Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81 This Week

Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81 This Week

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Municipality: Butler Township
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 116 (PA 901) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: This will be a moving operation. Be alert for lane
restrictions on
I-81 north or south. Please use caution driving through the area.
START DATE: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/10/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Mahanoy, Ryan & Delano townships
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: Be alert for lane restrictions on I-81 north or south. This
will
be a moving operation. Expect delays and please use caution driving through
the
work zone.
START DATE: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/11/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Acts Announced for First Ever Concert at Beaver Stadium

The first ever concert will take place on July 8, 2017 and we finally know who will be playing.

Round 1 High School Football Scores for District XI Schuylkill County Teams - 11/5/16

Round 1 High School Football Scores for District XI Schuylkill County Teams - 11/5/16

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/5/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/5/2016

One Person Injured In Early Morning Crash on Interstate 81

One person was flown after a crash on Interstate 81 early Saturday Morning.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

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Municipality: North Union Township
ROAD NAME: Buck Mountain Road
BETWEEN: PA 339 AND Red Ridge Road
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
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: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/11/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Cressona Borough, Wayne & North Manheim townships
ROAD NAME: PA 183
BETWEEN: PA 443 AND PA 61
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. This will be a moving operation. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/10/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: New Castle & Blythe townships
ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Interstate 81 AND Darkwater Road
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Be alert for lane restrictions on PA 61 north or south. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/10/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 8:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Wayne, South Manheim & West Brunswick townships; Auburn Borough
ROAD NAME: PA 895/Fair Road
BETWEEN: PA 183 AND PA 61
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. This will be a moving operation. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/10/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Tower City Borough & Porter Township
ROAD NAME: US 209
BETWEEN: East Market Street AND Main Street
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
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: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/10/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: City of Pottsville, Mechanicsville, Palo Alto and Port Carbon boroughs
ROAD NAME: US 209/Mauch Chunk Street/Weigand Boulevard
BETWEEN: PA 61 AND Coal Street
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
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: 11/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/10/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Round 1 High School Football Scores for District XI Schuylkill County Teams - 11/4/16

Round 1 High School Football Scores for District XI Schuylkill County Teams - 11/4/16

Netflix Service Launching on Comcast Devices

Comcast and Netflix today announced the Netflix service will launch on millions of X1 devices across the country next week. Integrated throughout the platform, X1 customers with Netflix subscriptions will be able to easily browse and access over the internet the extensive online collection of Netflix TV shows and movies alongside the live, on demand, DVR and web programming included with their Xfinity TV subscription.

PennDOT Reviews Preparations for Coming Winter

With snow already visiting some areas of Pennsylvania, PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards today outlined the agency’s plans for winter services and encouraged drivers to be prepared as well.

“Our residents count on PennDOT to keep them moving regardless of the weather and we take that mission very seriously,” Richards said during a news conference at the PennDOT maintenance facility in Norristown, Montgomery County. “We have our materials and equipment in place and our staff of dedicated equipment operators, district-level staff and staff in Maintenance and Operations are ready to go.”

Bipartisan Effort Leads to New Anti-Blight Laws

MAHANOY CITY – Two new laws will assist communities all across Pennsylvania to wage a stronger battle on the war on blight, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill).

Domestic Incident Ends Peacefully

 

A domestic incident ended peacefully Thursday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/4/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/4/2016

Man Charged With Murder for Kline Township Shooting

 

Late Thursday, Police made an arrest for a shooting that occurred Tuesday.

Drought Watch Declared for Schuylkill County

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a drought warning for four counties and increased the number of counties on drought watch status to 30, following a meeting Wednesday of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force.

Three Face Charges After Drug Arrest Thursday Evening

Mahanoy City Police arrested three people Thursday evening on Drug Charges.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 11/3/16

Schuylkill County Police Log for 11/3/16

Two Injured; One Flown in Head On Crash Wednesday

A head on crash in East Brunswick Township late Wednesday sent two people to the hospital.

PPL Announces Rate Decrease for Residential Customers; Increase for Small Businesses

PPL announced earlier this week that residential customers will see a decrease in their electric rates in December.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/3/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/3/2016

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 10

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/3/2016

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/3/2016

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Lisa A. Miller Schuck, 50, Minersville, died unexpectedly Tuesday at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Schuylkill South, Pottsville.

Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Robert and Beverly Ann Grady Miller. She last worked as a CNA for the Redco Group.

In addition to her parents, Lisa was preceded in death by a sister Nadine Miller.

Lisa is survived by her husband of 32 years, Bernie Schuck, Minersville; two sons: Bernie Schuck, Mahanoy City and his fiancé Beatrice Jones and Ethan Schuck, Minersville; a daughter Tami and her husband Brian Heffelfinger, Barnesville; a sister Jenine and her husband Gerald Barry, Girardville and by her four loving grandchildren.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

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Barry J, Micklo, 67 of Pottsville, died Wednesday morning at Lebanon VA Hospital, Lebanon.

He was born August 8, 1949 in New York, NY son of the late Andrew and Jean Palmour Micklo.

He was a 1967 graduate of Pottsville Area High School and attended Millersville University and Penn State University.

He was of Catholic Faith.

Barry was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Gregory and Larry Micklo. Surviving are 2 sisters, Georgia Mazzuca, Pottsville and Andrea Gayeski and her husband Joe, Minersville; 2 nieces and 2 nephews, Gina and Marcus Mazzuca, LTJG Stephen Micklo, U.S. Navy and Michelle Lisi: a brother-in-law Michael Mazzuca and sister-in-law Jan Micklo.

Service of remembrance will be held Saturday at 11A.M. from James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville. Family and friends are invited call from 10A.M. unit the time of services at the funeral home. The family would prefer remembrances in the form of contributions made to Pennsylvania Wounded Warriors, Inc., 1117 Country Club Rd. Camp Hill, PA 17011. Interment will be private at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

Please share your memories and condolences with Barry’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.

Serendipity Holiday Open House

Serendipity, A Division of Avenues, will be having their Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 12th, 2016 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. 

LCCC Expands Medical Assistant Program

Lehigh Carbon Community College's (LCCC) School of Healthcare Science is now accepting applications from new or current students for admission for either the spring or fall 2017 semester in the Medical Assistant program. Students will no longer need to wait for admission into the program for the fall semester. Applications will be accepted for consideration of admission throughout the year, until the spring and fall cohorts are filled.

Medical assistants are in the forefront of patient care, interacting with patients upon their initial contact with a healthcare facility. LCCC’s program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB). Individuals who successfully pass the CMA exam will become certified medical assistants.

For more information, contact Karen Fogle, coordinator of LCCC’s Medical Assistant program, at 610-799-1516 or kfogle@lccc.edu or academic advisor Kate MacDonald at 610-799-1569 or kmacdonald@lccc.edu.

Veteran Appreciation Dinner Announced

Bixler Pyrotechnics, Ashland, will be sponsoring a Veteran's Appreciation Dinner on Friday, November 11th, 2016.

Lane Restrictions on Route 61 Scheduled

Municipality: City of Pottsville
Lane restrictions have been scheduled on Route 61 near Pottsville and Palo Alto the next two weeks.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/2/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/2/2016

Man Shot and Killed in Altercation Tuesday Morning

 

A man died Tuesday morning involving an altercation with a gun.

Totally Twisted Pretzels Returning to the Schuylkill Mall

Totally Twisted Pretzels is returning to the Schuylkill Mall.

Police Investigation in Kline Township

 

Pennsylvania State Police are at the scene of a home on James Street in McAdoo Heights, Kline Township.

Round 1 High School Football Schedule for District XI Schuylkill County Teams

Round 1 High School Football Schedule for District XI Schuylkill County Teams

Pedestrian Killed Early Sunday; Police Investigating

A man was struck by a vehicle and killed on Sunday.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

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Municipality: Union Twp.


ROAD NAME: Buck 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: 10/31/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/04/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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Municipality: 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 in both directions for crack sealing work.
START DATE: 10/31/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/04/2016
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 in both directions.
START DATE: 10/31/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/04/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Cressona Boro.


ROAD NAME: PA 183
BETWEEN: PA 443 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: 10/31/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/04/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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Municipality: Tower City Boro/ Porter Twp.


ROAD NAME: US 209
BETWEEN: PA 325 AND Main Street
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/31/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/04/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/30/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/30/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/29/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/29/2016

Fire Crews Called to Bank Fire Early Saturday Morning in Northumberland County

(10/29/16) Fire crews from Northumberland and Schuylkill Counties were called to an early morning fire in Mount Carmel Saturday morning.

Police Investigating Drive By Shooting

Photo of suspects released from
Mahanoy City Police

(10/28/16) Mahanoy City Police are investigating a drive by shooting that occurred Friday afternoon.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #10

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #10

Man Facing Drug Charges After Heroin Found During Traffic Stop

A Mahanoy City man was arrested Friday on drug charges.

Police Investigating Friday Morning Bank Robbery

The Pennsylvania State Police is investigating a robbery that took place Friday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/28/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/28/2016

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #10

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #10

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/27/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/27/2016

House Approves Argall Proposal for Local Demolition Funding

The House of Representatives approved a bill authored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) that would allow counties across Pennsylvania to create a local demolition funding program.

Trick or Treat Nights Postponed Due to Weather

Some of the Trick or Treat Nights that were scheduled for Thursday, October 27th, 2016 have been postponed due to weather.

Fire Crews Respond to Fully Involved House Fire Thursday Morning

Just before 6:00am, fire personnel were called a fully involved house fire near Mahanoy City.

Police Investigating Forging of Voter Registration

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a case of fraud when an unknown person filed fraudulent Pennsylvania voter registration applications on behalf of two people from New Ringgold.

Amber Alert Issued from Maryland

An Amber Alert has been issued for an 11 month old in Maryland.

Cash 5 Jackpot Split by Tickets Sold in Cambria, Schuylkill Counties

A $125,000 Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 jackpot from the Tuesday, October 25, drawing was split by two winning tickets sold in Cambria and Schuylkill counties.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/26/2016

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/26/2016

Photos from the Schuylkill Haven Halloween Parade

Thanks to Skook News Photographer Daniel Reed for the photos of the Schuylkill Haven Halloween Parade that took place on October 25, 2016.

Schuylkill County Malls Begin New Chapters

Two of Schuylkill County's shopping malls have begun new chapters this week.