Car Overturns on Route 209 Friday Morning

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Just after 6AM, emergency personnel were called to Route 209 in the Newkirk area near Tamaqua for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

Coal Region Connections: Was Pepper's Ginger Ale the Best in the Coal Region?

THIS FORMER ASHLAND COMPANY WAS ONCE RATED AS BEING BETWEEN "INSIGNIFICANT & HARDLY NOTICEABLE", BUT MANY SAY IT PRODUCED THE BEST TASTING GINGER ALE IN THE COAL REGION. Click Like if you remember & miss Pepper's Ginger Ale or Pepper-Up.

Mahanoy City Couple Found Not Guilty of Animal Cruelty

On Tuesday, a hearing was held for the couple that had allegedly left a dog in a dumpster in Mahanoy City.

3rd Bomb Threat Found at Pine Grove School

According to the Republican Herald, a 3rd bomb threat was found Thursday in the boys' bathroom of Pine Grove Area High School.

Behind the Scenes of Mike Rhoades' Start As Coach For Rice University

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Mahanoy City Native, Mike Rhoades, was hired back in March to coach the Rice University Men's Basketball Team.  The university posted a video today of his start as coach for the team.

Out of County: Reported 3rd Alarm Working Structure Fire in Shamokin

Photos Courtesy of Firewire Columbia County

Just before 2pm, a dwelling fire was reported on North First Street in Shamokin.  The fire quickly hit a second alarm and not long later a 3rd.

More information as it comes available.

Crews at the Scene of a Working Structure Fire in Frackville

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Just before 1pm Thursday afternoon, crews were called to 138 North Cherry Street, Frackville for a working structure fire.