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Saturday, February 7, 2015

Schuylkill County Fire/EMS Approved for State Grant Funding

Schuylkill County State Representatives Jerry Knowles (R-124), Mike Tobash (R-125) and Neal Goodman (D-123) announced this week that 118 volunteer fire and EMS units throughout Schuylkill County have been approved to receive more than $1.4 million in state grant funding through the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Ambulance Service Grant Program.

Is A-Treat Making a Return Already?

A-Treat soda may be making a return just as quickly as it disappeared.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

An area soldier surprised his son at a high school basketball game Thursday evening.

Schuylkill County School Delays - 2/6/15

Schuylkill County School Delays - 2/5/15

Tamaqua Business Woman to Run for County Treasurer

Tamaqua, PA – Linda Gallo Marchalk announced today that she is running for Treasurer of Schuylkill County after consulting with incumbent Treasurer Jackie McGovern and learning of her retirement.

Yuengling's Ice Cream Announces Winners of Its “FREE ICE CREAM FOR A YEAR” Contest

ORWIGSBURG, PA (February 3, 2015) – Marking its one year anniversary being back on the shelves, Yuengling’s Ice Cream celebrated with its fans by launching a contest giving four winners free ice cream for a year.

Over 200,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees are being recalled for a software problem where it's causing airbags to deploy, even when there is no crash.

A Schuylkill County man died in a motor vehicle accident in Lehigh County on Monday.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 2/3/15

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 2/3/14

Did Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow?

Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Two Head-On Crashes on Route 309 on Saturday

Emergency personnel were busy Saturday, after cleaning up 3 motor vehicle accidents, 2 of which were head on, in the same area on Route 309 in Rush Township.

2015 Winter Carnival Snowdrop and Snowflake Princesses Crowned

Saturday night was Pageant Night for the Winter Carnival Contestants

Around 12:45pm Saturday, emergency personnel were called to Route 309 in Rush Township for a head on motor vehicle accident.

Knoebels announced last week that the steel assembly of their new rollercoaster is scheduled to begin this week.

Around 1:45pm, fire crews were dispatched to 620 Greenwood Ave, in Pottsville for a working structure fire.

Llewellyn Man Arraigned for Open Lewdness and Indecent Exposure

Last night, we reported that the Mahanoy Township Police were looking for a man who reportedly walked into the Shell Gas Station Morea Road, walked into the bathroom for several minutes and then walked towards the counter revealing his genitals to the cashier then placing them on the counter. The suspect then quickly exited the gas station and fled.

With the potential for several inches to a foot of snow in Pennsylvania on Super Bowl Sunday, PennDOT today urged drivers to watch weather forecasts and be prepared to change any travel plans.

We reported last night that the Mahanoy Township Police Department was looking for a man after an Open Lewdness, Indecent Exposure Incident.

Schuylkill County School Delays - 1/30/15

Blue Mountain - CLOSED
Mahanoy Area - CLOSED
McCann School of Business/Pottsville - CLOSED
Nativity BVM - CLOSED
North Schuylkill - CLOSED
Panther Valley - CLOSED
Pine Grove - CLOSED
Pottsville Area - CLOSED
Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
Schuylkill Health School of Nursing - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Maple Ave - CLOSED
Schuylkill Special Education Center - CLOSED
Schuylkill Tech North & South - CLOSED
St. Ambrose / Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
St. Jerome / Regional - CLOSED
Tamaqua Area - CLOSED
Tri Valley - CLOSED
Trinity Academy - CLOSED
Williams Valley - CLOSED

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Police Looking for Man After Indecent Exposure, Open Lewdness Incident

The Mahanoy Township Police posted the following to the Facebook page regarding an incident Thursday

On Thursday morning, Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord announced his resignation.

2015 Youth Little League Baseball/Softball Sign-Ups from Schuylkill County

It's that time of the year. Time for that one night of their where everyone sits down and watches the biggest night of the year for sports. But who cares about the game, we are here for the commercials! Below are some of the 2015 Super Bowl commercials that have been released or banned already.

On Tuesday morning, residents in Frackville and West Mahanoy Township woke up to find graffiti on their garages.

Argall encourages students with interest in public service to apply for scholarship

HARRISBURG – College students who are interested in a career in public service can apply for the James A. Finnegan Fellowship Foundation internship program through February 7, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).

There have been many incidents reported over the last week or two about fake utility/water company workers robbing homes.

Should Medical Marijuana Be Legalized in Pennsylvania?

Today, Tuesday, January 27th, Senator Daylin Leach (Democrat) and Mike Folmer (Republican) reintroduce legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in Pennsylvania.

Followers had notified Skook News that over the weekend they found Maroons Pub in Pottsville had closed it doors.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings for 1/27/15

Tara Paltanavage, Middleport, was sentenced Monday for hiding her baby's body in the trash.

Two crashes occurred over the weekend near Tamaqua injuring two.

On January 20th, 2015, Steven Hutnyan lost his home and most of his possessions in a fire in Mahanoy City.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/26/15

Blue Mountain - CLOSED
Gillingham Charter - CLOSED

Mahanoy Area - CLOSED
Marian Catholic - CLOSED

North Schuylkill - CLOSED
Panther Valley - CLOSED

Pine Grove - CLOSED
Pottsville - CLOSED

Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
Schuylkill Maple Ave. - CLOSED
Schuylkill Special Education Center - CLOSED
Schuylkill Tech North and South - CLOSED

Shenandoah Valley - CLOSED
St. Ambrose/ Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
St. Clair - CLOSED
St. Jerome / Tamaqua - CLOSED

Tamaqua Area - CLOSED

Tri-Valley - CLOSED
Trinity Academy - CLOSED

Williams Valley - CLOSED

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.