Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Schuylkill County Announces New Emergency Alert and Community Notification System
The Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency & Schuylkill County Local Emergency Planning Committee are pleased to announce a new County Public Emergency Alert and Community Notification System for County and Municipal usage.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings as of Week 3
Monday, September 12, 2016
PSECU Issues Warning about Possible Texting Scam
The Pennsylvania State Employees Credit Union (PSECU) is alerting it's customers about a text scam that is using the financial institutions name.
Friday, September 9, 2016
Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #3
Road Reopens near Ashland
Late Thursday, PennDOT announced they would be closing Route 61 between Ashland and Centralia due to a hole opening in the road.
Crash Closes Southbound Lanes of Interstate 81
Before 4pm, Friday, emergency personnel were called to a motor vehicle accident in the Southbound lanes of Interstate 81.
The accident reportedly involves a tractor trailer that is blocking the southbound lanes within the construction.
Southbound Traffic is being routed off the Interstate at the Ravine Exit (104). Northbound traffic is also moving slowly in the area.
UPDATE: (6:30PM) - The Interstate has reopened.
Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 09/16
Knoebels fun continues in September and October
Elysburg, PA – Though Labor Day weekend marked the end of the main summer season for Knoebels Amusement Resort, the fun still continues in September and October. With that being said, Knoebels is excited to announce its fall lineup of events, including: September weekends, Doggie Dive, Grandparents Day, Covered Bridge Festival, Knoebel Lumber 5K, Phoenix Phall Phunfest and Hallo-Fun.
Two Flown After Friday Morning Crash
Around 5:30am, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Highridge Park Road and Keystone Boulevard, Cass Township, near the Highridge Park Exit of Interstate 81 for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment and injuries.
Lane Restrictions on Mauch Chunk Street in Pottsville on Friday for Paving
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Road Closed Between Ashland and Centralia Due to Hole Opening
(09/08/16) Motorists in Columbia County are advised that Route 2002 (Route 61/Byrnsville Road), is closed between Ashland and Centralia due to a hole opening up in the road
Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #3
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Construction to Close Route 209 near Pottsville and Palo Alto Overnight Thursday
US 209/Mauch Chunk Street will be closed and detoured from 7 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 8) to 7 a.m. Friday (Sept. 9) for construction of a pipe crossing & electrical conduit placement.
Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings as of Week 2
Fire Damages Hubley Township Business Wednesday Morning
Just after 9:00am, Wednesday morning, fire crews were called to Michael Foods, 109 Coleman Church Road, Hubley Township for a working commercial fire.
Multiple units from Schuylkill, Northumberland, and Dauphin Counties were called to fight the blaze
As of noon, crews were still at the scene.
More details when they are available.
Multiple units from Schuylkill, Northumberland, and Dauphin Counties were called to fight the blaze
As of noon, crews were still at the scene.
More details when they are available.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Bridge Repair Project to Begin for Foster Township; Effecting Interstate 81 and Route 901
Bridge Repair Project to Begin for Foster Township; Effecting Interstate 81 and Route 901
Municipality: Foster Township
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81 South
BETWEEN: Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road) AND Exit 112 (PA 25)
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Nighttime
RESTRICTION: Be alert for possible lane restrictions near Exit 116 (PA 901).
Repairs are being made to the PA 901 Bridge over Interstate 81. Expect
delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 09/08/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/17/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 8:00 PM To 6:00 AM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Municipality: Foster Township
ROAD NAME: PA 901/Sunbury Road
BETWEEN: Prison Road AND Keystone Boulevard
Type of Work: Bridge Repair
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: 24hours
RESTRICTION: PA 901 will be reduced to a single lane of alternating traffic controlled with a temporary traffic signal while repairs are made to the PA 901 Bridge over Interstate 81. Expect delays and please use caution driving through the work zone.
START DATE: 09/08/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/17/2016
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Pennsylvania State Police Labor Day Weekend 2016 Enforcement Report
UPDATE: Lockdown of Tamaqua Schools Lifted After Police Incident
Monday, September 5, 2016
VonDohren Claims Third Coalcracker In Front Of Capacity Crowd At Big Diamond Speededway
Craig VonDoren had one of the fastest cars during the 2016 season at Big Diamond Speedway and that speed was on display on Sunday night as he led 50 of the 72 laps to score his third win in the 36th running of the Jack Rich, Inc., Coalcracker 72.
Sunday, September 4, 2016
Schuylkill County Police Log 09/04/16
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