School Delays and Closings for 1/7/15

School Delays and Closings for 1/7/15

One Person Injured in Interstate 81 Crash Tuesday Morning

One person was injured Tuesday morning around 11:30am.

Tuesday's Travel Problems - 1/6/15

Schuylkill County received an inch or so of snow on top of wet and icy roads Tuesday morning causing accidents around the county.

Police Officer Facing Assault Charges

According WNEP, a part time Tamaqua Police Officer is facing simple assault charges and harassment.

Social Media Posts Photos of Dogs to Cheer up Teenager

Anthony Lyons, 16, has acute lymphoblastic leukemia and started a week-long chemotherapy treatment this past Friday.

UPDATE: Victim Shot During Deer Poaching Incident in West Penn Township

Update on the shooting in West Penn Township Sunday.

Snow and Bitter Cold Temperatures This Week

Schuylkill County is looking to get some snow and very bitter cold temperatures this week.

Crash Victim Found with Gunshot Wound

Police are investigating a motor vehicle accident that took place Sunday night, where the victim was found with a gun shot wound in West Penn Township.

Elton John to Perform in Reading in February

Santander Arena announced Monday morning that Elton John will be bringing his "All The Hits" tour to Reading, PA in February

Over 1,200 Schuylkill County Residents without Power Monday Morning

PPL is reporting outages across Schuylkill County Monday morning.

Escapee Caught in Schuylkill County

On Saturday, it was reported that Timothy Hostetter, of Pottsville, escaped from a Correctional Facility in Berks County on Friday night.

Editorial: Thoughts on New Radios for Emergency Responders

Thoughts on new radio system for Emergency Responders

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work

Scheduled Interstate 81 Road Work in Schuylkill County

Scheduled Interstate 81 Road Work in Schuylkill County

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 61 Southbound, Motor Vehicle Accident at DeadMan's Curve

Around 7:45pm, Saturday, Frackville fire personnel were called to Deadman's Curve, the Frackville Grade on Route 61.



The motor vehicle accident is reported to have involved multiple vehicles.

Route 61 has been shutdown at the Schuylkill Mall.

Avoid the area if possible.

UPDATE:  9:30pm - Eyewitnesses say the road is now open.

More information as it comes availble.