VonDohren Claims Third Coalcracker In Front Of Capacity Crowd At Big Diamond Speededway

Craig VonDoren had one of the fastest cars during the 2016 season at Big Diamond Speedway and that speed was on display on Sunday night as he led 50 of the 72 laps to score his third win in the 36th running of the Jack Rich, Inc., Coalcracker 72.

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/05/16

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/05/16

Schuylkill County Police Log 09/04/16

Schuylkill County Police Log 09/04/16

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/04/16

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/04/16

Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/03/16

Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/03/16

Craig Whitmoyer Wins First-Ever Coalcracker 40 At Big Diamond Speedway

Craig Whitmoyer used a late-race restart to score the $1,600 pay day in winning his first-ever Coalcracker 40 for sportsman as Big Diamond Speedway kicked off its Coalcracker Weekend on Leindecker Race Engines Night on Friday night.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 9/9

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

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Municipality: Rush Twp


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 134 (Delano) AND Exit 138 (PA 309)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 09/06/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/09/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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Municipality: Tremont Township


ROAD NAME: Molleystown Road at Interstate 81
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restriction from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Westbound lane restriction from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Flaggers will be required.
START DATE: 09/08/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/08/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Pine Grove Township


ROAD NAME: PA 443
BETWEEN: Lebanon County Line AND PA 645
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restriction from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Westbound lane restriction from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Flaggers will be required.
START DATE: 09/09/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/09/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: New Castle Twp


ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Frackville Borough AND St. Clair Borough
Type of Work: Paving
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.
START DATE: 09/06/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/09/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: West Penn & Rush Twps.


ROAD NAME: PA 309
BETWEEN: Tamaqua Borough AND Lehigh County Line
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction:
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 09/06/2016 Est. Completion Date: 09/09/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #2

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #2

High School Football Games Scheduled for Friday, September 2nd, 2016.

Blue Mountain - 43
Hanover Area - 6

Jim Thorpe - 26

Marian Catholic - 21

Schuylkill Haven - 27
Lehighton - 20


Tamaqua - 35
Mahanoy Area - 7


Minersville - 33
Shenandoah Valley - 12


Jenkintown - 38
Nativity BVM - 7


North Schuylkill - 14
Steelton Highspire - 0

Hamburg - 34

Panther Valley - 14

Halifax - 34
Pine Grove - 14

Pottsville - 34
Muhlenberg - 18

Newport - 55
Tri-Valley - 34

Juniata - 35
Williams Valley - 28

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/02/16

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/02/16

PSP Troopers Targeting DUI, Aggressive Drivers and Speeding Over Holiday Weekend

The Pennsylvania State Police in Troop L (Berks, Lebanon and Schuylkill Counties) will be strictly enforcing violations of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code over the Labor Day weekend.

Schuylkill County LEPC Kickoff of National Preparedness Month

The Schuylkill County Local Emergency Planning Committee, along with the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners and the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency are pleased to announce the Kick-Off of National Preparedness Month.

Parking and Traffic Restrictions for Pottsville on Sunday

The annual Sol Lipton Half Marathon and 5K races will be held this Sunday, September 4, 2016. Due to this event the following temporary parking and traffic restrictions will be in effect on the date of the event:

Coalcracker Weekend Closes Out 2016 Racing Season At Big Diamond Speedway

It all began in 1979 when Bob Emerich scored the win in the first-ever Coalcracker.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #2

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #2

Boil Advisory Lifted

The Mountain Water Authority has lifted the Boli Water Advisory which was put into place last week due to a break in a main water line. The water testing is completed and residents of the authority in Lincoln and Lorberry, Tremont Township, and Keffers, Joliett and Good Springs in Porter Township, Schuylkill County may now use the water directly from the tap.