Light Holds On For Fayash Memorial Sportsman Win At Big Diamond Speedway

Shawn Light held off a hard-charging Brian Papiez to claim the 30-lap, $1,570 to win Andy Fayash, Jr., Memorial for the U.S.S. Achey sportsman on Friday night at Big Diamond Speedway.

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/21/16

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/21/16

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work - Week Ending 8/26/16

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

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Municipality: North Manheim & South Manheim Twps.


ROAD NAME: Berne Drive
BETWEEN: PA 443 AND PA 895
Type of Work: Drainage
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for drainage work.
START DATE: 08/22/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/26/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays?


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Municipality: Butler Twp


ROAD NAME: High Road
BETWEEN: PA 901 AND Northumberland County Line
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging base repair.
START DATE: 08/22/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/26/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES


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Municipality: E. Brunswick & N. Manheim Twps.


ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Port Clinton Borough AND City of Pottsville
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: No Restrictions for brush cutting work. Please use caution.
START DATE: 08/22/2016 Est. Completion Date: 08/26/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays?

Woman's Death Considered a Case of of Horrendous Neglect

A woman's death in Mahanoy City is being considered a case of "horrendous" neglect.

Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/20/16

Saturday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/20/16

Shenandoah Sesquicentennial Celebration Schedule of Events - August 20 – 27, 2016

Shenandoah Sesquicentennial Celebration

Schedule of Events - August 20 – 27, 2016

“Shenandoah Strong – 150 Years Long!”

Schuylkill Police Log 08/19/16

Schuylkill County Police Log 08/19/16

Andy Fayash, Jr., Memorial This Friday For U.S.S. Achey Sportsman At Big Diamond

Big Diamond Speedway swings back into action on Friday for the CJ’s Tire & Automotive Service Night.

IRS Warns Parents About Back to School Scams

The Internal Revenue Service today warned taxpayers against telephone scammers targeting students and parents during the back-to-school season and demanding payments for non-existent taxes, such as the “Federal Student Tax.”

Eight Arrested on Drug Charges During Bust

(08/18/16) - On Thursday, Shenandoah Police, Members of the Schuylkill County Drug Task Force, Schuylkill County Detectives, Schuylkill County Probation/Parole, State Parole and Pennsylvania State Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit participated in warrant sweep and drug bust.

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/18/16

Thursday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/18/16

Truck Driver Dies in Interstate 81 Crash Thursday Morning; Multiple Injured

A truck driver died Thursday morning in an early morning crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Crash Closes Part of Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County; Coroner Called

Around 5:00am, Thursday morning, a crash involving multiple tractor trailers occurred around Milemarker 126 in the southbound lanes of Interstate 81 near Frackville.


The interstate has been closed at exit 131 (Mahanoy City).



The coroner has reportedly been called to the scene of the crash.

UPDATE: Truck Driver Dies in Interstate 81 Crash Thursday Morning; Multiple Injured 

http://www.skooknews.com/2016/08/truck-driver-dies-in-interstate-81.html

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/17/16

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/17/16

PPL Electric Warns Customers of Sophisticated Phone Scam

PPL Electric Utilities is warning its customers to be aware of a phone scam in which calls appear to come from the utility and mimic the company's call center.

Police Seek Two on Outstanding Warrants

Minersville Police are seeking the following individuals on outstanding criminal warrants. 

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Schuylkill County Tuesday Afternoon.

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... 

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... 

COLUMBIA COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... 

SOUTHEASTERN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... 

EASTERN MONTOUR COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... 

* UNTIL 530 PM EDT. 

* AT 427 PM EDT...SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WERE LOCATED ALONG A LINE 

EXTENDING FROM NEAR BUCKHORN TO PINE GROVE...MOVING NORTHEAST AT 

40 MPH. 

HAZARD...60 MPH WIND GUSTS. 

SOURCE...RADAR INDICATED. 

IMPACT...EXPECT DAMAGE TO ROOFS...SIDING...AND TREES. 

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... 

POTTSVILLE...ST. CLAIR...FRACKVILLE...SCHUYLKILL HAVEN... 

MAHANOY CITY...MOUNT CARMEL...SHENANDOAH...TAMAQUA...MINERSVILLE... 

BERWICK...BLOOMSBURG...SHAMOKIN...KULPMONT...ASHLAND...DANVILLE...

SELTZER...ROHRSBURG...GRIER CITY-PARK CREST... 

JAMISON CITY AND LIGHTSTREET. 

FOR THOSE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 80...THIS INCLUDES AREAS BETWEEN THE 

DANVILLE AND NESCOPEK EXITS...SPECIFICALLY FROM MILE MARKERS 225 TO 

247. 

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 81 FROM MILE MARKERS 97 TO 139. 

Schuylkill County Couple Charged With Use Of Counterfeit Credit Card And Money Laundering Schemes

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Tuesday that on July 26, 2016, a federal grand jury in Scranton indicted Carrie F. Aker and Mario M. Valentine, a Shenandoah, Pennsylvania couple, for conspiracy to commit wire fraud using counterfeit credit cards, and with laundering the proceeds of their fraudulent activities. Aker and Valentine also are charged with aggravated identity theft, credit and debit card frauds, and with possessing credit and debit card-making equipment. The indictment was unsealed today following the arrests of the defendants.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Tuesday Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 11:00PM Tuesday Evening for the following counties.

Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/16/16

Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 08/16/16