Monday, October 3, 2016

Skook News Police Log - 10/3/16

Skook News Police Log - 10/3/16

Parking Restrictions This Week in Ashland

The Ashland Borough has announced that, starting Tuesday October 4th through Friday October 7th,  there will be No Parking on Pine Street from 13th through 18th streets and Spruce Street from 9th through 11th streets – both sides.


The restrictions will run from 6:00am to 6:00pm.

Man Charged with Assault After Shots Fired

A man was charged with assault after shots were fired Saturday evening.

Saturday, October 1, 2016

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 10/7/16


Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 10/7/16

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ROAD NAME: Interstate 81 at Exit 116 (PA 901)
BETWEEN: Exit 112 (PA 25) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Nighttime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction southbound for bridge demolition work. There will also several short term traffic stoppages for bridge beam placement. Please use cation. This work is related to the ongoing PA 901 Bridge Rehabilitation Project.
START DATE: 10/03/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/07/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 8:00 PM To 6:00 AM


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Municipality: Foster & Butler Twps


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 112 (PA 25) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Sporadic
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction both directions.
START DATE: 10/03/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/07/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Change/Update:


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Municipality: Ryan Township


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 124 (PA 61) AND Exit 131 (Mahanoy City)
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Northbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 10/03/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/03/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Ryan Township


ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 124 (PA 61) AND Exit 131 (Mahanoy City)
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Southbound lane restriction.
START DATE: 10/04/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/04/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES



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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 with flagging.
START DATE: 10/03/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/07/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Shenandoah Borough


ROAD NAME: Main Street
BETWEEN: Cherry Street AND Coal Street
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for surveying work.
START DATE: 10/04/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/05/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 8:00 PM



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Municipality: Pottsville City


ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Bacon Street AND US 209
Type of Work: Construction
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Intermittent lane restriction northbound on PA 61 for construction work related to the ongoing Mady's Bridges Replacement Project.
START DATE: 10/03/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/14/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 5:00 PM


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Municipality: Wayne Twp.


ROAD NAME: PA 895
BETWEEN: Summit Station AND Auburn
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/03/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/07/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM


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Municipality: Upper Mahantango Township


ROAD NAME: Ridge Road
BETWEEN: Pitman AND Klingerstown
Type of Work: Paving
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 10/03/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/07/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: Gilberton Borough


ROAD NAME: Tuscarora Mtn Road
BETWEEN: PA 54 AND Foot Hill Street
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Southbound lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 10/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 10/07/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Friday, September 30, 2016

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #6


Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #6

Tamaqua and Schuylkill Haven Title Insurance Agencies Merge

Northeast Pennsylvania Abstract, LLC, and Edge Abstract Independence have announced that the firms are merging effective October 1, 2016.

Schuylkill County Police Log - 09/30/16



Schuylkill County Police Log - 09/30/16

Thursday, September 29, 2016

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #6


Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #6

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 9/30/16


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 9/30/16

Mahoney Brothers Returning to Williams Valley

The World’s Greatest Impersonation Band “The Mahoney Brothers” will return to Williams Valley Jr/Sr High School in Tower City on Sunday, November 20, 2016, to present “JukeBox Heroes Live!” The music of such legends such as Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Neil Diamond, The Beach Boys and others will be performed.

Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Schuylkill County Obituaries 09/29/16



Schuylkill County Obituaries 09/29/16

Argall Plans Ceremony to Honor Vietnam Era Veterans

HAMBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will honor veterans who served during the Vietnam era at a special ceremony on November 17 in Hamburg.

Inner Peace Holistic Expo

The 6th Annual Inner Peace Holistic Expo is scheduled October 8th and 9th! A wonderful weekend of amazing vendors, awesome speakers, and a group of very talented local holistic wellness practitioners!