Friday, November 20, 2015
PPL to Increases Rate; Promises More Reliable Service
The PPL Electric Utilities delivery rate increase approved Thursday (11/19) by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission paves the way for customers to have even more reliable electric service.
SCAM ALERT: Service Electric Warns of Impersonators
Service Electric Cablevision warned via their Facebook page about two men impersonating as their workers in Northumberland County and the surrounding areas.
Minersville Welcomes Home Teen Battling Cancer
"Christmas at the Clubhouse" at Sweet Arrow Lake
Jazz up your Christmas with the M&J Jazz Combo on Dec. 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. in the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park Clubhouse, Pine Grove.
Alleged Pot Brownies Investigation in High School
According to the Republican Herald, the Pottsville Police are investigating the alleged sale of brownies laced with marijuana at Pottsville Area High School.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Woman Charged for Driving Getaway Car in Robbery
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today the filing of criminal charges against Stephanie Ann Ware, age 26, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, charging her with aiding and abetting the robbery of two banks by acting as a getaway driver.
American Hose Co. Christmas Toy Raffle
Tickets for this year's American Hose Co. CHRISTMAS Toy Raffle are now ready for sale !!!! Drawing date is Dec. 19th at 8:30pm.
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/19/15
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
McCann Students Pass NHA Certification Exams
Pottsville, Pa. (November, 17 2015) – Two McCann School of Business & Technology recent graduates have passed their programmatic National Healthcareer Association (NHA) accreditation exams. These exams validate the skill sets learned in each individual program and are often needed or preferred by employers.
Man Attempts to Steal Garbage Truck Wednesday Morning
According to Pennlive.com, a Tower City man attempted to steal a garbage truck early Wednesday morning.
Woman Facing Charges of Indecent Exposure, Public Drunkenness
Frackville Borough police have arrested Linda Garraway, Frackville, after an incident that occurred on September 5th.
Seat-Belt Use, Impaired Driving a Focus for ‘Operation Safe Holiday’
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police and Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) are combining enforcement, education and smartphone technology to make this holiday season a safer one through “Operation Safe Holiday” and the SaferRide app.
Man Charged with Videotaping Family in Luzerne County
A Schuylkill County man is facing a slew of charges including child pornography after he alleged videotaped a family in a bathroom in Luzerne County.
Elevator Rescue in Mahanoy City on Tuesday
Photo posted from Mahanoy City West End Fire FB Page |
Pottsville Police Purchase Narcan
The Pottsville Police Department is the first municipal department in Schuylkill County to be equipped with Overdose Prevention Rescue Kits.
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 11/18/15
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Argall Supporting Measure to Increase Security Screening of Syrian Refugees
HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) is cosponsoring a measure that would direct the governor to halt accepting Syrian refugees into Pennsylvania until the federal government establishes a protocol for screening incoming refugees.
Unknown Leak Causes Slippery Roads
On the morning of Thursday, November 12th there were several incidents on route 209 between Middleport and Port Carbon, which caused the road to be closed for a brief period of time.
Schuylkill County Youth Football Teams Win Championships
Increased Security This Weekend at Penn State
Penn State has announced that there will be increased security this weekend at the Penn State/Michigan Game as well as the scheduled Shinedown Concert.
American Red Cross Blood Drive at Christ's United Lutheran Church, Ashland
American Red Cross Blood Drive Give a meaningful gift this holiday season...the gift of life....Donate Blood Thursday December 3rd.,2015 1:00 PM - 6:00PM at the Christ's United Lutheran Church 437 Airport Road Ashland PA
Schuylkill Haven Free Public Library Holding Bake and Used Jewelry Sale
The Schuylkill Haven Free Public Library will be holding a bake sale and gently used jewelry sale (nothing over $5.00!) this Saturday, Nov., 21st. from 9am to soldout. The Library is located at the intersection of St. John St. and Union St. in Schuylkill Haven.
For more information, please call 570-385-0542.
Bank Robbed in Valley View Tuesday Morning
According the Republican Herald, the BB&T Bank, located on Main Street in Valley View, was robbed Tuesday morning around 10:45AM.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Crews at the Scene of a Working Fire in Frackville
Dixie Chicks Tour Coming to Hershey
Hershey Entertainment Announced Monday more that the Dixie Chicks, who haven't been on tour in over a decade, will be their show to Hershey in June.
Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket Sold in Schuylkill County
Middletown, PA – One jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $225,000 from the Saturday, November 14, drawing was sold at Redner’s Warehouse Markets, 1 Gold Star Plaza, Shenandoah, Schuylkill County.
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Prescribed Burn Scheduled for West Penn Township on Monday
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has scheduled a "prescribed burn" for West Penn Township on Monday, November 16, 2015.
Two Trapped in Vehicle While Crews Removed Live Wires on Friday
On Friday, two were trapped in a vehicle while crews and PPL officials removed a live wire that had draped across their vehicle.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Fire Damages Home in Pottsville on Friday
Around Noon Friday, emergency personnel were called to 1009 West Howard Avenue for a reported house fire.
Man in Prison for Murder Assaults Cellmate
The Times News reported that a man who is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison assaulted his cellmate in August.
Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #11
The Top Baby Names of 2014 Were . . . .
Uh Oh! Spaghetti Os Recalled
Campbell Soup Company is voluntarily recalling 14.2 ounce cans of SpaghettiOs Original due to a potential choking hazard posed by pieces of red plastic found in a small number of cans. This plastic material is from parts of the can lining which may peel off.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Two from Schuylkill County Injured in Berks County Crash
Black Friday Ads Released
Yuengling® Announces Multi-Year Commitment to the VFW
Pottsville, PA, October 26, 2015 - D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., will support the VFW with a multi-year commitment through their “Respect. It’s Earned.” campaign, kicking off in 2016.
10 More Signs You Are From Schuylkill County
Minersville Man in Altercation with Police in Cressona and at Pottsville Hospital
On Tuesday, a Minersville man who was in an altercation with police in Cressona, later threatened hospital workers.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
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