Break the Ice Oldies Dance

Warm it up at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park clubhouse by dancing to the music of "TBA" on Friday, March 4, 2016, 7:00-10:00 p.m. Admission is $10 advance ticket purchase and $12 at the door. For tickets call Susan at 570-624-3018.

S.W.A.T Softball Presents the 1st Annual Kissling Showdown

Softball with an Attitude Softball Presents the 1st Annual Kissling Showdown.

PennDOT, State Police Highlight Highway Safety Laws to Increase Awareness, Safety

Harrisburg, PA (February 18, 2016) Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Leslie S.Richards and State Police Commissioner Tyree Blocker today urged drivers to
review and obey driver safety laws that can often be overlooked.

“We look to create awareness surrounding laws that drivers may not pay attention to, but also to provide reminders as to what each law entails,”  Secretary Richards said. “PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police feel it is important to raise awareness through education and outreach, but to also spark conversation via social media.”

Ahead of the state’s Highway Safety Law Awareness week, which runs from February 21-27, the agencies provide the following reminders:

• The “4 Foot Bicycle Law” requires drivers to pass a bicycle at a distance of “not less than four feet” at a careful and prudent speed. The law also permits drivers to cross the center line during this process if safely able to do so.   No turn by a driver should interfere with a bicycle proceeding straight.
• “Obey Traffic Signals” focuses on driver safety due to hazardous conditions.  Drivers who drive around or through traffic control devices closing a road or highway could receive a $250 fine and two points on their driving record.
• “Teen Seat Belt Law” requires that the driver and all passengers under the age of 18 must wear a seat belt anywhere in the vehicle. Also, drivers under 18 may not operate a vehicle where the number of passengers exceeds the number of available seat belts.
• “Increased fines in work zones” urges motorists to be aware when passing through an active work zone. Anyone violating the posted speed limit by more than five miles per hour will face doubled fines. The fine is determined based on the amount the driver is traveling over the speed limit. A recent amendment of the law also states that any driver who causes serious bodily injury
within a work zone could face up to $5,000 in fines and a six-month license suspension. A driver causing a death within a work zone would face up to a $10,000 fine and one-year license suspension.

"It is important that every driver on Pennsylvania’s roadways is familiar with the laws as they relate to operating a vehicle,” Colonel Blocker said.  “This  familiarity can go a long way towards keeping yourself and others safe while behind the wheel.”

Weekend Fire Ruled Arson

A weekend fire has been ruled arson,

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 2/18/16

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 2/18/16

Paint and Enjoy Party Hosted By Access Services Life Programs

The Access Services Life Programs in the Schuylkill Region will be hosting a Paint and Enjoy Party Fundraiser on Saturday, March 12 at 7:00 pm at the Hometown Fire Company. Artist and Graphic designer, Connie Higgins, will be guiding you step by step through the process of creating a masterpiece. The best part is, you don’t need to have any painting skills to participate! 

Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling 570-640-5774 or emailing kwhite@accessservices.org. Come out and have a blast, all while supporting the Life Programs! Thank you for your support!

Toyota Recalling Over 1 Million SUV's

TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2016 – Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. announced Wednesday that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 1,124,000 Model Year 2006-2012 RAV4 and Model Year 2012-2014 RAV4 EV vehicles.

The involved vehicles are equipped with lap-shoulder seatbelts in both second-row outboard seats. There is a possibility that, in the event of a very severe frontal crash, the lap belt webbing could contact a portion of the metal seat cushion frame, become cut, and separate. If this occurs, the seat belt may not properly restrain the occupant, which could increase the risk of injury.

Owners of the involved vehicles will receive notification by first class mail. Toyota dealers will add resin covers to the metal seat cushion frame at no cost.

Information about automotive recalls, including but not limited to the list of involved vehicles, is subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date Safety Recall information on Lexus, Toyota and Scion customers should check their vehicle’s status by visiting http://www.toyota.com/recalland entering the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Safety Recall inquiry by individual VIN is also available at the NHTSA site: safercar.gov/vin. For any additional questions, customer support is also available by calling Toyota Customer Service at 1-800-331-4331 or Lexus Customer Service at 1-800-255-3987.

Upcoming Hidden Valley Golf Course Events

Upcoming Events for Hidden Valley Golf Course, Pine Grove.

Woman Facing Assault Charges

On February 16th, 2016, Frackville Borough Police arraigned Janice Huth, 54,  of Frackville on charges related to domestic violence.

LCCC to Host Transfer Fairs

Schnecksville, Pa., Feb. 17, 2016 – Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will host transfer fairs for students, alumni and the public at several of its sites in March. Representatives from various colleges and universities will be on hand to answer questions about transferring from LCCC to a four-year school. The following transfer fairs are scheduled:

• Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - main campus in Schnecksville in the Lisa Scheller and Wayne Woodman Community Services Center (CSC)
• Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - LCCC Tamaqua at the Morgan Center
• Monday, March 14, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – LCCC Allentown at the Donley Center

LCCC also offers a college visitation program where students interested in transferring can meet with college representatives on a “drop in” basis or by appointment. The calendar of events can be found at http://www.lccc.edu/transferfair.

Sponsored by the Advising and Transfer Center and LCCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter, the transfer fairs are free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Advising and Counseling Office at 610-799-1137 or transfer@lccc.edu. For a complete list of colleges and universities that will be present, visit www.lccc.edu/transferfair.

Fire Crews Called to Fire Early Wednesday

Around 5:30am Wednesday, Fire crews were called to working structure fire, located at 75 North Lake Drive, North Manheim Township, .

Black Ice Possible Wednesday Morning

The National Weather Service issued an alert Wednesday morning for the possibility of black ice on roadways.

Man Facing Charges for Alleged Assault During Repossession

A Schuylkill County man is facing assault charges after threatening two men while they attempted a repossession.

Weather Alert: Clogged Storm Drains Leading to Localized Ponding Water

The National Weather Service has issued a weather alert for water than is ponding on roadways.

Interstate 81 Open After Being Closed Overnight in Schuylkill County

Around 2:15am, Tuesday morning, Interstate 81 Southbound was closed at Milemarker 104 (Ravine) due to an overturned Tractor Trailer.