POTTSVILLE — Calling it a vibrant tapestry woven from the threads of history, Mayor Dave Clews dedicated a mural honoring the history of the city fire department Thursday evening at Discovery Park. Read more'Testament to volunteerism,' Pottsville dedicates Discovery Park firefighting mural 💬
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Two young people died in a two-car crash on Route 183 in Wayne Twp. early Friday. Read moreTwo die in crash on Route 183 in Schuylkill County 💬
DREHERSVILLE — There was a time when it was open season on goshawks on Kittatinny Ridge, an outcropping that straddles Schuylkill and Berks counties. Read moreHawk Mountain, world's first refuge for birds of prey, turns 90 with international activists 💬
Despite the rainy weather, representatives from more than 30 organizations volunteered their efforts Friday for the 10th rendition of the Capt… Read moreDespite rain, hundreds of volunteers turn out for 2024 Day of Caring 💬
POTTSVILLE — Redevelopment efforts underway in the city continue to make “a remarkable impact on our community,” Mayor Dave Clews said during … Read moreRedevelopment having 'remarkable impact,' Pottsville mayor says in State of the City speech 💬
POTTSVILLE — The trial for a former Hazleton police officer charged with setting off an explosive in Kline Twp. was rescheduled for September,… Read moreTrial for ex-Hazleton cop charged in Kline Twp. explosion case rescheduled for September 💬
POTTSVILLE — Schuylkill County residents are encouraged to leave nonperishable food items near their mailboxes for collection on Saturday for … Read moreSchuylkill County post offices taking part in Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday; leave food by mailboxes for collection 💬
POTTSVILLE — City police charged a man they said was found sleeping naked in a sunroom of a home on Cottage Hill West Road. Read moreUninvited man found naked in Pottsville home 💬
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. 💬
Worksite wellness programs have grown in popularity because they improve worker productivity and reduce health care costs. 💬
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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D.G. Yuengling & Son Inc., America’s oldest brewery, announced Wednesday the return of limited-edition Team Red, White & Blue Stars &a… Read moreYuengling unveils limited edition Team Red, White & Blue Stars & Stripes cans 💬
Organizations across Schuylkill County are gearing up for another successful Schuylkill Gives campaign. Read more5th annual Schuylkill Gives supporting local nonprofits began noon Wednesday 💬
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 c… Read moreConstruction closes over half the campsites at Locust Lake State Park in Barnesville 💬
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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MOOSIC — Pottsville native Travis Blankenhorn credits much of his professional baseball success to competing on sports fields across Schuylkil… Read morePottsville big leaguer Blankenhorn credits success to Schuylkill County competitiveness 💬
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is trying to find who left dog treats embedded with fish hooks along the Appalachian Trail in Lehigh County o… Read more‘Disturbing’: Pennsylvania Game Commission investigating fish hooks embedded in dog treats along Appalachian Trail in Lehigh County 💬
CHESTER — With an age difference of five-and-a-half years, Cavan Sullivan didn’t give much thought to sharing a soccer field that wasn’t his b… Read morePhilly soccer phenom signs with Union at at 14 💬
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TAMAQUA — Blue Mountain’s track and field teams came from behind and secured league championships during the second day of the Schuylkill Leag… Read moreBlue Mountain overcomes early deficits for team wins at Schuylkill League meet 💬
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