Wednesday, February 8, 2017

LCCC Announces Fall 2016 Dean's List

Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) has announced the Dean's List for the Fall 2016 semester.

Man Wanted for Murder in Reading Reportedly Spotted in Schuylkill County

(02/08/17) A man wanted for murder in the city of Reading has been reported to have been in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 02/08/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 02/08/2017

High School Wrestling

Mahanoy Area vs. Halifax Time Change for 02/08/2017 - Junior High Match to begin at 5:00pm and Varsity at 6:00pm, Senior night will start at 5:45pm.

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Mahanoy City

Snow Ban in effect Wednesday night into Thursday - No parking on Centre, Main and South Streets after midnight until 7:00 AM.
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McAdoo

Snow ban in effect from 10:00pm Wednesday until 10:00pm Thursday.  Violators will be ticketed and ti
towed.


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Pottsville

Snow Emergency Level One, 8:00pm Wednesday until Noon Thursday,  all vehicles must be removed from snow emergency routes

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Saint Clair

No park on Second Street and Hancock Street from 9pm today (Wednesday February 8) until 4pm tomorrow (Thursday February 9).

Any vehicle located on those streets during the above dates/times will be TICKETED and TOWED at the expense of the owner.


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Winter Storm Warning Issued

(02/08/2017)  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for overnight into Thursday Morning.

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Late Wednesday into Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Late Wednesday into Thursday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/07/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/07/2017

Tamaqua Police Officer Joins in on Basketball Game

Photo Submitted by Jenna Kachelries
While some Tamaqua kids were enjoying the warm weather and playing basketball, a borough Police Officer decided to join in.

Body of Hunter Found in Butler Township

(02/07/17) The body of a hunter was found Tuesday morning in Butler Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/07/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/07/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/07/2017



Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/07/2017

Police Investigating Copper Theft

Police are investigating the theft of copper piping.

Monday, February 6, 2017

Pennsylvania Rep Introduces Bill to Make All Schools Begin New Year After Labor Day

Pennsylvania State Representative Robert Godshall, R-Montgomery County, has reintroduced a bill that would make it a law for all public schools Statewide to begin their new year after Labor Day.

Police Looking for Man Missing from From Mount Carmel

Mount Carmel Police Dept are asking for the public's help in locating Jeffrey Kays, 36, of Mount Carmel who was reported missing by his family on Sunday February 05,2017.

Pennsylvania Basic Boating Course at Sweet Arrow Lake

Sweet Arrow Lake County Park and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission are sponsoring a Basic Boating Education Course at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park on February 25, 2017, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Break the Ice Oldies Dance with the Legends

Warm up at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park clubhouse on Friday, February 24, 2017, 7:00-10:00 p.m. by dancing to the music of “The Legends”.