Schuylkill County Christmas Display: St. Clair, PA

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Car Crashes Into Median In Tamaqua

A male driver got his vehicle stuck around 10:15 PM Thursday (Dec. 5, 2013) on the grassy median located in front of Thorn's Cycles at the connections of Pine Street and North Railroad Street. The man was driving north on Pine Street when he said he hit a slick spot and slid out of control. The crash also downed a one way sign and destroyed a bush. No serious injuries were reported. Tamaqua Police responded.

Posted From http://www.TamaquaArea.com

Man Escapes Serious Injury After Crashing In Barnesville

TamaquaArea.com

Emergency crews were called to the intersection of Tuscarora Park Road and State Road (1018) around 8:45 PM on Thursday (Dec. 5, 2013) in Barnesville after a driver lost control in the heavy fog and crashed over a concrete wall and into a fence adjacent to the White Birch Golf Course. Luckily, no serious injuries were reported. Responding were Rush Township Police, Ryan Township Police, Hometown Fire Company, Hometown Fire Police and others.

Posted from http://www.TamaquaArea.com

Fire Victims Find New Homes

WBRE posted a story last evening on the Joy brothers who lost everything in Schuylkill Ave. fire in Pottsville.  Through donations and support of the community they are getting help to get back on there feet.  Great job to all involved

http://www.pahomepage.com/story/fire-victims-find-new-homes/d/story/8tjgLYdtYkiE_w3vVaYycg

Volunteers are also collecting unwrapped toys for the children affected by the fire. For more information, call Michelle Yarnell at (570) 573-3845.

County Doesn't Make List of Safest In State

Safewise.com publishes a list every year of the 50 safest cities in each state.  The term cities is used loosely because it also includes towns, boroughs, and townships.

Skook Spotlight: Who Remembers Sweet Home Schuylkill County?

Back when Myspace was the most visited site of the internet and Facebook was just beginning to get traction and Youtube was just bought by Google from two 20 year old guys, a music video parody hit the internet and was quickly shared across the internet.

Schuylkill River In The Running For River of the Year

It's really not that big of a title and it's really just for bragging rights I guess, but the Schuylkill River is in the running for Pennsylvania's River of the year.  The winner does get to host events throughout the year.