Schuylkill County News

It was quite a shock for a family in Schuylkill County. Lightning struck a tree in their front yard and ended up setting fire to their home.

Berks County's schools lead way in health care Editor's note: Dr. Joe Yarworth served as a member of the Berks County Schools Health Consortium board of directors from 1994 until 2005.

A contentious crowd gathered Monday night for a special public meeting in Schuylkill County over a possible strip mining operation.

The Pottsville Street Bridge in Port Carbon is open again. Problems arose Thursday when an 88,000 lbs excavator broke through the deck of the bridge.

Racism is alive and well Editor: I was appalled when I read the article "Two Shenandoah youths get jail sentences in fatal beating of Mexican immigrant in Schuylkill County" . There is definitely something wrong with the court system when a group of six teens can assault and cause the death of another and only get a slap on the wrist as punishment.

It was the first school board meeting for the North Schuylkill School District since a county judge removed almost every member.

If you ever happen to find yourself traveling through Schuylkill county, Pennsylvania, you'll know you're there when you see mountains of coal lining all of the roads, make sure to look up some of the natives' favorite treats.

A high-profile energy project is underway at the Schuylkill County courthouse that officials said should save taxpayers money.

A long road on the run has come to an end for a Virginia man wanted for murdering his brother last week, fleeing from police, and running out of gas in Schuylkill County.

New developments in the case involving the beating death of an illegal immigrant in Schuylkill County.

Federal investigators say pilot error probably caused the August 2008 crash of a helicopter at a Schuylkill County golf course.

Reading's Alvernia University is planning for a move of its Schuylkill Center near Pottsville.

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A Schuylkill County couple is locked up in Allentown, accused of stealing the identities of more than a dozen people including children.

A Schuylkill County couple racked up more than $265,000 in credit card bills under 23 fake identities created with stolen Social Security numbers and matched to properties they own in Schuylkill County, according to state police.

A man who opened fire inside the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C. is now charged with premeditated murder.

Two families, a total of 18 people, lost just about everything in a fire Thursday in Schuylkill County.

The teachers from the Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29. The guns come out and they start aiming.

Reading Eagle The Berks County Board of Elections today certified Jerry P. Knowles' vote total in his successful campaign to fill a vacancy in the 124th District.

A Schnecksville man is accused of leading state police on a high-speed chase that reached speeds of up to 115 miles per hour on Interstate 81 over the weekend.