BARNESVILLE — Visitors at Locust Lake State Park this year will have to look elsewhere to go camping, as more than half of the campsites are closed for the season due to ongoing construction. Read moreConstruction closes over half the campsites at Locust Lake State Park in Barnesville 💬
POTTSVILLE — The Schuylkill County commissioners have allotted more time for a site option analysis for a prerelease center as they continue t… Read moreSchuylkill County commissioners approve more time for prerelease center site option analysis 💬
SAINT CLAIR — Elected officials have approved several agreements that clear the pathway for the Schuylkill River Trail through town. Read moreSaint Clair Borough Council OKs agreements to smooth path for Schuylkill River Trail 💬
The Minersville Area theater program will mark 50 years of performing musicals at 7 p.m. Saturday in its auditorium with a gala performance ca… Read moreMinersville Area celebrating 50 years of musicals with performance of 'Encore!' on Saturday 💬
POTTSVILLE — A company that provides specialized infusion therapy services held a ribbon-cutting at its new location Tuesday in East Norwegian Twp. Read moreInfuCare Rx holds ribbon-cutting at East Norwegian Twp. location 💬
HARRISBURG — A bill reviving the school voucher program killed by House Democrats during last year’s budget debates passed the Senate Educatio… Read morePennsylvania Senate committee revives school voucher program at center of last year’s budget fight 💬
Organizations across Schuylkill County are gearing up for another successful Schuylkill Gives campaign. Read more5th annual Schuylkill Gives supporting local nonprofits began noon Wednesday 💬
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS — The sixth edition of the annual Spartan Games at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School saw a record turnout Tuesday, d… Read moreSpartan Games at North Schuylkill draws record turnout 💬
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Minersville cleans up on the first day of the Schuylkill League track meet
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Gov. Josh Shapiro uses Pennsylvania’s state plane much more than his predecessor
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Casey in Schuylkill County to highlight funding for emergency services training facility
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5th annual Schuylkill Gives supporting local nonprofits began noon Wednesday
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18 graduating seniors from Schuylkill County take part in Fine Arts Signing Day at Yuengling Mansion
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Records obtained by Spotlight PA and WESA offer the most comprehensive public accounting to date of how counties across the state have used te… Read moreRecords obtained by Spotlight PA and WESA reveal how Pa. counties used tens of millions in opioid settlement dollars 💬
18 graduating seniors from Schuylkill County take part in Fine Arts Signing Day at Yuengling Mansion
POTTSVILLE — When Maddie Swick decided to study musical theater at Western Michigan University, her parents saw how difficult it was to get ac… Read more18 graduating seniors from Schuylkill County take part in Fine Arts Signing Day at Yuengling Mansion 💬
POTTSVILLE — Volunteer firefighters filed beneath an American flag on Mahantongo Street on the way to a memorial service Sunday evening in St.… Read moreMemorial service begins Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention in Pottsville 💬
100-year-old's helicopter ride tops off a lifelong passion to experience all forms of transportation
POTTSVILLE — Bertie Spina had ridden on every form of transportation from a 1937 Chevy with a rumble seat to a hydrofoil, but as she approache… Read more100-year-old's helicopter ride tops off a lifelong passion to experience all forms of transportation 💬
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Rodichok pitched a seven-inning no-hitter against Panther Valley. Using 71 pitches, she struck out 10, walked one and faced one batter over th… 💬
"He is the biggest Phillies fan in the world," said Paul Trumbetas' daughter, Denise Selzer, during the celebration Tuesday at Southeast Veter… Read morePhillies help celebrate World War II veteran’s 100th birthday 💬
TAMAQUA — The Minersville track team turned heads during the first day of the Schuylkill League track meet on Tuesday. Read moreMinersville cleans up on the first day of the Schuylkill League track meet 💬
SHENANDOAH — Fernando Chiglinsky has never allowed his hard of hearing condition to hold him back from accomplishing his goals, including to p… Read moreShenandoah Valley student will play football at college for deaf, hard of hearing 💬
HOMETOWN — Marian's softball team clinched its third consecutive Schuylkill League Division III championship Monday behind the one-hit pitchin… Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Marian captures third D-III title in row 💬
Schuylkill County’s VISION on Monday announced the official launch of a yearlong challenge, 570 GO, which encourages people of all ages to get… Read moreSchuylkill County's VISION announces yearlong 'get outdoors' challenge 💬
Ever wonder why election results from Florida are typically available just hours after the polls close on Election Day while in Pennsylvania, … Read moreState Senate should support pre-canvassing bill
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Across Pennsylvania, thousands of families are waiting in limbo, unsure whether their loved ones with intellectual disabilities and autism (ID… Read moreShapiro promised to end the wait list for disability services. Now, back it up
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