Monday, October 17, 2016

2016 Schuylkill County School Performance Profile Scores


Last week, the 2015-2016 School Performance Profile Scores were released to the public by the Department of Education.

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 10/17/16

Photo taken last year at Sweet Arrow Lake near Pine Grove. Submitted by Amber Rae Richardson

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 10/17/16

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 8

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 8

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Saturday, October 15, 2016

Change of Seasons Oldies Dance Scheduled

On Friday, November 4, 2016 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park clubhouse celebrate the change of the seasons with an evening of fun and dancing to the oldies with great music by “Sensations”. 

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

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Municipality: Union Twp.


ROAD NAME: Buck Mt. Road
BETWEEN: Nuremberg AND PA 339
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for patching work.
START DATE: 10/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/21/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Pine Grove Township


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 100 (PA 443) AND Lebanon County Line
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Southbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 10/18/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/18/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Kline Township


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 134 (Delano) AND Luzerne County Line
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Southbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 10/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/17/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Various


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 100 (PA 443) AND Luzerne County Line
Type of Work: Guide Rail Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions for this moving operation.
START DATE: 10/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/20/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays?


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Municipality: Foster and Butler Twp.


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 112 (PA 25) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction both directions for crack sealing work.
START DATE: 10/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/21/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Rush Twp.


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 131 (PA 54) AND Exit 134 (Delano)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction both directions.
START DATE: 10/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/21/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Wayne Twp.


ROAD NAME: PA 895
BETWEEN: PA 183 AND PA 61
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/21/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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Municipality: Upper Mahantongo


ROAD NAME: Ridge Road+
BETWEEN: Pitman AND Klingerstown
Type of Work: Paving
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/21/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Senate Committees Prepare to Examine Student Loan Debt Concerns

HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Education Committee will hold a joint public hearing regarding student loans and financial literacy for college students on Monday, October 17.

Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 10/15/16


Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 10/15/16

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/15/16

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/15/16

Friday, October 14, 2016

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

One Person Killed Wednesday Morning in Motorcycle Crash

Just before 8:00am Wednesday morning, emergency personnel were called to 179 Geary Wolfe Road, for a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle vs. a deer.

Police Looking to Identify Woman Using Counterfeit Money


Police are looking to identify a woman who is using counterfeit money at area Wal-Marts.

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 10/12/16


Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 10/12/16

Tuesday, October 11, 2016