Sunday, January 25, 2015

High Speed Chase Ends in Schuylkill County; Suspect and Troopers Injured

A high speed chase that began in Pittston, PA ended in Schuylkill County Sunday afternoon.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Schuylkill County from Sunday evening into Monday evening

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Reported Working Structure Fire in East Brunswick Township

Around 11:45am, emergency personnel were called to 442 Indian Run Road, East Brunswick Township for a house fire.

Police Investigating Retail Theft

The Rush Township Police posted the following regarding a retail theft at the Hometown Wal-Mart;

Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate Declines

Harrisburg - Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry released its employment situation report for December 2014.

PennDOT Reduces Speeds on Area Roadways

Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the region.

Friday, January 23, 2015

A-Treat Soda Closing

According to a story posted by WFMZ, the Allentown soda distributor is closing it's doors after 97 years.

Snow Expected to Drop 4 to 8 inches across Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County could see over a half a foot of snow by the end of Saturday.

Winter Storm Warning for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has upgraded Schuylkill County to a Winter Storm Warning

Winter Weather Advisory Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Schuylkill County for Friday evening into Saturday

Police Looking for Fake Water Company Employees

A West Mahanoy Township man had $8,000 stolen from his home Tuesday after two men said they were water company workers, distracted the man, and allegedly stole the money.

Homicide Charges Filed Against Frackville Man

Homicide charges have been filed against a Frackville man for killing his roommate.

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Rush Township Need Help Identifying Individuals in Thefts

The Rush Township Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the three individuals in the following pictures.

Phone Scam Alert; Family Member Needing Bail Money

The Mahanoy City Police Department posted the following earlier Thursday after getting a report of a phone scam.

North Schuylkill and Allentown Diocese Officially Announce Sale of Former Cardinal Brennan

North Schuylkill and Allentown Diocese Officially Announce Sale of the Former Cardinal Brennan

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Hazardous Weather Outlook for This Weekend

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

North Schuylkill to Purchase Cardinal Brennan Campus

During North Schuylkill Board Meeting Wednesday evening the school board voted unanimously 8-0 to purchase the former Cardinal Brennan campus.

Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/22/15


Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/22/15

Business Burglarized in Branch Township

According to WNEP, the Beer Shak on the Pottsville/Minersville Highway near Minersville was broken into overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Grand Jury Recommends Charges Against Attorney General

According to multiple sources, the grand jury investigating Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane has recommended charges of perjury and other crimes for allegedly leaking confidential information to a Philadelphia newspaper in a bid  to embarrass her enemies, according to court documents unsealed today.