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Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Monday, July 13, 2015
Schuylkill County Little League Scores - 07/13/15
Woman Injured in ATV Accident in Centralia on Saturday
TRAFFIC ALERT: Reported Crash on Route 61 in Orwigsburg
Sunday's Schuylkill County Little League Scores - 07/12/15
Sunday, July 12, 2015
Two Schuylkill County Fire Companies Receive Grants
On Friday, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded two Schuylkill County fire departments each with Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFGs). The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week
Saturday, July 11, 2015
One Injured in Crash in Ryan Township Saturday Morning
Friday, July 10, 2015
Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week
Schuylkill County Little League Scores - 07/10/15
General Motors Recalling Over 750,000 Vehicles
General Motors is recalling nearly 780,000 SUVs in North America due to the rear power lift gates can suddenly fall and hit people.
Berks County Elementary School Destroyed By Tornado
A Berks County Elementary School was destroyed by a tornado on Thursday.
When storms blew through Schuylkill County late Thursday afternoon, who would have thought a tornado would have been passing just to our south.
Media outlets later began reporting late Thursday showing images of the Blue Mountain Adventist Elementary School had collapsed during the storms. Videos by eyewitnesses began to show what really damaged the school.
The National Weather Service was on-site Friday morning to investigate and later confirmed that it was indeed a tornado that destroyed the school. The NWS classified the tornado as an EF-1 with winds up to 105 mph.
When storms blew through Schuylkill County late Thursday afternoon, who would have thought a tornado would have been passing just to our south.
Media outlets later began reporting late Thursday showing images of the Blue Mountain Adventist Elementary School had collapsed during the storms. Videos by eyewitnesses began to show what really damaged the school.
The National Weather Service was on-site Friday morning to investigate and later confirmed that it was indeed a tornado that destroyed the school. The NWS classified the tornado as an EF-1 with winds up to 105 mph.
The school's principal was the only person in the school at the time and was not injured.
Tuition to Increase at State Owned Universities
Featured Music Acts for the 2015 Schuylkill County Fair
Thursday, July 9, 2015
Interstate 81 Closed Due to Crash
Interstate 81 Southbound was closed at exit 100 (Pine Grove) around 8pm Thursday evening due to a crash.
Reports are the crash involved a tractor trailer fire.
As of 9:15pm, the interstate has reopened.
Reports are the crash involved a tractor trailer fire.
As of 9:15pm, the interstate has reopened.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County
Tornado Watch Issued
Facebook Launches New "See First" Feature in News Feed Update
Strong to Severe Thunderstorms Possible on Thursday Afternoon
According to meteorologists, Thursday looks to be a very active weather day when it comes to thunderstorms.
Schuylkill County Woman Killed on Pennsylvania Turnpike in Carbon County
School District Building Project Reimbursement on Hold Due To No State Budget
Eight school districts in Schuylkill County will have to wait for project reimbursement until a state budget is passed.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Schuylkill County Little League Scores from 07/08/15
Powerball to Become Harder to Win Starting in October
Changes coming this fall to the Powerball® multi-state game will grow jackpots faster and increase the average jackpot prize won.
Schuylkill County Little League Playoff Scores 07/07/15
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Mahanoy Township Haunted Trail Vandalized
Charges Pending Against Man Who Allegedly Stole from Mini Mart
A Nesquehoning man is facing theft charges after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars while working at a mini mart in McAdoo.
PA State Police Release Fourth of July Crash Statistics
**Note: This data does not include crashes that are being investigated by local law enforcement.
2015 Statistics
- 473 Total Crashes investigated
- 133 injuries
- 4 fatalities
- 59 crashes were alcohol related
- 441 DUI arrests
- 10,416 speeding citations issued
- 662 for not wearing seatbelts
- 225 motorists for not securing children in safety seats
Schuylkill County Child Development, Inc. Awarded Grant
U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced Monday that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded a supplementary grant worth $2,948,886.00 to Child Development, Inc.
Monday, July 6, 2015
Settlement Announced Allowing Dollar Tree to Acquire Family Dollar Stores
HARRISBURG — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced the terms of a multistate settlement that will allow Dollar Tree, Inc. to proceed with its acquisition of Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
5 Arrested from Incident at Pottsville Sheetz
Court Says Woman Cannot Sue Cops Over False Charges
Court Says Woman Cannot Sue Cops Over False Charges
Youth Mentored Celebrity Livestock Obstacle Course at the Schuylkill County Fair
Well-known local celebrities from all over Schuylkill County have accepted the challenge of competing in our first annual Celebrity Livestock Obstacle Course.
Sunday, July 5, 2015
Man Leads Police in Chase in Cressona
According to WNEP, Chad Belsak of New Ringgold, led police in chase that began in Cressona.
Belsak reportedly struck fences and vehicles while attempting to get away.
Belsak is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison.
Belsak reportedly struck fences and vehicles while attempting to get away.
Belsak is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison.
Saturday, July 4, 2015
"Thunder Over Ashland" Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Below are photos and video of Ashland's "Thunder Over Ashland" 4th of July Fireworks display on July 3rd, 2015. The fireworks were displayed by Bixler Pyrotechnics, Ashland and sponsored by American Hose Company No. 1, Ashland,
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week
Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81 Next Week
PennDOT Warns of Independence Day Weekend Traffic Delays on I-81 in Schuylkill County
Motorists traveling on Interstate 81 north or south are advised to be alert for significant traffic delays over the Independence Day holiday weekend between Exit 90 (PA 72) and Exit 104 (PA 125) due to a highway construction project in Pine Grove and Tremont townships in Schuylkill County. I-81 north and south is reduced to a single lane in this area.
Schuylkill County Fire Crews Called to Carbon County Fire Thursday Morning
District Attorney's Office Seeks Woman Who Failed to Appear for Prison Sentence
Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and the Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to assist them in locating Diane M. Rubinate.
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Attorney General Announces Legal Action Against Schuylkill County Nursing Home
(07/01/15) HARRISBURG — Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced Wednesday that her office has filed a legal action against a chain of nursing home companies accused of misleading consumers by failing to provide basic services to elderly and vulnerable residents.
West Mahanoy Township Police Apprehend Men with Arrest Warrants
Crews at the Scene of a Working House Fire in Auburn
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