Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

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Municipality: Union Twp

ROAD NAME: Everett's Flats
BETWEEN: Ringtown AND Nuremberg
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION:Lane restrictions with flagging.
START DATE: 06/13/2016 Est. Completion Date: 06/17/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Cass Twp.

ROAD NAME: Forest Lane
BETWEEN: Branchdale AND Buck Run
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Sporadic
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions with flagging.
START DATE: 06/13/2016 Est. Completion Date: 06/17/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Frailey Township

ROAD NAME: Fountain Mountain Road
BETWEEN: PA 25 AND PA 125
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restriction from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Westbound lane restriction from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
Flaggers will be required.
START DATE: 06/14/2016 Est. Completion Date: 06/14/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: South Manheim

ROAD NAME: Meadow Drive
BETWEEN: Adamsdale AND Bernie Drive
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions with flagging.
START DATE: 06/13/2016 Est. Completion Date: 06/17/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM

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Municipality: Union Twp

ROAD NAME: Purolator Road
BETWEEN: PA 339 AND Everett's Flatts
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions with flagging.
START DATE: 06/13/2016 Est. Completion Date: 06/17/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: South Manheim

ROAD NAME: St. Claire Highway
BETWEEN: St. Clair AND Port Carbon
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions with flagging.
START DATE: 06/13/2016 Est. Completion Date: 06/17/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM

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Municipality: Blythe Twp

ROAD NAME: Tumbling Run Road
BETWEEN: AND
Type of Work: Shoulder Work/Widening
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions with flagging.
START DATE: 06/13/2016 Est. Completion Date: 06/17/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM

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Municipality: Reilly Twp

ROAD NAME: US 209
BETWEEN: Tremont AND Llewellyn
Type of Work: Shoulder Work/Widening
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Sporadic
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 06/13/2016 Est. Completion Date: 06/17/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Pottsville City

ROAD NAME: PA 61 at US 209
BETWEEN: AND
Type of Work: Construction
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Nighttime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging at intersection for work related to the ongoing Mady's Bridges Replacement Project. Please use caution when traveling through work zone.
START DATE: 06/07/2016 Est. Completion Date: 06/08/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 6:00 PM To 6:00 AM

PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Schedule - Eastern Finals

PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Schedule - Eastern Finals

PHOTO: Tompkins Vist Bank Assists in Keeping Fair Prices Affordable

Tompkins Vist Bank presents funds to Charlie Kershner entertainment booking agent for Schuylkill County Fair and SCF Entertainment Chairman Grace Karrer. Funds were presented by Joe Hammond Vice President for Tompkins Vist Bank. The funds will help to provide assistance to the SCF to keep the gate admission at a very affordable level for all who attend the Fair August 1 through the 6.

STS to Participate in "Dump the Pump" Day

POTTSVILLE, PA – With the continued fluctuation of gas prices, The Schuylkill Transportation System (STS) announces that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the eleventh annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 16. 

One Homeless After Ashland Fire on Friday

Around noon Friday, fire crews and emergency personnel were called to the 900 block of Walnut Street, Ashland, for a working structure fire.

Photos from Muhammad Ali's Training Camp in Schuylkill County

Below are some photo's taken by Skook News Photographer Daniel Reed last weekend at Muhammad Ali's Training Camp near Deer Lake.

PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Scores - Round 2

PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Scores - Round 2

Police Investigating Retail Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred at the Hometown Walmart on Thursday, June 9th, 2016 at 9:12am.

Schuylkill County Sponsoring Fall Clean Up

Schuylkill County has scheduled a Fall Cleanup that will be open to all County residents.

Grenade Found in Home in West Penn Township on Tuesday

(06/09/16)  A grenade was found in a home on Tuesday in West Penn Township.

Planned Water Shutdown and Boil Water Advisory Scheduled for Friday into Saturday

A planned water shutdown and boil water advisory is scheduled for Friday for parts of Pottsville in Schuylkill County.

Tractor Trailer Crashes at Bottom of the Gordon Mountain Early Wednesday

Submitted Photo

Just before daybreak early Wednesday morning a tractor trailer crashed at the bottom of the Gordon Mountain at the intersection of East Plane Street and Biddle Street, in Gordon.

Tamaqua Council Member Honored as State Council Member of the Year

Submitted Photo

HERSHEY – The Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) announced the recipients of the Association’s prestigious service awards at PSAB’s 105th Annual Conference at the Hershey Lodge on Tuesday, June 7.

PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Schedule - Round 2

PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Schedule - Round 2

Hostess Recalling Certain Snack Cakes and Donuts Due to Peanut Residue

Hostess Brands, LLC is voluntarily recalling 710,000 cases of select snack cakes and donuts as a direct result of the recent recall by their supplier, Grain Craft, of certain lots of its flour for undeclared peanut residue. The Hostess Brands products subject to the recall were produced using the Grain Craft flour that has now been recalled and, as a result, these products may contain low levels of undeclared peanut residue. 

Schuylkill Haven PSP Officers Receive Commendation Medal

Harrisburg, PA - During an annual awards ceremony on June 3, 2016, State Police Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker presented the 2016 State Police Purple Heart, Commendation Medal, Trooper of the Year, Enforcement Officer of the Year, Employee of the Year and Police Communications Operator, along with letters of commendation

Franklin Institute Traveling Science Show at Ringtown Area Library Next Week

Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce's Free Summer Concert Series begins this Thursday

The 10th year of the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce's Free Summer Concert Series begins this Thursday, June 9 at the Tamaqua Train Station, 18 North Railroad St, with blues/R&B act The BC Combo from 6-8. Thursday's show is sponsored by The Schuylkill County Visitor's Bureau. Bring your own chair or call for a dinner reservation at the new Tamaqua Station Restaurant, 570.668.3800.

New this year will be relaxing and stress reducing chair massages offered by Therapeutic Massage by Mary Vignone. Massages are priced per minute.

The popular summer concert series in downtown Tamaqua is organized every year by chamber board member, Jack Kulp. Now in it's 10th year, a variety of music is scheduled on Thursdays throughout the summer. There is something for everyone!

$6 General Admission Night This Friday at Big Diamond

MINERSVILLE, PA. -- Fans will get more than their monies worth this Friday night as Savage 61 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram present a three-division show for just $6 at Big Diamond Speedway.

Police Looking for Man Allegedly Involved in Pottsville Shooting

The Pottsville Police have issued an arrest warrant for a man who allegedly is involved in a Pottsville shooting early Monday.