Scheduled Interstate 81 Road Work in Schuylkill County

Scheduled Interstate 81 Road Work in Schuylkill County

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 61 Southbound, Motor Vehicle Accident at DeadMan's Curve

Around 7:45pm, Saturday, Frackville fire personnel were called to Deadman's Curve, the Frackville Grade on Route 61.



The motor vehicle accident is reported to have involved multiple vehicles.

Route 61 has been shutdown at the Schuylkill Mall.

Avoid the area if possible.

UPDATE:  9:30pm - Eyewitnesses say the road is now open.

More information as it comes availble.

Pottsville Man Escapes Berks County Correctional Facility

According to the Republican Herald,Timothy Earl Hostetter, of Pottsville, escaped a Correctional Facility in Wernersville, Berks County, on Friday.

General Motors Recalls Over 90,000 Vehicles

On New Year's Day, General Motors recalled over 90,000 more vehicles due to ignition defects.

PennDOT Has Reduced Speeds on Interstates

PennDOT has announced that due to the weather conditions they have reduced speeds on Interstate 81 and 80 to 45 mph until further notice.

UPDATE:  As of 4:15pm, PennDOT has restored speeds to normal.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM EST
SATURDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A WINTER
WEATHER ADVISORY FOR MIXED WINTRY PRECIPITATION...WHICH IS IN
EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM EST SATURDAY.

* HAZARDS...WINTRY MIX.

* ICE ACCUMULATIONS...UP TO 0.10 OF AN INCH.

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...LESS THAN ONE INCH.

* TIMING...WINTRY MIX WILL BEGIN SATURDAY MORNING AND TRANSITION
  TO RAIN IN MOST AREAS BY THE LATE AFTERNOON.

* IMPACTS...ICY ROADS AND HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

HAZARDOUS WINTER WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OR OCCURRING.
USE CAUTION IF TRAVELING. FOR THE LATEST WEATHER INFORMATION...GO
TO WEATHER.GOV/STATECOLLEGE OR MONITOR NOAA WEATHER RADIO.

The advisory covers the following counties:  NORTHERN CENTRE-SOUTHERN CENTRE-BLAIR-HUNTINGDON-MIFFLIN-JUNIATA-
BEDFORD-FULTON-FRANKLIN-UNION-SNYDER-MONTOUR-NORTHUMBERLAND-
COLUMBIA-PERRY-DAUPHIN-SCHUYLKILL-LEBANON-CUMBERLAND-ADAMS-YORK-
LANCASTER-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...PHILIPSBURG...STATE COLLEGE...ALTOONA...
HUNTINGDON...MOUNT UNION...LEWISTOWN...MIFFLINTOWN...BEDFORD...
MCCONNELLSBURG...CHAMBERSBURG...LEWISBURG...SELINSGROVE...
DANVILLE...SUNBURY...SHAMOKIN...BLOOMSBURG...BERWICK...NEWPORT...
HARRISBURG...HERSHEY...POTTSVILLE...LEBANON...CARLISLE...
GETTYSBURG...YORK...LANCASTER

Volkswagen Recall for Fuel Leak

On Wednesday, Volkswagen recalled approximately over 37,000 vehicles for a possible fuel leak.

Coaldale Man Faces Child Porn Charges

A Coaldale man is facing Child Pornography charges.

3 Temporarily Homeless After Fire in Mahanoy City Wednesday Evening

Just before 7pm Wednesday evening the Mahanoy Fire Department responded to a fire at 14 South D Street in the borough.

Governor Corbett Awards City Revitalization and Improvement Zone PilotZone Designation to the Borough of Tamaqua

Governor Tom Corbett, on Wednesday, awarded a City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program Pilot Zone designation to the Borough of Tamaqua, Schuylkill County.

New Philadelphia Shed Fire Wednesday Afternoon

Just after 4pm Wednesday, fire crews were called to 57 Valley Street, New Philadelphia for a shed fire.  

Looking Back at 2014: Skook State of Mind

As 2014 closes, we will be looking back at some of the most popular stories from the year around Schuylkill County. Our second look at the year, we are highlighting the viral sensation "Skook State of Mind".

Hazardous Weather Outlook for This Weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Schuylkill County and the counties below for this weekend

Three Vehicle Accident in Pottsville on Tuesday

Just after 11:00am on Tuesday, fire crews were called Nichols Street in Pottsvile for a 3 vehicle motor vehicle accident.

No word how many, but injuries were reported

Post by Yorkville Hose Fire-Rescue.

PA Franchise Tax To Increase Gas Prices Thursday

Starting on Thursday, New Year's Day, Pennsylvania's Franchise Tax on oil companies will go into effect and increase oil by 10 cents per gallon.  Companies are then likely to pass it down to the gas pumps.

Police Searching for Suspect Who Shot Cows

According to multiple sources, the State Police are looking for a suspect who shot 5 cows in Eldred Township overnight Sunday into Monday.

Infant's Autopsy Showed Signs of Head Trauma

According to an article posted in Tuesday's edition of the News Item, the autopsy completed on Monday, on the infant who died Saturday night, showed signs of head trauma.

Coal Region Connections: New Year's Day Traditions in the Coal Region

FOR GENERATIONS, COAL REGION FOLKS "EAT FOR GOOD LUCK" ON NEW YEARS DAY. Click LIKE if pork & sauerkraut is a New Years Day tradition at your house & tell us if you believe in other good luck/bad luck practices to kick off 2015.

Bernie from Tony's Lunch Retires

After 59 years of serving us screamers and quick cheeses, Bernie from Tony's Lunch will retire this evening.

OSHA Proposes Fine Against Amusement Park

According to multiple sources, OSHA has proposed a fine against Dorney Park after federal regulators say it failed to protect summertime workers from extreme heat.