Saturday, October 10, 2015

Thursday, October 8, 2015

McCann Hosts Career Exploration Event for High School Students

Tim Brady, McCann Trades Program Director,
demonstrating  a soldering technique to Samantha Dale,
student from Tamaqua Area high school.
Pottsville, PA (October 8, 2015) – High school students from across Schuylkill County participated in McCann School of Business & Technology’s 6th Annual High School Career Day on Friday, October 2, 2015. 

Plant Evacuated Wednesday Morning After Bomb Threat

The JELD-WEN manufacturing plant in Cass Township. was evacuated Wednesday morning around 9:30am after a reported bomb threat.

Minersville Police Issue Warning Regarding Phone Calls Soliciting Donations

The Minersville Police posted the following on their Facebook Page on Thursday:

Schuylkill County Municipality Named Fastest Growing Population in Pennsylvania

A website known for ranking towns, boroughs, and townships in Pennsylvania has named a Schuylkill County municipality the fastest growing in Pennsylvania.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

PIAA Expands Classes for High School Sports

On Wednesday afternoon, the PIAA Board voted to expand it's classes.

Quads Reported Stolen from Ringtown Area

Two quads were reported stolen on Tuesday morning from the Ringtown Area.

Yuengling's Ice Cream Announces Winners of It's "How Do You Love Your Yuengling's Ice Cream?" Calendar Contest

ORWIGSBURG, PA (October 7, 2015) – Yuengling’s Ice Cream, the super-premium, PA-owned and made ice cream, chose the winners of its “How Do You Love Your Yuengling’s Ice Cream?” calendar contest. The 12 winners’ photos will be featured in Yuengling’s Ice Cream’s 2016 calendar.

DONT TOUCH! New Bug to Pennsylvania Can Cause Rash

News agencies from around Pennsylvania began reporting Wednesday about a new bug that is new to Pennsylvania and they are telling you not to touch it!

Police Searching For Men Who Attempted to Robbed Pine Grove Bank

The Republican Herald is reporting that Police are searching for two white males who reportedly attempted robbed the Santander Bank located at 29 East Pottsville Street around 9:30am Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Lane Restrictions Scheduled on Route 61 on Wednesday

PennDOT has announced that lane restrictions will take place on Route 61 on Wednesday, October 7th, 2015.

Ashland Doctor Found Guilty on 8 of 12 Counts

On Tuesday, a jury found Stephanie Tarapchak, D.O. of Ashland guilty on 8 of the 12 counts against her in Lackawanna County.