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 💬
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Organizations across Schuylkill County are gearing up for another successful Schuylkill Gives campaign. Read more5th annual Schuylkill Gives supporting local nonprofits begins at noon Wednesday 💬
One occupant of a stolen BMW 850i that crashed in West Penn Twp. and sparked a foot pursuit Monday was located and identified by law enforcement. Read moreUPDATE: One occupant of crashed stolen BMW captured Monday in West Penn Twp. 💬
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 approve agreements to smooth way for Schuylkill River Trail 💬
POTTSVILLE — The attorney for an Ohio man charged with killing a Pottsville grandmother when he drove his car head-on into hers on Route 901 i… Read moreContinuance granted in case involving Cass Twp. homicide by vehicle; defendant in Schuylkill County courtroom 💬
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 💬
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Schuylkill Haven once again has been recognized for its commitment to forest management by being named a 2023 Tree City USA… Read moreSchuylkill Haven again recognized as Tree City 💬
Does "The Fall Guy" deliver an explosive start to the summer movie season? Joe Baress and Rebecca Kivak review the new action blockbuster star… 💬
One of the greatest frustrations in modern medicine occurs when a safe, tried and proven treatment exists to prevent deadly disease, but it is… 💬
It’s not too much of a stretch to compare Shenandoah in the early 1900s to a town in the wild west. 💬
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Fresh off the weekend's NFL Draft, Penn Stated hosts Donnie Collins and Sam Fremin took some time this week to discuss the landing spots for e… 💬
Lodi, a wine region tucked in California’s massive Central Valley, has always been a place where big wine producers sourced grapes for mass-pr… 💬
Pet overpopulation became problematic in the 1930s, and by the 1970s over 20 million pets were being euthanized every year. 💬
Wearing a blood-stained tutu, what does "Abigail" contribute to the vampire film genre? Joe Baress and Rebecca Kivak review the new horror flick. 💬
Several years ago, while hiking to the bottom of the Grand Canyon with my family, my wife, Esther, developed “canyon knee,” also known as “hik… 💬
In Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department,” the singer delves into her past and explores themes of fame, time and los… 💬
Move over mimosa — the spritz is taking over brunch, and possibly the bar. 💬
One of the most intriguing events in Pottsville’s history began July 19, 1893. 💬
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Continuance granted in case involving Cass Twp. homicide by vehicle; defendant in Schuylkill County courtroom
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Minersville cleans up on the first day of the Schuylkill League track meet
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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 begins at 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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SCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Marian captures third D-III title in row
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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
There is no artificial intelligence without the vast trove of human knowledge. Read moreArtificial Intelligence not possible without wealth of human knowledge
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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The rush of news coverage following the death last week of O.J. Simpson brought back memories of the media frenzy that surrounded his arrest a… Read moreThe O.J. trial and the case for cameras in the courtroom
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