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No injuries were reported when firefighters were called for the second fire at a coal region nursing center this year.
PORTER TWP., Pa. - A man was found dead after a house fire in Porter Township, Schuylkill County Friday. The fire was reported around noon Friday in the 2100 block of East Grand Avenue.
RYAN TWP., Pa. - Schuylkill County Communications confirmed a brush fire in Ryan Township on Sunday afternoon. Officials say that the call came in around 1:30 p.m. and that fire crews were cleared ...
A Schuylkill County man is facing attempted homicide and aggravated assault charges after a reported shooting. Derek Weaver, ...
One of the most unpredictable seasons in area softball stayed unpredictable right through the District 11 6A tournament as ...
Pottsville Area School District Superintendent Sarah Yoder, who has led the district for the last four years, has resigned to take an administrative job with the Chester County Intermediate Unit. Dr.
Several Volunteer Fireman’s Relief Associations (VFRAs) were audited, and a number of them had noncompliance issues, the ...
The Penn State board of trustees plans to meet virtually this month to determine the fate of multiple campuses, a decision that will impact the futures of thousands of students and employees.
A serious multi-vehicle accident involving entrapment and fire occurred late Friday night at the intersection of Lackawanna | ...
ORWIGSBURG — Blue Mountain’s softball team is headed to the District 11 4A semifinals round. The Lady Eagles took down Palmerton 10-0 Friday night in the quarterfinals round. Chloe Brown was ...
A derailment of four cars on a freight train Friday night in Pottstown closed the railroad tracks along the Schuylkill River, as well as a section of Industrial Highway, well into Saturday afternoon.
Memorials in Jean Ann’s name may be made to the Coaldale Fire Company, 121 W High St, Coaldale, PA 18218. Arrangements are being handled ... Thomas is survived by sons, Kevin Brobst of Minersville, ...