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Thursday, March 19, 2015

200 Fentanyl Related Deaths in Pennsylvania; Fentanyl Threat to Health and Public Safety

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Wednesday issued a nationwide alert about the dangers of fentanyl and fentanyl analogues/compounds. Fentanyl is commonly laced in heroin, causing significant problems across the country, particularly as heroin abuse has increased. This alert was issued through the multi-agency El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) to all U.S. law enforcement.

A dachshund named Lucille has gone missing in Pottsville.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Schuylkill County

Police Looking for Coaldale Man Wanted for Burglary and Assault

A Coaldale man is wanted on charges of burglary and assault.

ORWIGSBURG, PA (March 18, 2015) – 2014 was a busy year for Yuengling’s Ice Cream. In the year since its relaunch, the company hosted and sponsored events, held giveaways and contests for fans, celebrated its one-year anniversary and recently announced its new 2015 flavors.

While the first day of Spring is Friday, March 20th. It seems Winter isn't giving up yet.

Kraft Recalls Over 200,000 Products

Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling approximately 242,000 cases of select code dates and manufacturing codes of the Original flavor of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner – due to the possibility that some boxes may contain small pieces of metal.

We are getting reports from followers of an accident near the entrance to the Cressona Mall on Route 61.

Photo posted from PA State Police Facebook Page

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania State Police is once again looking for a few good horses.

Yuengling Ice Cream announced Tuesday morning that they are now selling their ice cream in Wal-Mart's in certain areas of the country.

By: Jay Skook

Did you receive a letter in the mail the other day from PPL asking for personal information? Here are the facts about this letter.

Kutztown Man Missing Since Thursday

Nathan Gorkos has been missing from Kutztown area since Thursday.

An abandoned house in Shenandoah collapsed overnight.

Over 800 Without Power Near Ringtown

A power outage has been reported near Ringtown.

Puff's Fest 2015 will take place on April 25th at the Frackville Elks with over 20 bands.

Ashland Woman Accused of Stealing from Paralyzed Woman

An Ashland woman is accused of stealing from a paralyzed woman she was caring for in Kulpmont, Northumberland County.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Elysburg, PA – On Friday morning, Knoebels team members noticed another shipping container making its way toward the amusement park via tractor-trailer. Knowing that the final piece of the track had been installed on Wednesday, that could only mean one thing – Impulse cars had arrived!

A water main break has been reported in the borough of Minersville.

After careful review of the forecast for this Saturday, the decision was made to cancel the 2015 Pottsville St. Patrick’s day parade. Unfortunately, there is no rain date.

Water Main Break Repaired; Water Boil Advisory Issued for Mahanoy City

Due to the water main break in Mahanoy City Wednesday evening, a water boil advisory has been issued for the borough.

The Federal Trade Commission has charged DIRECTV, the country’s largest provider of satellite television services, with deceptively advertising a discounted 12-month programming package because it fails to clearly disclose that the package requires a two-year contract.

Numerous accidents were reported Thursday morning from slick roads around Schuylkill County.

Major Water Main Break Reported in Mahanoy City

Officials are saying reporting a major water main break in Mahanoy City.

2015 PIAA Second Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores for

Schuylkill County Teams - 3/11/15

Daytime lane restrictions will be in place starting on Monday, March 16 and continuing until Friday, March 20 for tree removal at two locations on Catawissa Creek Road (PA 339) in Schuylkill County.

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

2015 PIAA Second Round High School Basketball State Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County Teams

Saint Catherine Medical Center in Ashland officially has a new owner.

Elysburg, PA – Five weeks ago, steel assembly for Knoebels Amusement Resort’s brand new steel roller coaster began. At roughly 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, March 11, the final piece of the nearly 2,000 feet of track will be set for “Impulse.” This will mark the completion of another phase of the project, which is on time for a spring opening.

A boil advisory was issued Monday for all residents of Pine Grove.

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.