One Person Killed in Crash in East Norwegian Twp.

Crews were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Route 209 near Port Carbon in the area of Boardman Brothers this evening just after 6:30pm.

Woman Charged After September Crash in North Manheim Township

According to multiple reports, the State Police have charged a Minersville woman with DUI related to a crash in September.

One Woman Injured, Flown to Hospital After Rush Township Crash Sunday

Around 8:30pm Sunday evening, crews were called to Fairview Street, in Rush Township for a motor vehicle accident.

Pottsville Police Seek Robbery Suspect

The Republican Herald is reporting that the Pottsville Police are looking for a tall white male, wearing a gray hoodie, who is said to have entering the "Ambrose Hearing Center" located at 434 E. Norwegian St., and pulled a hand gun and fled after robbing an employee.

Fatal Crash Near Pine Grove Early Saturday

Around 1am, early Saturday morning crews were called to 293 Birds Hill Road, near Pine Grove for a motor vehicle accident.

Weather Related Postponements for Friday and Saturday

Friday's list of postponements:

Schuylkill County Burn Ban FAQ

Below are some questions you may have about the burn ban currently in place for Schuylkill County

Shenandoah Valley Schools Close Friday Due to Lack of Staff

The Republican Herald is reporting that Shenandoah Valley School District closed Friday due to lack of staff

http://republicanherald.com/shen-valley-closes-schools-for-day-due-to-lack-of-staff-1.1662730

According to the report, 22 percent of the district's staff called off and the majority that called off was due to illness.

The elementary school closed prior to the start of school but the high school was dismissed at 9am.

Schuylkill County Under Burn Ban Starting Friday

Starting Friday, April 4, 2014, Schuylkill County will be under burn ban for 30 days.

The county commissioners approved the ban Wednesday after the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency requested the ban at the recommendation of the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Ringtown Man Charged After Suspicious Activity and Attempting to Flee Police

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Shenandoah Police were called to the area of North Gilbert St. and West Lloyd Street around midnight March 12, 2014 for a male acting suspiciously over a period of one to two hours.

Woman Admits Shooting Boyfriend, Killing Him

WNEP is reporting that Jessica Alinsky, 30, formerly of Shenandoah, pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to murdering her boyfriend, Matthew Gailie in 2011.

The death happened in September 2011 when police say Alinsky shot Gailie point blank in the face in their home in Eagle Rock.

She is scheduled to be sentenced sometime next month.

http://wnep.com/2014/04/02/woman-admits-shooting-boyfriend-in-the-face-killing-him/

High Speed Chase Through Tamaqua/Schuylkill Twp. Monday

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

A domestic incident yesterday (Monday, March 31, 2014) in Tamaqua ended with a Tamaqua man leading police on winding pursuit through parts of Tamaqua and a high-speed pursuit through Schuylkill Township.

Man Homeless, Dog Dies in Fire in Schuylkill Township

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Around 5:30am Tuesday, crews were called to Old Route 209 Road near Tamaqua for a house fire.  When crews around they found flames and heavy smoking coming from the home.

Schuylkill County Man Dies in Carbon County Crash Monday Evening

According to WNEP, Andrew McAloose, 64, of Kelayres was killed when the vehicle he was driving on Teskow Road, near Weatherly around 7pm Monday night,  went off the road and rolled several times.

According to the report, McAlloose was not wearing his seat belt.

http://carboncounty.wnep.com/news/news/1203273-one-killed-following-car-rollover

Coroner's Inquest into Death of Inmate Took Place Today

Last Easter, Matthew Koncsler, 21, was found dead in his prison cell inside Schuylkill County Prison.

This morning, a coroner's inquest took place at the Simon Kramer Institute, New Philadelphia with a jury of 6, 3 males and 3 females.