Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Jackpot-Winning Cash 5 Tickets Sold in Schuylkill County

Middletown - A jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth $225,000 wwas sold in Schuylkill county for the Feb. 15 drawing.

State Police Investigating Kidnapping in Berks County; Suspect Considered Armed and Dangerous

The State Police out of Hamburg are investing a kidnapping that occurred Monday, February 16th, 2015 on the 1300 block of Hawk Mountain Road, Albany Twp. Berks County.

K-Mart in the Schuylkill Mall to Close

The Republican Herald is reporting that on Tueday morning employees of the K-Mart in the Schuylkill Mall were informed that the store would be closing later this year.

Mall Manager, Elaine Maneval, had the following comment

"We have valued Kmart as a tenant at Schuylkill Mall for many years, and are obviously disappointed that they will not be extending their lease at the end of its current term, which is Oct 2015. Candidly, this is not a big surprise, as Kmart and Sears have been realigning their corporate strategy, and as a company, now operates fewer than ½ the stores that existed (3500) when the companies merged, with approximately 200 stores closing in 2014.

In anticipation of this potential closure, the Landlord engaged CBRE|FAMECO to pursue replacement tenant(s) in the event Kmart did not extend their lease, effectively trying to get in front of the decision, proactively, rather than reacting to the official notice provided today. This is also our first notice that Kmart has formally decided to close their store at Schuylkill Mall."

Earlier story regarding the space being up for lease
http://www.skooknews.com/2015/02/k-mart-location-at-schuylkill-mall.html

Link to story in the Republican Herald
http://republicanherald.com/kmart-to-close-at-schuylkill-mall-later-this-year-1.1834317


**Story updated at 3:30pm to add comment from Elaine Maneval

Haulpak Overturns in Mahanoy Township

Emergency personnel were called to Patriotic Hill along Route 54 between Mahanoy City and Shenandoah for an overturned haulpak around noon Tuesday.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 2/17/15


Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 2/17/15

Monday, February 16, 2015

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash Reported on Southbound Route 61 Between Frackville and St. Clair

Around 3pm, emergency personnel were called to the area of Deadman's curve on Route 61 southbound on the Frackville Grade between Frackville and St. Clair.

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements - 2/16/15



Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements - 2/16/15

Yuengling Ice Cream Announces New Flavors

ORWIGSBURG, PA (February 16, 2015) – As early as next week, customers will begin to see four new flavors of Yuengling’s Ice Cream hit the shelves.

Minersville Police Raid Drug House

Minersville Police raided a drug house in the borough last week.

Sunday, February 15, 2015

K-Mart Space at Schuylkill Mall Listed for Lease


Is the K-Mart anchor location in the Schuylkill Mall available for lease?

Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings for 2/16/15



Schuylkill County School Delays for 2/16/15

One Vehicle Rollover in Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 309

Around 8:30am, emergency personnel were called to Route 309 to the Mile Hill in Kline Township for a two vehicle accident.

Saturday, February 14, 2015

2015 District 11 High School Basketball Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams


2015 District 11 High School Basketball Playoff Schedule
for Schuylkill County Teams

Speed Limits Reduced on Area Roads

Due to the current winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the region.

High Wind Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service Has Issued a High Wind Warning until Sunday at Noon for Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements - 2/14/15


Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements - 2/14/15

Overturned Tractor Trailer Closes Interstate 81 Overnight

A tractor trailer rollover closed Interstate 81 for a period of time early Saturday morning.

Friday, February 13, 2015

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work



Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work

Winter Weather Advisory/Wind Chill Watch Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and Wind Chill Watch from Saturday into Sunday

Schuylkill League High School Basketball Championship Scores



Schuylkill League High School Basketball Championship Scores