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Thursday, February 2, 2017

IRS Warns of Tax Scams for the 2017 Filing Season

On Wednesday, The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers to watch out for fake emails or websites looking to steal personal information. These “phishing” schemes continue to be on the annual IRS list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for the 2017 filing season.

While Punxsutawney Phil was predicting Wednesday morning 6 more weeks of Winter, Grover in Schuylkill County was predicting the opposite.

Fire Crews Called to Working Structure Fire in Hometown Wednesday Evening

Around 8:50pm, Wednesday evening, emergency personnel were called to a working structure fire at 174 Claremont Ave, in Hometown for a working house fire.

The Hamburg Police Department is seeking the public's help in apprehending Mark Connor (AKA Philly).

Photo Credit: Zane Rist

Around 8:50am, Wednesday, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of West Market and 20th Street in Pottsville for a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle and a Pottsville Area School Bus.

PennDOT Urges Drivers to Use Caution during Winter Weather.

A school bus and a car collided Wednesday morning in Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/01/2017

Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club reorganized for the 2017 calendar year.

Lehigh Valley Schuylkill Building Awareness for Heart Disease Through Little Red Dress Event

Pottsville, Pa. (Jan. 30, 2017) – In recognition of National Heart Health Month and in an effort to make women more aware that heart disease is the number one killer of women, Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill Auxiliary Schuylkill will hold a “Little Red Dress Event” on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 (Snow Date – Sunday, Feb. 26) at the Ramada Inn, 101 South Progress Avenue, Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/01/2017

Two Face Assault Charges

Two face assault charges after an incident Tuesday.

Shortly after 300pm, Tuesday, Mahanoy City Police received a call for a stab victim in the 400 block of E Mahanoy Ave. When they arrived they found Ronald Babarsky, 23,no known address, with an injury from a knife.

Babarsky was transported from the scene by ambulance for his injuries and through the course of the investigation arrested both Barbarsky and Andrea Wilson, 30, of Mahanoy City for assault charges.

Wilson is charged with two counts of Felony aggravated assault, 3 counts of simple assault, 1 count of reckless endangering another person, and possession of instruments of a crime. Babarsky is charged with 1 count of unlawful restraint, 2 counts of simple assault, and 1 count of reckless endangering another person.

Both were committed to Schuylkill County Prison after the incident.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/30/17

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/30/17

On Monday evening, Tamaqua Borough Council approved the hire of Christian DeAngelo as new full-time police officer.

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements - 01/31/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/31/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/31/2017

Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays - 01/31/17

Schuylkill County School Delays - 01/31/17

Argall and Knowles Testify at Public Hearing on Proposed Closure of Hamburg State Center

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) testified at Monday’s public hearing hosted by the Department of Human Services regarding the proposed closure of Hamburg State Center.

A fire in Hegins Township on Saturday is being considered suspicious.

Emergency personnel are responding to the scene of a reported small plane crash Monday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/30/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/30/2017

Photos of the Old J.W. Cooper High School, Shenandoah

The J.W. Cooper High School was built in 1917 and later used as an elementary school from 1986 to 1994.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/29/2017

A Hegins Township business was destroyed by fire on Saturday.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/28/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/29/2017

A driver was flown due to injuries after a crash involving driving under the influence early Sunday.

Over, 1,700 PPL Customers Without Power in Carbon County

(01/28/2017) According to PPL over, 1,700 PPL Customers are currently without power in parts of Carbon County Saturday afternoon.

The Avenues 8th Annual Yuengling Beer Tasting Dinner at The Greystone Restaurant is scheduled for Thursday, March 23, 2017.

Police are investigating a two vehicle accident that occurred early Saturday.

Police are investigating items that were stolen from a storage unit earlier this month.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/28/17

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/27/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/28/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/27/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 01/27/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/27/17

Tree-Mendous Winter Tree ID Trek at Sweet Arrow Lake

Sharpen your natural detective skills by trekking the trails of Sweet Arrow Lake County Park on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. to search for the true personalities of a variety of deciduous trees.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/26/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/27/2017

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Two face charges for allegedly stealing packages from porches in West Hazleton.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/26/2017

SCI-Frackville employees, local officials, and legislators were breathing a sigh of relief Thursday morning.

On Thursday morning, an announcement was made regarding the closure and fate of SCI- Frackville.

Auburn Woman Awarded Second Place for Scrapbooking at PSACF

Linda Wolfe of Auburn recently was awarded the coveted second place award for the traditional scrap book at the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs held January 18- 22, 2017. The Communications Award for the Scrapbook follows the 2016 Schuylkill County Fair theme, “We Have Good Things Growing. The scrapbook must cover all areas of the fair blending the agricultural, commercial and entertainment aspects of the fair. It included a table of contents and list of Fair officers, with photo identification laid out in an overall creative appearance.

STS Introduces Smart Cards and New Restructured Fare Rate

POTTSVILLE, PA – The Schuylkill Transportation System (STS) will be introducing transit “Smart Cards” along with a more “Simplified Fare Structure” to provide convenience of use and encourage the general public to take a ride on their fixed route bus system.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/24/17

Photo from Screenshot

The West Hazleton Police shared a video Wednesday of a package being stolen from a front porch and are now asking for the public's help in identifying who is in the video.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/25/2017

On Thursday, January 26, the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections says they will reveal what 2 State Prisons they plan on closing to save budget costs. Below is why Schuylkill County's SCI-Frackville should not be one of them to close.

Grover the Groundhog is still cozy and snoozing in his burrow but will emerge at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park on Thursday, February 2, 2017 to make his weather prediction.

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