Saturday, March 4, 2017

Emergency Personnel Responding to Working Commercial Fire

(03/04/17) Emergency personnel were called to a working commercial fire Saturday evening.

Tips on Driving Through a Dangerous Snow Squall or Whiteout Conditions


After Friday afternoon's 32 vehicle crash on Interstate 81, here are some tips from PennDOT if you get caught driving through a dangerous snow squall or whiteout conditions.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Man Charged With Endangering Children While Driving Under the Influence and Possessing Drugs

A traffic stop led to a man being charged for endangering children while driving under the influence and being in possession of drugs.

Hazleton Man Dies in Multi Vehicle Crash on Interstate 81

Photo Courtesy of Schuylkill County Firewire
A Hazleton man died in a multi-vehicle crash that occurred on Interstate 81 Friday afternoon.

Friday, March 3, 2017

District XI High School Basketball Championship Scores - 03/03/17

District XI High School Basketball Championship Scores - 03/03/17

Dozens of Vehicles Involved in Interstate 81 Crash Friday Afternoon

Photo Courtesy of Schuylkill County Firewire
Dozens of  vehicles were involved in a multi-vehicle crash Friday afternoon.

Methamphetamine Found During Search

The West Mahanoy Township Police Department has charged three individuals after an incident on February 15th, 2017 at a local motel. 

Multi Vehicle Accident Reported on Interstate 81 Friday Afternoon

Around 3:40 pm, Friday afternoon, emergency personnel were called to the northbound lanes of Interstate 81 near Milemarker 135 for a multi vehicle accident.

Snow Squalls Impacting Schuylkill County Friday Afternoon

(03/03/17) Snow squalls will be crossing Schuylkill County Friday afternoon and could impact travel.

Thursday, March 2, 2017

District XI High School Basketball Championship Scores - 03/02/17

District XI High School Basketball Championship Scores - 03/02/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 03/02/17



Schuylkill County Police Log for 03/02/17

Police Investigating Online Threats Made to Judge

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating online threats that were made to a Schuylkill County Judge.

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

Report Shows State Could Save Money on Overtime Spending Within Dept. of Corrections

A report requested by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) shows the state could save considerable tax dollars on its overtime spending within the Department of Corrections.

Wind Advisory Issued for Pennsylvania Overnight

(03/01/17)  A wind advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for the entire state of Pennsylvania overnight.