Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/09/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/09/19

Taxi Driver Arrested for Shooting Man in McAdoo; Facing Attempted Murder Charges

McAdoo Police have arrested a Hazleton man for attempted murder from incident over the weekend.

Derry Township Police Conclude that Alleged "Attempted Abduction" Did Not Take Place at Hersheypark

The Derry Township Police Department, Dauphin County, has released their findings after an alleged "attempted abduction" at Hersheypark last week.

Monday, July 8, 2019

Truck Driver Rescues Dog After Being Thrown from Vehicle on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

A truck driver rescued a dog Monday, after watching the animal being thrown from a vehicle along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Police Take Armed Man into Custody After Domestic Incident in Mahanoy City


A man is in custody after an incident in Mahanoy City late Monday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/08/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/08/19

LVH Schuylkill Offering Free Program to Help Those at Risk for Diabetes

Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill is again, offering a free multi-week program geared to help people at risk for developing diabetes. It’s part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, a free, lifestyle-change program designed to help individuals prevent or delay onset of type 2 diabetes.

Schuylkill Technology Center Practical Nursing Students Graduate

Schuylkill Technology Center hosted a Graduation Ceremony on Monday, July 1, 2019 at the Frackville Campus for adult students who successfully completed the Practical Nursing Program.

Schuylkill Haven Man Sentenced for Participation in Methamphetamine Trafficking Conspiracy


The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Ernest Schaeffer, age 43, of Schuylkill Haven, was sentenced on July 2, 2019, by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion to 15 years’ imprisonment followed by five years on supervised release for participating in a methamphetamine trafficking conspiracy.

Truck and Tractor Pulls Returning to the Schuylkill County Fair

The Schuylkill County Fair will once again hold truck and tractor pulls.

Tamaqua Area Band to Hold Rehearsals

The Tamaqua Raider Band will be holding summer rehearsals.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/08/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/08/19

Police Investigating Stolen Lawnmower in Union Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a stolen lawnmower in Union Township.

WEATHER ALERT: Flash Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County Monday Morning


The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Schuylkill County for Monday morning.

Sunday, July 7, 2019

Von Dohren Gets Third Win of the Season at Big Diamond


Fighting the weather throughout the day, Big Diamond Speedway was able to get in one of their biggest nights of the season as the track presented the annual George Stevenson Memorial race as part of B & H Landscaping night.

One Injured in Crash Early Saturday Morning in East Union Township

A woman was injured early Saturday morning in a crash in East Union Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/07/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/07/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/07/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/07/19

Friday, July 5, 2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/05/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/05/19

One Injured in Crash in Mahanoy City

A woman was injured in a crash on Centre Street in Mahanoy City on Friday.

ROAD WORK: PennDOT Announced Scheduled Work for Next Week


PennDOT has announced road work for the week of July 8th, 2019 through July 12th, 2019.

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Ryan and Schuylkill Townships
Road name:  Brockton Mountain Drive / Moss Glen Road
Between:  US 209 (Brockton) and Burma 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:  7/8/19
Est completion date:  7/12/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No

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Mahanoy and Delano Townships
Road name:  Delano Road / Hazle Street / Main Street
Between:  Mahanoy City and PA 309
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 while driving through the work zone.
Start date:  7/8/19
Est completion date:  7/12/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No

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Hegins and Frailey Townships
Road name:  Fountain Mountain Road
Between:  Hegins and Donaldson
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 when driving through the work zone.
Start date:  7/8/19
Est completion date:  7/12/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No

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Mahanoy and West Mahanoy Townships
Road name:  Interstate 81 North
Between:  Exit 124 (PA 61) and Exit 131 (PA 54)
Type of work:  Other
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:  7/8/19
Est completion date:  7/11/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  Yes

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Interstate 81 South
Between:  Exit 124 (PA 61) and Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of work:  Construction
Work being done by:  PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction:  24 Hours
Restriction:  Lane restriction from 7 PM on Monday (July 8) through 6 AM on Friday (July 12). Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  7/8/19
Est completion date:  7/11/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 PM To 06:00 AM
Will rain cause delays?  Yes
Change/Update: 

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Rush Township
Road name:  PA 54
Between:  Hometown and Lehighton
Type of work:  Drainage
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution when driving through the work zone.
Start date:  7/8/19
Est completion date:  7/12/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
Change/Update: 

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Ryan and Schuylkill Townships
Road name:  Tuscarora Mountain Drive / Catawissa Street
Between:  US 209 and PA 54
Type of work:  Other
Work being done by:  PennDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of restriction:  Daytime
Restriction:  Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution while driving through the work zone.
Start date:  7/8/19
Est completion date:  7/12/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
Change/Update:  Spray Patching

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Reilly Township
Road name:  US 209
Between:  Tremont and Newtown
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 when driving through the work zone.
Start date:  7/8/19
Est completion date:  7/12/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 AM To 03:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  No
Change/Update: 

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Interstate 81 North
Between:  Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road) and Exit 124 (PA 61)
Type of work:  Construction
Work being done by:  PennDOT Contractor
Type of restriction:  24 Hours
Restriction:  Lane restriction from 7 PM on Sunday (July 7) through 10 PM on Thursday (July 11). Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
Start date:  7/7/19
Est completion date:  7/11/19
Restrictions in effect (time of day):  07:00 PM To 10:00 PM
Will rain cause delays?  Yes

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/05/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/05/19

Thursday, July 4, 2019

Gordon Authorities Warn Residents about Theft from Vehicles

Gordon officials are warning residents about recent theft from vehicles in the borough.

Locust Lake State Park Beach Reopens to Swimming

The beach at Locust Lake State Park reopened Thursday after being closed by DCNR.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/03/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/03/19

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

“Lowes Heroes’ Project” Assists Shenandoah Historical Society

The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society has become the latest recipient to receive paint supplies from the “Lowes Heroes’ Project” which will be used to construct an exhibit featuring the various houses of worship located throughout the borough of Shenandoah. 

BEST OF SKOOK: Winner of the "Best Burger" in Schuylkill County for 2019 Is . . .



And the winner of the Best of Skook Poll, "Best Burger in Schuylkill County" is . . . .

Locust Lake State Park Beach Closed Starting Wednesday

The beach at Locust Lake State Park will be closed started Wednesday according to DCNR.

Woman Leads Police in High Speed Pursuit through Multiple Communities Tuesday Afternoon

A Pottsville woman led police in a high speed pursuit through multiple Schuylkill County communities Tuesday afternoon.

Scranton Mayor Pleads Guilty To Corruption Charges

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Scranton Mayor William L. Courtright, age 61, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty today to a criminal information charging him with three felony public corruption offenses. The guilty pleas were entered before Chief United States District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner in Williamsport where Judge Conner was presiding over a trial in an unrelated matter. Before entering his guilty pleas, Courtright resigned from his position as Mayor of Scranton.

Life Flight Implements New Maintenance Software to Get Back into Service Faster

When emergency care is needed, every minute counts, and that means having air medical services at the ready. Geisinger Life Flight is now able to launch their helicopters back into service faster with digital signatures maintenance software.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/03/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/03/19

High School Students and Volunteers Partner to Restore Shenandoah Helipad

Students from the Shenandoah Valley High School partnered with the Lowes Home Improvement Center in Pottsville to repaint the large red cross located at the Heliport located at the east end of Shenandoah.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Victim Identified in Fatal ATV Crash Late Monday

The victim in a fatal ATV crash late Monday has been identified.

Victim ID'd in Fatal Crash on Route 443 Tuesday Morning

The victim of a crash on Route 443 in Wayne Township has been identified.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/02/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/02/19

Coroner Called to Crash Tuesday Morning in Wayne Township

A Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner was called to the scene of a crash Tuesday morning near Friendensburg.

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Monday Evening in Ashland


A man was injured Monday evening in a crash in Ashland.

Man Charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia After Fatal Crash that Killed Schuylkill County Men

A man involved in a fatal Berks County crash that killed two men from Schuylkill County has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/01/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/01/19

Monday, July 1, 2019

Teen Girl Dies in ATV Accident Monday Evening

A teen died Monday evening in an ATV crash near Pitman.

Road Work Announced by PennDOT for This Week


PennDOT has announced road work for the week of July 1st, 2019 through July 5th, 2019.