Saturday night was Pageant Night for the Winter Carnival Contestants
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Winter Storm Warning Issued Ahead of Storm
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning ahead of Sunday/Monday's storm for the Northern Half of Pennsylvania
Multiple People Flown to Hospital After Head On Crash on Route 309
Around 12:45pm Saturday, emergency personnel were called to Route 309 in Rush Township for a head on motor vehicle accident.
Steel Assembly of Knoebels Impulse to Begin This Week
Knoebels announced last week that the steel assembly of their new rollercoaster is scheduled to begin this week.
Reported Working Structure Fire in Pottsville
Around 1:45pm, fire crews were dispatched to 620 Greenwood Ave, in Pottsville for a working structure fire.
Over Half a Foot of Snow and Freezing Rain Expected Super Bowl Sunday
According to the National Weather Service's forecast, Schuylkill County could expect over half a foot of snow Sunday.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Winter Storm Watch / Wind Chill Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch and Wind Chill Advisory for Schuylkill County
Llewellyn Man Arraigned for Open Lewdness and Indecent Exposure
Last night, we reported that the Mahanoy Township Police were looking for a man who reportedly walked into the Shell Gas Station Morea Road, walked into the bathroom for several minutes and then walked towards the counter revealing his genitals to the cashier then placing them on the counter. The suspect then quickly exited the gas station and fled.
Motorists Urged to Heed Weather Forecasts for Super Bowl Sunday
With the potential for several inches to a foot of snow in Pennsylvania on Super Bowl Sunday, PennDOT today urged drivers to watch weather forecasts and be prepared to change any travel plans.
IN CUSTODY: Man Wanted for Open Lewdness; Indecent Exposure
We reported last night that the Mahanoy Township Police Department was looking for a man after an Open Lewdness, Indecent Exposure Incident.
Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/30/15
Schuylkill County School Delays - 1/30/15
Blue Mountain - CLOSED
Mahanoy Area - CLOSED
McCann School of Business/Pottsville - CLOSED
Nativity BVM - CLOSED
North Schuylkill - CLOSED
Panther Valley - CLOSED
Pine Grove - CLOSED
Pottsville Area - CLOSED
Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
Schuylkill Health School of Nursing - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Maple Ave - CLOSED
Schuylkill Special Education Center - CLOSED
Schuylkill Tech North & South - CLOSED
St. Ambrose / Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
St. Jerome / Regional - CLOSED
Tamaqua Area - CLOSED
Tri Valley - CLOSED
Trinity Academy - CLOSED
Williams Valley - CLOSED
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Police Looking for Man After Indecent Exposure, Open Lewdness Incident
The Mahanoy Township Police posted the following to the Facebook page regarding an incident Thursday
2015 Youth Little League Baseball/Softball Sign-Ups
2015 Super Bowl Commercials
Vandalism in Frackville, West Mahanoy Township
On Tuesday morning, residents in Frackville and West Mahanoy Township woke up to find graffiti on their garages.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Argall encourages students with interest in public service to apply for scholarship
HARRISBURG – College students who are interested in a career in public service can apply for the James A. Finnegan Fellowship Foundation internship program through February 7, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).
Utility/Water Company Worker Robbery Warning
There have been many incidents reported over the last week or two about fake utility/water company workers robbing homes.
Hazardous Weather Outlook - 1/28/15
The National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook with cold temperatures today and snow in the forecast
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Should Medical Marijuana Be Legalized in Pennsylvania?
Today, Tuesday, January 27th, Senator Daylin Leach (Democrat) and Mike Folmer (Republican) reintroduce legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in Pennsylvania.
Maroons Pub Closes in Pottsville
Followers had notified Skook News that over the weekend they found Maroons Pub in Pottsville had closed it doors.
Monday, January 26, 2015
PennDOT Warns Motorists of Possible Road Restrictions Due to Weather
Due to the predicted winter storm hitting the eastern half of the state, the PA Turnpike and PennDOT warn motorists that it may temporarily lower the speed limit and restrict certain commercial vehicles on some parts of its roadways tonight depending on the forecast.
Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings for 1/27/15
Woman Sentenced for Hiding Baby's Body in Trash
UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory Extended
The National Weather Service has extended it's Winter Weather Advisory in Schuylkill County until 7am Tuesday
Account Setup to Help Fire Victim
On January 20th, 2015, Steven Hutnyan lost his home and most of his possessions in a fire in Mahanoy City.
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/26/15
Blue Mountain - CLOSED
Gillingham Charter - CLOSED
Gillingham Charter - CLOSED
Mahanoy Area - CLOSED
Marian Catholic - CLOSED
North Schuylkill - CLOSEDMarian Catholic - CLOSED
Panther Valley - CLOSED
Pine Grove - CLOSED
Pottsville - CLOSED
Pottsville - CLOSED
Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
Schuylkill Maple Ave. - CLOSED
Schuylkill Special Education Center - CLOSED
Schuylkill Tech North and South - CLOSED
Schuylkill Maple Ave. - CLOSED
Schuylkill Special Education Center - CLOSED
Schuylkill Tech North and South - CLOSED
Shenandoah Valley - CLOSED
St. Ambrose/ Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
St. Clair - CLOSED
St. Jerome / Tamaqua - CLOSED
St. Ambrose/ Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
St. Clair - CLOSED
St. Jerome / Tamaqua - CLOSED
Tamaqua Area - CLOSED
Tri-Valley - CLOSED
Trinity Academy - CLOSED
Trinity Academy - CLOSED
Williams Valley - CLOSED
High Speed Chase Ends in Schuylkill County; Suspect and Troopers Injured
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Schuylkill County from Sunday evening into Monday evening
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Reported Working Structure Fire in East Brunswick Township
Around 11:45am, emergency personnel were called to 442 Indian Run Road, East Brunswick Township for a house fire.
Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Declines
Harrisburg - Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its employment situation report for December 2014.
PennDOT Reduces Speeds on Area Roadways
Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the region.
Friday, January 23, 2015
A-Treat Soda Closing
According to a story posted by WFMZ, the Allentown soda distributor is closing it's doors after 97 years.
Snow Expected to Drop 4 to 8 inches across Schuylkill County
Winter Storm Warning for Schuylkill County
Winter Weather Advisory Issued
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Schuylkill County for Friday evening into Saturday
Police Looking for Fake Water Company Employees
A West Mahanoy Township man had $8,000 stolen from his home Tuesday after two men said they were water company workers, distracted the man, and allegedly stole the money.
Homicide Charges Filed Against Frackville Man
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Rush Township Need Help Identifying Individuals in Thefts
The Rush Township Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the three individuals in the following pictures.
Phone Scam Alert; Family Member Needing Bail Money
The Mahanoy City Police Department posted the following earlier Thursday after getting a report of a phone scam.
North Schuylkill and Allentown Diocese Officially Announce Sale of Former Cardinal Brennan
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Hazardous Weather Outlook for This Weekend
The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Schuylkill County for the weekend
North Schuylkill to Purchase Cardinal Brennan Campus
During North Schuylkill Board Meeting Wednesday evening the school board voted unanimously 8-0 to purchase the former Cardinal Brennan campus.
Business Burglarized in Branch Township
According to WNEP, the Beer Shak on the Pottsville/Minersville Highway near Minersville was broken into overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Grand Jury Recommends Charges Against Attorney General
According to multiple sources, the grand jury investigating Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has recommended charges of perjury and other crimes for allegedly leaking confidential information to a Philadelphia newspaper in a bid to embarrass her enemies, according to court documents unsealed today.
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