This Week's Upcoming Schuylkill County Events - September 21st through September 27th

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Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #4

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #4

Lehighton - 21

Blue Mountain - 14

Mahanoy Area - 21

Minersville - 20

Marian Catholic - 26

North Schuylkill - 47

Shenandoah Valley - 21

Panther Valley - 32

Pine Grove - 21

Susquenita - 18

Muhlenberg - 28

Pottsville - 14

Schuylkill Haven - 23

Tamaqua - 26

Jim Thorpe - 20

Tri-Valley - 14 

Williams Valley - 20

Upper Dauphin - 3

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #4

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #4

Eric Fein Added to FBI Mosted Wanted, Reward Offered

Eric Fein, the suspect who allegedly shot and killed one state trooper and injured another in Pike County, was added to FBI's 10 Most Wanted List.  He is now ranked #2.

Three Vehicle Accident on Pine Street in Tamaqua Thursday

Three vehicles were involved in an accident around 6 PM Thursday, September 18, 2014 along Pine Street (SR309) near the intersection of East Union Street in Tamaqua.

Duck Dynasty Show Cancelled At the Bloomsburg Fair

According to the Bloomsburg Fair Facebook Page, "The Evening with the Robertson's" show that was scheduled for Sunday night has been cancelled.

Car Overturns on Route 209 Friday Morning

Photo from the Tuscarora Fire Company
Facebook Page

Just after 6AM, emergency personnel were called to Route 209 in the Newkirk area near Tamaqua for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

Coal Region Connections: Was Pepper's Ginger Ale the Best in the Coal Region?

THIS FORMER ASHLAND COMPANY WAS ONCE RATED AS BEING BETWEEN "INSIGNIFICANT & HARDLY NOTICEABLE", BUT MANY SAY IT PRODUCED THE BEST TASTING GINGER ALE IN THE COAL REGION. Click Like if you remember & miss Pepper's Ginger Ale or Pepper-Up.

Mahanoy City Couple Found Not Guilty of Animal Cruelty

On Tuesday, a hearing was held for the couple that had allegedly left a dog in a dumpster in Mahanoy City.

3rd Bomb Threat Found at Pine Grove School

According to the Republican Herald, a 3rd bomb threat was found Thursday in the boys' bathroom of Pine Grove Area High School.

Behind the Scenes of Mike Rhoades' Start As Coach For Rice University

Getty Images

Mahanoy City Native, Mike Rhoades, was hired back in March to coach the Rice University Men's Basketball Team.  The university posted a video today of his start as coach for the team.

Out of County: Reported 3rd Alarm Working Structure Fire in Shamokin

Photos Courtesy of Firewire Columbia County

Just before 2pm, a dwelling fire was reported on North First Street in Shamokin.  The fire quickly hit a second alarm and not long later a 3rd.

More information as it comes available.

Crews at the Scene of a Working Structure Fire in Frackville

Photo posted from Schuylkill County Fire Companies
by CCarls

Just before 1pm Thursday afternoon, crews were called to 138 North Cherry Street, Frackville for a working structure fire.

Schuylkill County High School Power Rankings After Week #3

Starting in Week #3, we've introduced a new system and added 2 new teams to the ranking.

Craigslist Killers Sentenced Thursday Morning

The Northumberland County couple, known as the Craiglist Killers were sentenced Thursday morning.

Armed Robbery at Cressona Gas Station Wednesday

A robbery took place at the Exxon Mobil in Cressona Wednesday.

Tractor Trailer Rollover in Gordon Wednesday Evening

Photo posted to Schuylkill County Firewire
by Dan Hepler

A tractor trailer crashed at the bottom of the Gordon Mountain Wednesday Evening.

New Photo Released of Eric Frein

At a news conference Wednesday afternoon, authorities released a new photo of Eric Frein, the suspect they are looking for who allegedly shot and killed 1 state trooper and wounded another.

Senate Committee Approves ‘Property Tax Independence Act’

HARRISBURG – The Property Tax Independence Act was approved by the Senate Finance Committee today, according to the bill’s prime sponsors Senators David G. Argall (R-29), Mike Folmer (R-48), Judy Schwank (D-11) and John Yudichak (D-14).

Man Wanted on Attack on Blooming Grove State Police

The suspect wanted by the Pennsylvania State Police for the deadly attack on the Blooming Grove State Police Barracks is 31 Year Old, Eric Matthew Frein, of Canadensis.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Reports are that shell casings in his home in Canadensis match those involved in the shooting.

State police commissioner Frank Noonan released information on Frein at a news conference Tuesday, describing him as a "survivalist." He has expressed anti-government views and has a criminal background, Noonan said.

More information as it comes available.