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Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northern Schuylkill County, Including Snyder, Northumberland, and Columbia Counties

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/15/15

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/15/15

Frackville Man Arrested After Traffic Stop

Thursday, May 14, 2015 around 11:30 PM, an officer on patrol in the area of North 4th Street noticed a male acting in a suspicious manner. A license plate record check revealed the male was driving a car with another vehicle's registration plate attached.

Penn State's College of Engineering Network Disabled in Response to Cyberattack

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State College of Engineering has been the target of two sophisticated cyberattacks conducted by so-called “advanced persistent threat” actors, University officials announced today. The FireEye cybersecurity forensic unit Mandiant, which was hired by Penn State after the breach was discovered, has confirmed that at least one of the two attacks was carried out by a threat actor based in China, using advanced malware to attack systems in the college.

Spa at McCann Hosts Ribbon Cutting

Pottsville, PA (5/5/15) – The Spa at McCann Pottsville hosted a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Friday, May 15th at 11am at the new location, 2650 Woodglen Road in Pottsville. 

Lane Restrictions on Interstate 81 Next Week‏ in Schuylkill County

Lane Restrictions on Interstate 81 Next Week‏ in Schuylkill County

Spa at McCann Open House to benefit Schuylkill Alliance for Healthcare‏

Pottsville, PA (5/7/15) – The Spa at McCann Pottsville will host a SPA Open House on Wednesday, June 17th from 3-7pm to benefit the Schuylkill Alliance for Healthcare Access. SPA Open House is an opportunity for the general public to experience the benefits of massage and SPA services in a fun environment while giving back to the community.

Rest Haven Has New Purchaser

Photo from www.resthavennursing.com

The Schuylkill County Commissioners announced Wednesday that the County has selected a new purchaser of Rest Haven, the Schuylkill County Nursing Home located in Schuylkill Haven.

Settlement Announced with Sprint and Verizon for 'Mobile Cramming'

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced Tuesday settlements with two major mobile telephone providers accused of charging consumers without their consent for third-party services in a practice known as "mobile cramming."

Fire Crews Protect Homes from Brush Fire Overnight

An overnight brush fire, Tuesday into Wednesday, threatened homes in West Mahanoy Township.

At Least 6 Dead After Amtrak Train Derailment in Philaldelphia

Photo from ABC 6 / Philadelphia

At least 6 people are confirmed dead, dozens injured,  8 critical, after an Amtrak trail derailment Tuesday night around 9:30pm.

Large Brush Fire Reported in Shenandoah Heights

A large brush fire is reportedly burning near Shenandoah Heights, West Mahanoy Township Tuesday evening.

Governor Wolf Declares May Motorcycle Safety Month

With the promise of warmer weather and increased motorcycle riding on Pennsylvania roadways, Governor Tom Wolf has proclaimed May Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, stressing the importance of all motorists sharing the road and riders practicing motorcycle safety.

State Police Conducting Free Child Safety Seat Fitting Stations in Schuylkill County

The national "Click It or Ticket" campaign occurs May 18-31, 2015. The State Police will be conducting high visibility enforcement and, as part of this campaign, Department members certified as Child Passenger Safety (CPS) technicians will be conducting free car seat fitting stations. 

At these fitting stations, caregivers can have their car seats checked for suitability and can receive instruction in the proper installation of car seats and harnessing of children in those seats.

In Schuylkill County, the following dates are scheduled

• 05/20/15 - Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
• 05/21/15 - Washington Fire Company, Ashland - 2:00pm to 6:00pm

Shenandoah Valley Students to Return to Class Thursday

The teacher strike that began Tuesday will only last couple days.

Majestic Awards Nominees Announced

The 10th Annual Majestic Awards which will take place Monday, May 18th, at 7pm at North Schuylkill County.  The awards honor Schuylkill County high school musicals and their performers.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 5/11/15

Schuylkill County Police Log for 5/11/15

Ashland Looking for Donations for New U.S. Flags

The Ashland Rotary purchases the flags that line Centre Street in the borough.