Thursday, March 24, 2016
Crews at the Scene of an Early Morning Working Structure Fire
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Schuylkill County Man Charged with Arson for 2014 Fire in Harrisburg
Community Honors Iraq War Veteran
On Wednesday, a community gathered to remember and help a family deal with the loss of a father and hero.
Richard G. "Rick" Lynn, 30, of Frackville passed away unexpectedly this past Saturday. Lynn, who entered the army after graduated high school, served in Iraq and received the Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Army Service Ribbon and Overseas Service Ribbon.
On Wednesday, the community gathered to show their respect by waving flags and lined Frackville's South Lehigh Ave while The Patriot Guard Riders led the procession from the Frackville American Legion to Fort Indiantown Gap.
Police Investigating Retail Theft
The theft occurred on March 22nd, 2016 at 5:49PM.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rush Township Police at 570-668-4242. All information will remain anonymous.
The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred at Wal Mart in Hometown. The theft...
Posted by Rush Township Police Department on Wednesday, March 23, 2016
LCCC Tamaqua Offers Summer 2016 Credit Course Taught by Senator Argall
This is a great opportunity for students to learn of the application of the course content to our Pennsylvania government system by local resident Argall, who has a significant amount of experience as a state representative as well as with his role now as senator.
Registration for summer 2016 courses is now open. For more information about LCCC’s credit classes or any of the programs being offered, or to register, visit www.lccc.edu or call 610-799-1575.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Road Closed Due to Water Main Break
According to officials, there is a major water main break on Parkplace Rd, near Mahanoy City.
Residents may experience no water or low water pressure.
Park Place Road will be closed until further notice.
UPDATE: 8:15PM - Road is open with lane restrictions. Water is on, break has been isolated.
MAHANOY CITY PD: Major water main break on Parkplace Rd Residents may experience no water or low water pressure. Park Pl., Road will be closed
Posted by Skook News on Tuesday, March 22, 2016
North Schuylkill Elementary Spring Fling Auction Scheduled
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| Photo from Last Year's Event |
Remembering An Iraq War Veteran
Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/22/16
Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/22/16
Tuesday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Mid 40's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High near 60
Thursday - Clouds and Sun, Showers in the Evening - High in the near 70
Friday - Morning Showers, Clearing in the afternoon - High in the Mid 50's
Saturday - Sunny - High in the Lower 50's
Sunday - Sunny - High near 60
10 Facts You May Not Have Known About Pennsylvania
10 Facts You May Not Have Known About Pennsylvania
Monday, March 21, 2016
TAMAQUA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL TROUT DERBY 2016
APRIL 23, 2016 AT 10:00AM THROUGH JUNE 20, 2016 AT 5:00PM
LITTLE SCHUYLKILL RIVER, TAMAQUA
ENTRY FEE: $10.00 per angler – MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED
GRAND PRIZE: 3 day 2 night stay at Caiger’s Resort, 1000 Islands, Canada
OTHER PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED
DETAILS:
This contest is open to all anglers under 16 years old, and any anglers 16 years old and older in possession of a valid Pennsylvania fishing license and trout stamp.
Tagged fish will determine prize. Entry fee $10.00 per angler.
Registration and information is available at the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce office, and Tom’s Auto & Marine, 250 S Greenwood St. Tamaqua, Pa. 18252.
Pre-registration may be made prior to the derby date and up until 10am the day of the derby (April 23, 2016). Registration will also be available across from All American Jeep at the north end of Tamaqua along route 309, the day of the derby.
Each participant must be pre-registered to enter the derby. All trout must be legally and fairly caught.
Any evidence of tampering with the fish or violation of the rules will result in disqualification.
All anglers must comply with the laws set forth by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission.
Sponsors will not be responsible for accidents or injuries.
Eligibility of trout in question will be at the discretion of the derby judges. Their decision will be final.
Derby dates-Starting date April 23, 2016 10 am. Ending date- June 20, 2016 5pm. All fish must be presented for awards by June 20, 2016 5pm.
Winning Millionaire Lottery Ticket Sold Near McAdoo
The game awarded a total of $5,089,200 to thousands of winners across the state.
The four $1 million top-prize raffle ticket numbers selected were: 00064525, 00121846, 00187015, and 00291226.
The selling locations, listed in no particular order, will each receive a $5,000 selling bonus:
• Sheetz, 8711 Woodbury Pike, East Freedom, Blair County;
• Tresckow Super Food, 6 S. Walnut St., Tresckow, Carbon County;
• Bill’s Kwik Chek Market, 816 Lincoln Way West, Chambersburg, Franklin County; and
• Giant Eagle, 200 Sugarcreek Town Center, Franklin, Venango County.
The four $100,000 second-tier prize raffle ticket numbers selected were: 00023678, 0058112, 00115824, and 00165025.
The selling locations, listed in no particular order, will each receive a $500 bonus:
• 7-Eleven, 4811 Derry St., Harrisburg, Dauphin County; and
• Valley Mart, 240 S. River St., Plains, Luzerne County;
• Wawa, 535 Horsham Road, Horsham, Montgomery County.
• Turbotville Great Valu, 4680 State Route 54, Turbotville, Northumberland County;
A total of 6,000 winning numbers were randomly selected from a range of 309,639 tickets that were sold between January 11 and 8 p.m. on March 19. The Millionaire Raffle also awarded 100 prizes of $1,000 and 5,892 prizes of $100.
Winners cannot be identified until the prizes are claimed and the tickets are validated. Millionaire Raffle winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes.
Each $1 million top prize must be claimed by presenting a winning ticket at Pennsylvania Lottery headquarters in Middletown, Dauphin County, or at any of the Lottery’s seven area offices. Claims may be filed Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lottery headquarters and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at area offices.
Claims for the four $100,000 prizes can be filed at any of the Lottery’s seven area offices or at a Pennsylvania Lottery retailer. Millionaire Raffle tickets worth $1,000 and $100 can be claimed at Lottery retailers.
A complete list of all 6,000 winning raffle ticket numbers is available at Lottery retail locations and at www.palottery.com. Winning raffle ticket numbers are listed on the website by prize category. In addition, every Lottery retailer has a ticket checker allowing players to scan their own tickets to learn if they have won a prize. Players should check every ticket, every time.
As a bonus, VIP Players Club members can enter all 2016 St. Patrick’s Day Millionaire Raffle tickets (winning or non-winning) into the Lots O’ Cash Second-Chance Drawing. The entry deadline is 11:59:59 p.m. on March 24, 2016. Find prize details, rules and enter online only at palottery.com or via the official mobile app.
Millionaire Raffle was launched in 2005.
About the Pennsylvania Lottery: The Pennsylvania Lottery remains the only state lottery that designates all its proceeds to programs that benefit older residents. Since its inception in 1971, the Pennsylvania Lottery has contributed more than $25.8 billion to programs that include property tax and rent rebates; free transit and reduced-fare shared rides; the low-cost prescription drug programs PACE and PACENET; long-term living services; and the 52 Area Agencies on Aging, including full- and part-time senior centers throughout the state.
The Pennsylvania Lottery reminds players to check every ticket, every time. Players must be 18 or older. Please play responsibly. For help with a gambling problem, call 1-800-848-1880.
For drawings results, winning numbers, winners’ stories and to subscribe to the Lottery’s RSS news feed, visit www.palottery.com. Like us on Facebook or follow us at www.twitter.com/palottery.
Man Caught Changing Prices on Meat in Store
Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/21/16
Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/21/16
Monday Night - Clear - Low in the Upper 20's
Tuesday - Sunny - High in the Lower 50's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High near 60
Thursday - Morning Showers with Clearing Later in the day - High in the Mid 60's
Friday - Rain - High in the Mid 50's
Saturday - Sunny - High in the Lower 50's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High near 60
Thursday - Morning Showers with Clearing Later in the day - High in the Mid 60's
Friday - Rain - High in the Mid 50's
Saturday - Sunny - High in the Lower 50's
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/20/16
Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/20/16
Sunday Night - Cloudy with Showers and Snow Shower Possible - Low in the Upper 20's
Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 40's
Tuesday - Sunny - High in the Lower 50's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High near 60
Thursday - Morning Showers with Clearing Later in the day - High in the Mid 60's
Friday - Showers and Thunderstorms Possible - High in the Mid 50's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High near 60
Thursday - Morning Showers with Clearing Later in the day - High in the Mid 60's
Friday - Showers and Thunderstorms Possible - High in the Mid 50's
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Road Work Scheduled for This Week in Schuylkill County
Road Work Scheduled for This Week in Schuylkill County
Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/19/16
Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/19/16
Saturday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Upper 20's
Sunday - Partly Cloudy - High in the Mid 40's
Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 40's
Tuesday - Sunny - High in the Lower 50's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High near 60
Thursday - Morning Showers with Clearing Later in the day - High in the Mid 60's
Wednesday - Cloudy - High near 60
Thursday - Morning Showers with Clearing Later in the day - High in the Mid 60's
Friday, March 18, 2016
Bumble Bee Tuna Recall
These deviations were part of the commercial sterilization process and could result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed.
It is important to note that there have been no reports of illness associated with these products to date. No other production codes or products are affected by this recall.
Best Buy Dates: 02/9/2019, 02/10/2019, 02/22/2019, 02/29/2019
Consumers are advised to throw away the recalled product. Consumers looking for more information on reimbursement or whom have questions about the recall may contact Bumble Bee at (888) 820-1947 between the hours of 9am and 6pm EST seven days a week.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Man Who Escaped Police Taken into Custody
Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/17/16; Snow Possible on the First Day of Spring?
Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/17/16
Thursday Night - Clear to Partly Cloudy - Low in the Upper 30's
Friday - Sun and Clouds - High in the Mid 50's
Saturday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 40's
Saturday - Cloudy - High in the Mid 40's
Sunday - Cloudy with Snow Showers, Snow possibly heavy at times - High in the Mid 30's
Monday - Cloudy with Snow Showers Possible - High in the Upper 30's
Tuesday - Sunny - High in the Lower 40's
Burglary Suspect Identified and Arrested
On Tuesday, Rush Township Police arrested and charged Daniel Donovan, 41, of Tamaqua with the burglary.
Donovan was charged with burglary, criminal trespassing, criminal mischief, theft, receiving stolen property, and driving with a suspended license before Magisterial District Judge David J. Rossi.
He was committed to Schuylkill County prison unable to post $100,000 bail.
The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the One Stop in Hometown around 4:04AM....
Posted by Rush Township Police Department on Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Man Charged for Stabbing Early Wednesday
(03/16/16) Early Wednesday morning Frackville Borough Police received a report that a woman was stabbed in the area of 200 South Lehigh Ave. in the borough.
Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/16/16
Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/16/16
Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Wednesday Morning
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Police Investigating Burglary
Pictured below is the suspect and his vehicle. The vehicle is a red Volkeswagen Jetta.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rush Township Police Department at 570-668-4242. Anyone with information will remain anonymous.
The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred at the One Stop in Hometown around 4:04AM....
Posted by Rush Township Police Department on Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/15/16
Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/15/16
Care Net Hosting A "Head to Soul Makeover" Program for Teenage Girls
Authorities Seeking Man Who Escaped Police Custody
#Trendfest Returning to Hershey
Tickets go on sale to the general public this Saturday, March 19 at 10 AM and will be available at Ticketmaster.com, HersheyEntertainment.com, GIANT Center Box Office, Ticketmaster Outlets or by-phone at 800-745-3000. Tickets prices are $22.18, $32.35, $42.85 and $77.85*. (*Additional fees may apply, while supplies last.) VIP Packages will be available beginning March 17 at 10 AM. For more info on the show or VIP packages, click HERE.
#Trendfest is the social event kicking off the summer! Follow @kissfm993 and @FM97 and all the artists to see what's trending!
@Charlieputh @TroyeSivan @NathanSykes @theofficialdaya @ShawnHook
The wristband policy will be in effect for this concert. Fans are permitted on the Hersheypark Entertainment Complex property beginning at 7 a.m. on Saturday, March 19. Two hours prior to the on-sale, fans will be directed in front of Giant Center Box Office, where they will be issued a numbered wristband. Wristbands are available for one hour, and at the conclusion of that hour, a selected fan will randomly choose a wristband that will determine the line order. For example: If 1,000 wristbands are issued during that hour and the number 500 is selected, the person wearing wristband 500 will be the first person in line. Numbers 501 to 1,000 will proceed in line behind, followed by numbers 1 through 499. Once the line is in place, fans arriving after the wristbands were issued will be escorted to the end of the numbered line.
Police Investigating Retail Theft
Police Investigating Armed Robbery in Northumberland County
Monday, March 14, 2016
Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/14/16
Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 03/14/16
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Rain Stops Practice Day At Big Diamond Speedway, Opener Set For April 1
The postponement means the season opener will be held on April 1 to kick off the 45th season of racing at the track.
"We are disappointed that we could not get the practice day and Enduro in today as the nice weather has given us plenty of time to get the track in great shape," promoter Jake Smulley said. "We'll give it another shot next week."
Next Sunday's practice is open to any car with a roll cage and the Enduro 60 will also take place. The gates will open at Noon with practice getting underway at 2. The pit fee is $30 while the grandstands are free.
Following the week off for Easter, the track will officially open its Friday night racing schedule with the CJ's Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds going 30 laps for $4,000 to win. The U.S.S Achey sportsman will race 20 laps for $1,000 to win while the Savage 61 roadrunners will race for $300 to win. The 600 modifieds will round out the four-division card.
On April 1, the gates will open 5:30 p.m with warm ups at 7:45 and racing getting underway at 8:15. General admission is $20 while kids 12 and under and active military with a VALID ID are free.
Friday, March 11, 2016
Scores for Third Round of the PIAA State High School Basketball Championship Playoffs
Scores for Third Round of the PIAA State High School Basketball Championship Playoffs
Girls
Class A
03/12/16
Mahanoy Area - 40
Halifax - 28
Mahanoy Area will play Lourdes Regional on Tuesday, March 15th, 2016
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Boys
Class A
03/11/16
Constitution - 62
Shenandoah Valley - 47
Easter Bunny Arrives Saturday at the Schuylkill Mall
Bath Salts Found During Traffic Stop
Upon approaching the vehicle police immediately smelled alcohol emmitting from the vehicle. Police also observed that Hindermyer's eyes were red, glossy, and bouncing around from left to right.
Due to observing the driver's condition, Officers conducted a series of testing to Hindermyer to determine if he was capable of safely operating a vehicle, which he failed. Hindermyer was taken into custody for the Suspicion of Driving Under the Influence.
Two other individuals were also in the vehicle who were identified as Nikolas Taylor, of Tamaqua and Krystle Ketchledge, Mahanoy City.
Taylor was found to be wanted in Tennessee on an outstanding warrant.
Ketchledge was asked to step out of the vehicle so that Police could talk as she was registered as the owner of the vehicle. She was also the only occupant of the vehicle with a valid Driver's License.
Ketchledge was asked to step out of the vehicle so that Police could talk as she was registered as the owner of the vehicle. She was also the only occupant of the vehicle with a valid Driver's License.
While she exited the vehicle, police observed an orange cap which police knew is used to cover the needle of a syringe. Police asked Ketchledge if she had anything on her which may potentially endanger their safety that Police should know about, to which she stated "no".
Police then conducted a pat down search of her pockets just to verify for their safety, to which she said agreed.
Upon looking in Ketchledge's hooded sweatshirt pocket, Police observed an orange tourniquet. Police then also observed an opened bottle of Calico Jack Caribbean Rum Alcoholic Beverage resting on the floor of the front passenger seat where Taylor was located as well as a glass pipe with dark burnt residue inside.
Due to the items located in plain view, Police conducted a search of the vehicle in an attempt to locate any other opened bottles of an alcoholic beverage and or any illegal substances.
While doing so, Police located within the rear passenger right seat where Ketchledge was seated, one small gold decorative box containing 4 capped syringes, 4 cotton ball swabs, and 2 water bottle caps.
Police also searched a brown purse that was next to the gold decorative box. Within the purse, Police found a wallet which contained a Pennsylvania Driver's License card issued to Ketchledge.
Also within the purse was a smaller purse that contained a total of 116 packaging bags with the word Diesel imprinted on it, 20 individual packets with Diesel Imprinted on it containing a multi colored substance.
Also located within the reach of Ketchledge, in the rear passenger seating area, was also a large black box. Within the box, there were 3 pill bottles. The first bottle had a label which showed that the prescription was issued to Nikolas Taylor and should contain 30 OxyCodone 5mg pills on March 2nd, 2016. This bottle currently contained 1 OxyCodone pill and 9 Promethazine pills.
The second pill bottle located within the same black box showed that the perscription was issued to Nikolas Taylor and should contain 15 Promethazine 25mg pills, which was filled on March 2nd, 2016. This pill bottle currently contained 15 Diazepam pills and 1 Alprazolam pill.
The last and final pill bottle found within the black box, exhibited a Walgreens perscription label which had previously been multilated. This final pill bottle containted 105 Tramodol pills.
Lastly, located in the rear pocket of the front passenger seat, which was positioned directly in front of Ketchledge was an open syringe which Ketchledge made the officer aware of and stated that she just used it prior to the traffic stop.
Due to the illegal substances found to be in the possession of Ketchledge, she was taken into custody and transported back to Mahanoy' City Borough Police Station for processing then transported to Schuylkill County Prison to be held on a 48 hour detainer issued by Schuylkill County Adult Probation and Parole Department.
The multi colored substance found within the packets, imprinted with the work Diesel, tested positive for containing Methylmethcathinone also known as Bath Salts.
Due to the illegal substances found to be in the possession of Ketchledge, she was taken into custody and transported back to Mahanoy' City Borough Police Station for processing then transported to Schuylkill County Prison to be held on a 48 hour detainer issued by Schuylkill County Adult Probation and Parole Department.
The multi colored substance found within the packets, imprinted with the work Diesel, tested positive for containing Methylmethcathinone also known as Bath Salts.
Ketchledge was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge David J. Rossi on charges of possession of a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, misbranding of medication or prescription. She was locked up in Schuylkill County Prison unable to post bail.
Shenandoah Police were also requested to the scene for assistance.
Tickets on Sale Now for North Schuylkill Theatre Arts Presents Guys and Dolls
Tickets are now on sale from any cast members for the North Schuylkill Theatre Arts production of Guys and Dolls, set to take the stage on Friday, April 1st and Saturday, April 2nd.
Performances each night will begin at 7:30PM at the North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School Auditorium. Contact the school at 570-874-0495 for further information.
Opening Day Trout Season Breakfast at Sweet Arrow Lake Park
Celebrate Schuylkill & Schuylkill County Visitors Bureau Presents Spring Thaw Art Tour
- The Arts Barn
- The Walk In Art Center
- The Tamaqua Community Art Center
- The Seed House
- Mud & Maker
- Schuylkill Choral Society
- Strawberry Playhouse
- Gabriel Youth Orchestra
- The Art & Craft Gallery of Hamburg
- The Stonehedge CoOp
- The Art of the Brew Craft Beer Festival
The Spring Thaw three day calendar is full of open houses, art exhibitions, shopping, giveaways, music and concerts, presentations, kids activities, bake sales, craft beer and wine tasting, theatre and much more. Each location showcases their individual events during the weekend with the common focus of celebrating and enjoying art and culture in the community.
A Spring Thaw detailed calendar of events is listed on the Celebrate Schuylkill’s and the individual venues’ websites and Facebook pages. For more information please visit www.celebrateschuylkill.com
Celebrate Schuylkill & Schuylkill County Visitors Bureau Presents Spring Thaw Art Tour
Seedlings for Schools from the Pennsylvania Game Commission
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