Schuylkill County commissioners approve demolition contracts, supplemental budgets and senior services grant At a March 18 work session the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners approved three demolition contracts totaling about $155,000, supplemental budget resolutions, a Title XIX senior services grant agreement and several Community Development Block Grant revisions; most motions passed unanimously 3–0.

Schuylkill County Commissioners just approved over $155,000 in demolition contracts and vital funding for senior services—big changes are on the way!

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Schuylkill County commissioners approve contracts, election battery replacement and park master-plan RFP The Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners approved multiple contracts including autopsy services, an adult probation psychological-testing contract, a $57,150 battery replacement for voting equipment covered by grant funds, a $55,000 resilience-hub contract funded by BRIC, and authorized an RFP for master site plans for county parks.

Schuylkill County commissioners just approved a series of significant contracts and initiatives, including funding for park plans and vital election equipment upgrades!

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Schuylkill County commissioners approve transportation grants, contracts and supplemental budget adjustments Commissioners voted to apply for PennDOT multimodal grants for Keystone Boulevard and Bridge 6, approved contracts for coroner services and resilience planning, and adopted multiple prior-year and supplemental budget adjustments; most motions passed by roll call (Padora and Hess yes; Hetherington absent).

Schuylkill County commissioners are making big moves with new transportation grants and budget adjustments that could reshape local infrastructure!

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Schuylkill County officials and residents demand answers after recorded sale of Tremont Big Lots building for federal detention operations Commissioners and residents raised questions after the deed for the former Big Lots distribution center in Tremont Township was recorded Feb. 2. County officials said they had received no prior notice and flagged tax, infrastructure and security concerns; Congressman Meuser’s office said the facility would hold 7,500 people and employ 2,500.

Schuylkill County is in uproar after discovering the former Big Lots facility was sold to the federal government for a detention center, sparking concerns over tax losses, infrastructure, and community security.

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Schuylkill County commissioners say they are seeking more information on proposed ICE facility as residents comment Commissioners Larry Padora and Gary Hess said they have contacted state lawmakers and plan a meeting to gather more information about a proposed ICE detention facility in Tremont Township; multiple residents spoke during public comment but no formal action was taken.

Schuylkill County officials are diving deep into the proposed ICE detention facility after passionate public comments, but what will their next steps reveal?

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Schuylkill County commissioners approve contracts, appointments and budget adjustments At its Feb. 25 meeting the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved multiple contracts and addenda, appointed members to the redevelopment authority, authorized a DCNR grant application for a playground and accepted the treasurer’s report and tax-collection statistics.

The Schuylkill County Commissioners just greenlit a series of crucial contracts and budget adjustments, paving the way for a new playground and enhanced community services.

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Residents and commissioners raise concerns about proposed Tremont Township ICE facility; county says DHS engagement ongoing Schuylkill County commissioners said they have shared letters and concerns with state and federal offices about a proposed detention facility in Tremont Township; multiple residents spoke during public comment urging attention to water, public safety and humane treatment of detainees.

Schuylkill County residents are voicing strong concerns over a proposed immigration detention facility, urging commissioners to prioritize community safety and humane treatment for detainees.

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Schuylkill County commissioners approve $500,000 supplemental for Children & Youth, contracts and software purchase On March 11 the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $500,000 supplemental appropriation for 2025 on behalf of Children & Youth, multiple contracts and cooperation agreements, purchase of PensionPro software, and several appointments and administrative items.

The Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners is making strides for the community with a $500,000 boost for Children & Youth and several key contracts to enhance local infrastructure.

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Residents press Schuylkill County commissioners on proposed Tremont Township ice facility; board seeks state reviews Dozens of residents urged the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners to scrutinize a proposed ice facility in Tremont Township over environmental and health concerns; commissioners said they will meet with state agencies and a federal representative to seek information and discuss potential employment for displaced Saks workers.

Residents are raising alarm bells over a proposed ice facility in Tremont Township, stressing serious environmental and health risks to the community.

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Schuylkill County commissioners press for resident protections after meeting with Gov. Shapiro on proposed Tremont Township ICE facility After meeting Gov. Josh Shapiro on Feb. 26, Schuylkill County commissioners said March 4 they are pursuing protections for residents and infrastructure around a proposed ICE facility in Tremont Township and requested coordination with state environmental officials and county emergency services.

Schuylkill County officials are taking a stand to protect residents from the potential impacts of a proposed ICE facility, as they seek state support and community input on this pressing issue.

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Big Lots has sold a warehouse in Tremont Township on Rausch Creek Rd, Pennsylvania to the feds for an ICE detention facility, according to the Republican Herald. #pennsylvania #schuylkillcounty

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Ghost of Gordon Mountain legend persists 100 years later Rumors of a ghost haunting Gordon Mountain circulated through Frackville in the summer of 1925. “Several motorists have had the engines of their machines stopped on the road near the place where a …

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