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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Charges Filed Against Police Officer Involved in Fatal Crash

Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced criminal charges have been filed against a Nesquehoning Borough police officer accused of speeding excessively while on duty and causing a car crash that killed a woman and seriously injured her husband.

A school in Pottsville was broken into and vandalized overnight.

A Lehighton man was charged Wednesday with multiple charges for shooting a bald eagle near Andreas.

There will be an Antique Tractor Pull on May 17 at the Bear Creek Festival. The Bear Creek Festival and the Antique Tractor Pull will be held in conjunction at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds.

Pennsylvania Lottery Millionaire Raffle Is Back!

Tickets went on sale May 5 for the 20th edition of Millionaire Raffle, offering the Pennsylvania Lottery’s best chances of winning a $1 million prize. This limited-time, twice-annual game features 6,000 cash prizes totaling more than $5 million.

Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced criminal charges have been filed against 11 individuals accused of taking part in a drug trafficking operation allegedly responsible for distributing $1.5 million worth of heroin in Carbon County over a four-month period.

Argall and Holman Teaming Up For Blight Summit

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine Holman and other local officials are teaming up for a forum on Wednesday in Pottsville to discuss strategies to fight blight.

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Photo taken by Jackie Babb

On Tuesday morning, emergency personnel were called to 301 Biddle Street, Gordon, for a vehicle rollover.

Schuylkill County Register of Wills candidate Kerry Ansbach is accusing his incumbent opponent in the primary election of using taxpayer money for campaign materials.

One Person Flown After Being Struck by Vehicle

One person was flown Monday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle in Ashland.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A RED FLAG WARNING...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING. THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.

On Sunday, Frank Staudenmeier and George Halcovage, officially announced that they will be seeking re-election for Schuylkill County Commissioner.

Fire Weather Watch Issued for Northeastern Pennsylvania

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Northeastern Pennsylvania

UGI Replacement Project to Begin Monday in Pottsville

UGI Utilities, Inc. will begin a natural gas main replacement project in the City of Pottsville beginning Monday, May 4. This project is part of the Company’s multi-year $1.2 billion infrastructure betterment initiative. The focus of this initiative is to replace cast iron and unprotected steel pipelines with facilities made of contemporary materials.

Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/01/15

Around 9pm, Thursday evening, police and emergency personnel were called to the 1300 block of Centre Street for a reported man on a roof with a gun.

POTTSVILLE, PA -- The future is bright for healthcare services in Schuylkill County. That is the message leaders of Schuylkill Health shared with employees this week discussing changes that are coming to the system. These changes will enhance, improve, streamline and preserve hospital inpatient and outpatient services for our community.