Thursday, February 9, 2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/09/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/09/2017

Holman Seeks Second Term as Schuylkill County District Attorney

Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine A. Holman has announced her intention to seek a second term.

Speed Limits Reduced on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County and surrounding Areas

Due to the winter storm moving through the region, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways.

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

One Injured in Stabbing at Hotel

One person was injured Wednesday morning in a stabbing at a hotel.

Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 02/09/17


Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 02/09/17

Cabin Fever Hike Scheduled

Shake off those winter blues by enjoying a crisp walk outdoors with “Porcupine Pat” McKinney on Saturday, February 25, 2017, 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/08/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/08/2017

LCCC Announces Fall 2016 Dean's List

Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) has announced the Dean's List for the Fall 2016 semester.

Man Wanted for Murder in Reading Reportedly Spotted in Schuylkill County

(02/08/17) A man wanted for murder in the city of Reading has been reported to have been in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 02/08/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 02/08/2017

High School Wrestling

Mahanoy Area vs. Halifax Time Change for 02/08/2017 - Junior High Match to begin at 5:00pm and Varsity at 6:00pm, Senior night will start at 5:45pm.

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Mahanoy City

Snow Ban in effect Wednesday night into Thursday - No parking on Centre, Main and South Streets after midnight until 7:00 AM.
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McAdoo

Snow ban in effect from 10:00pm Wednesday until 10:00pm Thursday.  Violators will be ticketed and ti
towed.


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Pottsville

Snow Emergency Level One, 8:00pm Wednesday until Noon Thursday,  all vehicles must be removed from snow emergency routes

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Saint Clair

No park on Second Street and Hancock Street from 9pm today (Wednesday February 8) until 4pm tomorrow (Thursday February 9).

Any vehicle located on those streets during the above dates/times will be TICKETED and TOWED at the expense of the owner.


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Winter Storm Warning Issued

(02/08/2017)  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for overnight into Thursday Morning.

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Late Wednesday into Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Late Wednesday into Thursday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/07/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/07/2017

Tamaqua Police Officer Joins in on Basketball Game

Photo Submitted by Jenna Kachelries
While some Tamaqua kids were enjoying the warm weather and playing basketball, a borough Police Officer decided to join in.

Body of Hunter Found in Butler Township

(02/07/17) The body of a hunter was found Tuesday morning in Butler Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/07/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/07/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/07/2017



Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/07/2017

Police Investigating Copper Theft

Police are investigating the theft of copper piping.

Monday, February 6, 2017

Pennsylvania Rep Introduces Bill to Make All Schools Begin New Year After Labor Day

Pennsylvania State Representative Robert Godshall, R-Montgomery County, has reintroduced a bill that would make it a law for all public schools Statewide to begin their new year after Labor Day.

Police Looking for Man Missing from From Mount Carmel

Mount Carmel Police Dept are asking for the public's help in locating Jeffrey Kays, 36, of Mount Carmel who was reported missing by his family on Sunday February 05,2017.

Pennsylvania Basic Boating Course at Sweet Arrow Lake

Sweet Arrow Lake County Park and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission are sponsoring a Basic Boating Education Course at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park on February 25, 2017, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Break the Ice Oldies Dance with the Legends

Warm up at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park clubhouse on Friday, February 24, 2017, 7:00-10:00 p.m. by dancing to the music of “The Legends”.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/06/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/06/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/06/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/06/2017

Sunday, February 5, 2017

Amber Alert Issued for 2 year Old Abducted from Columbia County

Photo posted by WNEP
An Amber Alert was issued for a 2 Year Old abducted in Columbia County.

Mother's Memorial Time Lapse, Ashland, Pennsylvania

Skook News Times Lapse of the Mother's Memorial recorded on February 4, 2017

Schuylkill County Treasurer and Sheriff Announce Extended Hours

On Saturday Feb 11th, 8:30- noon; Wednesday April 26th, 4:30-6:30 pm; Tuesday June 20th, 4:30-6:30 pm; Saturday Aug 12th, 8:30-noon; Wednesday Oct 25th, 4:30-6:30 pm.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/05/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/05/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/04/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/04/2017

Friday, February 3, 2017

Man Charged After Fleeing Police Thursday Night

A man has been charged after fleeing police in East Union Township Thursday evening.

Police Asking for Help Finding Driver Who Fled Police

Police are asking for the public's help in locating the driver of a vehicle that fled earlier this week.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/03/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/03/2017

Cinderella's Closet This Sunday at the Schuylkill Mall

This Sunday, February 5th, the Frackville Rotary will hold it's Cinderella's Closet at the Schuylkill Mall.

Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2017 Board of Directors

Submitted Photo
The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce held their reorganization meeting on Thursday, January 5 at the chamber office to elect a new executive board and seat 7 new board member. 

One Person Flown After Crash on Route 61 Friday Morning

One person was flown after a crash Friday morning on Route 61.

Young Artists Urged to Enter Pennsylvania American Water's "Protect Our Watersheds" Art Contest

Pennsylvania American Water announced Friday that entries are now being accepted for its 15th Annual “Protect Our Watersheds” Art Contest.

Nickelback Coming to Hersheypark Stadium This Summer

Nickelback will be returning at Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, August 5 at 6 pm.
Tickets prices are $35.10, $55.10, $65.10, $85.10 and $130.10 (processing fees apply). Tickets for this show are available at Giant Center Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3911 or 800-745-3000, and online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.TicketMaster.com.

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/02/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/02/2017

Additional Details Released in Investigation into Burglary of Storage Unit

More details have been released in an investigation into a theft from a storage unit in Orwigsburg.

Tamaqua Diner Closing This Weekend

A well known diner will close it's doors this weekend.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/02/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/02/2017

IRS Warns of Tax Scams for the 2017 Filing Season

On Wednesday, The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers to watch out for fake emails or websites looking to steal personal information. These “phishing” schemes continue to be on the annual IRS list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for the 2017 filing season.

Spring to Come Early for Schuylkill County?

While Punxsutawney Phil was predicting Wednesday morning 6 more weeks of Winter, Grover in Schuylkill County was predicting the opposite.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Fire Crews Called to Working Structure Fire in Hometown Wednesday Evening

Around 8:50pm, Wednesday evening, emergency personnel were called to a working structure fire at 174 Claremont Ave, in Hometown for a working house fire.

Hamburg Police Asking for Help Finding Suspect

The Hamburg Police Department is seeking the public's help in apprehending Mark Connor (AKA Philly).

Children Safe After Bus Accident Wednesday Morning in Pottsville


Photo Credit:  Zane Rist
Around 8:50am, Wednesday, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of West Market and 20th Street in Pottsville for a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle and a Pottsville Area School Bus.

PennDOT Urges Drivers to Use Caution during Winter Weather

PennDOT Urges Drivers to Use Caution during Winter Weather.

School Bus Involved in Crash Wednesday Morning

A school bus and a car collided Wednesday morning in Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/01/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/01/2017

Blue Mountain 4-H Club Reorganizes for the New Year

Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club reorganized for the 2017 calendar year. 

Lehigh Valley Schuylkill Building Awareness for Heart Disease Through Little Red Dress Event

Pottsville, Pa. (Jan. 30, 2017) – In recognition of National Heart Health Month and in an effort to make women more aware that heart disease is the number one killer of women, Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill Auxiliary Schuylkill will hold a “Little Red Dress Event” on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 (Snow Date – Sunday, Feb. 26) at the Ramada Inn, 101 South Progress Avenue, Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/01/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/01/2017