Tamaqua Police Confiscate Drugs in Raids

According to an article posted by the Times News, Tamaqua Police conducted 2 raids in Tamaqua Thursday evening.  Marijuana, Cocaine, rifle and cash were all confiscated during the raids.

Couple Charged in Death of Baby

WNEP is reporting that a couple in Tamaqua has been charged with the death of their 6 month old baby.

Phone Scam Alert Tries to Gain Access to your Computer

According to multiple reports to our page and also now reported on "Schuylkill County Police Activity", there is a new phone scam alert where scammers are trying to gain access to your computer.

Southern Schuylkill County Fire Companies Called For 5 Alarm Blaze in Hamburg

According to the Reading Eagle, a fire broke out at 130 N. Third St., Hamburg just before 1:30am.  The fire quickly went to 3 alarms then later 5 alarms.

Governor Corbett Supports Medical Marijuana Extract for Children With Seizures

News out of Harrisburg,  Gov. Tom Corbett has changed his position on medical marijuana and is backing the legalization of a marijuana extract to treat severe seizures in children

Corbett had been under pressure from parents who believe the oil extract, called cannabidiol, can save the lives of their seizure-wracked children. Democrats running to challenge Corbett in the fall election also favor the legalization of medical marijuana.

Corbett's office confirmed to the Associated Press on Thursday of his decision.

Driver Flees After Crash in Walker Township

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

An unidentified male driver fled on foot after crashing into another vehicle and storage shed along Valley Road in Walker Township Wednesday (April 30, 2014) night.

Magnesium Fire At Hart Metals In Tamaqua; Firefighter Taken To Hospital For Observation

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

Fire companies were called to Hart Metals Inc. in Tamaqua just after 10 PM Wednesday (April 30, 2014) for a report of a commercial fire involving magnesium.