Thirty One Bingo - Girl Scouts/Sacramento Fire Company

The parents of Girl Scout Troop 31166 in Hegins/Valley View will be hosting a Thirty One Bingo on February 23 at Sacramento Fire Co..advanced tickets are available for $20 by contacting Christine Lettich @ clettich31@yahoo.com or 570-449-7149

Pottsville Native Appointed to the Diocese of Harrisburg

WNEP reported this morning that Reverend Ronald Gainer, 66, who has been appointed as the Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, is a Pottsville native.

He has been serving as a bishop in Kentucky since 2003.

Link to story:
http://wnep.com/2014/01/24/bishop-appointed-to-diocese-of-harrisburg/

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 1/23/14

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores for 1/23/14

Schuylkill County School Delays - 1/24/14

Schuylkill County School Closings for 1/24/14

Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay

St. Jerome/Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay

Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill County Deputy Sheriff Resigns, Under Investigation

The Schuylkill County Deputy Sheriff, Dennis Kane, resigned from his job today while an investigation is underway by the State Police.

The investigation is from an alleged conversation between Kane and 16 year old boy on Facebook.

Kane told WNEP that he denies doing anything wrong.

Kane, also the mayor of Ashland, says that his retirement as Deputy Sheriff is not related to the investigation and will not be resigning as mayor.

We'll have more on this as information becomes available.

Link to WNEP's article.
http://wnep.com/2014/01/23/deputy-sheriff-quits-under-investigation/

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 1/22/14

High School Basketball Scores from 1/22/14

Boys
Williams Valley - 62
Marian Catholic - 46

Schuylkill County School Delays - 1/23/14

Schuylkill County School Delays - 1/23/14

Schuylkill County Delays and Closings - 1/22/14

Schuylkill County Delays and Closings for  1/22/14

Assumption BVM - 2 Hour Delay

Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay

Gillingham Charter - 2 Hour Delay

Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay

Minersville - 2 Hour Delay 

Nativity BVM - 2 hour delay

North Schuylkill - 2 Hour Delay

Pine Grove - 2 Hour Delay

Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Headstart/Child Development - Pre-K Closed, Daycare opens at 8

Schuylkill Haven - 2 hour delay

Schuylkill Maple Ave.  - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Special Ed. Center - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Tech North and South - 2 Hour Delay

Shenandoah Valley - 2 Hour Delay

St. Ambrose/Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay

St. Clair - 2 Hour Delay

St. Jerome/Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay

St. Nicholas/Minersville - 2 Hour Delay

Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay

Tri-Valley - 2 Hour Delay

Trinity Academy - 2 Hour Delay

Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay

Snow Covered Roads Made Travel Difficult Tuesday

The snow began falling around 8am Tuesday morning and by lunch time was the cause of many headaches across the county.

The snow layered with a this sheet of ice made back roads and any other untreated roads made travel very difficult.

The Vulcan Hill, Hometown-side, Mahanoy Township was closed for a few hours while the roads were treated and cleaned up after numerous cars and tractor trailers got hung up trying to make their way up the hill.  The road was open again by 2:30pm.

Vulcan Hill

Carbon Monoxide Investigation Monday Evening in Tamaqua

From tamaquaarea.wordpress.com

Tamaqua firefighters and EMS were dispatched to 327 Washington Street just before 8:45 PM tonight (Jan. 20, 2014) after family members called 911 to report a possible CO (carbon monoxide; a colorless, odorless gas) issue in the two-part home. Firefighters arrived and evacuated the home, as well as placed exhaust fans to expel the dangerous gas. During the response, some of the firefighters were covered with black smoke, as someone was working on the furnace when they arrived.

Tamaqua Fire Chief Tom Hartz said that the incident was related to the furnace. Two families were temporarily displaced while plumbers responded and did repairs. Prior to calling 911, a neighbor brought over a carbon monoxide detector to the home. The levels it showed were 250 ppm (parts per million).

One resident, a woman, was cared for by Tamaqua Ambulance while on scene. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention website states that any levels of CO at 1,200 ppm or higher are considered an immediate danger to life. It adds that a 60-minute EEGL (Emergency Exposure Guidance Level) to a CO level of 400 ppm or more can cause severe or permanent injuries; even death.

Hartz stressed that all homes should install a CO detector.

CO detectors are more affordable now than ten years ago. You can purchase a quality CO detector (with readout) for as low as $25 at Tamaqua area stores.

Weather Related Announcements

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 1/21/14

Sports

Panther Valley Girls Basketball game is postponed until tomorrow night

Mahanoy Area vs. North Schuylkill Boys Basketball is postponed until January 31st. 

Nativity BVM girls basketball postponed until tomorrow

Tuesday Morning Kitchen Fire in Ashland

Tuesday Morning around 10am, crews were called to 11 North 11th Street, Ashland, for a kitchen fire.

Schuylkill County School Early Dismissals

Early School Dismissals for 1/21/14

Blue Mountain  - MS and HS at 10:30, Elem. at 11:05

Gillingham Charter School - Early Dismissal

Minersville - EARLY DISMISSAL; HS11AM, ELEM11:30AM; LLEW 4KAM./Kdg. 11:45

Nativity BVM - dismiss at 10am

Penn State/Schuylkill - Campus closing early

Pottsville - HS @ 10am, MS @ 10:30am, and Elem @ 11:00

Schuylkill Haven - Dismiss 11am, No Evening Activities

Shenandoah valley - HS 11:30, Elem 12:00

St. Clair - dismiss @ 11am

St. Jerome/Tamaqua - 11:15 dismissal

St. Nicholas/Minersville - dismiss at 11:30am

Tamaqua - Early Dismissal - Secondary 10am, Elementary 11:15am, No PM kindergarten 

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores

Schuylkill County High School Basketball scores for 1/20/14

Boys

North Schuylkill - 69

Panther Valley - 45

Blue Mountain - 54

Tamaqua - 30

Marian Catholic - 36

Lourdes Regional - 29

Mahanoy Area - 50

Tri-Valley - 14

Minersville - 57

Shenandoah Valley - 40

Girls

Pine Grove - 56

Panther Valley - 32

Schuylkill County Delays and Closings - 1/21/14

Schuylkill County Delays and Closings for 1/21/14

Mahanoy Area - CLOSED

North Schuylkill - CLOSED

Pine Grove Area - CLOSED, All activities cancelled

Schuylkill Maple Ave. - CLOSED

Schuylkill Special Ed. Center - CLOSED

Schuylkill Tech North & South - CLOSED

Tri-Valley - CLOSED

Trinity Academy - CLOSED

Williams Valley - CLOSED

Motor Vehicle Accident, Kline Township, Saturday Evening

Posted from TamaquaArea.wordpress.com

Emergency personnel responded Saturday (Jan. 18, 2014) at 6:50 PM to mile marker 13.7 along Interstate 81 in Kline Township for a single motor vehicle accident with injuries. Kline Township B49-47 and McAdoo BLS 920 arrived on scene and found a single vehicle accident car into a rock embankment with front end damage with one driver still in the vehicle. The driver had to be removed from vehicle by crews and then transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital in Hazleton. E29-11 & E6-10, PSP and Medic 11 also assisted McAdoo crews. Crews were on scene for about an hour. Firefighters noted that this was the four vehicle accident in Kline Township in two days.

BEST OF SKOOK: And the Winner of "Best Burger" in Schuylkill County is . . . .

Well this shouldn't come as a surprise but Tony's Lunch, Girardville, was clear winner of "Best Burger" in Schuylkill County.  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tonys-Lunch/153679787981975?rf=132310310155444

Man Dies From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Sunday morning, authorities received a 911 call from a woman feeling confused in the borough of St. Clair.

When authorities arrived at 434 S. 2nd Street, they found Charles Gately and his girlfriend, who has not been identified and who made the 911 call.  Both were taken to the hospital where Gately was pronounced dead.  His girlfriend remains in intensive care.

Police believe Gately attempted to start his coal furnace and the flue pipe was clogged causing the fumes to fill the home.

WNEP spoke to some of his neighbors and friends earlier today.

http://wnep.com/2014/01/19/man-dies-after-clogged-coal-furnace-fills-home-with-co-fumes/ 

One Man Injured, Utility Pole Snapped in Rt. 209 Crash

Posted From tamaquaarea.wordpress.com

A man was taken to the hospital for unknown injuries after snapping a utility pole early this morning (Sunday, Jan. 19, 2014) along US209 between Tamaqua and Coaldale. Emergency personnel were called to US209, just past Sisters Cantina Restaurant, in Tamaqua just after 12:30 AM for a report of an overturned pickup truck with wires down. Firefighters and EMS arrived and placed the man on a stretcher for transport to St. Luke’s Hospital – Miners Campus. The man was said to be the only person in the vehicle. Responding were Tamaqua firefighters, Tamaqua Rescue Squad, Tamaqua Police, Tamaqua Fire Police and Tamaqua Ambulance. Firefighters on scene stated that the wires were communication lines, and not power lines. Both lanes US209 were closed for the duration.

Dispute Between Neighbors Ends in Fatal Shooting in Shenandoah Heights

State Police were called to the 500 Block of Indiana Ave., Shenandoah Heights, West Mahanoy Twp. for a shooting around 11:30am.

Pole Sheered in Rush Township Accident Saturday Morning

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A male driver of a white SUV lost control and sheered into a pole along near 431 Fairview Street in Rush Township just before 11 AM today (Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014). The man was treated on scene and refuse further medical care. Responding were Rush Township Police, Hometown Fire Company, Ryan Township Fire Company, Quakake Fire Company and fire police. No power or services were said to be affected. PPL was called to repair the line.

Saturday Morning's Shenandoah Heights Shooting

State Police were called to the 500 Block of Indiana Ave., Shenandoah Heights, West Mahanoy Twp. for a shooting around 11:30am.

Early Morning Crash in Rush Twp.

Picture from TamaquaArea.com

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

Two young men escaped serious injury after narrowly missing a deer and crashing their car into two connected fences in Rush Township early this morning (Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014). Emergency personnel were called to a single motor vehicle accident shortly after 1:30 AM just northeast of the Fairview Street and Marian Avenue intersection. When they arrived, they observed a car entangled in a fence along Marian Avenue, just short of an Air Products water pumping station. Responding were Rush Township Police, Ryan Township Police, Quakake Fire Company, Hometown Fire Company, Ryan Rescue Squad/EMS and others. The two males in the vehicle were treated on scene by Ryan Township EMS.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 1/17/14

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 1/17/14

Super Bowl Sunday Events

Super Bowl Events for February 2nd, 2014

Scheduled Road Work in Schuylkill County

From Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Schuylkill County: Road Work
***NOTE 6 PROJECTS***

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 1/16/14

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores from 1/16/14

Yuengling Ice Cream Began Production This Week

At a special new conference this morning at the Leiby's Dairy Inc., Tamaqua, Yuengling Ice Cream President, and Rob Bohorad, the Chief Operating Officer, announced that because of an overwhelming response, they have begun production this week.

Production was not suppose to begin until March.

The first batches of ice cream are expected to hit the shelves in major grocery stores by mid-February.  Weis and Acme were both mentioned as locations.

The suggested retail price will be $5.49 to $5.99 per quart

Ten all-natural flavors of ice cream are being produced for their first run

Vanilla, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Black and Tan (chocolate and caramel), Vanilla Fudge Chunk with Pretzels, Espresso Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Chocolate Marshmallow, Root Beer Float, and Mint Chocolate Chip.

At the state-of-the-art facility, they will be able to make 40 quarts of ice cream per minute, 14,000 quarts per day, and 100,000 quarts in the initial 10 day run.

Yuengling ice cream initially was in operation from 1920-1985.  Yuengling introduced ice cream  to supplement the brewery's revenue during prohibition.

Production stopped in 1985 when no successor to the then-president Frederick "Fritz" Yuengling could be identified.

The new president, David Yuengling, is the son of Fritz.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 1/16/2014

Scores from last night's games - 1/15/2014

SKOOK EVENTS: All You Can Eat Breakfast - Independent Hose Company

The Independent Hose Company, Diener's Hill, sponsors all-you-can-eat breakfasts from 7:30 a.m. to noon on the third Sunday of the month. The cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children. Patrons may eat in the fire Hall or take meals out. For more information, call 570-429-0867. All are welcome.

SKOOK EVENTS: Block Shoot - East End Fire Company, Tamaqua

BLOCK SHOOT FEBRUARY 9TH AT TAMAQUA'S EAST END FIRE COMPANY!

SKOOK EVENT: Chili Cook Off

On Saturday 1/18 from 12-4 Galen Glen Winery, 255 Winter Mountain Drive, Andreas 18211 is hosting a free chili cook off. All visitors to the winery get to sample each chef's chili and vote for a favorite. Please invite your followers to join us. More info www.galenglen.com or 570-386-3682. Thanks, Kathy Tasting Room Manager

County Cartoonist Memoir To Be Published By Scholastic

Cartoon by Jimmy Gownley

Scholastic Books, publishers of such worldwide hits as Harry potter and the Hunger Games, is publishing a new graphic novel about growing up in Schuylkill County.

Work to Begin on Route 61 Mady's Bridges

From Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency

Work Set to Begin on PA 61 “Mady’s” Bridges in Schuylkill County

Allentown – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today work to replace the structurally deficient PA 61 “Mady’s” bridges (one over Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad in the City of Pottsville and Palo Alto Borough, and the other over the Schuylkill River in the City of Pottsville) in Schuylkill County is set to begin. The project also includes bridge roadway approach work on PA 61 in North Manheim Township.

Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/15/14

Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/15/14

Assumption BVM - 2 Hour Delay

Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay

Minersville - 2 Hour Delay

Nativity BVM - 2 Hour Delay

Panther Valley - 2 Hour Delay

Pine Grove - 2 Hour Delay

Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Maple Ave. - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Special Ed. Ctr - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Tech North - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Tech South - 2 Hour Delay

St. Ambrose/Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay

St. Clair - 2 Hour Delay

St. Jerome Regional/Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay

St. Nicholas/Minersville - 2 Hour Delay

Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay Modified Kindergarten

Tri-Valley - 2 Hour Delay

Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

By:  Monsoon Mike

Tuesday will be a generally dreary, grey day with some light rain, but nothing too heavy like this past weekend's event. Temperatures will still be generally on the mild side and deep into the 40s to low 50s. 

I'm still debating whether or not we see any wintry precipitation Wednesday as temperatures begin to drop and as mentioned the past few days. If anything, if we did, as it would be more in the way of later Wednesday as our next system is trending slower and warmer. Again, this would just be a nuisance event at most late Wednesday into early Thursday, but as you know, it's those "nuisance" events that wind up causing the 40 car interstate pileups as we've seen happen as of late. I'll keep you posted.

Beyond that, it looks like we gradually continue our downward trend of more wintry weather and by the weekend, it looks like we may be back into the freezer, although not as historically brutal as last week but rather more in the way of typical January weather. 

BEST OF SKOOK: And the Best Pizza in Schuylkill County Is

Before I get to the winner, I wanted to thank everyone who voted.  We had nearly 1,000 votes for this poll.  I only hope we can continue to break that record.

Now onto the winner!  After combing through hundreds of votes  . . . . .

The restaurant who was voted as "Best Pizza in Schuylkill County" is:


The Roma Pizzeria in Pottsville!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Roma-Pizzeria/116142961743998?rf=141070012595014

Second Place goes to!
Centioles in Girardville
https://www.facebook.com/groups/65409403637/

Third Place Went to Palermo's
http://palermopizzarestaurant.com/

Fourth to the Pizza Place in Frackville,
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pizza-Place-Frackville-Pa/113620615405872

and not far behind was the Pottsville Pizzeria

Our honorable mentions are (in no particular order)
- Prima - Valley View
- Miones - Tower City
- Rut's Cafe - Mahanoy City
- Pascoli's - Mahanoy City
- Suglia's - Schuylkill Mall
- Valenties - Orwigsburg
- Vito's - St. Clair

Fire That Destroyed Mansion Caused By An Extension Chord

The fire that destroyed the James B. Neale mansion in Foster Township on Friday was caused by an extension chord.

The state police fire marshal said that the fire began in a room on the first floor.

Damage to the mansion is said to exceed $400,000.

Suspect in Custody in Shenandoah Robbery

Early Sunday afternoon, Shenandoah police were called to the Rite Aid Parking Lot for a robbery.

A female called 911 and reported a young male stole her purse from inside her occupied vehicle. The female's description of the suspect was a dark skinned male, scruffy facial hair and wearing a Camo jacket with a yellow hoodie underneath.

Police located the stolen purse under some leaves on unit block of North Market street and there was nothing taken from the purse.

Through investigation, at 1:30pms, police learned the suspects name to be Bobby Taylor and took him into custody at 13 North Main street. Taylor was arraigned before Judge Reiley of Pottsville and was unable to post $25.000, 10% cash bail.

Taylor was committed to the Schuykill County prison on charges of Robbery, Theft of property and receiving stolen property.

Body Found in West Mahanoy Twp. Parking Lot

WNEP is reporting that the body of a 64 year old man from Pottsville was found in the State Police Barrack's parking lot in West Mahanoy Twp. around 6pm Saturday.

At this time the death is not considered suspicious but the investigation is ongoing.

The man's name has not been released yet.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

By:  Monsoon Mike

A hefty dumping of rain is on the way Saturday on the order of one to two inches. Some of the rain in the afternoon especially could be heavy & believe it or not, I cannot rule out a flash of lightning or rumble of thunder. This all opens up the door to another problem which is rapid meltoff of leftover snow & ice which could cause flash flooding issues. It will also be unseasonably warm with temperatures perhaps approaching 60 especially in southern parts of the county. A strong cold front then sweeps through and Sunday will be chilly here but not overly brutal.

Friday Morning's Fire in Rush Township (Pictures and Video)

From TamaquaArea.com

Firefighters were called around 8:15 this morning (Jan. 10, 2014) to 92 Ben Titus Road in Still Creek (Rush Township) for a working structure fire. Despite a quick response by firefighters, the home was severely damaged. Two pets were also lost in the fire. The family of five will be staying with family.

Thursday's Two Vehicle Accident on Route 309

From TamaquaArea.com

Firefighters responded to SR309 (between PennDOT shed and Lofty Road) just before 7:45 AM today (Jan. 9, 2014) for a two-vehicle accident with a Jeep on its roof and entrapment. Reportedly, one woman was trapped in the vehicle while McAdoo firefighters worked to extricate her. Traffic was backed up heavily during the rescue and as a MedEvac helicopter landed on SR309 to transport the entrapped woman.

Crews Contain Pine Grove Fire To Attic Area

Just after 5am Thursday, crews were called to 241 South Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove for a structure fire.

When crews arrived, they found an electrical fire in the attic of the home.

The fire was quickly put out by the responding fireman and were able to keep the fire contained to the attic area.

The fire has left the 2 adults and 3 children who live in the home temporarily homeless until the repairs can be made.

The American Red Cross was on scene to provide food and lodging for the family.

The Pine Grove, Suedberg, and Ravine companies responded to the fire.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/10/14

Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays for 1/10/14

Updated: 6:06am

Assumption BVM/Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay

Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay

Gillingham Charter - 2 Hour Delay

Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay

Minersville - 2 Hour Delay

Nativity BVM - 2 Hour Delay

North Schuylkill 2 Hour Delay

Pine Grove - 2 Hour Delay

Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill County Head Start - No Pre-k, day care open, policy committee meeting cancelled

Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Health School of Nursing - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Maple Ave. 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Special Ed. - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Tech North - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Tech South - 2 Hour Delay

Shenandoah Valley - 2 Hour Delay

St. Ambrose/Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay

St. Clair - 2 Hour Delay

St. Jerome/Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay

St. Nicholas/Minersville - 2 Hour Delay

Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay

Tri-Valley - 2 Hour Delay

Trinity Academy - 2 Hour Delay

Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay

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

State Police are looking for information on two burglaries that took place overnight Tuesday.

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

On the same night, on the 200 block of Spring street, $800 worth of tools were taken from a workshop behind a house.

These tools included

• Impact wrench and battery drill
• Milwaukee reciprocal saw
• Craftsman Impact Dril

Anyone with information related to these burglaries are asked to call State Police at (570) 739-1330

Wednesday's Fire in Porter Twp.

Photo by:  Ashley Herb

Just before 4pm Wednesday afternoon, crews were called to K&E Precision, a machine shop in Porter Twp., just outside Tower City.

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.

Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays For 1/8/14

Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays For 1/8/14

Assumption BVM - 2 Hour Delay

Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay

Gillingham Charter - 2 Hour Delay

Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay

Minersville - 2 Hour Delay

Nativity BVM - 2 Hour Delay

North Schuylkill - 2 Hour Delay

Pine Grove - 2 Hour Delay

Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Maple Ave - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Special Ed. Center - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Tech North - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkill Tech South - 2 Hour Delay

Shenandoah Valley - 2 Hour Delay

St. Clair - 2 Hour Delay

St. Jerome/Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay

St. Nicholas/Minersville - 2 Hour Delay

Tamaqua Area - 2 Hour Delay

Tri-Valley - 2 Hour Delay

Trinity Academy - 2 Hour Delay

Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay

Woman Dies in Crash in Washington Twp. Tuesday Morning

WNEP is reporting that Mary Reed, 81, of Pine Grove, died in crash this morning on Sweet Arrow Lake Road in Washington Twp.  She was reportedly in a car with her 2 daughters when the car, her daughter was driving, lost control and hit a tree.

The other two women were flown from the scene.

No word on the severity of their injuries.

Tuesday Morning Fire Destroys Homes in Shenandoah

Image from Schuylkill County Firewire

Around 7:30am, Tuesday crews were called to the the 200 Block on Ferguson Street in Shenandoah.  When crews arrived they found the double block home fully engulfed in flames.  It is being reported that one side was vacant while the other side, the owner of the home was not home at the time.