Family Looking for Missing Dog After Wednesday Morning's Fire

On Wednesday morning, a fire took place on the 1200 block of Market Street, Pottsville.  All residents escaped but the family's dog reportedly ran away during the incident.

Reported Working Structure Fire in Pottsville Wednesday Morning

(01/27/16) Around 8:00am, Wednesday morning, fire crews were called to 1247 West Market Street in Pottsville for a working structure fire.

Rush Township Police Investigating Retail Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred on 1/19/2016 around 2pm. Anyone with information on the suspect please call 570-668-4242. All tips will remain confidential

One Person Dies in Overnight Fire in Pottsville

Around 2:45am, fire crews were to the area of 324 East Norwegian Street, Pottsville for an apartment building fire.

Snowmelt May Refreeze and Cause Slippery Roads This Evening

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SNOWMELT ON ROADS WILL REFREEZE THIS EVENING...

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/26/16

Schuylkill County School Delays  - 01/26/16

Assumption BVM - CLOSED
Blue Mountain -CLOSED

Gillingham Charter - CLOSED
Mahanoy Area - CLOSED

Minersville - CLOSED
Nativity BVM - CLOSED

North Schuylkill - CLOSED
Pine Grove - CLOSED
Pottsville - CLOSED
Schuylkill Haven Area - CLOSED
Schuylkill Maple Ave - CLOSED
Schuylkill Special Education Center - CLOSED
Schuylkill Tech North and South - CLOSED
Shenandoah Valley - CLOSED
St. Clair Area - CLOSED
St. Jerome / Tamaqua - CLOSED
St. Nicholas / Minersville - CLOSED
Tamaqua - CLOSED
Tri-Valley - CLOSED
Trinity Academy - CLOSED
Williams Valley - CLOSED

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 209 Conditions Due to Fire in Tuscacarora

Due to fire apparatus on Route 209 near Tuscarora, road conditions may be icy.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/25/16

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/25/16

Reported Commercial Fire in Tuscarora

(01/24/16)  Around 11:00am Sunday morning, fire crews were called to a commercial fire in Tuscarora.

Schuylkill County Residents Asked to Stay Home

As the snow tapers off Saturday evening, Schuylkill County residents are asked to stay home.

Crews Called to Fire in McAdoo Saturday Afternoon

Fire crews called to fire in McAdoo Saturday afternoon.

Mahanoy City Issues Declaration of Disaster; Bans Vehicular Travel in the Borough

Due to the large amount of snow that Mahanoy City Borough is receiving, a Declaration of Disaster has been declared . We ask that you please announce this update so the public is aware of what is happening.

ALL VEHICULAR TRAVEL ON THE STREETS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF ESSENTIAL
EMERGENCIES IS PROHIBITED. WE ARE ASKING ALL RESIDENTS TO REFRAIN FROM
THROWING SNOW IN THE STREETS AS THE BOROUGH CREWS ARE TRYING TO MAKE ALL STREETS PASSABLE IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.

SNOW PARKING BAN WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL 7:00 A.M. SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 TH
FOR THE FOLLOWING STREETS : CENTER STREET, MAIN STREET, AND SOUTH STREET
FROM SECOND STREET TO BOROUGH LINE. THERE WILL BE NO PARKING ON THESE
STREETS.

We are asking all residents that live near a fire hydrant to please keep them clear of snow.

I sincerely appreciate your help in notifying the public about our present conditions as we are concerned for the safety and well being of all of our citizens in Mahanoy City.

Patricia Schnitzius
Mayor, Borough of Mahanoy City

Chief John Kaczmarczyk
Mahanoy City Police Department
beeper@mahanoycitypolice.us

PennDOT Reduces Speeds on Area Interstates

(01/23/16) Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the region.

Mail Delivery Service Suspended Due to Storm in Parts of Pennsylvania

Due to the winter storm, the United State Postal Service has suspended Mail Delivery on Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 for the for zip codes beginning with the following numbers:

Interstate 81 Closed in Southern Schuylkill County

Interstate 81 southbound has been shutdown in southern Schuylkill County.

Rush Township Police Investigating Retail Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating another retail theft at the Hometown Walmart that occurred Wednesday (1/20/2016) around 5:30 pm. 

Britax Stroller Recall

The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall Thursday on Britax strollers.

Fire Damages Home Near St. Clair Thursday

A fire damaged a home near St. Clair Thursday evening.

Schuylkill County Snow Emergencies & Parking Bans

The following Snow Emergencies are or will be in effect for the weekend.

Schuylkill County Man Charged with Rape in Bloomsburg

A Schuylkill County man has been charged with rape in Bloomsburg.

Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Celebrates School Choice Week

Pottsville, PA (January 21, 2016) – Members of the School Chamber of Commerce Education Committee demonstrated their support of National School Choice Week by hosting information session on Thursday, January 21, 2016.

Governor Wolf Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm

Harrisburg, PA – Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf today declared a state of emergency in preparation for the winter storm expected to impact Pennsylvania, especially in the southeast and south central regions of the state.

Man Dies After Falling Through Ice

A man died Tuesday after falling through ice in Klingerstown.

PennDOT Issues Reminder to Keep Snow off of Roadways

With the winter season in full swing, PennDOT is reminding residents of guidelines for shoveling or plowing snow around state-owned roadways to help ensure safe travel through the season.

Schedule Changes Due to Weather Forecast on Friday

The weather forecast for Friday has forced some sport schedule changes.

Pine Grove Area FBLA Aluminum Can Tab Collection

As part of a community service project, the Pine Grove Area School District Future Business Leaders of America is currently collecting aluminum can tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House of PA Charities.

Schuylkill County Woman Sought For Allegedly Setting Fire to Berks County Store

A Schuylkill County woman is being sought for allegedly setting fire to a Berks County store.

Shenandoah Man Pleads Guilty to Allowing Home to Be "Stash House"

(01/19/2016) SCRANTON—The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that a 50-year-old Shenandoah resident connected to a large-scale heroin trafficking ring that operated in Schuylkill County during 2012 through September 2015, pleaded guilty today before Senior U.S. District Court Judge James M. Munley in Scranton.

Cop Accused of Faking Attack Waives Right to Preliminary Hearing

A cop who is accused of faking an attack appeared in court Tuesday for her preliminary hearing.

Shenandoah Man Facing Assault Charges

A Shenandoah man is facing assault charges.

"Groundhog Day" at Sweet Arrow Lake Park

Grover the Groundhog is still cozy and snoozing in his burrow but will emerge to be with us at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park on Monday, February 2, 2016 to make his weather prediction.

10 Great Things About Schuylkill County

10 Great Things About Schuylkill County

Police Investigating Sunday Morning Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a theft at  the Hometown Walmart that occurred Sunday morning (1/17/2016) at 4:00AM. 

Preparing Your Home for Frigid Weather

Pennsylvania has been pretty lucky this year in terms of frigid temperatures, but we should be mindful and use this time to prepare our homes in case the temperatures drops.

Retail Theft Investigated

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred on January 14th, 2016.

Man Facing Sexual Assault Charges

A Pottsville man is facing sexual assault charges.

Preliminary Hearing for Wilkes Barre Twp. Wal-Mart Shooter

On Thursday, the preliminary hearing was held for a Shenandoah man accused of opening fire on cops at a Wilkes Barre Twp. Walmart.

Bank Robbed Thursday Morning

A bank in Valley View was robbed Thursday morning.

Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/14/16

Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/14/16

Delays for Thursday

Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay

Shenandoah Valley - 2 Hour Delay

Hit and Run Wednesday Night in Ashland

Photo of Parked Vehicle that
was struck

A hit and run occurred around 10:00pm in Ashland.

Man Facing Attempted Homicide Charges

According to WNEP, Jamie Zulkowski, 37, of Ashland confronted the victim inside a house in Gordon Tuesday afternoon. Zulkowski reportedly fired several shots at a victim and when he missed, punched and kicked the victim.

Police Investigating Theft

The Rush Township Police department is investigating a theft from Walmart that occurred Tuesday, January 12th,  at 245pm.

Shenandoah Men Plead Guilty To Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy

SCRANTON—The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that two Shenandoah residents connected to a large-scale heroin trafficking ring that operated in Schuylkill County during 2012 through September 2015, pleaded guilty today before Senior U.S. District Court Judge James M. Munley in Scranton.

Tips On What To Do If You Win Powerball: Before, During & After

State Farm has some tips on what you should do just in case you win the Powerball tonight.

Frackville Man Charged for Making Threat

Frackville Borough Police have filed charges against Jason Greiner, Frackville, as a result of an incident on January 3rd.

Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/13/16

Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/13/16

Delays for Wednesday

• Assumption BVM / Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
• Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay
• Gillingham Charter - 2 Hour Delay
• Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay
• Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
• Nativity BVM - 2 Hour Delay
• North Schuylkill - 2 Hour Delay; No Early Dismissal for the HS
• Pine Grove - 2 Hour Delay
• Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
• Schuylkill County Child Development - Head Start, Pre-K Counts; Classrooms 1HR Delay; Child Care Open on Schedule
• Schuylkill Haven Area - 2 Hour Delay
• Schuylkill Maple Ave. - 2 Hour Delay
• Schuylkill Special Education Center - 2 Hour Delay
• Schuylkill Tech North and South - 2 Hour Delay
• Shenandoah Valley - 2 Hour Delay
• St. Ambrose / Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
• St. Clair - 2 Hour Delay
• St. Jerome / Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay
• Tamaqua Area - 2 Hour Delay
• Tri-Valley - 2 Hour Delay
• Trinity Academy - 2 Hour Delay
• Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay

Road Closures in Schuylkill County

Current Schuylkill County Road Closures as of 7:15pm, Tuesday.

- Heights Hill north of Shenandoah.(Reopened)
- Route 61 between Danny's Drive In and Fountain Springs
- Two Miler Mountain between North Schuylkill and Frackville
- Interstate 81 northbound between MM 100 (Pine Grove ) and MM 104 (Ravine)

Traffic Alert: Interstate 81 Northbound Closed in Southern Schuylkill County

(01/12/16)  Just after 6:00pm Tuesday,  Interstate 81 Northbound was closed at Milemarker 100 (Pine Grove) due to a motor vehicle accident.

More details when they are available.

*Interstate Closed in Southern Schuylkill County*
Posted by Skook Fire Calls on Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements - 01/12/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements - 01/12/2016

Mahanoy Area - No After School Activities

Nativity BVM - No After School Activities

North Schuylkill - No After School Activities

Pine Grove Area - No After School Activities

Mahanoy City West End Bingo - Cancelled