Winter Weather Announcements - 1/6/14

Weather Related Announcements for 1/6/14

Schools

Schuylkill Haven Area - No Evening Activities, no school Tuesday 

Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay, Tuesday

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Tips For Getting Through Sub Zero Temperatures

As we head toward no-man's land -- double-digit sub-zero temperatures that could set records -- thoughts turn to keeping the family, house and cars safe.

Accident Along Route 309 in South Tamaqua Sunday Evening

 From:  TamaquaArea.com

West Penn Township Police, firefighters and Ambulance were called to SR309 northbound in South Tamaqua (West Penn Township) just before 5:30 PM today (Jan. 5, 2014) for a report of a two-vehicle accident with possible assault. No serious injuries were seen. Traffic was detoured around the scene. Soley's Towing was used to transport both vehicles.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/6/14

Schuylkill County Closings and Delays for 1/6/14

 

 

Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay

Pine Grove - 2 Hour Delay

Schuylkil Haven Area - 2 Hour Delay

St. Ambrose/ Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay

St. Jerome Reg./Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay

Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay

Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay

 

Fatal Crash in Tremont

Crews were called to 197 South Tremont Street, Tremont with heavy entrapment just before 3 pm Sunday.

Authorities say that Amanda Minnich, 25, of Tremont, lost control of her vehicle on the icy roads and struck a tree.  Minnich was pronounced dead at the scene.

There was also a passenger in the vehicle who was also hurt and was taken to Hershey Medical Center.

Blythe Twp. Crash Closes Route 209 for Hours

From:  TamaquaArea.com

SUV SHEERS POLE ALONG US209 IN BLYTHE TWP; ROAD CLOSED FOR 4 HOURS

A man and two children escaped injuries after the SUV they were in crashed into and sheered a utility pole around 4:30 PM Saturday (Jan. 4, 2014) along US209 in Blythe Township (near the intersection of James Street). The vehicle came to rest in front of Chet's Wholesale Beverage. The incident also resulted in downed power and communication lines. US209 was closed from New Philadelphia to Middleport for about 4 hours during the response and initial repairs. Responding were fire companies from Kaska, Cumbola, New Philadelphia and Middleport. State Police are investigating.

Snowfall Totals and Images From Around Schuylkill County

The storm is over and we want to thank everyone who shared their snow totals and images with us.

Below are the totals that we've received from all of you