Wednesday, June 8, 2016

Tractor Trailer Crashes at Bottom of the Gordon Mountain Early Wednesday

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Just before daybreak early Wednesday morning a tractor trailer crashed at the bottom of the Gordon Mountain at the intersection of East Plane Street and Biddle Street, in Gordon.

Tamaqua Council Member Honored as State Council Member of the Year

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HERSHEY – The Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) announced the recipients of the Association’s prestigious service awards at PSAB’s 105th Annual Conference at the Hershey Lodge on Tuesday, June 7.

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Schedule - Round 2


PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Schedule - Round 2

Hostess Recalling Certain Snack Cakes and Donuts Due to Peanut Residue

Hostess Brands, LLC is voluntarily recalling 710,000 cases of select snack cakes and donuts as a direct result of the recent recall by their supplier, Grain Craft, of certain lots of its flour for undeclared peanut residue. The Hostess Brands products subject to the recall were produced using the Grain Craft flour that has now been recalled and, as a result, these products may contain low levels of undeclared peanut residue. 

Schuylkill Haven PSP Officers Receive Commendation Medal

Harrisburg, PA - During an annual awards ceremony on June 3, 2016, State Police Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker presented the 2016 State Police Purple Heart, Commendation Medal, Trooper of the Year, Enforcement Officer of the Year, Employee of the Year and Police Communications Operator, along with letters of commendation

Franklin Institute Traveling Science Show at Ringtown Area Library Next Week


Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce's Free Summer Concert Series begins this Thursday

The 10th year of the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce's Free Summer Concert Series begins this Thursday, June 9 at the Tamaqua Train Station, 18 North Railroad St, with blues/R&B act The BC Combo from 6-8. Thursday's show is sponsored by The Schuylkill County Visitor's Bureau. Bring your own chair or call for a dinner reservation at the new Tamaqua Station Restaurant, 570.668.3800.

New this year will be relaxing and stress reducing chair massages offered by Therapeutic Massage by Mary Vignone. Massages are priced per minute.

The popular summer concert series in downtown Tamaqua is organized every year by chamber board member, Jack Kulp. Now in it's 10th year, a variety of music is scheduled on Thursdays throughout the summer. There is something for everyone!


$6 General Admission Night This Friday at Big Diamond

MINERSVILLE, PA. -- Fans will get more than their monies worth this Friday night as Savage 61 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram present a three-division show for just $6 at Big Diamond Speedway.

Police Looking for Man Allegedly Involved in Pottsville Shooting

The Pottsville Police have issued an arrest warrant for a man who allegedly is involved in a Pottsville shooting early Monday.

Monday, June 6, 2016

PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Scores - Round 1 - 06/06/16


PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Scores - Round 1 - 06/06/16

Police Warn Residents of "PPL Shut Off" Phone Scam

The Mahanoy City Police posted the following regarding a phone scam that residents are receiving.

Coroner Called to Crash in East Brunswick Township

(06/06/16) Emergency personnel are at the scene of a motor vehicle accident midday Monday.

Lisowski Dominates Sportsman Feature, Wins Sportsman Challenge Race

MINERSVILLE, PA. -- After a few weeks of misfortune, lady luck shined brightly on Mike Lisowski on Friday night as he captured his first win of the 2016 season in the 20-lap U.S.S. Achey Sportsman feature along with wining five round to claim the Red White and Blue Autos Sportsman challenge race.

Sunday, June 5, 2016

Identity of One of the Victims Released in Fatal Pedestrian Accidents

(06/05/16) One of the victims has been identified in the two separate fatal pedestrian accidents Saturday evening in Schuylkill County.

Girardville Celebrates Century Old Fire Engine

On Saturday, the Rangers Hose Company, Girardville, held a day of activities to celebrate their 1916 Ford Model T fire engine turning 100 years old.