Butler Township Police Warn Public About Telephone Scam

Butler Township Police would like to warn public, especially the elderly, of a telephone scam being conducted in our area. The suspects are contacting person via landline telephone posing as IRS agents demanding immediate payment for back taxes and threatening imprisonment if demands are not met. Suspects are demanding that a green dot card be purchased to conduct the money transfer.

PennDOT, State Police Launch "Operation Safe Holiday"

Keeping the upcoming holiday season free of tragic vehicle crashes is the
aim of “Operation Safe Holiday,” a joint campaign by Pennsylvania State Police,

PennDOT and local law enforcement. The holiday enforcement will focus on
nighttime seat belt use and impaired driving.

Police Looking for Alleged Thieves Who Stole Credit Cards and Vehicle

The Pennsylvania State Police are looking for two individuals who allegedly stole credit cards and vehicle from a home.

Brewer's Outlet Mural to Be Preserved

A group from Pottsville has been working hard to preserve a piece of Pottsville history.

Heroin, Meth, and Bath Salts Account for Wednesday's Drug Arrests

On Wednesday, 76 arrest warrants were issued in a widespread drug bust in the Shenandoah area.

Heroin accounted for most of the arrests but also included Meth and Bath Salts

WBRE sat down with District Attorney Christine Holman to discuss the impact of drugs on the county.

Names Released of People Arrested in This Morning's Drug Sweep

(11/19/14) - According to SSPTV out of Hazleton, they have released the names of who was arrested during this morning's drug sweep in the Shenandoah Area.

Drug Sweep in Shenandoah Wednesday Morning

Officials carried out a large drug sweep Wednesday morning in the borough of Shenandoah.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/20/14

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 11/20/14

Schuylkill County Businesses with No Heat?

The past few days have been down right cold.  Imagine if you had no heat!  There are some businesses in Pottsville having trouble with their landlord in getting the heat turned on.

Tamaqua Area Community Partnership to celebrate 20th Anniversary on Wednesday

TAMAQUA – On Wednesday, November 19, local leaders from the Tamaqua Area Community Partnership (TACP) will celebrate 20 years of success at 6 p.m. at the Tamaqua Arts Center at 125 Pine Street.

Fund Setup to Help Man Who was Assaulted

A GoFundMe was setup to help the family of Nathaniel Shoup pay medical bills for when he was beaten after being stripped naked by three men in Shenandoah.

Link to GoFundMe
http://www.gofundme.com/hfn0yg




Original story from WBRE
http://www.pahomepage.com/story/d/story/snapchat-captures-brutal-schuylkill-county-beating/44799/lNq5_hIbmE-PKufegglS5g

Man Sent to Prison for Attempted Murder

Joseph Yeich, of Mahanoy City, was sentenced to 12-24 years in state prison on Monday for a December 2013 incident in the borough.  Yeich was found guilty back in December.

Sheppton Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Woman

Carl Hayslette, 41, of Sheppton was charged with terroristic threats and simple assault after an incident Monday in East Union Township.

Coal Region Connections: Remember When Candy Cost a Penny?

TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THE PICTURES BELOW. Click LIKE if they bring back fond "penny candy" memories & can you name at least 4 "mom & pop" neighborhood stores where you spent your pennies, nickles, & dimes satisfying your sweet tooth?

Schuylkill County Tuesday Trivia

Today marks the first of our weekly post of trivia questions about Schuylkill County.  We will post the questions on Tuesday and provide the answers on Wednesday.  How many can you answer without any help?

PA House and Senate Bills Would Allow Terminally Ill Patients to End Their Own Lives

(11/18/14) Brittany Maynard made headlines last month when the 29 year old, who is terminally ill, took her own life under Oregon's Death with Dignity Act.  Two Pennsylvania legislators have now placed bills proposing a law similar to Oregon's.

Tips for Driving in Dense Fog

The fog around Schuylkill County this morning was extremely thick.  While driving slow is one of the precautions for driving in fog.  Here is a list of some tips the next time you encounter thick dense fog.

Help Autumn Get to Philadelphia

Help Autumn get to Philadelphia to get the treatment she needs

Monday Morning Crash Victims Identified

The Republican Herald is reporting that the two people who died this morning in a crash on the Gordon Mountain were James Metzger, 67, and Elaine Bradley, 73, of Tamaqua.

More from the Republican Herald
http://republicanherald.com/coroner-identifies-victims-of-fatal-crash-1.1789298

2 Killed in Motor Vehicle Accident Near Highridge on Gordon Mountain Monday Morning

Two people died Monday morning when the van they were traveling in crashed into a tractor trailer.

Shenandoah Police Charge Three Men for Beating Man

The Shenandoah Police charged three men with assault charges after beating a man.

3 Homes Destroyed By Fire in Shenandoah on Sunday

Photo Courtesy of Kate Zucker

Around  3pm Sunday, fire crews were called to 504 West Center Street in Shenandoah for a working structure fire.

Crews at the Scene of a Working Structure Fire in Shenandoah

Around  3pm Sunday, fire crews were called to 504 West Center Street in Shenandoah for a working structure fire.

Schuylkill County Events for Week Ending November 22nd

Check out this week's listing of upcoming events from in and around Schuylkill County

Mahanoy City Police Arrest 3 on Drug Charges Saturday

Mahanoy City Police Arrest 3 on Drug Charges on Saturday

Brewer's Outlet Closes It's Doors One Last Time

On Saturday, the Brewer's Outlet in Pottsville closed it's doors for the final time after 51 years in business.

Schuylkill County High School Football District Championship Playoff Scores

High School Football District Championship Playoff Scores

Pottsville Native Selected on 74th Postmaster General

It was announced today that Megan Brennan, a Pottsville native, was selected as the 74th Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service

Link to USPS
http://about.usps.com/news/national-releases/2014/pr14_061.htm

Schuylkill County Society of Crippled Chilren and the United Way

You are “Giving Hearts” and “Giving Hope” when you contribute to the 2015 Campaign at the Schuylkill United Way! To donate visit www.schuylkillunitedway.org, or call our office at 570.622.6421.

Two County School Districts Awarded Grants to Fund School Police and Resource Officers

In a press release from the Department of Education, it was announced that two Schuylkill County School Districts were awarded grants to fund school police and resource officers.

Mahanoy City Receives Grant to Demolish Brewery and Build Park

Officials announced Friday morning in Mahanoy City that the borough will receive $420,000 in grant money to demolish the former Kaier's Brewery and redevelop the area into a community park and playground.

Butler Township Police Investigating Theft

Butler Township Police posted the following to their Facebook page regarding a theft at Lavelle Motors in Lavelle near Ashland

Power Outage in Butler Township Friday Morning

PPL is reporting that over 400 customers are currently without power in the Butler Township area near Gordon of Schuylkill County.

UPDATE:  A check of the status at 1:25PM showed that power had been restored.

More information as it is available.

Schuylkill County Santa Arrivals!

It's that time of year when Santa makes his appearances around Schuylkill County.  Below is a listing of when Santa will be making arrivals and appearances around Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County Issued Hazardous Weather Outlook

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Schuylkill County

Officials to Announce Funding Plans for Redevelopment of Former Brewery

MAHANOY CITY – State and local officials will announce funding plans for the redevelopment of the former Kaier’s Brewery property at a news conference on Friday, November 14 at 11 a.m. at the site of the blighted brewery.

10 Signs you are from Schuylkill County

Argall Will Chair Senate Policy Committee

HARRISBURG – As part of the Senate Republican Caucus’s reorganization on Wednesday afternoon, Senator David G. Argall (R-29) was appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Majority Policy Committee.

Susquehanna Bank Sold to BB&T

Susquehanna Bank, based out of Lancaster, which has branches in Ashland, Saint Clair, and Pottsville within Schuylkill County, was sold to BB&T out of North Carolina for $2.5 billion.  Susquehanna shareholders will receive a portion of shares of BB&T stock and $4 cash for each of their shares.

This Week's Scheduled High School Football Playoff Games

This Week's Scheduled High School Football Playoff Games

Fire Crews at the Scene of a Structure Fire in Frackville

Fire Crews were called to 9 South Railrood Avenue for a structure fire around 12:15pm on Wednesday.

School District and Police Identify Student Responsible for Threats

The Mahanoy City Police announced via their Facebook page that the Mahanoy City Police and Mahanoy Area School District identified the student responsible for yesterday's threat to the School District.

2014 Thanksgiving Store Hours

The Black Friday sales have gradually spread into Thanksgiving evening prompting stores to open as soon as we wake up from our Thanksgiving naps.  For those of you brave enough to go out for the Thanksgiving deals, here at when the stores will be opening on turkey day

Is Someone Buying Ashland Hospital?

Saint Catherine Medical Center in Fountain Springs closed back in 2012 after it filed for bankruptcy.  There's a chance someone might be giving it new life.

2014 Black Friday Ads Released

Many people are against Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping but there are still millions of people that will eat their turkey and head out to do some shopping.

Mahanoy Area to Reopen Wednesday After Bomb Threat

For the third time this school year, Mahanoy Area dismissed students early due to a specific bomb threat to the school district on Tuesday.

Is Koziar's Christmas Village One of Your Annual Christmas Traditions?

A SHORT DRIVE FROM THE COAL REGION IS AN ATTRACTION THAT HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS HAVING 1 OF THE BEST OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS IN THE WORLD. Click LIKE is you heard of or visited KOZIAR'S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE in Bernville & tell us what was your most memorable experience there.

Arby's Returns to the Schuylkill Mall

Arby's reopened it's doors on Monday.

Mahanoy Area Receives Bomb Threat Tuesday Morning; Students Dismissing

According to sources, Mahanoy Area received another bomb threat Tuesday morning.

New License Plates Recognize Military Service

Photo from dmv.state.pa.us

New license plates, designed to recognize veterans and provide funds to preserve monuments in the Gettysburg National Military Park are now available from PennDOT.