Thursday, December 7, 2017
Girardville Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrant, Aggravated Assault, and Resisting Arrest Charges
Pennsylvania Lottery Announces Multiple Winners from Schuylkill County in November
Former Schuylkill and Carbon County Deputy Coroner Facing Additional Sexual Assault Charges
On Wednesday, PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced new charges against Edward Smith, 60, of Tamaqua,a former deputy coroner of Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, for unlawful contact with a minor, statutory sexual assault and other offenses.
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Governor Wolf Announces Investment to Improve Recreation, Community Revitalization in Nine Schuylkill County Communities
Governor Tom Wolf announced on Tuesday an investment of $44 million for 266 projects across Pennsylvania that will create new recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize local communities. Nine of those are for Schuylkill County communities.
PA Attorney General Warns About Paypal Data Breach
Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Bus Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show
The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Saturday, March 3, 2017.
Man Charged After Traffic Stop Leads to Finding of Over $72,000 Worth of Meth and Heroin
A man has been charged after a traffic stop in Schuylkill County led to the discovery of over $72,000 worth of methamphetamine and heroin on Tuesday.Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Road Open After Rock Slide in Girardville
Police Investigating Two Theft Incidents in Upper Berks County
State Police at Hamburg are investigating two theft incidents in Upper Berks County that are believed to be related.
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Sometime between December 4, 2017 1:15pm to December 5, 2017 at 6:30am, the suspect(s) removed six batteries from wood chippers which were parked on the property of 25 N. 5th St.,
The loss of these batteries is valued at approximately $1150.
In addition, the suspect(s) used a pry bar to open a side access panel to the Victim’s truck.
The damage to the truck is valued at approximately $1000.
The suspect(s) then removed one Stihl 461 chainsaw valued at approximately $1000, a Stihl trim saw 201T valued at approximately $600 and a Stihl BG55 blower which was valued at approximately $200.
Prior to the theft, a vehicle was observed driving past the Upper Bern Twp. Building. The vehicle appeared to be a 2-door coupe (Likely a Hyundai Veloster).
It was observed passing the municipal building and parking to the rear of where the Victim’s vehicles were located. A male was also observed walking with these items past the Upper Bern Twp. Municipal Building.
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Sometime between December 4, 2017 1:15pm to December 5, 2017 at 6:30am, Five “cherry Picker” trucks were broken into at Nelson's Tree Service located on Bright School Rd ½ mile north of SR 183
in Penn Township. Only the metal cabinets behind the driver door were pried open. Still getting inventory but they think 12 Stihl chainsaws, 5 leaf blowers, 4 2.5 gal gas cans taken. Total loss approx. $5,000.00.
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Anyone with information pertaining to these incident is asked to contact PSP Hamburg at 610-562-6885.
in Penn Township. Only the metal cabinets behind the driver door were pried open. Still getting inventory but they think 12 Stihl chainsaws, 5 leaf blowers, 4 2.5 gal gas cans taken. Total loss approx. $5,000.00.
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Anyone with information pertaining to these incident is asked to contact PSP Hamburg at 610-562-6885.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency Personnel at the Scene of Crash on Route 61 North of St. Clair
Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in Lavelle
Monday, December 4, 2017
Vehicle Rollover Crash on Route 61 Monday Afternoon
Early Monday Morning Fire Ruled Accidental
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