Man and Woman From Ashland Arrested After Lehigh Valley Bank Robbery

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A man and woman from Ashland, have been arrested in connection with a bank robbery in the Lehigh Valley.

Beth Marsteller and Joseph Misero, both of Ashland, are charged with the bank robbery of the Bethlehem Wells Fargo Branch. Marsteller and Misero are both suspects for a mini market in the Bethlehem area as well.

Schuylkill Haven Police Investigating Hit and Run

The Schuylkill Haven Borough Police are investigating a Hit and Run that occurred at 8:36 PM at the intersection of Dock Street and East Main Street. The white male driver estimated to be in his late teens to mid 20's fled the scene driving a Gray or silver colored Subaru possibly an Outback or Legacy. The vehicle would have damage to the front driver side bumper and possibly additional damage to the driver side of the vehicle.

Anyone with information on the identity of the driver can contact the Schuylkill Haven Police Department at 570-385-9111

Attorney General Concerned About Spikes in Electric Bills

The Attorney General's office posted the following article on their web site yesterday regarding their concern in the spikes in electric bills this winter.

They've received hundreds of complaints regarding unexpected spikes.  They reported that they've received almost 300% more complaints in recent months.

In order to help them investigate or file a complaint, they've provided instructions on what to do and submit your information.

http://www.attorneygeneral.gov/press.aspx?id=7535

Did you see an unusual spike in your bill?

PIAA District 11 Schuylkill County Basketball Scores - 2/25/14

The PIAA District 11 Schuylkill County Basketball playoff scores are as follows:

PIAA District 11 Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores

PIAA District 11 Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores

Quick Update: Snow tomorrow?

By: Ryan Fannock

7:00PM Update: Good evening! Temps will continue to drop overnight. By early Thursday morning lows will end up between 0 and 5 degrees across the county. As we head through the day on Thursday, snow showers and/or squalls will be possible. A quick coating to one inch of snow cannot be ruled out. During the afternoon winds will increase. Gusts could reach 30mph at times. Brief whiteout conditions are possible during bursts of snow or squalls.

Tractor Trailer Driver Causes 2 Accidents in Tamaqua

Photos courtesy of Justin Startzel

Updated story from TamaquaArea.com

Two people were taken to the hospital after the driver of a tractor-trailer crashed his rig into multiple vehicles this afternoon (Feb. 26, 2014) along southbound SR309 in borough of Tamaqua.