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Friday, April 24, 2015

District Attorney's Office Investigating Alleged Incident Between Teacher and Student

More details have come available regarding the teacher/student incident at North Schuylkill.

A man is facing charges after resisting arrest in Shenandoah.

Two Injured; One Flown from ATV Crash

Around 6pm Thursday, emergency personnel were called to 99 Caroline Ave. Saint Clair for an ATV crash.

An accident is currently causing traffic problems at the traffic light at Wal-Mart near Saint Clair.

We have very few details on the crash but a vehicle is currently on it's side in the middle of the intersection.

Update (4:15pm) - Road is clear.

Route 61 north at Wal-Mart Saint clair vehicle rollover
Posted by Schuylkill County Police Activity on Thursday, April 23, 2015

Scheduled Interstate 81 Road Work for Schuylkill County

State Legislators from Schuylkill and Berks Counties are planning a free shredding event.

School District Investigating Teacher / Student Incident

The North Schuylkill School District has released the following information regarding an incident with a teacher and a student.

Schuylkill County Police Log 4/22/15

Tamaqua Area School District is investigating a report that a student has received a moldy bun numerous times in their lunch provided by the school.

The following are the casualties and newborns from Netflix's streaming library monthly purge

HARRISBURG - Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today alerted Commonwealth residents of a reoccurring telephone scam in which consumers have been told there is a "freeze" or "hold" on their credit cards.

The Department of Human Services (DHS)announced Tuesday that as of April 27, 2015, it is eliminating the SNAP asset test. The elimination of the SNAP asset test will save millions in state funds and better protects Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable.

There has been a lot of talk about Knoebel's new Impulse rollercoaster but it's not the only new addition this year.

The Libertarian Party of Schuylkill County (LPSC) has officially announced their
candidates for 2015.

Former Shenandoah Police Chief, Neil Reese, is facing drug charges after an incident at his home on December 12th.

Lyme Disease Risk In All 67 Counties of Pennsylvania

DEP Study Reveals Lyme Disease Risk In All 67 Counties of Pennsylvania

LAKEWOOD PARK, ANGELA PARK, DREAM CITY PARK, ROCKY GLEN PARK, EDGEWOOD PARK ARE NOW JUST MEMORIES. BUT 1 PARK REMAINS THAT IS AMERICA'S LARGEST FREE ADMISSION PARK.

A-Treat is back after closing earlier this year.

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

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