Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Netflix Addition and Subtraction for May 2015

The following are the casualties and newborns from Netflix's streaming library monthly purge

Attorney General Kane Warns Residents of Telephone Scam

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today alerted Commonwealth residents of a reoccurring telephone scam in which consumers have been told there is a "freeze" or "hold" on their credit cards.

Governor Wolf Eliminates SNAP Asset Test

The Department of Human Services (DHS)announced Tuesday that as of April 27, 2015, it is eliminating the SNAP asset test. The elimination of the SNAP asset test will save millions in state funds and better protects Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable.

New Additions for the 2015 Knoebels Season

There has been a lot of talk about Knoebel's new Impulse rollercoaster but it's not the only new addition this year.

Libertarian Party of Schuylkill County Announces Candidates

The Libertarian Party of Schuylkill County (LPSC) has officially announced their
candidates for 2015.

Former Police Chief Faces Drug Charges

Former Shenandoah Police Chief, Neil Reese, is facing drug charges after an incident at his home on December 12th.

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Lyme Disease Risk In All 67 Counties of Pennsylvania

DEP Study Reveals Lyme Disease Risk In All 67 Counties of Pennsylvania

Knoebels' Opens This Saturday

LAKEWOOD PARK, ANGELA PARK, DREAM CITY PARK, ROCKY GLEN PARK, EDGEWOOD PARK ARE NOW JUST MEMORIES. BUT 1 PARK REMAINS THAT IS AMERICA'S LARGEST FREE ADMISSION PARK. 

A-Treat Soda Has New Owner

A-Treat is back after closing earlier this year.

One Injured After Driver Runs Red Light and Causes Crash Monday

One person was injured Monday when a driver ran a red light and caused a crash in West Brunswick Township.

Monday, April 20, 2015

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Schuylkill County

Tornado Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County Police Log 04/20/15

Schuylkill County Police Log 04/20/15

Power Outage in West Brunswick Twp.

PPL is reporting a power outage in West Brunswick Twp. Monday morning.

Heavy Rain Ends This Morning but Chance of Showers and Thunderstorms Monday Afternoon

The National Weather Service issued a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" for Monday afternoon.

Sunday, April 19, 2015

Woman Missing Since Monday, April 13th

Family members are reaching out via Social Media in search of a woman missing since April 13th.

CAPTURED; Ashland Man Captured in Mount Carmel After Fleeing Police

An Ashland man was captured Sunday morning after fleeing police on Saturday in Mount Carmel.

Saturday, April 18, 2015

Schuylkill Man Sought By Mount Carmel Police

(04/18/15) Mount Carmel Police are need the public's assistance in locating an Ashland man.

Schuylkill County Units Being Called to Carbon County for Massive Brush Fire

A brush fire in East Penn Township, Carbon County has been burning for hours and crews from Schuylkill County have been called to fight the blaze.