Thor Reported Missing

Dog reported missing when checked on by SPCA

U.S. Department of Justice Sues Pennsylvania State Police, Physical Fitness Test Discriminates Against Women

U.S. Department of Justice Sues Pennsylvania State Police, Physical Fitness Test Discriminates Against Women

Jeep Overturns in Delano, Driver Not At Scene

A Jeep overturned Monday and when crews arrived, the driver had left the scene.

Garbage Truck Fire Wednesday Morning in Pine Grove

Photo posted from
North End Fire Company Facebook Page

A garbage truck caught fire Wednesday morning in Pine Grove.

Schuylkill County Fire Information

Listing of Fire Companies in Schuylkill County with Facebook Pages

Television News Coverage of the Schuylkill County Fair

The Schuylkill County Fair has made it's way into the television news media this week.

Wednesday's Weather Forecast for Schuylkill County

Wednesday's Weather Forecast for Schuylkill County

Toys from the 1980's That You Probably Forgot About

Collection of pics of toys from the 1980's that you probably forgot about

Coal Regions Connections: Marian Celebrates It's 60th Birthday and Men of Marian Celebrate 44th Annual Picnic

MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES ITS 60TH BIRTHDAY IN SEPTEMBER & THE MEN OF MARIAN CELEBRATES THEIR 44TH ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC THIS WEEKEND.

Two Vehicle Accident On Route 209 In Coaldale on Monday

Two vehicle accident on Route 209 Monday evening.

Where Can You Find Wings in Schuylkill County for National Chicken Wing Day

July 29th is National Chicken Wing Day and we put a list together of some of the best places in Schuylkill County to find wings!

Schuylkill County Fair Royalty Crowned

Last night at the Schuylkill County Fair, the 2014 Royalty were crowned

Puppy Tossed in Trash Near Mahanoy City

A puppy was tossed into a garbage can near Mahanoy City Sunday.

Scheduled Schuylkill County PennDOt Work for Next Week

Municipality: Frailey Township

ROAD NAME: PA 25
BETWEEN: Fountain Road AND US 209
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restrictionfrom 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Westbound lane restriction from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

START DATE: 07/23/2014 Est. Completion Date: 07/23/2014
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Change/Update:

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Municipality: Cressona

ROAD NAME: PA 183
BETWEEN: Chestnut Hill AND PA 901
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.

START DATE: 07/28/2014 Est. Completion Date: 08/01/2014
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO

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Municipality: Mahony Twp and Rush Twp

ROAD NAME: PA 54
BETWEEN: Mahony City AND Hometown
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.

START DATE: 07/26/2014 Est. Completion Date: 08/02/2014
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Union Twp

ROAD NAME: Everts Flats
BETWEEN: Ringtown AND Nurenburgh
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for patching work.

START DATE: 07/26/2014 Est. Completion Date: 08/02/2014
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: West Brunswick

ROAD NAME: PA 443
BETWEEN: Orwigsburg AND New Ringgold
Type of Work: Shoulder Work/Widening
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.

START DATE: 07/28/2014 Est. Completion Date: 08/01/2014
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO

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Municipality: North Manheim

ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Schuylkill Haven AND Pottsville
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction both direction. Moving operation.

START DATE: 07/28/2014 Est. Completion Date: 08/01/2014
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO

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Municipality: West Mahanoy Twp

ROAD NAME: PA 924
BETWEEN: Shenandoah AND Brandonville
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.

START DATE: 07/26/2014 Est. Completion Date: 08/02/2014
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Orwigsburg Police Investigating Police Impersonator

In the afternoon hours of Monday, July 21, 2014 the victim was pulled over in the 600 block of Center Turnpike (SR0061) in the Borough of Orwigsburg by what was described as a  black Chevrolet Impala sedan with a red and blue light in the dash.  A white male wearing blue jeans, a t-shirt and some type of emblem (possibly a badge) on his shirt exited the Impala, approached the victim's vehicle and ordered the victim out of the car with his hands in the air.  The victim was escorted back towards the suspect's vehicle at which time the suspect patted the victim down and demanded to see the victim's driver's license.  Upon display of the license, the suspect used a mobile radio mic from within his vehicle to "call in" the license information.  After doing so, the suspect returned the license to the victim and advised him that he was not the person he was looking for and departed the scene.  This incident is under investigation and anyone with information pertaining to this or similar incidents are urged to contact the Orwigsburg Police Department at (570) 628-3792

In the event you or someone you know is being pulled over by a suspicious unmarked vehicle displaying emergency lights and/or sirens, make sure to do so in a safe, well lit and highly visible area such as along a busy roadway,  in a shopping center parking lot, or at a gas station  if any are within close proximity.  If you still do not feel comfortable with the situation, call 9-1-1 and verify with the 9-1-1 operator whether or not the traffic stop is validated.