Sunday, November 29, 2015

North Schuylkill Spartan Marching Band Plays Walt Disney World

On Friday, November 27th, 2015, the North Schuylkill Spartan Marching Band played at Walt Disney World.



Yesterday members of the Spartan Marching Band performed in a parade down Main Street USA in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom!
Posted by North Schuylkill High School Music Department on Saturday, November 28, 2015
On their trip, they also got a tour of Kennedy Space Center.

This morning, band members were treated to a behind the scenes tour of Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, FL! We learned about the Apollo program, Shuttle Missions and the future of NASA.
Posted by North Schuylkill High School Music Department on Saturday, November 28, 2015

Man Rescued from North Manheim Twp Fire; Cause Still Under Investigation

According to the Reading Eagle, an 81 year old man was rescued by neighbors when his house caught fire Friday.

Pregnant Woman Rescued After Crash

Around 12pm Saturday, emergency crews were called to  241 Claremont Ave, Route 309, near Hometown for a motor vehicle accident, with rollover and entrapment.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 11/29/15



The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, November 29th, 2015.

Friday, November 27, 2015

Fire Damages Penn Equipment in Port Carbon

Around 2:00PM Friday, fire crews were called to Penn Equipment on Main Street in Port Carbon for a working structure fire.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/27/15



The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, November 27th, 2015.

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/25/15



The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, November 25th, 2015.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Santa Returning to Pottsville This Saturday

Santa is returning to Pottsville this Saturday!

Vehicle Fire Closes Interstate 81 Tuesday Evening

Around 6:00pm Tuesday evening, emergency personnel were called to the Northbound lanes of Interstate 81 for a vehicle fire.

Drug Warrant Sweep in Ashland on Tuesdsay

On Tuesday, the Ashland Police Department along with other agencies initiated a drug warrant roundup in the borough.

Man Sought in Connection with Suspected Child Molestation


According to the Times News,  Tamaqua Police are looking for Thomas Edward Rockwell, 78, of Tamaqua in connection with several incidents of suspected child molestation.

Ride Anywhere in Schuylkill County on STS for $1

Photo from STS Facebook Page
The Schuylkill Transportation System will be offering $1 rides anywhere in Schuylkill County over the holiday season.

Police Asking for Help Identifying Person

The following photo was taken on 11/22/15.  Minersville Police are asking for help identifying the person in the photo.

PennDOT Warns of Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Delays on I-81 in Schuylkill County

Motorists traveling on Interstate 81 north or south are advised to be alert for significant traffic delays over the Thanksgiving Day holiday weekend between Exit 90 (PA 72) and Exit 104 (PA 125) due to a highway construction project in Pine Grove and Tremont townships in Schuylkill County. I-81 north and south is reduced to a single lane in this area.

Inmate Charged With Attempted Murder After Attacking Guard

An inmate at SCI-Mahanoy has been charged with attempted murder after he attacked a prison guard over the weekend.

Schuylkill County Farmer Wins PA Farm Bureau’s YF&R Discussion Meet

(Hershey) – Schuylkill County farmer Cody Holden of Holden Family Farm has been named the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) winner of the 2015 Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet at PFB’s 65th Annual Meeting in Hershey.