Friday, January 10, 2014
Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/10/14
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Schuylkill County Forecast
By: Monsoon Mike
I'm going to go against the majority here and say that the minor precipitation event on Friday will be more in the way of light snow rather than freezing rain like the National Weather Service is prognosticating. I think the column of air above the surface is cool enough to support mainly snow but I do agree that some freezing rain is possible near the end of the storm. Nevertheless, this is a very minor event with only a little bit of percipitation included, however it does come at a bad time. So despite small precipitation numbers, the fact that it hits the morning rush hour could result in school delays and poor driving.
The precipitation basically ends Friday afternoon and we get a little break until Saturday when temperatures warm well into the 50's but also a good amount of rain possible. So Saturday will be mild but not the prettiest of days by any means.
Cooler but not overly cold weather then for Sunday.
$6,000 Worth of Tools Stolen in Burglaries
They are reporting that $5,000 worth of tools were stolen from Kintzel Portable Welding, Frailey Township.
The tools included
- Lincoln aluminum spool gun
- plasma cutter
- Evolution magnetic drill
- 3/4 inch drive socket set
- Central pneumatic spray gun
- Rechargeable light
- Impact wrench and battery drill
- Milwaukee reciprocal saw
- Craftsman Impact Dril
Wednesday's Fire in Porter Twp.
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Smoke from the blaze could be scene billowing for miles around. Along with battling the fire, firefighters battled cold temperatures as well.
Crews battled the fire for hours due to the flammable materials in the building, which made the fire tough to put down.
The Republican Herald reported that as of 9:30pm, crews were still at the scene of the fire.
There was reportedly no one in the building at the time.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays For 1/8/14
Woman Dies in Crash in Washington Twp. Tuesday Morning
The other two women were flown from the scene.
No word on the severity of their injuries.
Tuesday Morning Fire Destroys Homes in Shenandoah
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Monday, January 6, 2014
Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays - 1/7/14
BEST OF SKOOK: The Winner of Best Wings in Schuylkill County Is . . . . . .
The votes are in and we have an upset on our hands.
Semi-Pro Football Looking For Sponsors
If interested you can contact them by Schuylkill County Predators on Facebook or scpredators14@yahoo.com
Winter Weather Announcements - 1/6/14
Tips For Getting Through Sub Zero Temperatures
Accident Along Route 309 in South Tamaqua Sunday Evening
West Penn Township Police, firefighters and Ambulance were called to SR309 northbound in South Tamaqua (West Penn Township) just before 5:30 PM today (Jan. 5, 2014) for a report of a two-vehicle accident with possible assault. No serious injuries were seen. Traffic was detoured around the scene. Soley's Towing was used to transport both vehicles.
Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/6/14
Fatal Crash in Tremont
There was also a passenger in the vehicle who was also hurt and was taken to Hershey Medical Center.
Sunday, January 5, 2014
Blythe Twp. Crash Closes Route 209 for Hours

SUV SHEERS POLE ALONG US209 IN BLYTHE TWP; ROAD CLOSED FOR 4 HOURS
A man and two children escaped injuries after the SUV they were in crashed into and sheered a utility pole around 4:30 PM Saturday (Jan. 4, 2014) along US209 in Blythe Township (near the intersection of James Street). The vehicle came to rest in front of Chet's Wholesale Beverage. The incident also resulted in downed power and communication lines. US209 was closed from New Philadelphia to Middleport for about 4 hours during the response and initial repairs. Responding were fire companies from Kaska, Cumbola, New Philadelphia and Middleport. State Police are investigating.
Friday, January 3, 2014
Snowfall Totals and Images From Around Schuylkill County
Below are the totals that we've received from all of you
PennDOT Lowers Speed Limits on Interstates
Ashland Doctor Facing Drug Charges
She is accused from writing prescriptions to pain killers that have led to overdoses and one death.
Tarapchak is also facing charges for smuggling drugs into the Lackawanna County Prison by hiding them inside her rectum.
Tarapchak is to be prosecuted in Lackawanna County court, where she is also locked up at this time.
Tarapchak was charged with corrupt organizations, drug delivery resulting in death, prescribing outside the scope of practice, distribution/prescription to a drug dependent person, refusal or failure to keep records, controlled substance contraband to a confined person, perjury, endangering the welfare of children, recklessly endangering another person, insurance fraud, theft by deception and criminal conspiracy.
Link to full story below
http://wnep.com/2014/01/02/ashland-doctor-facing-drug-charges/
http://republicanherald.com/news/ag-schulkill-county-doctor-smuggled-drugs-into-lackawanna-county-prison-unlawfully-prescribed-pain-pills-1.1610951
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays - 1/3/14
Shenandoah Valley - CLOSED
St. Ambrose/Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
St. Clair - CLOSED
Tamaqua - CLOSED
Tri-Valley - CLOSED
Trinity Academy - CLOSED
Williams Valley - CLOSED
Hazleton Chinese Restaurant Searched Thursday Morning
Update: It is now being reported that an employee stole credit card information from customers.
Link to article from Standard Speaker
http://standardspeaker.com/news/state-police-search-hazle-twp-restaurant-1.1610655
Our St. Patty's Shirt's Are Ready To Sell
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Water Boil Advisory Cancelled - Fountain Springs/Country Club Estates
WATER BOIL ADVISORY CANCELLED The Water Boil Advisory for Fountain Springs and Country Club Estates has been cancelled. The required sampling and testing of the water system has been conducted. The test results have indicated no presence of harmful bacteria. These tests demonstrate that the quality of your drinking water was not affected by the water main break and that it is safe for human consumption.
Schuylkill County School Early Dismissals - 1/2/14
Grey Goose Bar, McAdoo Fire, Man in Custody

Emergency responders were called around 12:20 AM today (Jan. 2, 2014) to 94 North Kennedy Drive (SR309) in McAdoo for a fully engulfed structure fire.
Overnight Fire in Quakake Displaces Family
Firefighters responded to 4 East Main Street just before midnight last night (Jan. 1, 2014) for a report of a house fire. Firefighters were quick to respond and extinguish the fire. Fire was said to be caused by a clothes dryer.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Schuylkill County
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SNOW...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 7 AM EST FRIDAY.
Overnight Fire in Ashland, Reported to Be Started By Homeowner
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Officials Sworn in Today At Courthouse
One Person Killed on Interstate 81 Crash
One person has been confirmed to have died in the crash. They were pronounced dead by Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner David Truskowsky.
State Police are reported to be investigating the crash.
WNEP is reporting that the man who died was Ralph Rumbel of Ringtown.
3 Alarm Fire Destroys Homes in Shenandoah
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The fire also spread to another unoccupied home at 110 South Grant and to 114 South Grant Street which was occupied.
The fire call originally came in with entrapment but that turned out to be false.
One dog was rescued from the occupied home.
The fire hit a 3rd alarm after crews needed additional help from around the area for assistance.
No cause has been determined for the blaze at this time.
Monday, December 30, 2013
The Restaurant/Organization Voted Best Breakfast in Schuylkill County is . . . .
What restaurant/organization serves the best breakfast in Schuylkill County?
(Drum roll please) And the winner is:
Attention Pine Grove Area - 345 Exchange - 911 is down
Sunday Afternoon Fire in Minersville
The fire is said to have started in 524 but spread to the other homes on each side.
9 people were displaced in the fire, the homes were a double-block, 2 from one home, 4 from the other, the fire caused heavy damage to another home melting the siding.
No word has been what started the fire but they believe it started on the ground floor.
Fire crews from Minersville, Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven, Yorkville, and Llewellyn fought the blaze.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Water Boil Advisory
Friday, December 20, 2013
Crash in Blythe Twp. Near Schuylkill Mall
The driver and an infant who was also in the car taken to a local medical center.
The driver is to be cited for the crash.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Hometown Hill Motor Vehicle Accident Wednesday Evening
Posted from www.TamaquaArea.com
Credit Card Information Compromised on Black Friday From Target
http://money.cnn.com/2013/12/18/news/companies/target-credit-card/index.html?hpt=hp_t1
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Frackville Police Officer Cited For Hit and Run
You can read the story at the link below.
http://wnep.com/2013/12/17/police-officer-cited-for-hit-and-run/
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
St. Catherine's Former Employees Get Payday
Check out the story below
http://wnep.com/2013/12/16/former-hospital-workers-get-big-payday-before-holidays/
Tractor Trailer Hit and Run In Tamaqua
FULL-SIZE TRACTOR TRAILER DRIVES OFF AFTER STRIKING SHED, FENCE, VEHICLE AND STOP SIGN TONIGHT ON SIDE STREET IN TAMAQUA Incident occurred around 11:30 PM tonight (Monday, Dec. 16, 2013).
Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 12/17/13
Monday, December 16, 2013
Prisoner Escape in Lehigh Valley
PD HAS ISSUED A BOLO (BE ON THE LOOK OUT) FOR A MALE PRISONER WHO ESCAPED FROM AN UNKNOWN LOCATION. PRISONER DITCHED ORANGE JUMPSUIT AND IS BELIEVED TO BE WEARING JUST A THERMAL SHIRT AND PANTS. BELIEVED TO BE IN A 1993 TOYOTA CAMRY BEARING PA TAG: JHN1842 WITH HEAVY FRONT END DAMAGE. SUBJECT IS DESCRIBED AS ARMED AND DANGEROUS AND IS BELIEVED TO BE CARRYING A SHOT GUN. IF YOU SEE THIS VEHICLE CALL POLICE IMMEDIATELY AND DO NOT APPROACH.
Update: The individual is said to be Danie Preziosi and he is said to have escaped custody after a prelimary hearing in Nazareth, PA.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Amber Alert Cancelled After Child Found Safe
Tamaqua Police Looking For Truck Involved in Morning Incident
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POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR A TRUCK INVOLVED IN AN INCIDENT IN OWL CREEK
Tamaqua Police are looking for a black or darker colored late-model full-size pickup truck that allegedly struck a utility pole along Owl Creek Road in Tamaqua sometime today in the early morning (Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013).
The truck is said to have damage done to the passenger side door handle and running boards; and possibly side mirror.
Call (570) 668-5000 if you have any information.
Posted by: TamaquaArea.com
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Amber Alert issued For Child Abduction in Carbon County
Saturday at approx. 6:30pm Kyleigh Simcsuk, age 4, was abducted from Delaware Ave. in Palmerton. State Police said the police was abducted by Timothy Simcsuk, age 25.
Police are looking for a dark green mini-van with either PA or California registration.
Direction of travel is unknown.
Schuylkill County Boroughs with Snow Emergencies
Ashland
ASHLAND BOROUGH HAS DECLARED A SNOW EMERGENCY:
EFFECTIVE SUNDAY DECEMBER 15, 2013 FROM 2AM TO 6AM.
Parking will be prohibited on Hoffman Boulevard from Brock Street to Centre Street and also on Centre Street from Front Street to 23rd Street.
Residents are ordered to move their cars from these locations between 2am and 6am.
Any vehicles that are not moved from the above locations will be fined $50 and towed away at the Owner's expense.
Mahanoy City
Snow Parking Ban Tonight
Mayor has issued a snow parking ban. There will be NO PARKING between Midnight & 7AM on the following streets: Centre St. , Main St. , South St from 2nd Street west to Borough line.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Cancellations For Saturday
Cancellations have already begun before Saturday's Winter Storm.
Updated: 10:30am, 12/14/13
Pine Grove Area - ACT Cancelled
TAMAQUA ATHLETIC EVENTS POSTPONED
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JV/Var. Girls Basketball:
at Tri Valley has been ppd to:
Monday, December 30 - 6:00
Depart - 4:30
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Varsity Wrestling:
at Exeter Duals has been ppd to:
Sat. Dec. 21
Tamaqua will NOT be in attendance as we are in the Berwick Duals
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Jr. Hi. Wrestling:
at Blue Mt. Tournament has been ppd to:
Friday, Dec. 20 - approximately 2:30 (coaches meeting at 2:30 wrestling to follow)
Depart at 12:30 via Van
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Also note:
The band formal has been ppd and rescheduled to Sat. Jan 18 at the Tam. Elem. School
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From: Mike Hromyak, Tamaqua AD
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3rd Annual Tamaqua Elks Boilo Contest TONIGHT
3rd Annual Tamaqua Elks Boilo Contest
Enter your favorite boilo recipe, OR just come to taste all the entries. Admission will be $5 per person, food buffet and desserts included. Bar will be open to purchase drinks. Event starts @ 7pm, voting will be @ 8:30 pm. You do not have to be a member this is open to the public, invite your friends and hope to see you there :-)
Link to event: https://www.facebook.com/events/580949311960917/
Located at 201 W Broad St, Tamaqua