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Friday, November 20, 2015

Star Wars Appearances Scheduled for the Schuylkill Mall

On Saturday, December 5th, 2015, Darth Vader and a Storm Trooper will be at the Schuylkill Mall from 12:00PM-3:00PM.

West Penn Police are currently investigating a theft that occurred at the E-Z Market in Andreas on Sunday November 15th.

A motor vehicle accident occurred on Route 61 near the Cressona Mall just after 12:00PM, Friday.

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.

Service Electric Cablevision warned via their Facebook page about two men impersonating as their workers in Northumberland County and the surrounding areas.

On Thursday night, Minersville welcomed home a teen who is battling cancer.

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.

According to the Republican Herald, the Pottsville Police are investigating the alleged sale of brownies laced with marijuana at Pottsville Area High School.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

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.

A family is trying to find their missing cat in Tamaqua.

Tickets for this year's American Hose Co. CHRISTMAS Toy Raffle are now ready for sale !!!! Drawing date is Dec. 19th at 8:30pm.

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, November 19th, 2015.

Drug Raid and Warrant Roundup Wednesday Morning

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.

According to Pennlive.com, a Tower City man attempted to steal a garbage truck early Wednesday morning.

Frackville Borough police have arrested Linda Garraway, Frackville, after an incident that occurred on September 5th.

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.

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.

On Wednesday, McCann School of Business opened a Micro Market at the Pottsville Campus.

Photo posted from Mahanoy City West End Fire FB Page

Just before 10:00pm Tuesday, emergency personnel were called to the Mahanoy City High Rise for an elevator rescue.

The Pottsville Police Department is the first municipal department in Schuylkill County to be equipped with Overdose Prevention Rescue Kits.

Lane Restrictions Scheduled for Wednesday

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, November 18th, 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.

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.

On Sunday, November 15th, Ashland Minis and Frackville Pee Wee Youth Footballl played in the Tri-County Midget Football Championships at Panther Valley Stadium.

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 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

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.

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, November 17th, 2015.

Crews at the Scene of a Working Fire in Frackville

Emergency crews were called around 2:15pm Monday to a working structure fire in Frackville.

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.

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.

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, November 16th, 2015.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 11/15/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, November 15th, 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.

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, November 14th, 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.

Fire Damages Home in Pottsville on Friday

Around Noon Friday, emergency personnel were called to 1009 West Howard Avenue for a reported house fire.

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

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

According to the Social Security Administration, the top baby names of 2014 were:

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EST THIS EVENING...

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.

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, November 13th, 2015.

Two from Schuylkill County Injured in Berks County Crash

Two from Ashland were injured in a Berks County crash on Thursday.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday are just 2 weeks away and retailers are gearing up for the big day by releasing their ads.

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