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 💬
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 💬
VALLEY VIEW — Fire swept through a twin home Thursday morning in Valley View, displacing a family of four. Read moreFamily of 4 displaced by fire in Valley View being helped by Red Cross 💬
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 💬
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 💬
DALLAS TWP. — Police arrested a Hanover Twp. man this week on stalking charges for repeatedly sending harassing emails to WNEP-TV reporter/anc… Read moreMan charged with stalking WNEP reporter, congressional candidate 💬
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POTTSVILLE — The trial for a former Hazleton police officer charged with setting off an explosive in Kline Twp. was rescheduled for September,… 💬
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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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… 💬
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 💬
POTTSVILLE — Owen Hannevig posted a two-hitter over six innings and he and reliever Brayden Lyons combined for 13 strikeouts as Pine Grove fin… Read moreSCHOLASTIC SPORTS: Pine Grove wins at Pottsville 💬
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 💬
"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 💬
Emergency dispatchers deserve to be recognized as “first responders,” a designation that opens up a broad new category of legal benefits for t… Read moreGive 911 operators the title, and the benefits, they deserve
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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