Sunday, March 22, 2015

Friday, March 20, 2015

Five Taken into Custody for Hazleton Abduction in East Union Township

Suspects from an abduction in Hazleton were taken into custody in East Union Township on Friday.

Mahanoy Area's Friday Performance of Mary Poppins Postponed

Mahanoy Area School District's performance of "Mary Poppins" for Friday, March 20th, has been postponed.

Tamaqua Area Postpones Performance for Friday

The Tamaqua Area School District's performance of "All Shook Up" for Friday, March 20th, has been postponed.

Speed Limits Reduced on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

As of 1:30pm Friday, PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Snow Covered Roads Cause Traffic Problems Friday Morning



Friday's snowfall caused many road incidents around Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Schools Announce Early Dismissals - 3/20/15


Schuylkill County Schools Announce Early Dismissals - 3/20/15

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Girardville Prepares for 12th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade; Parade Lineup

The 12th Annual Girardville St. Patrick's Day Parade will commence starting at 12 Noon on Saturday, March 21st.

Pottsville Area Votes "No" to Merger with Saint Clair Area

Pottsville Area Voted "No to Mergerwith St. Clair Area.

Hunter Charged with Shooting Teens in Tamaqua

A Tamaqua hunter has been charged with shooting two teenagers back in November.

200 Fentanyl Related Deaths in Pennsylvania; Fentanyl Threat to Health and Public Safety

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Wednesday issued a nationwide alert about the dangers of fentanyl and fentanyl analogues/compounds. Fentanyl is commonly laced in heroin, causing significant problems across the country, particularly as heroin abuse has increased. This alert was issued through the multi-agency El Paso Intelligence Center (EPIC) to all U.S. law enforcement.

Missing Dog in Pottsville Area

A dachshund named Lucille has gone missing in Pottsville. 

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County; 4-8 Inches of Snow Expected

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

Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Police Looking for Coaldale Man Wanted for Burglary and Assault

A Coaldale man is wanted on charges of burglary and assault.

Yuengling's Ice Cream Gives Back to the Community, One Quart at a Time‏

ORWIGSBURG, PA (March 18, 2015) – 2014 was a busy year for Yuengling’s Ice Cream. In the year since its relaunch, the company hosted and sponsored events, held giveaways and contests for fans, celebrated its one-year anniversary and recently announced its new 2015 flavors.

3-4 Inches of Snow Expected for Schuylkill County on Friday

While the first day of Spring is Friday, March 20th. It seems Winter isn't giving up yet.

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Kraft Recalls Over 200,000 Products

Kraft Foods Group is voluntarily recalling approximately 242,000 cases of select code dates and manufacturing codes of the Original flavor of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner – due to the possibility that some boxes may contain small pieces of metal.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 61 Near Cressona Mall

We are getting reports from followers of an accident near the entrance to the Cressona Mall on Route 61.

Pennsylvania State Police Looking for Equine Donations

Photo posted from PA State Police Facebook Page
Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania State Police is once again looking for a few good horses.