10 Words Only Someone From Schuylkill County Would Understand

10 Words Only Someone From Schuylkill County Would Understand

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Bleenies

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Spicket

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Halushki

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Crik

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Scrapple

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Hoagie

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Shendo, Shandadoor, Chendo

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Pierogies

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Macadam

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Centioles

Three Arrested on Drug Charges in Girardville

Three were arrested in Girardville Tuesday on drug charges.

Grant to Help Upgrade Fire Departments from Analog to Digital

Wednesday, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) to the Citizens Fire Company #1 of Tamaqua. The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Three Face Drug Charges After Arrests

Mahanoy City arrested 3 people Wednesday evening and now all three face drug charges.

UPDATE: Driver Identified in Fatal Crash

The driver has been identified from a fatal crash Wednesday afternoon.

Fatal Crash in Tremont Twp.

A crash has turned fatal in Tremont Twp.


Emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Tremont Road and Camp Road in Tremont Twp. around 12:30pm.

Initial calls came in as a motor vehicle accident with entrapment and fire.

We have now learned that one person has died in the crash.

Route 125 was closed for a period of time after the crash.

We will update you as more information is available.

Pennsylvania State Police and PEMA Deployment to Maryland Will Be Begin Later This Week

The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced today that Maryland accepted its offer of resources to assist with the State of Emergency currently active in the City of Baltimore. Pennsylvania offered assistance in response to an Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) request that was put out by Maryland this week.