Saturday, August 1, 2015
Shenandoah Man Facing Drug Charges After West Hazleton Traffic Stop
Lane Restrictions Scheduled for Interstate 81 This Week
Fire Damages Apartments in Ashland
Amber Alert Ends in Luzerne County; Girl Found Safe
Friday, July 31, 2015
Former Teacher Charged with Having Sex with Student
A former elementary school teacher has been charged with having sex with a 13 year old student.
On Friday, North Schuylkill teacher, Mindy Tresize was charged with statutory sexual assault, institutional sexual assault and related offenses after one of Trezise's former students told police the two had sex more than a dozen times of her home.
The assaults reportedly took place between February and April.
Tresize turned herself in on Friday and was later released on bail.
North Schuylkill Superintedent Robert Ackell released the following statement.
Upon first learning of the allegations regarding Mrs. Trezise, district officials took prompt action to maintain the safety and welfare of our students. The District reported the allegations to law enforcement officials and Childline. Mrs. Trezise was also suspended pending the outcome of the investigation before her decision to resign. The District has cooperated fully throughout the criminal investigation and will continue to cooperate with law enforcement officials.
The safety and welfare of all students is our top priority. We will continue to monitor this matter closely and will take any and all additional steps necessary to keep our students safe.
Two Face Drug Charges After Traffic Stop
Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week
Amber Alert Issued in Luzerne County
2015 Schuylkill County Fair Royalty
Runner up. Emily Witmer
Princess Madeline Schuettler
Runner up. Madly Rowan
Little Miss runner up . Hailey Neifert
Little Miss. Julie Beth Wychonas
Miss Congeniality Lily Keitsock
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Northumberland County Man Charged With Sexual Assault on Child in Schuylkill County

Free Outdoor Movie Night in Ashland
WHERE Bethany EC Church, Ashland, 13th and Market Street; Market Street with be blocked between 12th and 13th Streets
Movie: Chronicles of Narnia: Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
COST: FREE
Free popcorn, snacks, and drinks. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.
Police Investigating Hit and Run
Race Fans Reminded Delays Are Expected This Weekend on I-81 in Schuylkill County
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Butler Township Water Main Break
North Schuylkill Offering Tours of Former Cardinal Brennan Campus
The North Schuylkill School District has announced they will be offering tours of the former Cardinal Brennan campus.
The campus will be available for tours on Saturday, September 5th, from 12 to 2 pm.
All members of the North Schuylkill Community and Cardinal Brennan alumni are welcomed to attend.
North Schuylkill purchased the campus earlier this year.
Death Investigation in Ashland
Four Charged with Alleged Robbery Near Schuylkill Haven
Dennis C. Shafe, 30, of Pottsville; John J. Luback, 31, of Minersville; Frank D. Vannicola, 25, of Minersville; and Ashley M. Stumhoffer, 26, of Schuylkill Haven are all facing charges related to the crime.
Times News Story
http://www.tnonline.com/2015/jul/28/one-four-robbery-attempt-charged-homicide-count
For full details on the incident