Fire Destroys Vacant Home Friday Afternoon

Just after 1:00pm Friday, fire crews were called to 120 South Grant Street, Shenandoah for a working structure fire.

Southbound Interstate 81 Lane Restrictions Begin Next Week

On Wednesday, May 18th, the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 from the Ravine Exit to Lebanon County will be restricted to a single lane and crossoverto the Northbound side for the next phase of the Interstate 81 construction project.

Man Facing Drug Charges After Incident

A man is facing drug charges after an overnight incident in Mahanoy City.

According to Police, Ilvin Gumbs, 23 of West Hazleton was charged by Ptlm Rentschler & Kovalewski after an incident around 12:30am Friday.

Gumbs faces charges of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, unlawful possession, drug paraphernalia, DUI, and summary offenses.

He was arrested and placed in Schuylkill County Prison.

Mahanoy City Police

https://www.facebook.com/MahanoyCityPoliceDepartment

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/12/16

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/12/16

Laser Pointed at Flying Medical Helicopter

Photo not of actual incident

Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers and State Police at Schuylkill Haven are asking for the public’s help in finding those responsible for aiming a laser light at a medical helicopter in April.

The incident reportedly occurred about 8:50 p.m. April 17 near Seltzer, Norwegian Township.

Police said a Geisinger Medical Center Life Flight helicopter was flying overhead when someone aimed the light at the aircraft.

Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information on the identity of those responsible for this crime or on any unsolved crime in Schuylkill County.

Callers are asked to refer to case 05-08-16 when calling with information about the incident involving the laser light in Norwegian Township.

Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 877-TIPS4SC (877-847-7472).

Callers can also relay their information directly to state police at Schuylkill Haven by calling 570-739-1330.

All information will remain confidential

Below is a video published by the FBI demonstrating how a pilot can be blinded by a laser while piloting an aircraft.

Yuengling Brewery Blood Drive - 05/27/16

Short Track Super Series ‘Anthracite Assault’ Postponed At Big Diamond Speedway

MINERSVILLE, PA. – The weather certainly has not been a favorable one for race fans in northeastern Pennsylvania since the calendar turned to the month of May.