Police Seek "Person of Interest" in Gas Pump Credit Card Skimming Investigation

Photos provided by the Saint Clair Police Department

Police have released a photos of a "Person of Interest" in their gas pump credit card skimming investigation.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/22/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/22/17

Police Investigating Theft of Donation Jar

Police are looking for a man who stole a donation jar from a pharmacy.

State Police Seeking Candidates for Camp Cadet this Summer

The Pennsylvania State Police in Troop L (Berks, Lebanon, & Schuylkill Counties) is currently seeking candidates for Camp Cadet. Camp Cadet will be held at Camp Manatawny Douglassville Pa. Camp will be August 13, 2017 to August 19, 2017.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/21/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/21/17

3,500 Runners to Participate in 5th Annual Lager Jogger This Saturday

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.’s 5th annual Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K walk and run will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2017.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/20/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/20/17

Argall and Goodman to Hold Shredding Event and Seminar on Identity Theft

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill) will hold a seminar with the PA Office of Attorney General as part of an overall message to eliminate identity theft through a free Community Shredding Event. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/20/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/20/2017

Warrant Issued for Mother Who Failed to Return Son Per Custody Order

A warrant has been issued for a mother who failed to return her son to the child's father per a custody order.

UPDATE: THE MOTHER AND CHILD HAVE BEEN LOCATED. 

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 6:00 PM Suzanne M Hadik 35, of 414 E Norwegian St.,  Pottsville,  failed to return her 1-year-old son to his father (Zachary Johnson) as per a custody order.  

Their son is listed as a missing person.

There currently is a warrant for Hadik for felony charges of Interference with custody of children .

There are no current vehicles associated with Hadik. 

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Hadik is asked to call the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville at (570) 874-5300.

Police Investigating Credit Card Skimming Device Found in Gas Pump

Credit card skimming devices were found inside a gas station's pump in Schuylkill County.

Farm Tractor and Vehicle Involved in Crash Wednesday Afternoon

A vehicle and a farm tractor were involved in crash Wednesday afternoon in East Union Township.

Inspector General Files Welfare Fraud Charges on 68 Across Pennsylvania

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 68 individuals between Jan. 1 and Jan. 31, 2017. These charges will generate a total of $420,018.93 in restitution paid to the commonwealth, as well as additional cost savings as the defendants will be temporarily disqualified from receiving public benefits in the programs they defrauded.

Schuylkill County Enacts 30 Day Burn Ban

(04/19/17)  Schuylkill County will be placed in a burn ban starting on Friday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/19/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/19/2017

Arrests Made in Drug Sweep Wednesday Morning

Arrests were during a drug sweep in Schuylkill County Wednesday morning.

Frackville police officers along with other local departments including the Schuylkill County Drug Task Force executed a drug sweep arresting 7 individuals on various drug charges.

Those arrested were:

• Robert Lindenmuth, 30, of Frackville
• Joyce Lindenmuth, 55, of Frackville
• Curtis Hahn, 31, of Orwigsburg
• Stacey Lipshaw, 38, of Frackville
• Michelle Fort, 33, of Pottsville
• Jackson Latimore, 28, of Frackville
• Rachel Adams, 29, of Valley View

All were locked in Schuylkill County Prison.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/19/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/19/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/18/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/18/2017

Senate Approves Argall’s Resolution Requiring Independent Study of State-Owned Universities

The Senate of Pennsylvania approved a resolution sponsored by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) that requires an independent study of the future of the State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to be completed by the end of the year.

Senate Committee Approves Argall Bill to Protect Consumers

The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee approved a proposal written by Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) that would protect consumers utilizing household goods movers.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/18/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/18/17

5th Annual Money in the Mountains 40 lapper On Tap Friday At Big Diamond Speedway

Continuing its moniker as the highest weekly paying modified track in the Northeast, Big Diamond Speedway will present another big-paying show this Friday in what is becoming an early-season, must-see-event with the 5th annual Money in the Mountains big-block/small-block modified race.

Shenandoah Woman Elected President of National Student Nurses' Association

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) student Jennifer Kalenkoski has been elected president of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA) at the 65th annual NSNA Convention, which took place April 5-9 in Dallas.

"Facebook Killer" Kills Himself After Pursuit in Erie County

The man who murdered another man and recorded it all on Facebook live shot himself Tuesday.

Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Tuesday in Schuylkill and Berks County

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has scheduled a prescribed burn in Schuylkill and Berks County for Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/18/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/18/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/17/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/17/2017

Two Injured, One Flown After Crash on Interstate 81 Monday Afternoon

A man was flown to the hospital after a crash that occurred on Interstate 81 Monday afternoon.

Wolf Administration Announces Traffic Deaths Drop to Record Low in 2016, Bucking National Trend

PennDOT today announced that traffic deaths in Pennsylvania reached a record low in 2016 with 1,188 fatalities on Pennsylvania roadways last year, a new low since record keeping began in 1928, and seven less than 2015.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/17/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/17/17

Homeowners' and Firefighters' Quick Response Save Homes from Brush Fire

Homes were saved from a quickly spreading brush fire by homeowners and firefighters Sunday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/16/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/16/2017

Police Seeking Man Wanted for Questioning

Saint Clair Police are seeking help from the public in identifying the individual pictured.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/15/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/15/2017

Big Diamond Kicks Off New Season

Big Diamond kicked off a new season Friday night.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/15/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/15/2017

Man Admits to Friday Evening Shooting; Victim in Stable Condition

 

An argument led a shooting Friday Evening.

One in Custody After Shooting Friday Evening

(04/14/17) One person is in custody after a shooting in Shenandoah Friday evening.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Good Friday Cross Walk Tradition Held in Gordon

On Friday, Christians held a decades old Good Friday tradition in Gordon.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/14/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 04/14/17

Student Facing Charges After Making Threat

A student at the Blue Mountain Middle School is facing criminal charges for a hand written message left on a classroom desk earlier this month.

Police Investigating Theft of Parcel Items from Outside Apartment

Police are investigating the theft of items outside a residence.

Second Annual Our Haven Foundation Craft Brew Festival Scheduled

Our Haven Foundation will be hosting the 2nd Annual Craft Brew Fest at the Walk In Art Center.

Learn How to Make "Moo Goo" with the Blue Mountain 4-H Livestock Club

Come celebrate the Paper Clover Campaign with the Blue Mountain 4-H Livestock Club.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/13/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/14/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/14/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/14/2017

State Police Promoting Highway Safety Over Easter Holiday Weekend

The Pennsylvania State Police in Troop L (Berks, Lebanon and Schuylkill Counties) will be strictly enforcing violations of the Pennsylvania vehicle code over the Easter holiday weekend.

Petal Pushers Holds Grand Opening

Petal Pushers Floral Company held their grand opening on Friday, April 7 at their new location at the Hometown Village Square in Hometown.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/13/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/13/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/12/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/12/2017

One Person Dies in Tuesday Morning Crash on Interstate 81

One person died Tuesday morning in a crash on Interstate 81.

"Pennsylvania Spring" Event Planned at Sweet Arrow Lake

On Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. naturalist, wildlife and insect expert, and photographer Steve Rannels will once again visit the Sweet Arrow Lake clubhouse to present “Pennsylvania Spring”, a visual journey featuring the wildlife, birds, and plants found in our area throughout the spring months.