Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/25/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, November 25th, 2015.

Santa Returning to Pottsville This Saturday

Santa is returning to Pottsville this Saturday!

Vehicle Fire Closes Interstate 81 Tuesday Evening

Around 6:00pm Tuesday evening, emergency personnel were called to the Northbound lanes of Interstate 81 for a vehicle fire.

Drug Warrant Sweep in Ashland on Tuesdsay

On Tuesday, the Ashland Police Department along with other agencies initiated a drug warrant roundup in the borough.

Man Sought in Connection with Suspected Child Molestation

According to the Times News,  Tamaqua Police are looking for Thomas Edward Rockwell, 78, of Tamaqua in connection with several incidents of suspected child molestation.

Ride Anywhere in Schuylkill County on STS for $1

Photo from STS Facebook Page

The Schuylkill Transportation System will be offering $1 rides anywhere in Schuylkill County over the holiday season.

Police Asking for Help Identifying Person

The following photo was taken on 11/22/15.  Minersville Police are asking for help identifying the person in the photo.

PennDOT Warns of Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Delays on I-81 in Schuylkill County

Motorists traveling on Interstate 81 north or south are advised to be alert for significant traffic delays over the Thanksgiving Day holiday weekend between Exit 90 (PA 72) and Exit 104 (PA 125) due to a highway construction project in Pine Grove and Tremont townships in Schuylkill County. I-81 north and south is reduced to a single lane in this area.

Inmate Charged With Attempted Murder After Attacking Guard

An inmate at SCI-Mahanoy has been charged with attempted murder after he attacked a prison guard over the weekend.

Schuylkill County Farmer Wins PA Farm Bureau’s YF&R Discussion Meet

(Hershey) – Schuylkill County farmer Cody Holden of Holden Family Farm has been named the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) winner of the 2015 Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet at PFB’s 65th Annual Meeting in Hershey.

Property Tax Independence Act Fails to Pass State Senate

The Property Independence Act failed to pass the Pennsylvania State Senate Monday evening.

Rush Township Police Investigating Retail Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred on 11/21/2015 at Wal Mart in Hometown. 

Anyone with information on this suspect is asked to call the police at 570-668-4242 or message them through their Facebook Page.  

All tips will remain confidential.

U.S. State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alert

On Monday afternoon, the United States State Department issued a worldwide travel alert due to increased terrorist threats.

New PIAA Classification Reports for Schuylkill County High School Sports

Below are the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 Classification Reports from the PIAA for Schuylkill County High School Sports.

These reports were released on 11/23/15.

Santa Claus Steam Train Rides in Minersville

Santa Claus Steam Train Rides will be departing from the Historic Minersville Railroad Station on December 6th and 20th.