Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/08/2017
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Friday, December 8, 2017
Yuengling Announces Expansion of Distribution to Arkansas
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/07/2017
Thursday, December 7, 2017
Girardville Man Arrested on Outstanding Warrant, Aggravated Assault, and Resisting Arrest Charges
Pennsylvania Lottery Announces Multiple Winners from Schuylkill County in November
In the month of November, multiple large winnings were claimed from Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Offs and Daily Lottery in Schuylkill County.
Former Schuylkill and Carbon County Deputy Coroner Facing Additional Sexual Assault Charges
On Wednesday, PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced new charges against Edward Smith, 60, of Tamaqua,a former deputy coroner of Carbon and Schuylkill Counties, for unlawful contact with a minor, statutory sexual assault and other offenses.
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/06/2017
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Governor Wolf Announces Investment to Improve Recreation, Community Revitalization in Nine Schuylkill County Communities
Governor Tom Wolf announced on Tuesday an investment of $44 million for 266 projects across Pennsylvania that will create new recreational opportunities, conserve natural resources, and help revitalize local communities. Nine of those are for Schuylkill County communities.
PA Attorney General Warns About Paypal Data Breach
Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce Announces Bus Trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show
The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce has announced a bus trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show on Saturday, March 3, 2017.
Man Charged After Traffic Stop Leads to Finding of Over $72,000 Worth of Meth and Heroin
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/05/2017
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Police Investigating Two Theft Incidents in Upper Berks County
State Police at Hamburg are investigating two theft incidents in Upper Berks County that are believed to be related.
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Sometime between December 4, 2017 1:15pm to December 5, 2017 at 6:30am, the suspect(s) removed six batteries from wood chippers which were parked on the property of 25 N. 5th St.,
The loss of these batteries is valued at approximately $1150.
In addition, the suspect(s) used a pry bar to open a side access panel to the Victim’s truck.
The damage to the truck is valued at approximately $1000.
The suspect(s) then removed one Stihl 461 chainsaw valued at approximately $1000, a Stihl trim saw 201T valued at approximately $600 and a Stihl BG55 blower which was valued at approximately $200.
Prior to the theft, a vehicle was observed driving past the Upper Bern Twp. Building. The vehicle appeared to be a 2-door coupe (Likely a Hyundai Veloster).
It was observed passing the municipal building and parking to the rear of where the Victim’s vehicles were located. A male was also observed walking with these items past the Upper Bern Twp. Municipal Building.
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Sometime between December 4, 2017 1:15pm to December 5, 2017 at 6:30am, Five “cherry Picker” trucks were broken into at Nelson's Tree Service located on Bright School Rd ½ mile north of SR 183
in Penn Township. Only the metal cabinets behind the driver door were pried open. Still getting inventory but they think 12 Stihl chainsaws, 5 leaf blowers, 4 2.5 gal gas cans taken. Total loss approx. $5,000.00.
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Anyone with information pertaining to these incident is asked to contact PSP Hamburg at 610-562-6885.
in Penn Township. Only the metal cabinets behind the driver door were pried open. Still getting inventory but they think 12 Stihl chainsaws, 5 leaf blowers, 4 2.5 gal gas cans taken. Total loss approx. $5,000.00.
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Anyone with information pertaining to these incident is asked to contact PSP Hamburg at 610-562-6885.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency Personnel at the Scene of Crash on Route 61 North of St. Clair
Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in Lavelle
Monday, December 4, 2017
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/04/2017
Vehicle Rollover Crash on Route 61 Monday Afternoon
Early Monday Morning Fire Ruled Accidental
Highlighting Cost Savings for Welfare Fraud Detection in Berks and Schuylkill counties
Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) recently highlighted the cost savings that were obtained during the 2016-17 Fiscal Year by the Office of Inspector General through welfare fraud field investigations and legal proceedings in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Traffic Slow After Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 61 South of Pottsville
Facebook Launches Parent-Controlled Messenger App for Kids
Penn State to Play Washington in the Fiesta Bowl
It was announced Monday morning that Penn State will play the Washington Huskies in the Fiesta Bowl.
Fire Destroys Home near Tower City Early Monday
Schuylkill County Police Log for 12/04/17
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/03/2017
Fire Crews Responding to Porter Township Fire Early Monday
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/02/2017
Fire Destroys Storage Unit at Turkey Farm in Walker Township
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Family Asking for Help Finding Missing Woman
Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in Porter Township
Fully Involved Fire Reported at Turkey Farm in Walker Township
Man Flown to the Hospital After Saturday Morning Crash in East Union Township
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/01/2017
Body of Missing Orwigsburg man Found on Friday
According to the Pennsylvania State Police, the body of an Orwigsburg man who went missing after leaving a restaurant near Carlisle on Nov. 10 has been found.
Friday, December 1, 2017
Fire Crews Responding to House Fire near Pine Grove
State Trooper Injured in Schuylkill County Accident Releases Book
OSIG Files Welfare Fraud Charges on Over 100 Individuals from Pennsylvania in September and October
STATEWIDE - The Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 127 individuals between September 1 and October 31, 2017. The restitution owed the commonwealth in these cases totals $529,962.46. Additional cost savings will be realized as the defendants will be temporarily disqualified from receiving public benefits in the programs they defrauded.
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