2015 District 11 High School Basketball Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

2015 District 11 High School Basketball Playoff Schedule

for Schuylkill County Teams

Speed Limits Reduced on Area Roads

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

High Wind Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service Has Issued a High Wind Warning until Sunday at Noon for Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements - 2/14/15

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements - 2/14/15

Overturned Tractor Trailer Closes Interstate 81 Overnight

A tractor trailer rollover closed Interstate 81 for a period of time early Saturday morning.

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work

Winter Weather Advisory/Wind Chill Watch Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory and Wind Chill Watch from Saturday into Sunday

Schuylkill League High School Basketball Championship Scores

Schuylkill League High School Basketball Championship Scores

Garbage Trucks Loses Control; Crashes in Tamaqua

Around 6:30am Friday, emergency personnel were called to East Elm Street, near the intersection with Market Street, for a motor vehicle accident.

Account Setup for Help Veteran After Being Struck By Vehicle

A GoFundMe account has been setup for the victim of an accident from Sunday.

Upcoming Schuylkill Mall Events - February Through May

Listing of Upcoming Schuylkill Mall events from February Through May

Interstate 81 Roadwork Scheduled for Schuylkill County

Interstate 81 Roadwork Scheduled for Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County School Delays - 2/13/15

Schuylkill County School Delays for Friday, 2/13/15

Animal Carcasses Find in Walls of Home

A family in Auburn made a shocking discovery when they attempted to insult their home.

Wind Chill Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory for Schuylkill County

Schuylkill League Boys High School Basketball Semifinal Scores - 2/11/15

Schuylkill League Boys High School Basketball Semifinal Scores - 2/11/15

What are your chances of winning the Powerball?

Powerball frenzy has begun with a jackpot of almost $500 million.

Schuylkill County Jr. Idol Winner Announced

Tuesday night was the finale of Schuylkill County Jr. Idol VII at the Schuylkill Mall.

Schuylkill League Girls High School Basketball Semifinal Scores - 2/10/15

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 2/10/15

Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 2/10/15

Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 2/10/15

Child Left Behind on Bus Friday

A 3 year old child was left on Schuylkill Transportation System School Bus Friday instead of being dropped off at school.

Ashley Gould's 3 year old son attends Child Development, Duncott Center, near Minersville.  On Friday, she sent her son on his way to school via a STS school bus along with the other students who attend the school.

Around 11:30am, Gould visited her son's school to volunteer her time.  She assisted at the school for an hour and a half and then proceeded to leave around 1:00pm.  But before she could leave, she was pulled aside by the school supervisor.

The director informed Gould that her son had been left on the bus Friday morning after the other students were dropped off.  According to Gould, the supervisor informed her that, around 9:00am, a head count was done on the bus, then getting off the bus, then one last head count in the school.  It was during the school's last head count, they realized Gould's son was missing.

The child was then reported missing, but never informed Gould.

According to Gould, the school contacted the STS facility in St. Clair where the bus would have been headed.  The supervisor reportedly found the driver getting off the bus.  The supervisor then found the child in the bus unbuckled.  The child was then transported back to the Duncott school.

At the time of writing this article, we have not received comments from the school or STS.

We will update this story as more information is available.

Freezing Rain Advisory Issued

A Freezing Rain Advisory remains in effect until this afternoon for Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 2/9/15

Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 2/9/15

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

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

Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle Sunday Morning

A Shenandoah man was injured Sunday morning after being struck by a vehicle.

Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Schuylkill County and the surrounding counties

Minor Injuries Suffered in Union Township Rollover Friday Evening

Emergency personnel were called to the area of Ringtown Blvd and Reservoir Road, near Ringtown, Union Township for a motor vehicle accident with rollover around 8:15pm Friday.

Schuylkill County Fire/EMS Approved for State Grant Funding

Schuylkill County State Representatives Jerry Knowles (R-124), Mike Tobash (R-125) and Neal Goodman (D-123) announced this week that 118 volunteer fire and EMS units throughout Schuylkill County have been approved to receive more than $1.4 million in state grant funding through the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Ambulance Service Grant Program.

Is A-Treat Making a Return Already?

A-Treat soda may be making a return just as quickly as it disappeared.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Soldier Surprises Son at Basketball Game

An area soldier surprised his son at a high school basketball game Thursday evening.

Schuylkill County School Delays - 2/6/15

Schuylkill County School Delays - 2/6/15

Schuylkill County School Delays - 2/5/15

Schuylkill County School Delays - 2/5/15

Tamaqua Business Woman to Run for County Treasurer

Tamaqua, PA – Linda Gallo Marchalk announced today that she is running for Treasurer of Schuylkill County after consulting with incumbent Treasurer Jackie McGovern and learning of her retirement.

Sub Zero Wind Chills Expected Thursday Night Into Friday Morning

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

Yuengling's Ice Cream Announces Winners of Its “FREE ICE CREAM FOR A YEAR” Contest

ORWIGSBURG, PA (February 3, 2015) – Marking its one year anniversary being back on the shelves, Yuengling’s Ice Cream celebrated with its fans by launching a contest giving four winners free ice cream for a year.

Jeep Recalls Over 200,000 Vehicles

Over 200,000 Jeep Grand Cherokees are being recalled for a software problem where it's causing airbags to deploy, even when there is no crash.

Schuylkill County Man Dies in Lehigh County Crash

A Schuylkill County man died in a motor vehicle accident in Lehigh County on Monday.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 2/3/15

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 2/3/14

PennDOT Reminds Motorists to use Caution, Watch for Roadway Refreeze‏

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With temperatures expected to drop and cause potential refreezing on roadways,  PennDOT today reminded motorists to be alert to changing road and weather conditions and to adjust their driving behavior accordingly.

High Winds Expected Monday Afternoon into Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory with high winds and gusts expect Monday

Did Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow?

Did Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow?

PennDOT Reduces Speeds on Interstate 81

Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Governor Wolf Warns Drivers To Use Caution With Expected Winter Weather To Affect Super Bowl and Monday Morning Commute

Governor Tom Wolf today urged drivers in Pennsylvania to use caution with winter weather expected to impact several areas of the state through tonight and Monday morning’s rush hour commute.

Schuylkill County Delays and Closings for 2/2/15

Schuylkill County Delays and Closings for 2/2/15

Schuylkill County Snow Emergency Announcements - 2/1/15

Schuylkill County Snow Emergency Announcements - 2/1/15

4-8 Inches of Snow Expected for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service is forecasting 4-8 inches of snow for Schuylkill County.

Two Head-On Crashes on Route 309 on Saturday

Emergency personnel were busy Saturday, after cleaning up 3 motor vehicle accidents, 2 of which were head on, in the same area on Route 309 in Rush Township.