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Sunday, January 25, 2015

High Speed Chase Ends in Schuylkill County; Suspect and Troopers Injured

A high speed chase that began in Pittston, PA ended in Schuylkill County Sunday afternoon.

Reported Working Structure Fire in East Brunswick Township

Around 11:45am, emergency personnel were called to 442 Indian Run Road, East Brunswick Township for a house fire.

The Rush Township Police posted the following regarding a retail theft at the Hometown Wal-Mart;

Harrisburg - Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its employment situation report for December 2014.

Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the region.

A-Treat Soda Closing

According to a story posted by WFMZ, the Allentown soda distributor is closing it's doors after 97 years.

A West Mahanoy Township man had $8,000 stolen from his home Tuesday after two men said they were water company workers, distracted the man, and allegedly stole the money.

Homicide charges have been filed against a Frackville man for killing his roommate.

Rush Township Need Help Identifying Individuals in Thefts

The Rush Township Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the three individuals in the following pictures.

The Mahanoy City Police Department posted the following earlier Thursday after getting a report of a phone scam.

North Schuylkill and Allentown Diocese Officially Announce Sale of the Former Cardinal Brennan

North Schuylkill to Purchase Cardinal Brennan Campus

During North Schuylkill Board Meeting Wednesday evening the school board voted unanimously 8-0 to purchase the former Cardinal Brennan campus.

According to WNEP, the Beer Shak on the Pottsville/Minersville Highway near Minersville was broken into overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

According to multiple sources, the grand jury investigating Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has recommended charges of perjury and other crimes for allegedly leaking confidential information to a Philadelphia newspaper in a bid to embarrass her enemies, according to court documents unsealed today.

Due to Wednesday's Weather Forecast, some county schools have decided to dismiss early.

Driver Overturns Vehicle on Route 209 Tuesday Morning

A woman escaped injury after flipping her vehicle around 9:45am Tuesday morning on Route 209 in Norwegian Township.

Around 3:30 am Tuesday morning, emergency personnel were called to 12 South D Street, in Mahanoy City for a working structure fire.

The Mahanoy City Police Department posted the following regarding an arrest for an armed robbery.

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges

The Mahanoy City Police Department posted the following to their Facebook page regarding a traffic stop Friday evening

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 1/18/15

A recent online post and newspaper article has raised the question whether North Schuylkill is purchasing Cardinal Brennan. Here is what we know.

Crash Closes Rush Township Road Earlier Friday Evening

Around 8pm Friday evening, emergency personnel were called to Fairview Street in Rush Township for a motor vehicle accident.

Senator Corman (R. Centre County) announced at a 1pm news conference from the State Capitol that the NCAA will restore all 112 games taken from Penn State University due to the Sandusky scandal.

A former Pottsville Area School board member announced he is seeking a return to the board.

According to the Morning Call out of Allentown, Yuengling has been left off the menu for Tuesday's Inauguration Festivities.

DRINKING WATER WARNING FOR WEST WEST TERRACE CUSTOMERS

BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING

A breakfast seminar will be hosted by the Tamaqua Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. at the Tamaqua Salvation Army (105 West Broad Street, Tamaqua) for residents, new and existing businesses, and developers to learn more about the CRIZ Program.

Student in Custody After Threat

A Pottsville Area High School student is in custody for allegedly writing the note that threatened to set off a bomb in the school at noon.

After polling our followers on Facebook and Twitter, these are these restaurants have the "Best Pizza" in Schuylkill County

The Republican Herald is reporting that Pottsville High School Students were evacuated Thursday morning after a bomb threat was found note stating a bomb would go off at noon.

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has posted the salaries of all the public school teachers and administrators in the state.

Three Students Injured in Bus Crash on Route 61

Three students were injured in a bus crash on Route 61 Wednesday afternoon.

Store Closing in the Schuylkill Mall

The Schuylkill Mall will lose another store in a few months.

Schuylkill County School Delays - 1/13/15

The Tamaqua Police Department conducted a drug raid Monday morning.

A reported power outage has been reported in the Ashland area.

On Sunday, a man and teenager were charged for the 2014 killing.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/12/15

Blythe Township Fire Considered Suspicious

A fire in Blythe Township Saturday evening is being considered suspicious.

Four gas stations closed abruptly in the St. Clair/Pottsville area recently

Fire crews are currently fighting a fire in Blythe Twp along Route 209 between Kaska and Middleport.

Winter Driving Awareness Week Next Week

With Pennsylvania experiencing winter weather and freezing temperatures, PennDOT is marking the state’s Winter Driving Awareness Week by encouraging drivers to be sure they’re ready this season.

REMEMBER WATCHING TV GROWING UP IN THE COAL REGION. Do Chief Halftown, Sally Starr, Captain Noah, Miss Judy, & Saturday morning cartoons bring back fond memories of a much simpler time in your life?

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County

The 2015 great Pottsville Winter Carnival kicks off this weekend and the following is a listing of the events in the coming weeks.

ORWIGSBURG - Celebrating one year since its return to the market, Yuengling’s Ice Cream is primed for continued growth in 2015. Since returning, the ice cream’s availability grew from an initial limited distribution in central Pennsylvania and several other states, to a significant brand position with major retailers in a large number of states.

Update on Fire at North Schuylkill High School

Just before 1:00pm Thursday afternoon, fire personnel were called to 15 Academy Lane, Ashland, the North Schuylkill High School for a fire.

In an update from Superintendent Robert Ackell, he reported that the fire was contained to one area on the lower level of the building in one of the Industrial Arts Classrooms.

It was reported that debris got into and air vent causing the unit to smoke.

Students and staff were quickly evacuate and sent to the nearby elementary school. When the building was deemed safe by fire officials, students returned to the main level of the building to get their clothing and belongings before being dismissed from the elementary school.

School will be closed Friday for students from both buildings.

Any students that wish to pick up belongings left behind today and stop by the school from 6-7:30 Thursday evening to pick them up.

We would like to thank the students and staff for their cooperation, patience and assistance during this situation. Thank you!, said Superintendent Ackell.

Ashland, Butler Township, Frackville, and other surrounding units assisted.

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