Saturday, August 6, 2016

Route 209 / Route 901 Intersection Project to Begin This Week

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Thursday a project will begin August 8 to improve the western intersection of US 209 and PA 901 in Branch and Norwegian townships, Schuylkill County.

Friday, August 5, 2016

Woman Charged with Killing Husband Thursday Afternoon

(08/05/16) A Kline Township woman has been charged with killing her husband Thursday afternoon.

Death Investigation in Kline Township

(08/04/16) A death that occurred in Kline Township on Thursday is under investigation.

Thursday, August 4, 2016

DEP Declares Drought Watch

Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) issued a drought watch declaration this week for 34 Pennsylvania counties and a drought warning declaration for Potter County following a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force where members evaluated recent data that indicate conditions for water supplies are continuing to deteriorate.

State Police Remind Public Regarding Peace Rock Area

On Wednesday, The Pennsylvania State Police reminded the public that the land area in the vicinity of Peace Rock in the Port Clinton area of southern Schuylkill County is owned by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Final Full Month Of Racing At Big Diamond Speedway Begins Friday; Coalcracker Weekend Set For Sept. 2 and Sept. 4

MINERSVILLE, PA. -- The No Sweat Service Group, the title sponsor of the street stock division at Big Diamond Speedway, will help kick off the final full month of racing on Friday night.

A four-division show is on tap for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds, U.S.S. Achey sportsman, Savage 61 roadrunners and the No Sweat Service Group street stocks.

The gates will open at 5:30 with warm ups at 7:45 and racing at 8:15. Admission is $15 while kids12-and-under and active military with a valid ID are free.

The No Sweat Service Group is a fabrication and mobile hydraulic hose repair company located in Pottsville. They offer repairs and more at competitive prices. To learn more, call them at 570-527-1304 and like them on Facebook, www.facebook.com/NoSweatServiceGroup

Heading into Friday nights racing action, Ryan Godown leads Jeff Strunk in the 358 modified point standings by184 points with Craig VonDohren, Duane Howard and Rick Laubach rounding out the top five.

VonDohren leads the division with three wins while Godown and Laubach have two wins each. Seven different drivers have won a feature this season.

Brandon Grosso leads the sportsman point standings over Ray Woodall, Jr., by 89 points with Tim Fitzpatrick, Wayne Witmer and Mike Lisowski completing the top five.

Andy Fayash III maintains a healthy points lead of 377 points over Steve Gromis with Jim Kost, Kris Ney and Terry Kramer rounding out the top five.

Rich Bossinger leads the street stock standings by 28 points over Eric Trip with Elvin Brennan III, Jeremy Becker and Chris Derr rounding out the top five.

Next Friday, Aug. 12, its the Prelude to the Coalcracker with the 30-lap 358 modified feature paying $4,000 to win and $400 to take the green. Also on the card that night is the modified challenge races, sportsman and roadrunners.

The Prelude will be an open draw for the modifieds and a non-points event. There will be 50 show-up points to those who support the race. The night is also 'Hunt the Giant' night sponsored by Jimmy Reppert racing.

Friday, Aug. 19, the track will host Breast Cancer Awareness Night and CJ's Tire & Automotive Services Night along with the Andy Fayash Memorial for the sportsman. The 30-lap sportsman feature pays $1,750 to win and $157 to take the green. Also on the card that night will be the 358 modifieds, roadrunners and street stocks. The track is planning a Pink-out for that evening and encourages everyone to wear pink in support of breast cancer.

The final Friday of the month, Aug. 26, will see the a three-division show of 358 modifieds, sportsman and roadrunners along with the Kim’s Kreations Power Puff race and if needed, the rain date for the Andy Fayash Memorial.

Then one week later on Sept. 2, it will be Leindecker Race Engines Night as the Coalcracker weekend begins with the 40-lap sportsman feature paying $1,600 to win and $160 to take the green. Also on the card that night will be the roadrunners, street stocks, modified underdog race, vintage cars and the Enduro Dash 60.

Finally, the season concludes for Big Diamond on Sunday, Sept. 4 with the prestigious Jach Rich Inc., Coalcracker 72 for the 358 modifieds. The 72-lap feature pays $10,000 to win with $1,000 for 10th and $500 to take the green. The roadrunners, 600 modifieds and a fireworks display will round out the evening with racing getting underway at 7:45 p.m.

The Coalcracker began in 1979 when it was won by Bob Emerich and in its history, no driver have ever won the event three straight year. The defending winner of the race is Ryan Godown, who now owns three Coalcracker wins to his credit.

For the latest news, be sure to like the Big Diamond Speedway Facebook page, www.facebook.com/Bigdiamondspeedway and follow the speedway on Twitter, @BigDSpeed.

Schuylkill County Woman Dies in Northumberland County Crash

(08/03/16) A Schuylkill County woman died in a Northumberland County crash on Tuesday.

Tuesday, August 2, 2016

West Nile Virus Detected in Schuylkill County

Last week, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection announced that the West Nile Virus has been detected in Schuylkill County.

Monday, August 1, 2016

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Powerball Grows to Record Jackpot for Saturday Drawing

After nobody hit the Powerball Jackpot this past Wednesday (07/27/16), the winning jackpot has hit record numbers.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

PennDOT Warns Race Fans Travelling Through Schuylkill County to Pocono This Weekend

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds race fans traveling to Pocono Raceway and others traveling to the Pocono Mountain region this weekend that single lane conditions exist on I-81 northbound and southbound in Schuylkill County between the Lebanon County line and Exit 104 (PA 125).

Friday, July 29, 2016

Police Seek Man Wanted on Drug and Firearms Charges

The Minersville Police are seeking a man who is wanted on Drug and Firearms Charges.

Tribute to Veterans to Take Place at Knoebels Hawaiian Bandshell on Saturday

On Saturday, July 30, the popular Mahoney Brothers 6:00 p.m. show at Knoebels Amusement Resort will include a special feature. The conclusion of the Jukebox Heroes performance at the Hawaiian Bandshell will pay tribute to America’s veterans, including a 99-year-old World War II veteran.

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Police Seek Man for Inappropriate Contact

The Ashland Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a man would allegedly had inappropriate contact with a child.