Monday, December 29, 2014

Bernie from Tony's Lunch Retires

After 59 years of serving us screamers and quick cheeses, Bernie from Tony's Lunch will retire this evening.

OSHA Proposes Fine Against Amusement Park

According to multiple sources, OSHA has proposed a fine against Dorney Park after federal regulators say it failed to protect summertime workers from extreme heat.

Looking Back at 2014: The Schuylkill Mall

As 2014 closes, we will be looking back at some of the most popular stories from the year around Schuylkill County.  Our first story is actually a bunch of stories regarding the Schuylkill Mall.

Missing Dog from Saint Clair Area

Harley, a black and white male Great Dane went missing from a yard in the Saint Clair Area on December 23rd.

Scheduled Interstate 81 Road Work in Schuylkill County

Scheduled Interstate 81 Road Work in Schuylkill County

Tire Slashing in Middleport and Kaska

TamaquaArea.com is reporting that multiple tires were slashed in Middleport and Kaska on Friday night.

Convenient Store Robbed in Pottsville on Saturday

According to the Republican Herald, the Brok-Sel Markets, located on West Market Street in Pottsville was robbed at gunpoint on Saturday night around 10:00pm.

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work for This Week

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work for This Week

Police Investigating Stolen Dirt Bike

The Orwigsburg Borough Police are investigating the report of a theft of yellow 2013 Suzuki RMZ450 dirt bike from the borough.

Sunday, December 28, 2014

Death of Child Under Investigation

According to WNEP, the Pennyslvania State Police and other law enforcement are investigating the death of a 1 year old girl from Ashland.

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Tremont House Fire Saturday Morning

Around 11:30am, emergency personnel were called to 9 West Laurel, St. Tremont for a House Fire.

Man Taken Into Custody After Crash

According to TamaquaArea.com, An unidentified man was taken into custody by police around 10:15 PM Friday evening after crashing his SUV into a tree along Tuscarora Park Road, about a half mile southeast of the state park entrance, in Rush Township.

Second Annual Big Daddy Day Set for New Years Day

Schuylkill County Trout Unlimited is coordinating the 2nd annual Big Daddy Day. This day is dedicated to all fisherman who start the year off trout fishing.

County Commissioners Announce Upgrade to Radios for First Responders

The Schuylkill County Commissioners announced earlier this week that more than 1,000 new radios will be distributed to volunteer fire companies, EMS, and police.

Friday, December 26, 2014

Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

Mahanoy Twp Police posted the following on their Facebook page regarding a traffic stop Friday.

Teacher Facing DUI Charges After Crash

A Mahanoy Area teacher is facing DUI charges after a Christmas Eve crash, then fleeing the scene.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Charges Filed Against Juvenile for School Threats


The Mahanoy City Police posted the following via their Facebook page Wednesday morning.

Shenandoah Knights of Columbus Donate to Needy

On Tuesday, the Shenandoah Knights of Columbus donated to the needy and to help families have a Christmas dinner.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

History of the Schuylkill Mall

History of the Schuylkill Mall and the 91 original tenants listed below

TRAFFIC ALERT: Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 61, Frackville Grade

Just after 1:00pm Tuesday, emergency personnel were called to Deadman's Curve on Route 61 Southbound on the Frackville Grade in Blythe Township.