 2015.