Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings as of Week 1
Skeletal Remains Found Monday
Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/30/16
Monday, August 29, 2016
Woman Charged with Homicide By Vehicle
Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/29/16
Police Looking for Man Who Beat and Held Woman and Child Captive in Woods for Days
Sunday, August 28, 2016
Collapsing Building Closes Street; Changes Bus Stop Location
Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/28/16
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Police Asking for Help Identifying Individuals
Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 09/02/16
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Municipality: Butler Twp
ROAD NAME: Dutchtown Road
BETWEEN: PA 901 AND Gordon Road
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for base repair.
START DATE: 08/29/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/02/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: Mahanoy Twp. & Rush Twp
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 124 (PA 61) AND Exit 131 (Mahanoy City)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions for patching work.
START DATE: 08/29/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/02/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: East Union Twp
ROAD NAME: PA 339
BETWEEN: PA 924 AND Columbia County Line
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/29/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/02/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays?
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Municipality: North Manheim Twp.
ROAD NAME: PA 443
BETWEEN: Berne Street AND Center Avenue
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 08/29/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/02/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: E. Brunswick & E. Norwegian Twps.
ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Port Clinton Borough AND City of Pottsville
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging in both directions.
START DATE: 08/29/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/02/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
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Municipality: Frailey Township
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 107 (US 209) AND Exit 112 (PA 25)
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Southbound lane restriction for bridge inspection.
START DATE: 08/31/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/31/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: McAdoo Borough
ROAD NAME: PA 309
BETWEEN: Haddock Road AND Church Street
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for test boring work. Please use caution when traveling through area.
START DATE: 08/30/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/31/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
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Municipality: Mahanoy Township
ROAD NAME: PA 54
BETWEEN: PA 339 AND Gilberton Road
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for bridge inspection
START DATE: 09/02/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/02/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: Butler and Barry Township
ROAD NAME: PA 901
BETWEEN: Deep Creek Road AND Dutchtown Road
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Westbound lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 09/01/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/01/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Friday, August 26, 2016
Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #1
Vandals Damage Ashland Youth Football League Field
The vandalism reportedly occurred at Memorial Field in the borough sometime between 8:30pm Thursday night and Friday morning.
The vandalism included breaking into the press box, spray painting obscenities on the walls, and throwing items out the window of the press box.
The Black Diamond's first game of the season is scheduled for Sunday.
Anyone that has information or seen anyone at the field during the listed times is asked to call the Ashland Police Department (570) 875-2600 or Schuylkill County Communications (570) 462-1991.
Coroner Called to Motorcycle Crash Friday Afternoon
AMBER ALERT for 3 Year Old from Luzerne County
Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #1
Big Diamond Speedway to Crown Two Champions Friday Night
Thursday, August 25, 2016
3 Homes Damaged By Fire Thursday Afternoon in Ashland
Fire Crews Called to Reported 2nd Alarm Working Structure Thursday Afternoon
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Man Facing Sexual Assault Charges
Charles Welna, 30, of Shenandoah was charged with statutory sexual assault, child pornography, and sexual abuse of children.
Welna allegedly has been having sex with a 15 year old girl since July.
Welna was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge James Reilly and was committed to Schuylkill County Prison, unable to post $75,000 bail.
Link to WNEP
http://wnep.com/2016/08/24/man-locked-up-for-alleged-sex-assault-on-15-year-old-girl/
Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/24/16
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Man Wanted for Assault
Police Investigating Credit Card Skimming at Gas Station
Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/23/16
Sunday, August 21, 2016
Light Holds On For Fayash Memorial Sportsman Win At Big Diamond Speedway
Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/21/16
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 8/26/16
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Municipality: North Manheim & South Manheim Twps.
ROAD NAME: Berne Drive
BETWEEN: PA 443 AND PA 895
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for drainage work.
START DATE: 08/22/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/26/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays?
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Municipality: Butler Twp
ROAD NAME: High Road
BETWEEN: PA 901 AND Northumberland County Line
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging base repair.
START DATE: 08/22/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/26/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: E. Brunswick & N. Manheim Twps.
ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Port Clinton Borough AND City of Pottsville
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: No Restrictions for brush cutting work. Please use caution.
START DATE: 08/22/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/26/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays?
Woman's Death Considered a Case of of Horrendous Neglect
Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/20/16
Shenandoah Sesquicentennial Celebration Schedule of Events - August 20 – 27, 2016
Friday, August 19, 2016
Schuylkill Police Log 08/19/16
Andy Fayash, Jr., Memorial This Friday For U.S.S. Achey Sportsman At Big Diamond
Thursday, August 18, 2016
IRS Warns Parents About Back to School Scams
Eight Arrested on Drug Charges During Bust
Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/18/16
Truck Driver Dies in Interstate 81 Crash Thursday Morning; Multiple Injured
Crash Closes Part of Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County; Coroner Called
The interstate has been closed at exit 131 (Mahanoy City).
The coroner has reportedly been called to the scene of the crash.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/17/16
PPL Electric Warns Customers of Sophisticated Phone Scam
PPL Electric Utilities is warning its customers to be aware of a phone scam in which calls appear to come from the utility and mimic the company's call center.
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Police Seek Two on Outstanding Warrants
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Schuylkill County Tuesday Afternoon.
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR...
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...
COLUMBIA COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...
SOUTHEASTERN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...
EASTERN MONTOUR COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...
* UNTIL 530 PM EDT.
* AT 427 PM EDT...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE
EXTENDING FROM NEAR BUCKHORN TO PINE GROVE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT
40 MPH.
HAZARD...60 MPH WIND GUSTS.
SOURCE...RADAR INDICATED.
IMPACT...EXPECT DAMAGE TO ROOFS...SIDING...AND TREES.
* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
POTTSVILLE...ST. CLAIR...FRACKVILLE...SCHUYLKILL HAVEN...
MAHANOY CITY...MOUNT CARMEL...SHENANDOAH...TAMAQUA...MINERSVILLE...
BERWICK...BLOOMSBURG...SHAMOKIN...KULPMONT...ASHLAND...DANVILLE...
SELTZER...ROHRSBURG...GRIER CITY-PARK CREST...
JAMISON CITY AND LIGHTSTREET.
FOR THOSE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 80...THIS INCLUDES AREAS BETWEEN THE
DANVILLE AND NESCOPEK EXITS...SPECIFICALLY FROM MILE MARKERS 225 TO
247.
THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 81 FROM MILE MARKERS 97 TO 139.