According to WNEP, Luis Ramos, the suspect in yesterday's homicide in Shenandoah has been captured.
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Flood Warning Issued for Schuylkill County Until 2:00AM
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE PA HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR... CENTRAL DAUPHIN COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... EAST CENTRAL CUMBERLAND COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... SOUTHEASTERN COLUMBIA COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... NORTHWESTERN YORK COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... SOUTHEASTERN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... NORTHWESTERN LEBANON COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...
* UNTIL 200 AM EDT
* FLOOD WARNING FOR... CENTRAL DAUPHIN COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... EAST CENTRAL CUMBERLAND COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... SOUTHEASTERN COLUMBIA COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... NORTHWESTERN YORK COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... SOUTHEASTERN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... NORTHWESTERN LEBANON COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...
* UNTIL 200 AM EDT
Flood Warning Issued For Swatara Creek
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE, PA HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SWATARA CREEK AT HARPER TAVERN (Lebanon County) * FROM THIS EVENING TO FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. *
Tamaqua Man Allegedly Raped Northampton County Girl Over 4 Year Period
LehighValleyLive.com is reporting that Michael G.Hall Jr., from South Tamaqua Drive, Tamaqua allegedly sexually assaulted and raped a girl over a 4 year period in Lower Nazareth Township.
Schuylkill County Summer Event Schedule
Vehicle Crashes Into Home in Orwigsburg
Image Posted from Orwigsburg Fire Department Facebook Page |
Man Wanted for Shenandoah Homicide
State Police are looking for the man in the picture to the left, who is wanted for the homicide of a woman in Shenandoah on Tuesday.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
West Mahanoy Twp. Death Ruled Homicide
The Republican Herald is reporting this evening that a West Mahanoy Twp. death Monday morning has been ruled a homicide.
It is being reported that David R. Halaburda died of a blunt force head and neck injuries.
http://republicanherald.com/west-mahanoy-death-ruled-homicide-1.1677400
It is being reported that David R. Halaburda died of a blunt force head and neck injuries.
http://republicanherald.com/west-mahanoy-death-ruled-homicide-1.1677400
Homicide Investigation in Shenandoah
Police and Schuylkill County Coroner's Office are currently at the scene of a reported homicide in Shenandoah.
Monday, April 28, 2014
BEST OF SKOOK: The Best Places to Camp in Schuylkill County
Investigation into Death in Frackville Monday Morning
The Republican Herald is reporting this morning that there is an investigation into a death in West Mahanoy Township Monday morning.
Reports are the investigation is taking place at 256 Wylam St.
UPDATE: A suspect is reportedly in custody. The victim was a 50 year old male.
We will share more information as it becomes available.
Update: WNEP is reporting that Thomas Petrousky is the man in custody. He is said to have been the roommate of the 50 year old who was found dead. Petrousky was taken into custody after acting strange and trying to get onto a neighbors property.
http://republicanherald.com/police-investigate-death-near-frackville-1.1676352
Reports are the investigation is taking place at 256 Wylam St.
UPDATE: A suspect is reportedly in custody. The victim was a 50 year old male.
We will share more information as it becomes available.
Update: WNEP is reporting that Thomas Petrousky is the man in custody. He is said to have been the roommate of the 50 year old who was found dead. Petrousky was taken into custody after acting strange and trying to get onto a neighbors property.
http://republicanherald.com/police-investigate-death-near-frackville-1.1676352
W. Mahanoy township police investigate possible homicide. Coroner says 50 year old man dead. @WNEP pic.twitter.com/UGujp99qb4
— Kristina Papa (@_KristinaPapa) April 28, 2014
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Apartment Fire in Tamaqua Displaces Families
Posted from TamaquaArea.com
As of 3:15am, Tamaqua Police Officers were still on scene investigating an apartment fire that displaced multiple families in downtown Tamaqua Wednesday Evening.
As of 3:15am, Tamaqua Police Officers were still on scene investigating an apartment fire that displaced multiple families in downtown Tamaqua Wednesday Evening.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Red Flag Warning Issued For Schuylkill County
Missing Juvenile From Schuylkill Haven Located
The missing female from Schuylkill Haven that prompted Police and crews to search the Schuylkill River and Schuylkill Haven has been located.
County Man Accused of Exporting Equipment to Iran
The United State Justice Department is reporting that a Schuylkill County man is accused of exporting equipment to Iran.
Divers Search For Missing Girl in Schuylkill Haven
Just after 9:30pm crews were called to the Schuylkill River in Schuylkill Haven after police contacted them to for a search for a missing 14 year old female.
Fire Weather Watch Has Been Issued For Schuylkill County
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF THE MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY AND WESTERN POCONOS...
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
24 Hour Cold Water Challenge Gets County Wet For a Good Cause
State Police Seek Public's Help with Investigation of Pine Grove Woman's Death
The Republican Herald posted the following pictures of a vehicle and person that the State Police are seeking identification of as part of their homicide investigation into a Pine Grove woman.
Schuylkill Pay It Forward Movement #SkooksPayItForward
Minersville Man Dies in Berks County Crash
Monday, April 21, 2014
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast 04/22/14
Suspect in Porter Township Stabbing Taken Into Custody
According to multiple reports, Lacey Sitlinger, the suspect in a stabbing in Porter Township Saturday evening, has been taken into custody.
She was taken into custody Sunday afternoon.
She was arrested on multiple charges which included simple assault, reckless endangerment, and harassment.
After being arraigned, she was placed in Schuylkill County Prison unable to post bail.
She was taken into custody Sunday afternoon.
She was arrested on multiple charges which included simple assault, reckless endangerment, and harassment.
After being arraigned, she was placed in Schuylkill County Prison unable to post bail.
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Missing Female Possibly in Mahanoy City or Pottsville Area
The family of a missing female from the Berwick area contacted us to share the following information.
Pine Grove Woman Found Dead in Berks County
The Republican Herald is reporting that a 24 year old woman from Pine Grove was found dead between Musselman and Beagle Roads, just north of Interstate 78 in Berks County.
Police Seek Female in Porter Township Stabbing Saturday Evening
Around 7:30pm Saturday evening, Police and Emergency Personnel were called to the 1500 Block of East Colliery Ave, Porter Township for a male with multiple stab wounds.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Vehicle Rollover on Route 309 Friday Evening
Three people escaped serious injury after the vehicle they were in flipped along US309 northbound in the area between Owl Creek Road and Fegley’s Mini Mart in South Tamaqua.
Bridge Replacement in Port Carbon to Begin Tuesday
On Thursday, PennDOT Announced the start of Pottsville Street Bridge Replacement Project in
Port Carbon Borough, Schuylkill County.
Trailer Fire Leads to Brush Fire
Just before 5pm Friday, fire crews were called to 849 Swopes Valley Road, Pine Grove Township for a fully involved house fire.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Interstate 81 Police Chase After Vehicle Stolen in Minersville
Scot Lee Mace, 38, of Minersville was taken into custody, Tuesday, after leading police on a chase on Interstate 81 that started in Kings Village Parking Lot, Minersville.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
PENNDOT Announces Launch of Web Site For Public's Recommendations
PENNDOT announces the launch of a web-site for the public to submit their recommendations for future projects.
Grand Opening of the Skook News Apparel Online Store!!! With a Special Offer!!
FBI and State Police Search Clerk of Courts Office Wednesday Morning
The Republican Herald is reporting that FBI Agents and Pennsylvania State Police searched the Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts Office for about 3 hours this morning.
The search was related to the investigation into alleged misappropriation of public money.
http://republicanherald.com/fbi-and-state-police-search-clerk-of-courts-office-1.1669561
The search was related to the investigation into alleged misappropriation of public money.
http://republicanherald.com/fbi-and-state-police-search-clerk-of-courts-office-1.1669561
Pine Grove Area Dismissing Early Due to Water Main Break
The Pine Grove Area School District will be dismissing early Wednesday (04/16/14) due to a water main break.
Secondary School will dismiss at 1PM
Elementary will dismiss at 1:45PM
Secondary School will dismiss at 1PM
Elementary will dismiss at 1:45PM
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Woman Charged with Mahanoy City Stabbing From December
The Republican Herald is reporting tonight that Kimberly Lynn Hons, 33, of 739 E. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City has been formally charged with voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault from the stabbing of Lawrence Quinn, 52, in his home in Mahanoy City on December 1, 2013.
Hons was committed to Schuylkill County Prison without bail.
http://republicanherald.com/woman-charged-with-deadly-stabbing-1.1669150
Hons was committed to Schuylkill County Prison without bail.
http://republicanherald.com/woman-charged-with-deadly-stabbing-1.1669150
Minersville Police Looking for Help Identifying Woman
Photos from Minersville PD Facebook Page |
Anyone with information is to call (570) 544-6212
All information will remain confidential.
Three Hurt in Crash Tuesday in North Maheim Twp.
The Republican Herald is reporting this morning that three people were injured in a crash on Glenworth Road in North Manheim Twp around 10am Tuesday.
Man and Woman Taken to Hospital After Overturning SUV
Posted from TamaquaArea.com
An unidentified man and woman were taken to the hospital via ambulances for unknown injuries after overturning their SUV (sport utility vehicle) around 8 PM, Monday, April 14, 2014 along US209 in Schuylkill Township.
An unidentified man and woman were taken to the hospital via ambulances for unknown injuries after overturning their SUV (sport utility vehicle) around 8 PM, Monday, April 14, 2014 along US209 in Schuylkill Township.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Tamaqua Man Shoots Another in Face in Walker Township
Friday, April 11, 2014
Fired Mahanoy Area Teacher Denied Jobless Aid
In an article posted by Pennlive.com, John Kozura, a science teacher who was fired from Mahanoy Area School District for disobeying orders not to teach physics to seventh graders is not eligible for unemployment compensation, a Commonwealth Court has ruled.
Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts Resigns
The Republican Herald is reporting that the Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts, Stephen M. Lukach Jr., has resigned.
http://republicanherald.com/lukach-resigns-1.1666905
On March 20th, it was announced that Lukach was under investigation after an audit that revealed some "irregularities".
http://republicanherald.com/lukach-resigns-1.1666905
On March 20th, it was announced that Lukach was under investigation after an audit that revealed some "irregularities".
Pottsville Police Raid Home Friday Morning
The Republican Herald is reporting that Pottsville Police executed a warrant this morning at 517 W. Race St. just before 9.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Ashland Man Charged with Indecent Assault
WNEP is reporting tonight that police arrested Thursday, Shawn Schlaugh, 20, of Ashland on charges of indecent assault.
The charges stem from an incident with a 14 year old girl. Per the report, Schlaugh may face more charges for 4 separate incidents.
He is currently locked up on $15,000 bail.
http://wnep.com/2014/04/10/alleged-indecent-assault-lands-a-man-in-jail/
The charges stem from an incident with a 14 year old girl. Per the report, Schlaugh may face more charges for 4 separate incidents.
He is currently locked up on $15,000 bail.
http://wnep.com/2014/04/10/alleged-indecent-assault-lands-a-man-in-jail/
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
One Person Killed in Crash in East Norwegian Twp.
Crews were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Route 209 near Port Carbon in the area of Boardman Brothers this evening just after 6:30pm.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Woman Charged After September Crash in North Manheim Township
According to multiple reports, the State Police have charged a Minersville woman with DUI related to a crash in September.
One Woman Injured, Flown to Hospital After Rush Township Crash Sunday
Around 8:30pm Sunday evening, crews were called to Fairview Street, in Rush Township for a motor vehicle accident.
Pottsville Police Seek Robbery Suspect
The Republican Herald is reporting that the Pottsville Police are looking for a tall white male, wearing a gray hoodie, who is said to have entering the "Ambrose Hearing Center" located at 434 E. Norwegian St., and pulled a hand gun and fled after robbing an employee.
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