Electrical Fire Causes Brush Fire in Mahanoy Township

An electrical fire has caused a brush fire in Mahanoy Township.

PA State Police Seize Over $16 Million in Drugs in First Quarter

Pennsylvania State Police announced Monday that troopers seized over $16.2 million in heroin, marijuana and other prohibited drugs in the first quarter of 2015.

UPDATE: State Trooper Discharged; Drivers Receive Traffic Citations for Interstate 81 Incident

Update on the State Trooper and drivers involved in Interstate 81 incident where the trooper was struck by a vehicle.

Bald Eagle Shot Near Schuylkill / Carbon County Line

Authorities are reporting that a bald eagle was shot.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/27/15

Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/27/15

Yuengling's Ice Cream to Auction Off 1 Millionth Quart‏

In keeping with its promise to give back to the communities it serves, Yuengling’s Ice Cream will hold an online auction of its one millionth quart to come off the production line to benefit the Children’s Cancer Recovery Foundation.

Missing Dog in Frackville

A dog went missing Sunday in Frackville.

FDA Announces Dog Chew Recall

TFH Publications, Inc./Nylabone Products, of Neptune, NJ is recalling one lot of its 1.69 oz. package of the Puppy Starter Kit dog chews, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Video of Auction for the First Ride on Knoebels Impulse

Quick video of the auction that took place on Saturday for the first ride on Knoebels Impulse

DEP Awards Environmental Education Grants

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today awarded $304,137 in environmental education grants to 110 schools, universities, non-profit organizations, and conservation districts across Pennsylvania.

Harley Davidson Recalls 46,000 Motorcycles

Harley Davidson is recalling 46,000 of it's motorcycles due to a clutch issue.

Sheppton Man Facing Drug Charges

A Sheppton Man is facing drug charges after an arrest Sunday evening.

Schuylkill County Man Spends Month in Jail Posing as Brother

An Ashland man spent a month in Northumberland County jail posing as his brother.


According to Pennlive.com, Brian Dietrick, 44, of Ashland was pulled over for a minor traffic violation and claimed to his brother Lewis.

He claimed to be his older brother Lewis, 49, who was wanted for failing to pay court costs.

Northumberland County District Attorney Ann Targonski speculates since Brian Dietrick was wanted on drug and other charges in several counties including Northumberland, he decided to assume his brother's identity because of the lesser charge against him.

Brian had spent the month in jail until Lewis had learned of his brother's arrest and contacted Shenandoah police last week.

Full story from Pennlive.com
http://www.pennlive.com/midstate/index.ssf/2015/04/schuylkill_county_man_voluntar.html

Two from Schuylkill County Facing Drug Charges After West Hazleton Traffic Stop

Barnesville duo facing drug charges after traffic stop.

District Attorney's Office Seeking Woman on Outstanding Bench Warrant

Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and the Schuylkill County Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Sally Jane Hartung.