South Schuylkill News

01/11/2024

Charges filed, but Cressona family's cat is still missing.

Three men are charged with animal cruelty and related counts in connection with a pet’s disappearance.

01/09/2024

Police and animal welfare officials are seeking the public's help finding a missing pet.

Investigators are looking for help finding a pet stolen from a Cressona residence.

12/26/2023

A longtime local shop is closing down soon.

Trail Gardens set to shut its doors for good in January.

12/22/2023

PennDOT pays tribute to the late engineer Caitlin McGarry, a Schuylkill County native.

New span to serve as a tribute to the late Caitlin McGarry.

12/19/2023

The Reading & Northern Railroad is offering an opportunity to adopt dogs and cats for free at the Hillside SPCA.

A local business sponsors free pet adoption in Pottsville.

12/11/2023

Borough pays tribute to influential figure.

Orwigsburg offers stirring tribute to late police chief.

12/01/2023

Police say the crime occurred in Wayne Township.

State police said the incident occurred at a house party in May.

11/28/2023

Students and the community join for an early Christmas celebration on Parkway.

Students and other members of the community ring in the holiday season on Parkway.

11/28/2023

Community rallying to help teacher and her family after a devastating fire.

Fundraiser set up to aid teacher’s family that was displaced by house fire.

11/26/2023

Vote for your favorite singer by noon Monday on the Farm Show page.

Voters have until Monday at noon to vote for their favorite Farm Show anthem contestant.

11/14/2023

An Orwigsburg woman is accused of stealing from someone she was assisting with balancing a checkbook and other tasks.

An Orwigsburg woman faces several felony counts after 11 counterfeit checks, made payable to the defendant whom the victim considered a friend, were deposited into the defendant’s account via…

11/07/2023

Big Cash 5 winner sold in Schuylkill County.

Two winners to share record Cash 5 jackpot.

11/06/2023

A regional rematch coming up in District 11 football title game.

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The Vikings and Hurricanes will meet at North Schuylkill in their second matchup of the season.

10/30/2023

Blue Mountain wins rivalry game over Schuylkill Haven, but both teams are headed for the playoffs.

Students showed their school spirit when the Blue Mountain Eagles defeated the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes in their annual, “Backyard Brawl.”

10/27/2023

Thousands turn out for beloved seasonal tradition in Orwigsburg.

Spectators crowded along the streets to cheer on the more than 50 entries and scramble for candy at the Orwigsburg Lions Club Halloween Parade.

10/25/2023

Zoning Hearing Board considering developer's request.

Borough Zoning Hearing Board hears request for special exception.

10/24/2023

Blue Mountain band wins in its class at regional competition.

Blue Mountain Marching Band won a 1st place award in group 3-A on Oct. 14. Awards were presented according to group.

10/24/2023

Teachers say low pay is having a terrible impact on Pine Grove schools

Educators say lack of instructors is having an impact on employees and students alike.

10/11/2023

Home evacuated Monday night after breaker box starts sparking.

Incident in Wayne Township related to electrical problem, resident says.

10/11/2023

Victim says he does not know the person who attacked him at a Schuylkill Haven bar.

Victim testifies that he did not know the person who stabbed him at a bar in late September.

10/10/2023

New business open at Fairlane Village Mall.

More than a dozen vendors set up shop at Fairlane Village location.

10/03/2023

Hunting club members discover animal along side of Tremont-area road.

Hunting club members discover animal in brush along road.

10/03/2023

Community event coming up at former Ali training camp near Deer Lake.

DEER LAKE — Community members are invited to Fighter’s Heaven this weekend to take part in an insightful, informative event centered on the life of the late Muhammad Ali at

10/02/2023

Borough Day a big hit once again.
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09/28/2023

A new restaurant in Summit Station is thriving.

SUMMIT STATION — The Southside Grill, which opened on Aug. 1 and has become a hot spot for people who are looking for something different in southern Schuylkill County, was

09/28/2023

A business along Route 61 has been demolished.

Demolition of the former Mach’s Gut Candle Barn and Beer Barn property along Route 61 south of Pottsville started Tuesday. The business, which closed Aug. 31, was part of a

09/20/2023

Local district is home to one of Pennsylvania's 13 U.S. Blue Ribbon Schools

Schuylkill Haven Elementary is one of 13 Pa. schools to be named a U.S. Blue Ribbon School.

09/14/2023

Parents express impatience with pace of pool improvements.

Ongoing repairs to the district pool have left some involved in the youth swim team program concerned about having adequate facilities for the fall season

09/10/2023

Heritage Day in Orwigsburg is a big hit on a sunny Saturday.

History and fun converge at annual Orwigsburg event

09/08/2023

Wayne Township celebrates opening of new park.

New Wayne Township Park pavilion dedicated to long-time Lion member Paul Moyer.