Monday, November 14, 2016

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Schuylkill County Police Log 11/13/16


Schuylkill County Police Log 11/13/16

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work
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Municipality: Delano & Kline townships
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 134 (Delano) AND Exit 138 (PA 309)
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: This will be a moving operation. Be alert for lane
restrictions on
I-81 north or south. Expect delays and please use caution driving through
the
work zone.
START DATE: 11/14/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/18/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES



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Municipality: Foster & Butler townships
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81 North
BETWEEN: Exit 116 (PA 901) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution
driving
through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/14/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/18/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES



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Municipality: Palo Alto Borough
ROAD NAME: Bacon Street
BETWEEN: US 209 AND PA 61
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution
driving
through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/18/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/18/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES



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Municipality: Cressona Borough, North Manheim & Wayne
townships
ROAD NAME: PA 183/Pottsville Street
BETWEEN: PA 443 AND PA 61
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution
driving
through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/14/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/18/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES



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Municipality: New Castle. Blythe & West Mahanoy
townships;
Frackville Borough
ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Darkwater Road AND PA 924
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: This will be a moving operation. Be alert for lane
restrictions on
PA 61 north or south. Expect delays and please use caution driving through
the
work zone.
START DATE: 11/14/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/18/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES



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Municipality: Wayne & South Manheim townships
ROAD NAME: PA 895/Fair Road
BETWEEN: PA 183 AND Woodland Drive
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution
driving
through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/14/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/18/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES



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Municipality: Tower City Borough & Porter Township
ROAD NAME: US 209
BETWEEN: PA 325 AND Main Street
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution
driving
through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/14/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/18/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES



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Municipality: City of Pottsville, Mechanicsville, Palo
Alto
& Port Carbon boroughs
ROAD NAME: US 209/Mauch Chunk Street
BETWEEN: PA 61 AND Port Carbon St. Clair Highway
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution
driving
through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/14/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/18/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES



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Municipality: Union & North Union townships
ROAD NAME: Zion Grove/Ringtown Road
BETWEEN: Brandonville Road AND Buck Mountain Road
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restrictions. Expect delays and please use caution
driving
through the work zone.
START DATE: 11/14/2016 Est. Completion Date: 11/18/2016
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Friday, November 11, 2016

Tamaqua Winter Meet the Raiders Scheduled

The Tamaqua Area School District will hold its annual winter “Meet the Raiders Night” on Thursday, December 1, 2016 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Athletic Center. 

Tamaqua Chamber of Commerce Announces New Hometown Heroes Banner Project for 2017

Following the popularity of the 2013Hometown Heroes banner program, The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce announced a new banner program for 2017.

District XI High School Football Championship Scores for Schuylkill County Teams - 11/11/2016


District XI High School Football Championship Scores for Schuylkill County Teams - 11/11/2016

Police Looking to Identify Men Involved in Attempted Stabbing

Minersville Police are seeking the identity of the two males in these surveillance videos. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/11/2016


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/11/2016

Founder of Mrs. T's Pierogies Remembered

Shenandoah, Pa., November 11, 2016 – Theodore F. “Ted” Twardzik, Sr., founder of Mrs. T’s® Pierogies, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016, with his loving family by his side. He was 89.

Schuylkill Officials Comment on Trump Election

This week's election of Donald Trump and the pros and cons of what followed truly made this week one of the most historic moments for our country.

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Mrs. T's Pierogies Founder Passes Away

The founder of Mrs. T's Pieorogies, Ted Twardzik Sr. passed away on Wednesday.

Woman and Son Charged with Concealing Missing Juvenile

Three individuals were arrested early Thursday morning from an incident that occurred Wednesday night around 10:30pm in Mahanoy City.

Bill Engvall Announces 2 Shows in Reading

Reading, PA —Grammy nominated blue collar comedian, Bill Engvall, will perform 2 stand-up shows at the Santander PAC for Valentine’s Day on February 12, 2017 at 4PM & 7PM. 

North Schuylkill Students Receive Visit from Sheriff's Office

Pictured, Chief Deputy Sheriff, Brian Tobin (LEFT) and
Sheriff Joseph Groody finger printing Kindergarten students
As part of their “Community Helpers” week, North Schuylkill Kindergarten students are learning about various professions in our community that help to protect and keep them safe.

Black Friday Ads Released


With only two weeks until Thanksgiving, the Black Friday ads have begun to make their way onto the internet.

Man Charged with Alleged Child Pornography

A Schuylkill County man is facing charges of alleged Child Pornography.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/10/2016


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/10/2016

Police Asking for Help Finding Missing Teen

Minersville Police are seeking the whereabouts of a teen from Minersville.