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Monday, March 30, 2015

Man Assaulted in New Philadelphia

A man was found assaulted in New Philadelphia.

The National Penn Bank has announced they will be closing their Schuylkill Mall location in Frackville.

ORWIGSBURG, PA (March 30, 2015) – Yuengling’s Ice Cream will be taking its new ice cream truck on tour this spring and summer on the inaugural “Lovin’ Spoonful Ice Cream Tour” of events from Massachusetts to Georgia to Ohio and everywhere in between.

Police Seek Suspect in Armed Robbery

Shenandoah Borough Police are seeking a suspect in an armed robbery.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 3/28/15

A Pottsville man is facing drug charges after trying to sell methamphetamine at the Cocoa Hut in Mahanoy City.

Injured State Trooper's Name Released

On Friday afternoon, while a state trooper was assisting a disabled vehicle in the southbound lanes between Exit 124 and 119 on Interstate 81, he returned to his cruiser to a retrieve a fire extinguisher when another vehicle travelling south struck the back of the cruiser.

State Trooper Struck by Vehicle on Interstate

A state trooper was struck by a passing vehicle on Interstate 81 while he was assisting at the scene of a car fire Friday afternoon.

He was flown to Geisinger with unknown injuries.

Southbound lanes of Interstate 81 have been closed at the Frackville exit.

More information as it comes available.

Information posted from

http://m.republicanherald.com/state-police-trooper-struck-by-vehicle-on-i-81-1.1854617

Pottsville High School Evacuated for Bomb Threat

Pottsville High School has been reportedly evacuated Friday afternoon after a written bomb threat was found in a restroom.

The prince is giving a ball and you are invited!!

Blue Mountain High School proudly presents "Cinderella"

Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors

Children under 5 admitted free

Doors open at 6:30pm

House Damaged By Fire in Oneida on Thursday

Photo posted from Nuremberg-Weston Volunteer
Fire Company FB Page

On Thursday, around 4:30pm, emergency personnel were called to 100 4th Street in Oneida, East Union Township for a house fire.

Just after 10:00pm Thursday evening, emergency personnel were called to 78 Tucker Hill Road in Blythe Townshp near New Philadelphia for a house fire.

Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Crews at the Scene of a House Fire in East Union Twp.

Around 5:30pm, emergency personnel were called to 100 4th Street East Union Twp., near Brandonville, for a working house fire.

Monty Python's Spamalot- A musical lovingly ripped off from the motion picture Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Come out for a ton of laughs and enjoy a great story as the students in Minersville Area High School perform this musical twist of a classic story!

Chinese Auction and Food Sale proceeds benefit Barry Believers Relay for Life Team

Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane and Acting Consumer Advocate Tanya J. McCloskey today announced a proposed settlement with an electric generation supplier accused of deceptively marketing its variable electric rates to Pennsylvania consumers, many of whom filed complaints about spikes in their rates during the winter of 2014.

Friends of the Ringtown Library Annual Used Book Sale

The Schuylkill United Way (SUW) Annual Day of Caring event will be renamed the Capt. Jason B. Jones Memorial Day of Caring.

Schuylkill County Police Log for March 26th, 2015

A worker was hurt Thursday morning after being struck by a roller coaster car at Knoebels.

The Borough of Mahanoy City is currently requesting input from concerned citizens regarding what direction the Borough should take regarding garbage collection and sanitation.

Posted from Mahanoy City Borough Facebook Page

LIST OF 2015 PARADE WINNERS

Danny's Boulevard Drive-In, The Building of a Schuylkill County Landmark

Over 60 years ago, a young man and his father had an idea to open an ice cream business.

Servants to All, a nonprofit organization in Schuylkill County, is pioneering “My Father’s House” – a project designed to provide temporary housing to homeless men, women and children, as well as arm them with the resources to regain their dignity and get back on their feet.

The annual American Cancer Society Telethon will take place this year on April 11th & 12th, here is how you can help donate.

Just after 10am, emergency personnel were called to a house fire in Hegins Twp.

A mobile meth lab was discovered in Rush Township Tuesday Evening.

Just before 7:00am, the second of two Bald Eagle Eggs hatched Wednesday morning.

Drought Watch Issued for 27 Counties in Pennsylvania

The Department of Environmental Protection issued a Drought Watch Tuesday.

An update from the 3rd Grade class from Tamaqua Area that was requesting postcards from around the every state around the United States.

A tractor trailer reportedly knocked down a utility line on Route 209 between Tamaqua and Coaldale.

On Monday, SkookNews.com received a much needed face lift.

Photo posted from PA Game Commission Facebook Page

Social media was buzzing Tuesday morning for the hatching of the an eaglet in Hanover, PA.

Around 2am Tuesday, firefighters responded to a fully involved garage fire in the borough of Port Carbon.

Around 2am Tueday, emergency personnel were called to the 200 block of Jackson Street, Port Carbon, for a fully involved garage fire.

Traffic Alert: Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 443 Near Schuylkill Haven

Just after 2:30pm Monday afternoon, emergency personnel were called to 1111 West Market Street near Schuylkill Haven for a motor vehicle accident.

A Shenandoah man was arrested for a home invasion in Mahanoy City on Saturday.

Emergency personnel in Northumberland County have been called to a 3rd Alarm Fire at 1228 West Walnut Street in Shamokin.

TruBridge, a company focused on meeting the operational needs of rural and community healthcare providers, is hosting an open house on Wednesday, March 25 from 2-3 p.m. The public is invited to visit our new location within Schuylkill Mall.

Bloomsburg University Baseball Player Kicked Off Team Over Mo'ne Davis Tweet

A Bloomsburg University baseball player has been kicked off the university's baseball team over an offensive Mo'ne Davis tweet.

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for This Week in Schuylkill County

Daytime lane restrictions will be in place next week for tree removal at two locations along state highways in Schuylkill County.

The North Schuylkill Theatre Arts Program’s production of Crazy For You will take the stage on Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th at 7:30PM in the North Schuylkill High School auditorium.