Saturday, March 7, 2015

Pottsville Woman Facing Drug Charges

A Pottsville woman is facing drug charges after attempting to sell drugs in Minersville.

Shenandoah Declares State of Emergency for Frozen Pipe Issues

Shenandoah has declared a State of Emergency due to the number of frozen water pipes in the borough.

Man Killed in Overnight Crash in Wayne Twp.; Two Others Flown to Hospital

A Tremont man was killed in an overnight crash.

Friday, March 6, 2015

PIAA First Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores - 3/6/15


PIAA First Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores

Quarter Final Results from the PIAA Individual Wrestling Championships for Schuylkill County Schools


Quarter Final Results from the 
PIAA Individual Wrestling Championships for Schuylkill County Schools

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week


Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Pennsylvania Beer Distributors Allowed to Sell 12 Packs

In a press release from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board on Friday, it was clarified that Beer Distributors are allowed to sell 12 packs.

PennDOT Truck Strikes Disabled Vehicles

A PennDOT truck struck two disabled vehicles on Thursday while plowing.

10 Signs Winter is Over in Pennsylvania


10 Signs Winter is Over in Pennsylvania

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Schuylkill County School Delays - 3/6/15


Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 3/6/15

TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 81 Southbound Backed Up Near Mahanoy City

Interstate 81 Southbound has been backed up for several hours near the Mahanoy City and Frackville exits.

Results from Round 1 of the PIAA Individual Wrestling Championships in Hershey


Results from the PIAA Individual Wrestling Championships in Hershey - Round 1

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has upgraded Schuylkill County to a Winter Storm Warning

Schuylkill County Brewfest Announced

The first ever Schuylkill County Brewfest will take place on May 16, 2015.

Speeds Reduced on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

Due to the winter storm impacting the region, PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on the major roadways in east central Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 3/5/15


Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 3/5/15

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Schuylkill County Snow Emergencies for 3/4/15 and 3/5/15


Announced Snow Emergencies for 3/4/15 and 3/5/15

The Hillside SPCA Has Chance of Winning $25,000 in National Contest

The Hillside SPCA has a chance of winning a $25,000 cat shelter through Purina.

Events Planned for 39th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Pottsville; Grand Marshall Announced

On Saturday, March 14, 2015, the City of Pottsville will be wearing green as hundreds of marchers form to present the 39th Annual Pottsville St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Although the parade is the main focus of the celebration, the Division will sponsor events from morning until night in and around downtown Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Prison Sweep Finds No Contraband

A routine sweep was done at the Schuylkill County Prison on Wednesday.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued; Warning Cancelled

The National Weather Service has downgraded the Winter Storm Warning they issued earlier for Schuylkill County

Man Leads Police on High Speed Chase

A man lead Mahanoy Township Police on a High Speed Chase Monday night.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Backup on Route 309/Blue Mountain

We are getting reports from drivers that there is a backup of traffic on the Blue Mountain on Route 309 south of Tamaqua.

Schuylkill County Man Facing Charges From Prescription Drug Scheme

 A Pottsville man is facing charges for being a part of a prescription drug scheme

NWS Calling for 4 to 6 inches of Snow Wednesday Evening into Thursday Evening; Sleet and Freezing Rain Possible

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning and are forecasting 4-6 inches of snow across Schuylkill County

Wednesday Morning Road Incidents


Below are some of the road incidents as of 7:45am on Wednesday, 3/4/15

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closing - 3/4/15




Schuylkill County School Delays - 3/4/15

Death Ruled Homicide; Police Looking for Two Men

A suspicious death has been ruled a homicide.

Speeds Reduced on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

Due to the winter storm impacting the region, PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on the major roadways in east central Pennsylvania.

Winter Storm Watch Issued

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service from Wednesday evening into Thursday evening

Governor Wolf Proposes Sales Tax Hike / Lower Property Taxes

Governor Wolf proposed his budget Tuesday morning in Harrisburg.

Schools Announce Early Dismissals for Tuesday - 3/3/15


Schools Announce Early Dismissals for Tuesday - 3/3/15

Woman Dead After Standoff with Police

Police, along with other law enforcement, were called to Bear Creek Street in Auburn on Monday morning for a woman who allegedly barricaded herself into her home.

UPDATE: Victim Identified; Body Found with Multiple Gunshot Wounds in Pottsville Death

The victim has been identified in the Pottsville Death Investigation.

Monday, March 2, 2015

Death Investigation in Pottsville

The Republican Herald posted that police are investigating a suspicious death in Pottsville.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory

Mrs. T's Recalling Product

** NOTE:  THIS POST IS ORIGINALLY FROM 2015.  It began being shared again in 2016.  It is not a new recall!

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(03/02/15) Mrs. T's Pierogies, Shenandoah, is recalling some of it's Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil varieties of pierogies due to that it may contain pieces of plastic.

Reported Standoff in Auburn

Police in riot gear reportedly have a home surrounded in Auburn.

Hyundai Announces Recall

Hyundai is recalling over 200,000 vehicles due to a power steering defect.

17 Year Old Identified from Fatal Crash Near Tamaqua

According to the Times News, the 17 Year Old that died in Sunday morning's crash on Route 309 near Tamaqua has been identified.

Two Men Face Drug Charges

Two men are facing drug charges after an incident in Coaldale on Saturday.

PIAA Announces Opponents and Locations for First Round of State Playoffs


PIAA Announces Opponents and Locations for First Round of State Playoffs

Sunday, March 1, 2015

17 Year Old Dies in Sunday Morning Crash on Route 309

A 17 year old died in the crash that closed Route 309 Sunday Morning.

Coal Region Connections: Bill O'Reilly and the Pennsylvania Coal Region

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Schuylkill County Snow Bans and Emergencies - 3/1 - 3/2

Schuylkill County Snow Bans and Emergencies - 3/1 - 3/2

Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 3/2/15



Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 3/2/15

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 61 Northbound Shutdown Between St. Clair and Frackville

Route 61 Northbound, "The Grade", Shutdown Between St. Clair and Frackville.

One Person Killed in Three-Vehicle Accident on Route 309 Sunday Morning

One person was killed in a 3 vehicle accident on Route 309 near Tamaqua Sunday morning.

3-6 Inches of Snow Expected Sunday Into Monday

Schuylkill County can expect to see 3-6 inches of snow from Sunday into Monday.

Police Seek Person of Interest Regarding Missing Purse

Tamaqua Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest regarding a missing purse from the Tamaqua Boyer's Markert Friday evening.