Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/09/19
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Taxi Driver Arrested for Shooting Man in McAdoo; Facing Attempted Murder Charges
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
Police Take Armed Man into Custody After Domestic Incident in Mahanoy City
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/08/19
LVH Schuylkill Offering Free Program to Help Those at Risk for 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
Tamaqua Area Band to Hold Rehearsals
The Tamaqua Raider Band will be holding summer rehearsals.
Police Investigating 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
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/07/19
Friday, July 5, 2019
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/05/19
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.
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
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Gordon Authorities Warn Residents about Theft from Vehicles
Locust Lake State Park Beach Reopens to Swimming
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 . . .
Locust Lake State Park Beach Closed Starting Wednesday
Woman Leads Police in High Speed Pursuit through Multiple 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.
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
Victim ID'd in Fatal Crash on Route 443 Tuesday Morning
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/02/19
Coroner Called to Crash Tuesday Morning in Wayne Township

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Monday Evening in Ashland
Man Charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia After Fatal Crash that Killed Schuylkill County Men
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/01/19
Monday, July 1, 2019
Teen Girl Dies in ATV Accident Monday Evening
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