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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

One Injured After Driver Runs Red Light and Causes Crash Monday

One person was injured Monday when a driver ran a red light and caused a crash in West Brunswick Township.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County Police Log 04/20/15

PPL is reporting a power outage in West Brunswick Twp. Monday morning.

The National Weather Service issued a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" for Monday afternoon.

Woman Missing Since Monday, April 13th

Family members are reaching out via Social Media in search of a woman missing since April 13th.

An Ashland man was captured Sunday morning after fleeing police on Saturday in Mount Carmel.

Schuylkill Man Sought By Mount Carmel Police

(04/18/15) Mount Carmel Police are need the public's assistance in locating an Ashland man.

A brush fire in East Penn Township, Carbon County has been burning for hours and crews from Schuylkill County have been called to fight the blaze.

Schedule Interstate 81 Road Work in Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County: Road Work on Interstate 81

The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Schuylkill County

Scheduled Road Work for Schuylkill County

On Friday, local banks and police began warning residents and customers of a phone scam.

According to the PA Lottery, a Saint Clair woman hit the jackpot earlier this month.

Man Dies After Crash Near Port Carbon

We reported early that two people were injured Thursday morning in a crash on Route 209 near Port Carbon. One of the victims has passed away.

Just before 5pm, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Route 901 and the Northbound exit of Interstate 81 at the Minersville exit for a motor vehicle accident.

On Thursday, The second teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens Was Released

Two people were injured Thursday morning in a head on crash near Port Carbon.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will hold an online auction for heavy equipment beginning at noon Wednesday, April 22. Available equipment includes single- and multi-axle dump trucks, backhoes, graders and more.

Schuylkill County Enacts 30 Day Burn Ban

Schuylkill County will be placed in a burn ban starting on Friday.

HARRISBURG – The Senate Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, chaired by Senator Scott Wagner (R-York), unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) to allow counties to generate funds for demolition purposes.

The South Schuylkill Garden Club is pleased to announce that applications for a $750 student scholarship are now being accepted to benefit a Schuylkill County student who plans to further their education.

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today underscored the dangers of cyberbullying, an issue that has become more commonplace with the increasing popularity of social media and electronic applications.

Beech-Nut Nutrition, an Amsterdam, N.Y. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,920 pounds of baby food products that may be contaminated with small pieces of glass, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

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A former New England Patriot was found guilty of murder on Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Police Log - 4/15/15

A woman is facing drug charges after selling drugs to an informant on Tuesday afternoon.

Police Chief Comments on Drug Paraphernalia Found in Borough

Shenandoah Police Chief George Carado had the following comments in response to recent postings on Social Media regarding syringes and drug paraphernalia found in the borough

Around 9:30pm, fire crews were called to the area of 25 South 12th Street Mahanoy City for a working house fire.

(3:20pm) We are getting word from eyewitnesses that Route 61 southbound on the Frackville Grade is closed. Traffic rerouted at the Schuylkill Mall ramp.

An accident occurred late Tuesday morning but we have no information what happened at this time.

UPDATE: The highway reopened around 3:30pm

Man Facing Drug Charges After Investigation

Mahanoy Township Police arrested Joshua Mooney Monday night during a drug investigation for the sale and use of narcotics.

Police Log for 04/14/15

If you've spent any time on the internet over the past 7 years, you've come to know, "The Success Kid" meme.

A McAdoo man is facing drug charges after being caught throwing rocks at a home.

South Schuylkill Garden Club will be holding their annual membership Tea on Tuesday, April 21st.

Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club members will be helping to kick off the Tractor Supply Company spring Clover Campaign.

South Schuylkill Garden Club will hold their Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM. The location for the plant sale is at 46 Avenue “C” Schuylkill Haven behind the Medical Arts Building. Start your day early by stopping by for the best selection of locally grown plants for your garden.

Harrisburg, PA – With the approach of Pennsylvania’s traditional statewide trout season opener on April 18, and a rash of recent wildfires, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is urging anglers, property owners and others to take steps to prevent forest and brush fires.

Man Wanted for Parole Violation

Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and the Schuylkill County Detectives are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Dominick J. Leo.

The Pottsville Campus of McCann School of Business & Technology hosted the “Live Once” event on Monday, April 13, 2015.

WHAT STARTED AS A SMALL ICE CREAM STAND 58 YEARS AGO HAS GROWN INTO THE COAL REGION'S PREMIER FAMILY ATTRACTION FROM APRIL THROUGH OCTOBER. Click LIKE if Heisler's Dairy Bar in the beautiful Lewistown Valley between Tamaqua & Pottsville is 1 of your favorite destinations.

Foundation for Agriculture and Resource Management (Schuylkill County Fair) Scholarship application are available to down load from www.schuylkillfair.com under the scholarship tab. The same scholarship application can also be found on the Schuylkill Area Community Foundation web site at www.sacfoundation.com . Interested candidates need to submit the application by June 1st.