Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Nonprofit Organization Provides Assistance to Pottsville Homeless

Servants to All, a nonprofit organization in Schuylkill County, is pioneering “My Father’s House” – a project designed to provide temporary housing to homeless men, women and children, as well as arm them with the resources to regain their dignity and get back on their feet.

Help Donate to the American Cancer Society Telethon

The annual American Cancer Society Telethon will take place this year on April 11th & 12th, here is how you can help donate.

Fire Crews at 2nd Alarm Fire in Hegins Township

Just after 10am, emergency personnel were called to a house fire in Hegins Twp.

Mobile Meth Lab Discovered in Rush Township

A mobile meth lab was discovered in Rush Township Tuesday Evening.

Second Eaglet Hatches in York County

Just before 7:00am, the second of two Bald Eagle Eggs hatched Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Drought Watch Issued for 27 Counties in Pennsylvania

The Department of Environmental Protection issued a Drought Watch Tuesday.

Tamaqua Area Third Grade Class Receives Postcards from Every State

An update from the 3rd Grade class from Tamaqua Area that was requesting postcards from around the every state around the United States.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 209 Between Tamaqua and Coaldale

A tractor trailer reportedly knocked down a utility line on Route 209 between Tamaqua and Coaldale.

SkookNews.com Receives a Face Lift

On Monday, SkookNews.com received a much needed face lift.

Bald Eagle Hatches in York County

Photo posted from PA Game Commission Facebook Page
Social media was buzzing Tuesday morning for the hatching of the an eaglet in Hanover, PA.

Garage Destroyed in Overnight Fire

Around 2am Tuesday, firefighters responded to a fully involved garage fire in the borough of Port Carbon.

Fire Crews at Scene of Reported Fully Involved Garage in Port Carbon

Around 2am Tueday, emergency personnel were called to the 200 block of Jackson Street, Port Carbon, for a fully involved garage fire.

Monday, March 23, 2015

Traffic Alert: Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 443 Near Schuylkill Haven

Just after 2:30pm Monday afternoon, emergency personnel were called to 1111 West Market Street near Schuylkill Haven for a motor vehicle accident.

Shenandoah Man Arrested for Mahanoy City Home Invasion

A Shenandoah man was arrested for a home invasion in Mahanoy City on Saturday.

Out of County: 3rd Alarm Fire in Shamokin, Northumberland County

Emergency personnel in Northumberland County have been called to a 3rd Alarm Fire at 1228 West Walnut Street in Shamokin.

TruBridge Open House This Wednesday at the Schuylkill Mall

TruBridge, a company focused on meeting the operational needs of rural and community healthcare providers, is hosting an open house on Wednesday, March 25 from 2-3 p.m. The public is invited to visit our new location within Schuylkill Mall.

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Bloomsburg University Baseball Player Kicked Off Team Over Mo'ne Davis Tweet

A Bloomsburg University baseball player has been kicked off the university's baseball team over an offensive Mo'ne Davis tweet.

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for This Week in Schuylkill County


Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for This Week in Schuylkill County

Lane Restrictions This Week for Tree Removal

Daytime lane restrictions will be in place next week for tree removal at two locations along state highways in Schuylkill County.

North Schuylkill Theatre Arts to Present "Crazy for You"

The North Schuylkill Theatre Arts Program’s production of Crazy For You will take the stage on Friday, April 10th and Saturday, April 11th at 7:30PM in the North Schuylkill High School auditorium.