PIAA State Basketball Playoff Schedule

The schedule for Schuylkill County Basketball teams in the State Playoffs are as follows

Rush Township Police Make Arrest For Burglary

Rush Township Police arrested David Halaburda, 19, Barnesville for a burglary on Forest Ave in Rush Township.

Halaburda has been placed in Schuylkill County Prison after being arraigned by Judge James K. Reilly.

Halaburda was out on bail for a previous Burglary.

Posted from Rush Township Police Department Facebook Page

PIAA District 11 Championship Scores

District 11 Championship Scores

Boys

District 11 Class AAA Championship
Allentown Central Catholic - 64
Pottsville - 34

District 11 Class A Championship
Mahanoy Area - 62
Pius X - 42

Consolation Game
Blue Mountain - 70
Bethlehem Catholic - 63

Girls

Distrist 11 Class AA Championship
Minersville - 48
Salisbury - 29

District 11 Class A Championship
Marian - 47
Shenandoah  - 22

Gilberton Decides To Disband Police Department

Now that the Gilberton Borough has settled with Mark Kessler, they have decided to disband their police department all together.

During this week's borough council meeting, the council decided it would be best to disband the department and use that money elsewhere.

Last week, the borough settled with Mark Kessler for $30,000 and in return Kessler retired.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 2/28/14

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 2/28/14

Man Arrested on Warrant, In Possession of Marijuana and Drug Paraphernalia

On February 10, 2014, Officers were on patrol in the area of East Centre and Grant St. when they observed Nathaniel Shoup walking in the area. Officers were aware of warrant for Shoup that had recently been issued through Schuylkill County Probation.

One Man Injured in Overnight Crash in Ryan Twp.

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

A man was taken to the hospital via ambulance after flipping his sport utility vehicle just before 12:30 AM today (Friday, Feb. 28, 2014) along SR54, near the Lakeside Ballroom, in Barnesville (Ryan Township). Responding were Ryan Township Police, Ryan Township Fire/Rescue, Ryan Township Ambulance/Emergency & Rescue Squad, Delano Fire Company, Citizen’s Fire Company of Mahanoy City and Hazleton APTS Ambulance.

St. Clair Man Dies in Overnight Crash on Route 61

Just after 1 am,  crews were called to the area near the Tiger's Den where Ann St. and  Route 61 intersect in St. Clair for a vehicle rollover over an embankment.

UPDATE:  The Republican Herald has released the name as George W. Williams, 62, of Saint Clair.

Deputy Coroner, Joe Pothering, is investigating. A virtual autopsy is scheduled for today.

Man and Woman From Ashland Arrested After Lehigh Valley Bank Robbery

Images from WNEP

A man and woman from Ashland, have been arrested in connection with a bank robbery in the Lehigh Valley.

Beth Marsteller and Joseph Misero, both of Ashland, are charged with the bank robbery of the Bethlehem Wells Fargo Branch. Marsteller and Misero are both suspects for a mini market in the Bethlehem area as well.

Schuylkill Haven Police Investigating Hit and Run

The Schuylkill Haven Borough Police are investigating a Hit and Run that occurred at 8:36 PM at the intersection of Dock Street and East Main Street. The white male driver estimated to be in his late teens to mid 20's fled the scene driving a Gray or silver colored Subaru possibly an Outback or Legacy. The vehicle would have damage to the front driver side bumper and possibly additional damage to the driver side of the vehicle.

Anyone with information on the identity of the driver can contact the Schuylkill Haven Police Department at 570-385-9111

Attorney General Concerned About Spikes in Electric Bills

The Attorney General's office posted the following article on their web site yesterday regarding their concern in the spikes in electric bills this winter.

They've received hundreds of complaints regarding unexpected spikes.  They reported that they've received almost 300% more complaints in recent months.

In order to help them investigate or file a complaint, they've provided instructions on what to do and submit your information.

http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/press.aspx?id=7535

Did you see an unusual spike in your bill?

PIAA District 11 Schuylkill County Basketball Scores - 2/25/14

The PIAA District 11 Schuylkill County Basketball playoff scores are as follows:

PIAA District 11 Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores

PIAA District 11 Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores

Tractor Trailer Driver Causes 2 Accidents in Tamaqua

Photos courtesy of Justin Startzel

Updated story from TamaquaArea.com

Two people were taken to the hospital after the driver of a tractor-trailer crashed his rig into multiple vehicles this afternoon (Feb. 26, 2014) along southbound SR309 in borough of Tamaqua.

Shenandoah Police File Charges for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Shendandoah Police have filed misdemeanor charges against three women that were in possession of drug paraphernalia.