Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Schuylkill County School Early Dismissmals for 1/21/15

Due to Wednesday's Weather Forecast, some county schools have decided to dismiss early.

Snow Expected in Schuylkill County Today; More on the Way for the Weekend

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Advisory for Wednesday and expects 3-4 inches of snow across Schuylkill County.

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Wednesday for Schuylkill County.

Driver Overturns Vehicle on Route 209 Tuesday Morning

A woman escaped injury after flipping her vehicle around 9:45am Tuesday morning on Route 209 in Norwegian Township.

Home Damaged by Fire in Mahanoy City Tuesday Morning; Homeowner rescued from Second Floor

Around 3:30 am Tuesday morning, emergency personnel were called to 12 South D Street, in Mahanoy City for a working structure fire.

Arrest Made for Armed Robbery

The Mahanoy City Police Department posted the following regarding an arrest for an armed robbery.

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges

The Mahanoy City Police Department posted the following to their Facebook page regarding a traffic stop Friday evening

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 1/18/15

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 1/18/15

Is North Schuylkill Purchasing the Former Cardinal Brennan Campus?

A recent online post and newspaper article has raised the question whether North Schuylkill is purchasing Cardinal Brennan.   Here is what we know.

Friday, January 16, 2015

Crash Closes Rush Township Road Earlier Friday Evening

Around 8pm Friday evening, emergency personnel were called to Fairview Street in Rush Township for a motor vehicle accident.

NCAA to Restore Penn State Victories

Senator Corman (R. Centre County) announced at a 1pm news conference from the State Capitol that the NCAA will restore all 112 games taken from Penn State University due to the Sandusky scandal.

Thomas Announces Campaign for Pottsville School Board

A former Pottsville Area School board member announced he is seeking a return to the board.

Yuengling Left Off of Inauguration Menu

According to the Morning Call out of Allentown, Yuengling has been left off the menu for Tuesday's Inauguration Festivities.

Boil Advisory Issued; Drinking Water Warning

DRINKING WATER WARNING FOR WEST WEST TERRACE CUSTOMERS

BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE USING

Breakfast Seminar to Learn More About CRIZ Program

A breakfast seminar will be hosted by the Tamaqua Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. at the Tamaqua Salvation Army (105 West Broad Street, Tamaqua) for residents, new and existing businesses, and developers to learn more about the CRIZ Program.

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Student in Custody After Threat

A Pottsville Area High School student is in custody for allegedly writing the note  that threatened to set off a bomb in the school at noon.

BEST OF SKOOK: The Best Places in Schuylkill County for Pizza Are . . . . .


After polling our followers on Facebook and Twitter, these are these restaurants have the "Best Pizza" in Schuylkill County

School Evacuated After Bomb Threat

The Republican Herald is reporting that Pottsville High School Students were evacuated Thursday morning after a bomb threat was found note stating a bomb would go off at noon.