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Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Man Charged with Multiple Sex Crimes Against Children

A Minersville man was charged Monday with multiple sex crimes against young boys.

Cartwright Announces Appalachian Regional Commission Grant for Rush Township

Pottsville, PA – Today U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $50,000 grant to Rush Township, Schuylkill County for the Lincoln Drive Sanitary Sewer Line Extension project.

Skipper Dippers on Route 309, near Hometown, is kicking off their 9th season with a great special.

On Saturday, a Pottsville man led police on a high speed chase through five communities.

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled in Schuylkill County This Week

PIAA Second Round High School Basketball State Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

2015 PIAA Second Round High School Basketball State Playoff Schedule for

Schuylkill County Teams

PIAA First Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores - 3/7/15

A Pottsville native was sworn in on Friday as the head of the United States Postal Service.

A Pottsville woman is facing drug charges after attempting to sell drugs in Minersville.

Shenandoah has declared a State of Emergency due to the number of frozen water pipes in the borough.

A Tremont man was killed in an overnight crash.

PIAA First Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores - 3/6/15

PIAA First Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores

Quarter Final Results from the

PIAA Individual Wrestling Championships for Schuylkill County Schools

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

In a press release from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board on Friday, it was clarified that Beer Distributors are allowed to sell 12 packs.

A PennDOT truck struck two disabled vehicles on Thursday while plowing.

10 Signs Winter is Over in Pennsylvania

Schuylkill County School Delays - 3/6/15

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 3/6/15

Interstate 81 Southbound has been backed up for several hours near the Mahanoy City and Frackville exits.

Results from the PIAA Individual Wrestling Championships in Hershey - Round 1

The National Weather Service has upgraded Schuylkill County to a Winter Storm Warning

The first ever Schuylkill County Brewfest will take place on May 16, 2015.

Due to the winter storm impacting the region, PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on the major roadways in east central Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 3/5/15

Schuylkill County Snow Emergencies for 3/4/15 and 3/5/15

Announced Snow Emergencies for 3/4/15 and 3/5/15

The Hillside SPCA has a chance of winning a $25,000 cat shelter through Purina.

On Saturday, March 14, 2015, the City of Pottsville will be wearing green as hundreds of marchers form to present the 39th Annual Pottsville St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Although the parade is the main focus of the celebration, the Division will sponsor events from morning until night in and around downtown Pottsville.

A routine sweep was done at the Schuylkill County Prison on Wednesday.

The National Weather Service has downgraded the Winter Storm Warning they issued earlier for Schuylkill County

A man lead Mahanoy Township Police on a High Speed Chase Monday night.

We are getting reports from drivers that there is a backup of traffic on the Blue Mountain on Route 309 south of Tamaqua.

A Pottsville man is facing charges for being a part of a prescription drug scheme

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning and are forecasting 4-6 inches of snow across Schuylkill County

Below are some of the road incidents as of 7:45am on Wednesday, 3/4/15

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closing - 3/4/15

Schuylkill County School Delays - 3/4/15

A suspicious death has been ruled a homicide.

Due to the winter storm impacting the region, PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on the major roadways in east central Pennsylvania.

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service from Wednesday evening into Thursday evening

Governor Wolf proposed his budget Tuesday morning in Harrisburg.

Schools Announce Early Dismissals for Tuesday - 3/3/15

Police, along with other law enforcement, were called to Bear Creek Street in Auburn on Monday morning for a woman who allegedly barricaded herself into her home.

The victim has been identified in the Pottsville Death Investigation.

Death Investigation in Pottsville

The Republican Herald posted that police are investigating a suspicious death in Pottsville.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory

** NOTE: THIS POST IS ORIGINALLY FROM 2015. It began being shared again in 2016. It is not a new recall!

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(03/02/15) Mrs. T's Pierogies, Shenandoah, is recalling some of it's Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil varieties of pierogies due to that it may contain pieces of plastic.

Police in riot gear reportedly have a home surrounded in Auburn.

Hyundai is recalling over 200,000 vehicles due to a power steering defect.

According to the Times News, the 17 Year Old that died in Sunday morning's crash on Route 309 near Tamaqua has been identified.

Two men are facing drug charges after an incident in Coaldale on Saturday.

PIAA Announces Opponents and Locations for First Round of State Playoffs

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