Friday, November 4, 2016

PennDOT Reviews Preparations for Coming Winter


With snow already visiting some areas of Pennsylvania, PennDOT Secretary Leslie S. Richards today outlined the agency’s plans for winter services and encouraged drivers to be prepared as well.

“Our residents count on PennDOT to keep them moving regardless of the weather and we take that mission very seriously,” Richards said during a news conference at the PennDOT maintenance facility in Norristown, Montgomery County. “We have our materials and equipment in place and our staff of dedicated equipment operators, district-level staff and staff in Maintenance and Operations are ready to go.”

Bipartisan Effort Leads to New Anti-Blight Laws

MAHANOY CITY – Two new laws will assist communities all across Pennsylvania to wage a stronger battle on the war on blight, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill).

Domestic Incident Ends Peacefully

A domestic incident ended peacefully Thursday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/4/2016


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/4/2016

Man Charged With Murder for Kline Township Shooting

Late Thursday, Police made an arrest for a shooting that occurred Tuesday.

Drought Watch Declared for Schuylkill County

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has declared a drought warning for four counties and increased the number of counties on drought watch status to 30, following a meeting Wednesday of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force.

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Three Face Charges After Drug Arrest Thursday Evening


Mahanoy City Police arrested three people Thursday evening on Drug Charges.