Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Car Fire in Shenandoah Tuesday Afternoon

Photo Courtesy of Tiffany Ann
Just before 1PM Tuesday afternoon, an older model car caught fire on Main St. in Shenandoah near Francesco's Italian Restaurant.

The fire appeared to be contained to the engine area, based on eyewitnesses.

No injuries were reported or how the fire started.

Streets Closed in Tamaqua Tuesday and Wednesday

Certain streets will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday in Tamaqua for road work.

Family Dollar Near Hegins Broken Into Overnight

The Family Dollar near Hegins was broken into Monday night into Tuesday.

Ashland Police Seek Suspect in Robbery

Around 8pm, Monday evening, a masked man entered May's Drive In restaurant, Ashland and stole an unknown amount of money.

Monday, October 13, 2014

Armed Robbery At Ashland Restaurant Monday Evening

A reported armed robbery took place at an Ashland restaurant Monday evening.

Missing Mahoning Township Teen Found Safe

A missing Mahoning Township teen that was posted on various sites has been found safe.

Pottsville Firm to Offer High Speed Internet and Phone Service Across the United States

Pottsville PA – FuseSimple is pleased to announce the launch of its affordable high-speed Internet and phone service to customers across the United States. The service is reliable and priced at a level that is attractive to everyone. It is just $55USD per month for unlimited Hi-Speed Internet plus Phone service.

Coal Region Connections: Who has heard the story of the Gordon Mountain Ghost?

A GRUESOME UNSOLVED MURDER ALMOST 90 YEARS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR 1 OF THE COAL REGION'S MOST ENDURING GHOST STORIES. Click LIKE if you heard and/or believe the tale of the "Broad Mountain (or Gordon Mountain) Ghost".

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Shenandoah Police Seek 2 Individuals After Drug Sweep Friday Morning

7 people are being charged with various drug offenses from a sweep Friday in Shenandoah.

One Person Entrapped in Interstate 81 Crash Saturday Morning

One person was entrapped in an accident on Interstate 81 Saturday morning.

Ashland Man Arrested for Mahanoy City Robbery

An Ashland man was arrested in Mahanoy City for a robbery in the borough on Friday.

Friday, October 10, 2014

Vehicle Broken Into in Ashland Thursday night

A car was broken into Thursday night in Ashland.

Ashland Crime Watch Meeting Scheduled for This Tuesday

Ashland Crime Watch Meeting Scheduled for This Tuesday

Tonight's High School Football Weather Forecast - 10/10/14

With the threat of rain tonight, here is tonight's weather forecast if you are heading out to the football games

Thursday, October 9, 2014

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #7


Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #7

Coal Region Connections: 65 Years Ago a Detroit Company Located a Plant in Hometown

65 YEARS AGO A DETROIT COMPANY LOCATED A PLANT IN HOMETOWN. Click LIKE if you remember Bundy Tubing Company or had family & friends that worked there.

Argall Bill Approved By Senate to Establish ‘Corrections Officers Bill of Rights’

Pennsylvania Senate approves Argall bill establishing state ‘Corrections Officers Bill of Rights’

PennDOT to Improve Route 443 in Schuylkill County with Funding from Pennsylvania’s New Transportation Plan

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Thursday that work will begin Tuesday, Oct. 14, to resurface Route 443 between Route 61 and Lincoln Avenue in the North Manheim Township and Orwigsburg Borough, as a result of the state’s new transportation plan.

Former School Board Member Speaks at Board Meeting About Recent Hiring

A former Pottsville Area School Board member continues to look for answers into the school's hiring practices.