Ashland Pharmacy Robbed Tuesday Afternoon

Bracey Pharmacy, Centre Street, in Ashland was robbed Tuesday afternoon.

The robbery took place around 4:45pm.

The Republican Herald is reporting that a man entered the pharmacy with an object his sleeve and demanded  prescription medication.  The suspect then fled with a quantity of medication.

This will be the second robbery within the borough in just as many days.  Early Monday morning, the Turkey Hill on Centre Street was robbed as well.

Investigations are still ongoing for both robberies.

Anyone with information on either robbery should call the Schuylkill County Communication Center at (570) 462-1991.  All information will remain confidential.

We will continue to update you as more information is available.

Link to the Republican Herald
http://m.republicanherald.com/police-probe-pharmacy-robbery-2nd-heist-in-ashland-this-week-1.1963674

Walgreen's to Buy Rite-Aid

Walgreen's announced Tuesday that they will be purchasing the Rite-Aid Company.

The merger will combine the 2nd and 3rd largest drug stores.

Rite Aid was purchased for 17.2 Billion Dollars.

The deal will still have to pass an antitrust review.


Full story from CNN
http://money.cnn.com/2015/10/27/investing/walgreens-rite-aid-deal/

Woman Facing Charges After Allegedly Smuggling Marijuana into A Federal Prison

According to WFMZ,  Jennifer A. Mitchell, of  Normal, Illinois, is facing charges after she allegedly tried to smuggle marijuana into the Schuylkill Federal Correctional Institution on Sunday.

Mitchell was sent to Schuylkill County Prison unable to post bail.




Full story from WFMZ
http://www.wfmz.com/news/Regional-Poconos-Coal/woman-accused-of-smuggling-pot-into-federal-prison/36071636

Schuylkill Haven Listening Session on the Clean Power Plan

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will hold a listening session on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, on the federal Clean Power Plan to reduce carbon emissions from power plants. DEP Secretary John Quigley will chair the session. The session will be from 6:00 P.M. – 9:00 P.M. at Penn State Schuylkill in Schuylkill Haven.

Tuesday Morning's Car Fire on Route 209

Emergency personnel were called just before 9:00am to the intersect of Route 209 and Catawissa Street Tuesday morning for a vehicle fire.

General Motor Recalling Cars / Chrysler Recalling Jeeps

General Motors is recalling over 1 million vehicles for fire causing oil leaks.

Ashland Convenient Store Robbed Early Monday Morning

The Ashland Turkey Hill located on Centre Street in Ashland was robbed early Monday.

Just after between 3:30 and 4:00am, the suspect entered the store and demanded money from the clerk.  Then ran off with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect was described as wearing a mask with a grey hoodie and black pants.

Anyone with information should call the Schuylkill County Communication Center at (570) 462-1991.






Other Media Outlets Stories

WNEP
http://wnep.com/2015/10/26/armed-robber-holds-up-turkey-hill/


Republican Herald
http://republicanherald.com/news/ashland-robbery-suspect-at-large-1.1963180

Lane Restrictions on Route 61 on Tuesday

Lane restrictions will be in place on Tuesday on Route 61 near Pottsville.

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Senators Propose Study of State Office Space Holdings

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