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An embattled Schuylkill County commissioner has been barred from entering the courthouse after allegations of sexual assault. Commissioner George F. Halcovage Jr., who is the subject of a 2021 federal...

It’ll be at least until the end of March before Schuylkill County officials have a better grasp on their options of resolving the problem of easing overcrowding at the 171-year old prison. Commissione...

Taxpayers in Schuylkill County will continue to pay more than a $1 million a year to house overflow prison inmates in out-of-county jails. County commissioners on Thursday authorized Financial Directo...

SAINT CLAIR — At a time when many churches are closing, Saint Clair-Wade United Methodist Church observed its 175th anniversary Sunday with an eye to the future during a service

POTTSVILLE — The two Republican candidates for Schuylkill County commissioner are asking DEP to shut down Natural Soil Products until a state-required biosolids odor-control system is installed.

PINE GROVE — On its 100th birthday, Sweet Arrow Lake received a long-awaited present — plans are underway to dredge the 60-acre waterway.

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Candidates for Schuylkill County commissioner made their positions known on critical issues facing the county Tuesday evening during a debate on the Penn State Schuylkill campus.

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Candidates for Schuylkill County commissioner made their positions known on critical issues facing the county Tuesday evening during a debate on the Penn State Schuylkill campus.

Candidates discuss key issues in advance of Nov. 7 election.

FRACKVILLE — Mary Pat Folweiler almost didn’t enter the “Best Halupki Maker” contest at Frackville Elks Lodge 1533.