Friday, July 31, 2020
PIAA Issues Statement on Fan Attendance at Athletic Events
Two Charged After Altercation Over Dog Biscuits Leads to Fight
According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, on July 23rd, 2020, around 1:45am, Brian Andrewsky, 48, of Lost Creek, and Matthew Dietz, 30, of Mount Carmel were involved in an argument over dog biscuits when the altercation turned physical at a home on Mount Olive Boulevard in West Mahanoy Township.
The cops were called and Andrewsky and Dietz had minor injuries as a result of the fight.
State Police filed charges for harassment against both Andrewsky and Dietz for the incident.
State Police Investigate Drone Activity near SCI/Frackville
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: July 31st, 2020
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: July 31st, 2020
Thursday, July 30, 2020
Shenandoah Man Sentenced To 30 Months’ Imprisonment For Heroin Trafficking in Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties
2020 Schuylkill County Firefighter's Association Convention Cancelled
Officials have announced the cancellation of the 2020 Schuylkill County Firefighter's Association Convention.
The officers of the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association (SCVFA), in agreement with the Ringtown Valley convention committee, and under the guidance of the Schuylkill County Commissioners have made the very difficult decision to cancel this year’s convention and all associated events. Hosting a convention requires several years planning along with a financial investment, and the association is very disappointed to cancel this event after all of the hard work that was done by the Ringtown Valley convention committee in planning the 2020 convention.
In a press release from the Association's President Dave Sattizahn, it stated:
The officers of the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association (SCVFA), in agreement with the Ringtown Valley convention committee, and under the guidance of the Schuylkill County Commissioners have made the very difficult decision to cancel this year’s convention and all associated events. Hosting a convention requires several years planning along with a financial investment, and the association is very disappointed to cancel this event after all of the hard work that was done by the Ringtown Valley convention committee in planning the 2020 convention.
The event was scheduled to take place from August 16th, 2020 ending with the annual parade on August 22nd, 2020.
The 67th Annual convention will be hosted by the Minersville Fire Department with events throughout the week of September 5th through September 11th, 2021.
The 67th Annual convention will be hosted by the Minersville Fire Department with events throughout the week of September 5th through September 11th, 2021.
Minersville Police Seek Man After Seizing 30 Firearms During Search Warrant
According to Minersville Police Patrolman Jeffrey Bowers, officers executed a search warrant at a home of James Fitting, 35, at the address of 326 North Front Street, Minersville.
As officers executed the warrant, Fitting's mother answered the door and said Fitting was not home at the time.
A search of a 3rd floor bedroom led to the finding of 30 firearms and a large amount of ammunition.
Officers found that Fitting had removed paneling in the room to conceal firearms inside storage in the walls.
A hand grenade as well as a bullet proof vest were also fond.
Police said in all, they seized 30 firearms, a sawed off shotgun, three rifle barrels, the bullet proof vest as well as the hand grenade.
Fitting is a fugitive in Berks County on charges not to be carried without a license and possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance.
During the incident in Berks County, Fitting was found in a vehicle with an AR-15, handgun, and a quarter pound of methamphetamine. Fitting had pleaded guilty to those charges.
An arrest warrant has been issued for Fitting's arrest.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts are asked to contact the Minersville Police at (570) 544-2333.
Demolition Project Causes Unexpected Collapse in Minersville
Just after 12:00pm, a Minersville fire chief was called to the 100 Block of Sunbury Street for an investigation.
Officials tell us while crews were working on tearing down the building between the barbershop and former Wooden Keg, portions of the building's third floor collapsed causing debris to fall into the street prompting emergency personnel to close Sunbury Street.
No injuries were reported.
Traffic will be detoured around the area until further notice.
Driver Flees After Crashing Down Embankment in Mount Carbon
One Injured in Crash in Wayne Township on Tuesday
State Police Investigate Business Windows Shot Out By BB Gun
Ashland Little League Recognizes Graduating Players
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: July 30th, 2020
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: July 30th, 2020
Pine Grove Man in Custody After Traffic Stop Leads to Foot Chase
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: July 29th, 2020
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: July 29th, 2020
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Death Under Investigation After Body Found near Schuylkill Haven
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