Crash Closes Route 61 in Berks County Friday Morning

As of 9:30am, Friday morning, Route 61, south of Shoemakersville, near the Glen Gery Brick Plant was closed due a crash.


Both directions of the highway have been closed while the crash is cleaned up and investigated.

UPDATE:  As of 11:30am, the road is still closed in both directions.  We've also learned the crash was fatal involving a motorcycle.

UPDATE:  The highway reopened around 1:30pm.

Man Takes Own Life After Standoff

Around 1:00pm, Thursday afternoon, the Pennsylvania State Police responded to the 300 block of Spring Street in Ringtown for the report of a man threatening to harm himself.

Police Responding to Incident in Ringtown

Police are responding to an active police incident in Ringtown, Thursday afternoon

We have been told by nearby residents that as of 3:30pm, Thursday afternoon, State Police were currently responding to an active police incident on Spring Street in the borough of Ringtown.

North Schuylkill has also notified parents that due to the incident, school buses that drop off  in the borough may be delayed.

Avoid the area as the situation is ongoing.

UPDATE
http://www.skooknews.com/2016/09/man-takes-own-life-after-standoff.html

Tamaqua Area Football Player Fulfills Dream

Many of us attend football games not only to watch the games but to just be there in that atmosphere.  The socializing, the sights, the smells, and the sounds.  But what if the sounds were not there.  The play calling, the sound of helmets hitting, or the sound of crowd screaming.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #5

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #5

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/22/16

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/22/16

EvenFlo Recalling Evolve Booster Seat

Evenflo has announced a voluntary recall on select models of its Evolve Booster Seat over concerns that some children can access and activate the harness adjustment button without adult assistance, and potentially loosen the harness. Evenflo is providing owners with a new harness adjustment button which will effectively eliminate this possibility. No injuries have been reported, but Evenflo wants to remind caregivers that a snug harness is essential to proper restraint.

Interstate Closed Due to Tractor Trailer Fire

(09/21/16) A tractor trailer fire has closed part of Interstate 81.

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/21/16

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/21/16

Schuylkill County Police Log - 09/21/16

Schuylkill County Police Log - 09/21/16

LCCC Announces Summer Dean's List

Lehigh County Community College has announced the following names that received the Dean's List for the Summer 2016 Semester from Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries 09/20/16

Schuylkill County Obituaries 09/20/16

Schuylkill County 911 Operating Again in Rush, Ryan, and Delano Townships

On Monday afternoon, it was reported that the Schuylkill County 911 service was not working properly in the townships of Rush, Ryan, and Delano.

Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/20/16

Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/20/16

North Schuylkill Offers Weekly "Open Swim"

North Schuylkill is opening their pool for Public “Open Swim” nights, starting this week, and happening each Wednesday evening. 

Foggy Start to Tuesday

Tuesday will start off foggy with low visibility on your way to work or school.

Firefighters Called to Camper Fires Monday Evening

Around 9:45pm, Monday evening, fire crews were called to 899 Pole Road, East Union Township near Brandonville for a camper on fire.

Schuylkill County 911 Not Working Properly in Ryan, Delano, and Rush Townships

Schuylkill County 911 Center advises that 911 land line services in the 467 exchange in Ryan, Delano and Rush Townships are not working properly.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash Causing Backup on Northbound Route 61 near Frackville

(09/19/16) - Just before 2:30pm, Monday afternoon, emergency personnel were called to the northbound lanes of Route 61 in Blythe Township, just south of the Schuylkill Mall for a motor vehicle accident with rollover.


Traffic is reportedly backed up in the area of the crash.  Avoid the area if possible.

Schuylkill County Care Net Celebrating Anniversary

Schuylkill County Care Net is celebrating 16 years in Schuylkill County, and they'd like to invite the community to their biggest birthday party yet!

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/19/16

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/19/16

Emergency Personnel Called to Hazmat Incident Sunday Evening

Emergency personnel have been called to the scene of a hazmat incident in Hegins. Township Sunday evening.

Man Dies Saturday Afternoon in Tractor Accident

Just before 3:30pm, Saturday afternoon, emergency personnel were called to 188 Germanville Road, Ashland for a lawnmower accident with entrapment.

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/18/16

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/18/16

Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/17/16

Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/17/16

"Make Like a Tree and Leaf” Tour at Sweet Arrow Lake

Pennsylvania is getting well into the peak Fall foliage season. 

Knoebels Wins Best Carousel and Best Food at Golden Ticket Awards

Visiting Knoebels this weekend? If so, you might be happy to learn that it’s a one-stop location where you can ride the world’s best carousel, taste the best food, enjoy the thrill of the second best wooden roller coaster, and experience a host of other top five “best-ofs” in the amusement industry.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #4

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #4

Schuylkill County Police Log - 09/16/16

Schuylkill County Police Log - 09/16/16

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/16/16

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/16/16

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #4

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #4

Lehigh Valley Health Announces new Schuylkill Medical Center President

On Thursday, the Lehigh Valley Health Network announced it's new President for the Schuylkill Medical Center.

Legislators, Commissioners Announce Funding for New Firefighting Training Facility

POTTSVILLE - The Schuylkill County Fireman's annual dinner concluded Wednesday evening with along-awaited announcement by Schuylkill County's four state lawmakers and three county commissioners: Initial funding has been successfully identified for a new burn building for training purposes.

Man Arrested for Threatening Woman with Rifle

On Wednesday(09/14/16),  just before 1:00am, Pottsville Police were dispatched to 802 W. Race Street for the report of an armed subject threatening to shoot another person.

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/15/16

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/15/16

CAPTURED: Man Wanted for Holding Woman and Child Captive Captured Wednesday

Photo of Christopher Benjamin

A man wanted for holding a woman and child captive has been captured.

Schuylkill County Announces New Emergency Alert and Community Notification System

The Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency & Schuylkill County Local Emergency Planning Committee are pleased to announce a new County Public Emergency Alert and Community Notification System for County and Municipal usage.

Wind and Heavy Downpours Possible With Isolated Storm Late Wednesday

As the afternoon progresses Wednesday, isolated showers and storms with develop to the west and cross into eastern Pennsylvania.

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/14/16

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/14/16

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings as of Week 3

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings as of Week-3

PSECU Issues Warning about Possible Texting Scam

The Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) is alerting it's customers  about a text scam that is using the financial institutions name.

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/12/16

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/12/16

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/11/16

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/11/16

Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/10/16

Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/10/16

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #3

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #3

Road Reopens near Ashland

Late Thursday, PennDOT announced they would be closing Route 61 between Ashland and Centralia due to a hole opening in the road.

Crash Closes Southbound Lanes of Interstate 81

Before 4pm, Friday, emergency personnel were called to a motor vehicle accident in the Southbound lanes of Interstate 81.

The accident reportedly involves a tractor trailer that is blocking the southbound lanes within the construction.

Southbound Traffic is being routed off the Interstate at the Ravine Exit (104).   Northbound traffic is also moving slowly in the area.

UPDATE: (6:30PM) - The Interstate has reopened.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 09/16

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 09/16

Knoebels fun continues in September and October

Elysburg, PA – Though Labor Day weekend marked the end of the main summer season for Knoebels Amusement Resort, the fun still continues in September and October. With that being said, Knoebels is excited to announce its fall lineup of events, including: September weekends, Doggie Dive, Grandparents Day, Covered Bridge Festival, Knoebel Lumber 5K, Phoenix Phall Phunfest and Hallo-Fun.

Two Flown After Friday Morning Crash

Around 5:30am,  emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Highridge Park Road and Keystone Boulevard, Cass Township, near the Highridge Park Exit of Interstate 81 for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment and injuries.

Lane Restrictions on Mauch Chunk Street in Pottsville on Friday for Paving

Municipality: City of Pottsville

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/09/16

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/09/16

Road Closed Between Ashland and Centralia Due to Hole Opening

(09/08/16) Motorists in Columbia County are advised that Route 2002 (Route 61/Byrnsville Road), is closed between Ashland and Centralia due to a hole opening up in the road

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #3

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #3