Saturday, January 11, 2020

Police Chase near Pine Grove Ends in Pond

A police chase near Pine Grove late Friday ended when the vehicle being chased ended up in a pond.

WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory Issued for Early Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Early Sunday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/11/2020


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/11/2020

Friday, January 10, 2020

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Results from Friday, January 10th, 2020


High School Basketball Results from Friday, January 10th, 2020

Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County - 01/13/2020 through 01/17/2020


Road Work Announced for Schuylkill County 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/10/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/10/2020

Winning PA Lottery Scratch Off Ticket Worth $300,000 Sold in Schuylkill County

A winning scratch off ticket worth $300,000 was sold in Schuylkill County last month.

Geisinger’s Karen Murphy named ‘Woman to Watch’ in Health IT

Karen Murphy, Ph.D., Geisinger’s chief innovation officer and founding director of the Steele Institute for Health Innovation, has been named a 2020 “Woman to Watch” in health information technology by Becker’s Hospital Review.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/10/2020


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/10/2020

Thursday, January 9, 2020

State Police Investigating Vandalism in Delano

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a case of vandalism in Delano.

Man Cited for Dumping Garbage Along Road in Delano Township

A man has been cited for dumping garbage in Delano Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/09/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/09/2020

Two Men with Warrants Taken into Custody; Meth and Marijuana Seized on Interstate 81

Two men were taken into custody on warrants and drugs were seized after an incident on Interstate 81.

Pottsville Man Charged with Fleeing Police

A Pottsville man is behind bars after fleeing police last week.

No Injuries Reported After Crash on Snow Covered Burma Road on Tuesday

No injuries were reported after a crash on the Burma Road on Tuesday.

Knoebels Announces New Ride and Ride Removal for 2020 Season

On Thursday, Knoebels announced their newest ride arriving in 2020 named "Tornado".

Knoebels Amusement Resort is celebrating the new year with the announcement of a new ride for their 2020 season.

America’s largest free-admission amusement park announced a new ride named “Tornado.” According to Knoebels’ spokesperson, Stacy Ososkie, the 32-passenger ride is expected to be ready for the park’s April 25 opening day.

“Eight cars hold four passengers each in individual seats facing the inside of the car,” said Ososkie. “Once the ride reaches speed moving in a circle, it tilts 20 degrees and lifts the cars up to 15 feet from ground level.”

According to Knoebels’ park president, Richard “Dick” Knoebel, there’s another aspect of the ride that will likely be the favorite for many guests.

“Controlling part of a ride provides a really unique and exciting experience,” said Knoebel. “Riders will be able to spin the cars of our new ride themselves, choosing their thrill level.”

Visitors need to be 38 inches tall to ride Tornado with an adult, and 48 inches to ride alone. It will be located near StratosFEAR drop tower ride and Kreeper’s Pumpkin Patch game.

While there will be an addition to the ride lineup, 2020 will also see the removal of a ride that has been at the park for more than 20 years. Debuting at Knoebels in 1998, 1001 Nacht took guests on a magic carpet ride reaching 85 feet in height.
1001 Nacht will be removed before the 2020 Season
at Knoebels

“The ride is nearing the end of its operational life and ridership isn’t strong, meaning it makes sense for us to remove it to help with future planning for the park,” said Ososkie.

More details on 2020 changes and additions will be made available as Knoebels’ 94th season approaches.

PADCO Releases Information and Entertainment Change for Rescheduled Winterfest

After postponing the Pottsville Winterfest that was scheduled for this Saturday, the Pottsville Area Development Corporation has released information and announced a change in the entertainment for the event.

Yuengling Announces 2020 Summer Celebration

After the success of the 190th Anniversary of Yuengling in Pottsville during the summer of 2019, America's Oldest Brewery announces a 2020 Summer Celebration.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/09/2020


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/09/2020

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Sheppton American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Treasurer Charged with Theft

On Wednesday, the treasurer of the Sheppton American Legion Ladies Auxiliary was charged with theft.