Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #9

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #9

Robin Flores to Receive the LCCC Collegiate Award of Distinction

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has named Robin Flores as this year’s recipient of the Collegiate Award of Distinction, which is determined each year by the college’s Board of Trustees. The award will be presented to Flores on Friday, Nov. 11, at 6 p.m. in the Scheller-Woodman Community Services Center on the college’s main campus during the LCCC Foundation’s annual Fall Festival.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

LCCC Tamaqua Provides Video Stream for Heroin Workshop

The Tamaqua site of Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will host a live video stream of the four-week course focusing on the dangers of heroin, beginning Oct. 25. Although the workshop will be held at the Schnecksville campus, residents of Schuylkill and Carbon counties will have the convenience of a video stream of the workshop at the LCCC-Tamaqua Morgan Center in rooms 104/105. The college is partnering with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) and Lehigh County to offer the four-week program. Each course addresses a different topic, so attendance at each session is encouraged.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/21/16

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/21/16

Hackers Behind Slow Internet Friday Morning

Did you notice how slow the internet was this morning when accessing certain sites?  Internet gurus are saying that it was the result of hacking that occurred Friday morning.

Man Charged with Attempted Homicide

On Wednesday, Pennsylvania State Troopers responded to an incident on Walnut Lane in Norwegian Township.

Police Looking to Locate Escapee from Berks County Facility

Shawn Michael Alexander, was released from SCI Quehanna on Monday, 10/17/16 around 8:00am and was to report the Adappt Rehabilitation Center, located at 428 Walnut St., Reading, Berks County.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #9

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #9

Crash Closes Southbound Interstate 81

As of 6:30am, Interstate 81 Southbound is currently closed from the Ravine Exit (104) to Pine Grove due to a motor vehicle accident.

UPDATE:  Interstate 81 reopened around 7:00am.

More details when they are available.

Water Boil Advisory Issued After Water Main Break

(10/18/16) A water boil advisory has been issued for customers of the Minersville Municipal Water Authority.

Gordon Nagle Trail Closed Tuesday Morning Due to Crash

A crash has closed the Gordon Nagle Trail Tuesday morning.

2016 Schuylkill County School Performance Profile Scores

Last week, the 2015-2016 School Performance Profile Scores were released to the public by the Department of Education.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 8

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 8

Change of Seasons Oldies Dance Scheduled

On Friday, November 4, 2016 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park clubhouse celebrate the change of the seasons with an evening of fun and dancing to the oldies with great music by “Sensations”. 

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

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Municipality: Union Twp.


ROAD NAME: Buck Mt. Road
BETWEEN: Nuremberg AND PA 339
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for patching work.
START DATE: 10/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/21/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Pine Grove Township


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 100 (PA 443) AND Lebanon County Line
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Southbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 10/18/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/18/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Kline Township


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 134 (Delano) AND Luzerne County Line
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Southbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 10/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/17/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Various


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 100 (PA 443) AND Luzerne County Line
Type of Work: Guide Rail Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions for this moving operation.
START DATE: 10/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/20/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays?


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Municipality: Foster and Butler Twp.


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 112 (PA 25) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction both directions for crack sealing work.
START DATE: 10/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/21/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Rush Twp.


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 131 (PA 54) AND Exit 134 (Delano)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction both directions.
START DATE: 10/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/21/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Wayne Twp.


ROAD NAME: PA 895
BETWEEN: PA 183 AND PA 61
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/21/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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Municipality: Upper Mahantongo


ROAD NAME: Ridge Road+
BETWEEN: Pitman AND Klingerstown
Type of Work: Paving
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/17/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/21/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Senate Committees Prepare to Examine Student Loan Debt Concerns

HARRISBURG – The Senate Majority Policy Committee and Senate Education Committee will hold a joint public hearing regarding student loans and financial literacy for college students on Monday, October 17.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/15/16

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/15/16

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #8

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #8

Man Accused of Sexual Assault of Child

This week, a man was charged with sexually assaulting a child.

Police Discover Stolen Vehicles and Chop Shop During Investigation

Police discover stolen vehicles and chop shop during an investigation.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #8

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #8

One Person Killed Wednesday Morning in Motorcycle Crash

Just before 8:00am Wednesday morning, emergency personnel were called to 179 Geary Wolfe Road, for a motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle vs. a deer.

Police Looking to Identify Woman Using Counterfeit Money

Police are looking to identify a woman who is using counterfeit money at area Wal-Marts.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/11/16

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/11/16

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings Week 7

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings

Nestle Recalling Drumstick Variety Packs for Listeria Concern

Nestlé USA, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of its Nestlé Drumstick Club 16 count Variety Pack and 24 count Vanilla Pack (with cones marked for easy individual sale) due to a possible health risk. The two pack sizes contain 4.6 fl.oz. cones and were manufactured in Bakersfield, Calif. and distributed nationally. No other production codes, sizes or varieties of Nestlé Drumstick products are affected by this recall.

Missing Woman Reported from Frackville

Frackville Borough Police Department are investigating a report of a missing person.

Stabbing Suspect Taken into Custody

A suspect in a Saturday morning stabbing has been taken into custody.

RECALL: Turkey Hill Recalling Rocky Road and Dutch Chocolate Ice Cream

Turkey Hill Dairy is recalling select 48 oz. containers of its Dutch Chocolate Premium Ice Cream because the package may contain Rocky Road Premium Ice Cream instead of Dutch Chocolate Premium Ice Cream.

Police Searching for Suspect in Early Morning Stabbing

(10/08/16) Early Saturday morning, around 1:00am, the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville responded to the 1200-1400 blocks of Spruce Street, in Ashland, for the report of a man with severe lacerations.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #7

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #7

Skook News Police Log - 10/7/16

Skook News Police Log - 10/7/16

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 10/14/16

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 10/14/16

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Municipality: Union Twp
ROAD NAME: Bucks Mountain Road
BETWEEN: Red Ridge Road AND PA 339
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/11/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/14/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Foster & Butler Twps
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 112 (PA 25) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park)
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 10/11/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/14/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Shenandoah Borough
ROAD NAME: Main Street
BETWEEN: Cherry Street AND Coal Street
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for test boring work. This is a moving operation.
START DATE: 10/12/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/12/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 8:00 PM

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Municipality: East Union Twp
ROAD NAME: PA 339/Creek Road
BETWEEN: Brandonville AND Columbia County Line
Type of Work: Milling & Paving
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/11/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/14/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Wayne Twp.
ROAD NAME: PA 895
BETWEEN: PA 183 AND PA 61
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/11/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/14/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Upper Mahantango Twp
ROAD NAME: Ridge Road
BETWEEN: Pitman AND Klingerstown
Type of Work: Paving
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/11/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/14/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #7

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #7

Police Issue Warrant for Man Who Failed to Return to Berks County Corrections Facility

Jay Courtney Jones, was incarcerated at the Wernersville Community Correctional Facility, Wernersville,  Berks County for a felony retail theft. Jones signed out of the facility for employment at the Double Tree Hotel and was to return on 10/05/16 at midnight but failed to return.

Jones' last known address was in the Chambersburg, PA area.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police, Reading Barracks, at 610-378-4011 or to remain anonymous call Alert Berks County at 877-373-9913.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/05/16

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/05/16

Donald Trump Returning to Campaign in Northeast Pennsylvania

Wikicommons

Donald Trump will be returning to Northeast Pennsylvania again to campaign for President of the United States.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/04/16

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/04/16

Bass Pro Shops Acquiring Cabela's

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Incorporated (NYSE:CAB), announced Monday that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Bass Pro Shops will acquire Cabela’s for $65.50 per share in cash, representing an aggregate transaction value of approximately $5.5 billion.

Skook News Police Log - 10/3/16

Skook News Police Log - 10/3/16

Parking Restrictions This Week in Ashland

The Ashland Borough has announced that, starting Tuesday October 4th through Friday October 7th,  there will be No Parking on Pine Street from 13th through 18th streets and Spruce Street from 9th through 11th streets – both sides.


The restrictions will run from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

Man Charged with Assault After Shots Fired

A man was charged with assault after shots were fired Saturday evening.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 6

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 6

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/02/16

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/02/16

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 10/7/16

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 10/7/16

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ROAD NAME: Interstate 81 at Exit 116 (PA 901)
BETWEEN: Exit 112 (PA 25) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Nighttime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction southbound for bridge demolition work. There will also several short term traffic stoppages for bridge beam placement. Please use cation. This work is related to the ongoing PA 901 Bridge Rehabilitation Project.
START DATE: 10/03/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/07/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 8:00 PM To 6:00 AM


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Municipality: Foster & Butler Twps


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 112 (PA 25) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Sporadic
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction both directions.
START DATE: 10/03/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/07/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Change/Update:


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Municipality: Ryan Township


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 124 (PA 61) AND Exit 131 (Mahanoy City)
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Northbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 10/03/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/03/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Ryan Township


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 124 (PA 61) AND Exit 131 (Mahanoy City)
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Southbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 10/04/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/04/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES



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Municipality: Rush Twp


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 134 (Delano) AND Exit 138 (PA 309)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/03/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/07/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Shenandoah Borough


ROAD NAME: Main Street
BETWEEN: Cherry Street AND Coal Street
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for surveying work.
START DATE: 10/04/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/05/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 8:00 PM



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Municipality: Pottsville City


ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Bacon Street AND US 209
Type of Work: Construction
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Intermittent lane restriction northbound on PA 61 for construction work related to the ongoing Mady's Bridges Replacement Project.
START DATE: 10/03/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/14/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 5:00 PM


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Municipality: Wayne Twp.


ROAD NAME: PA 895
BETWEEN: Summit Station AND Auburn
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/03/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/07/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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Municipality: Upper Mahantango Township


ROAD NAME: Ridge Road
BETWEEN: Pitman AND Klingerstown
Type of Work: Paving
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 10/03/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/07/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Gilberton Borough


ROAD NAME: Tuscarora Mtn Road
BETWEEN: PA 54 AND Foot Hill Street
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Southbound lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/07/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #6

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #6

Tamaqua and Schuylkill Haven Title Insurance Agencies Merge

Northeast Pennsylvania Abstract, LLC, and Edge Abstract Independence have announced that the firms are merging effective October 1, 2016.

Schuylkill County Police Log - 09/30/16

Schuylkill County Police Log - 09/30/16

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #6

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #6

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 9/30/16

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 9/30/16

Mahoney Brothers Returning to Williams Valley

The World’s Greatest Impersonation Band “The Mahoney Brothers” will return to Williams Valley Jr/Sr High School in Tower City on Sunday, November 20, 2016, to present “JukeBox Heroes Live!” The music of such legends such as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Neil Diamond, The Beach Boys and others will be performed.

Schuylkill County Obituaries 09/29/16

Schuylkill County Obituaries 09/29/16