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.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings as of Week 3

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings as of Week-3

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.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #3

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

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

Municipality: City of Pottsville

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

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #3

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

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.

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

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop L, which covers Schuylkill, Lebanon, and Berks counties released the following information for the traffic enforcement over the Labor Day Holiday.

UPDATE: Lockdown of Tamaqua Schools Lifted After Police Incident

Just before 9:00am, Tamaqua Schools went into lockdown due to a police incident in the borough.

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.

Schuylkill County Police Log 09/04/16

Schuylkill County Police Log 09/04/16