Wednesday, February 11, 2015

What are your chances of winning the Powerball?

Powerball frenzy has begun with a jackpot of almost $500 million.

Schuylkill County Jr. Idol Winner Announced

Tuesday night was the finale of Schuylkill County Jr. Idol VII at the Schuylkill Mall.

Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Monday, February 9, 2015

Child Left Behind on Bus Friday

A 3 year old child was left on Schuylkill Transportation System School Bus Friday instead of being dropped off at school.

Ashley Gould's 3 year old son attends Child Development, Duncott Center, near Minersville.  On Friday, she sent her son on his way to school via a STS school bus along with the other students who attend the school.

Around 11:30am, Gould visited her son's school to volunteer her time.  She assisted at the school for an hour and a half and then proceeded to leave around 1:00pm.  But before she could leave, she was pulled aside by the school supervisor.

The director informed Gould that her son had been left on the bus Friday morning after the other students were dropped off.  According to Gould, the supervisor informed her that, around 9:00am, a head count was done on the bus, then getting off the bus, then one last head count in the school.  It was during the school's last head count, they realized Gould's son was missing.

The child was then reported missing, but never informed Gould.

According to Gould, the school contacted the STS facility in St. Clair where the bus would have been headed.  The supervisor reportedly found the driver getting off the bus.  The supervisor then found the child in the bus unbuckled.  The child was then transported back to the Duncott school.

At the time of writing this article, we have not received comments from the school or STS.

We will update this story as more information is available.

Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 2/9/15



Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 2/9/15

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Sunday Morning

A Shenandoah man was injured Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle.

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Minor Injuries Suffered in Union Township Rollover Friday Evening

Emergency personnel were called to the area of Ringtown Blvd and Reservoir Road, near Ringtown, Union Township for a motor vehicle accident with rollover around 8:15pm Friday.

Schuylkill County Fire/EMS Approved for State Grant Funding

Schuylkill County State Representatives Jerry Knowles (R-124), Mike Tobash (R-125) and Neal Goodman (D-123) announced this week that 118 volunteer fire and EMS units throughout Schuylkill County have been approved to receive more than $1.4 million in state grant funding through the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Ambulance Service Grant Program.

Friday, February 6, 2015

Is A-Treat Making a Return Already?

A-Treat soda may be making a return just as quickly as it disappeared.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Soldier Surprises Son at Basketball Game

An area soldier surprised his son at a high school basketball game Thursday evening.

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Tamaqua Business Woman to Run for County Treasurer

Tamaqua, PA – Linda Gallo Marchalk announced today that she is running for Treasurer of Schuylkill County after consulting with incumbent Treasurer Jackie McGovern and learning of her retirement.

Tuesday, February 3, 2015

Yuengling's Ice Cream Announces Winners of Its “FREE ICE CREAM FOR A YEAR” Contest

ORWIGSBURG, PA (February 3, 2015) – Marking its one year anniversary being back on the shelves, Yuengling’s Ice Cream celebrated with its fans by launching a contest giving four winners free ice cream for a year.

Jeep Recalls Over 200,000 Vehicles

Over 200,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees are being recalled for a software problem where it's causing airbags to deploy, even when there is no crash.

Schuylkill County Man Dies in Lehigh County Crash

A Schuylkill County man died in a motor vehicle accident in Lehigh County on Monday.

Monday, February 2, 2015

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 2/3/15



Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 2/3/14

Did Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow?

Did Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow?

PennDOT Reduces Speeds on Interstate 81


Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.