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Thursday, December 11, 2014

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings for 12/12/14

A Shenandoah Heights man was found not guilty of shooting his neighbor back in January of 2014.

On December 15th, the Mahanoy Area School District will dedicate their gymnasiums to former coaches Mickey Holland and Joe Alansky.

According to the Republican Herald, Police are investigating a bank robbery that took place at the M&T Bank on West Market Street in Orwigburg on Thursday afternoon. The robbery reportedly took place just after 1PM.

On the morning of August 5th, A baby's body was found in a trash bag in Blythe Township. The bag was found near 189 Winfield Drive when authorities were called around 3am after a neighbor smelled something in the trash.

Weather Related Announcements - 12/11/14

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...

Schuylkill County School Delays and/or Closings for 12/11/14

Free Online Training: Online Broadband and Technology Training (OBTT)

The Rush Township Police posted the following images asking for helping identifying the two males in the photos.

Weather Related Announcements for 12/10/14

Around 3:30pm, emergency personnel were called to Route 61 near Sheetz in Schuylkill Haven for a motor vehicle accident.

A fugitive sought by the Mahanoy City Police since September has been arrested.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident on Route 61 Southbound Near Pottsville

An accident on Route 61 Southbound just south of Pottsville is blocking both southbound lanes.

Around 1:30pm Tuesday afternoon, emergency personnel were called to 321 Chesnut Street in Saint Clair for a working structure fire.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Interstate 81 southbound was closed at the Pine Grove exit for several hours after a crash in Lebanon County.

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY... THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A WINTER STORM WARNING FOR A SIGNIFICANT WINTRY MIX OF SNOW...SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY. THE WINTER STORM WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays for 12/9/14

Around 12:30am, fire police were dispatched to Interstate 81 to the Pine Grove exit at Milemarker 100 to shutdown the southbound lanes.

Crash on Northbound Route 61 Frackville Grade Monday Night

Emergency personnel were called to northbound Route 61 on the Frackville grade just before 10pm Monday night for a motor vehicle accident.

LONG BEFORE MALLS, SHOPPING CENTERS, & ONLINE BUYING, PEOPLE FLOCKED TO DOWNTOWN STORES TO DO THEIR HOLIDAY SEASON SHOPPING. Click LIKE if you have fond shopping memories at stores like Bright's in Lansford & Lehighton, Sear's & Pomeroy's in Pottsville, Hess's in Allentown, or Deisroth's in Hazleton.

Middletown – One jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $325,000 from the Sunday, Dec. 7, drawing was sold at Turkey Hill, 2931 Fairgrounds Road, Ashland, Schuylkill County.

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/8/14

On Tuesday, the Saint Clair borough council approved a budget with no tax hike.

Emergency personnel were called to 173 Sunny Drive, Mary D, in Schuylkill Township for a fully involved house fire.

TIOGA-SULLIVAN-COLUMBIA-SCHUYLKILL-

442 AM EST SUN DEC 7 2014

 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA.

DAY ONE...

TODAY AND TONIGHT.

 HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS NOT EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

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DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...

MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.

 A PERIOD OF MIXED WINTRY PRECIPITATION IS POSSIBLE LATE MONDAY
NIGHT INTO EARLY TUESDAY WITH A LIGHT ICE ACCUMULATION POSSIBLE.
MEASURABLE SNOW IS LIKELY TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE.

Ashland Turkey Hill Robbed Sunday Morning at Gunpoint

According to sources, At approximately 7:30am, someone wearing all tan clothing robbed the Turkey Hill in Ashland Sunday morning with a handgun.

He reportedly stole an unknown amount of cash, gift cards, and cigarettes.

Someone with the same description also attempted to rob a convenience store in Ranshaw, Northumberland County about an hour later.

The suspect is still on the loose.

Story from News Item

http://www.newsitem.com/robbery-suspect-on-the-loose-armed-1.1799297

More information as it is available.

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Schuylkill County Obituaries 12/7/14

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane, along with the Attorneys General of 44 states and the District of Columbia, announced on Thursday that Sirius XM Radio Inc. of New York has agreed to pay $3.8 million to the states and provide restitution to eligible consumers.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/5/14

The Pottsville School District has received grant money to add new security cameras to their schools.

According to WNEP, the FAA released a report about the November 16th incident where a Geisinger Helicopter nearly collided with a drone helicopter near the Schuylkill County airport.

Some Schuylkill County events have cancelled or postponed their Friday (12/5) festivities due to the weather forecast.

A 20 foot by 8 foot mural, painted by Dave Naydock, that was in jeopardy of being removed has been announced that it will now be saved.

Tabitha Hernandez, of Pottsville, will be competing in the Miss Teen Pennsylvania Pageant this weekend.

St. Clair Fire Ruled Arson

An early morning fire in St. Clair that took place Wednesday has been ruled arson.

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work for Next Week

Continuing to advance his JOBS1st PA initiative, Governor Tom Corbett announced today that TruBridge, a provider of business and consulting services, has established a facility in Schuylkill County and is projected to create more than 100 new jobs.

PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police today urged motorists to “steer clear” of police, emergency responders, road crews and tow-truck operators while they carry out their duties.

Over the last year, I've seen the same topic appear and that is “music is not a competition”. I've heard a number of opinions and views on the topic. It’s true, music is not a competition and people should just be in support of the music and the artist creating it.

Schuylkill United Way is Working to Activate a 2-1-1 Database

The Schuylkill United Way is currently working on 211 system for Schuylkill County.

Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane warns of furnace and chimney repairs scams this winter and offers tips to consumers

Tower City Woman Charged with Threatening to Kill State Troopers

Winter Weather Advisory Remains in Effect

Just after 2:30pm Tuesday, emergency personnel were called to 142 Dana Street in North Manheim Township for a structure fire.

HARRISBURG - With the number of older drivers on the rise in Pennsylvania, PennDOT today marked Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, Dec. 1-5, by highlighting the importance of roadway safety and older driver mobility.

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