PennDot Announces New Traffic Patterns on Route 61 in Pottsville

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced new traffic patterns for Route 61 near Pottsville starting Monday.

Tamaqua Police Confiscate Drugs in Raids

According to an article posted by the Times News, Tamaqua Police conducted 2 raids in Tamaqua Thursday evening.  Marijuana, Cocaine, rifle and cash were all confiscated during the raids.

Couple Charged in Death of Baby

WNEP is reporting that a couple in Tamaqua has been charged with the death of their 6 month old baby.

Phone Scam Alert Tries to Gain Access to your Computer

According to multiple reports to our page and also now reported on "Schuylkill County Police Activity", there is a new phone scam alert where scammers are trying to gain access to your computer.

Southern Schuylkill County Fire Companies Called For 5 Alarm Blaze in Hamburg

According to the Reading Eagle, a fire broke out at 130 N. Third St., Hamburg just before 1:30am.  The fire quickly went to 3 alarms then later 5 alarms.

Governor Corbett Supports Medical Marijuana Extract for Children With Seizures

News out of Harrisburg,  Gov. Tom Corbett has changed his position on medical marijuana and is backing the legalization of a marijuana extract to treat severe seizures in children

Corbett had been under pressure from parents who believe the oil extract, called cannabidiol, can save the lives of their seizure-wracked children. Democrats running to challenge Corbett in the fall election also favor the legalization of medical marijuana.

Corbett's office confirmed to the Associated Press on Thursday of his decision.

Driver Flees After Crash in Walker Township

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

An unidentified male driver fled on foot after crashing into another vehicle and storage shed along Valley Road in Walker Township Wednesday (April 30, 2014) night.

Magnesium Fire At Hart Metals In Tamaqua; Firefighter Taken To Hospital For Observation

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

Fire companies were called to Hart Metals Inc. in Tamaqua just after 10 PM Wednesday (April 30, 2014) for a report of a commercial fire involving magnesium.

Shenandoah Homicide Suspect Caught in NYC

According to WNEP, Luis Ramos, the suspect in yesterday's homicide in Shenandoah has been captured.

Tamaqua Man Allegedly Raped Northampton County Girl Over 4 Year Period

LehighValleyLive.com is reporting that Michael G.Hall Jr., from South Tamaqua Drive, Tamaqua allegedly sexually assaulted and raped a girl over a 4 year period in Lower Nazareth Township.

Schuylkill County Summer Event Schedule

Below is a listing of Spring and Summer events that are scheduled for Schuylkill County

Vehicle Crashes Into Home in Orwigsburg

Image Posted from
Orwigsburg Fire Department Facebook Page

On Tuesday, the Orwigsburg Fire Department responded to New Philadelphia Road for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

Man Wanted for Shenandoah Homicide

State Police are looking for the man in the picture to the left, who is wanted for the homicide of a woman in Shenandoah on Tuesday.

West Mahanoy Twp. Death Ruled Homicide

The Republican Herald is reporting this evening that a West Mahanoy Twp. death Monday morning has been ruled a homicide.

It is being reported that David R. Halaburda died of a blunt force head and neck injuries.

http://republicanherald.com/west-mahanoy-death-ruled-homicide-1.1677400

Homicide Investigation in Shenandoah

Police and Schuylkill County Coroner's Office are currently at the scene of a reported homicide in Shenandoah.