Thursday, June 18, 2015

Two from Nuremberg Killed in ATV Crash in Luzerne County

A crash involving and ATV and tractor trailer killed two from Nuremberg on Thursday.

Two Face Drug Charges After Heroin Found During Traffic Stop

Shenandoah Police have filed drug charges against two after drugs were found during a traffic stop.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

First Pennsylvania State Troopers Administer Naloxone to Unresponsive Male

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced Tuesday that troopers from the Troop B, Uniontown Station, successfully administered the anti-overdose drug Naloxone to an unresponsive male on June 12, 2015.

Lane Restrictions Scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday on Route 61

PennDOT has announced lane restrictions on Route 61 in Pottsville for Wednesday and Thursday.

Major Security Flaw in Samsung Galaxy Phones

A major security flaw in Samsung Galaxy phones could allow attackers to gain access to the phone.

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Pottsville Train Excursions Announced

Train excursions from Pottsville have been announced for June 27th, 2015.

Friday, June 12, 2015

DCNR Seeking Information in Northeast Pennsylvania Wildfires

Harrisburg, PA - The state Bureau of Forestry is seeking the public’s help in its investigation of a series of suspicious wildfires in April and May that scorched hundreds of acres in three counties in the northeast section of Pennsylvania.

Local Fireworks Company Opening Temporary Locations to Purchase Fireworks

Schuylkill County's only professional fireworks display company has announced they will be opening tents over the 4th of July holiday for residents to buy fireworks.

Ringtown Library Events Planned for June and July


The following events are planned by the Ringtown Library for June and July.

Therapy Dog Demonstration at the Schuylkill County Fair

You will think that the dogs are playing when you see them demonstrating their skills at the first ever
Therapy Dog Demonstration to be held in conjunction with the Schuylkill County Fair. 

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Koch's Turkey Farms Launching Yuengling "Brewhouse" Product

TAMAQUA, PA – Koch’s Turkey Farms, located in Walker Township, Schuylkill County, is announcing a new product in partnership with All-N-Food of Illinois and D.G. Yuengling & Son of Pottsville.

Drug Bust Seizes $18,000 in Bath Salts

A drug bust in Ashland seized $18,000 in bath salts.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Suspects Charged in Drug Sweep in Schuylkill and Berks Counties

Suspects Charged in Drug Sweep in Schuylkill and Berks Counties

Governor Wolf Announces Fee Waivers for Volunteers Seeking Background Checks

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Tom Wolf announced today that fees for child abuse clearances and criminal background checks required by the Child Protective Services Law will be waived for volunteers working with children. Additionally, the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) will be reducing the cost of both the child abuse and criminal history record checks from $10 to $8 for all other applicants. These changes will take effect July 25, 2015.

2015 Schuylkill River Sojourners

The Schuylkill River Sojourn is an annual 112-mile guided canoe/kayak trip on the Schuylkill River that begins in rural Schuylkill Haven and ends seven days later in Philadelphia's Boathouse Row. Participants paddle 14-18 miles per day and can register for the entire trip or as little as one day. Sometimes it is wet and wild. At other times it is peaceful and inspiring. There are a few rapids, calm water, plenty of laughs, songs at the campsites, and celebrations in the river towns. There is a little bit of everything for paddlers throughout the week-long sojourn that begins the first weekend of June. And though the same route is paddled every year, a different river greets us every June.