Saturday, December 6, 2014
Attorney General/XM Radio Settlement
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane, along with the Attorneys General of 44 states and the District of Columbia, announced on Thursday that Sirius XM Radio Inc. of New York has agreed to pay $3.8 million to the states and provide restitution to eligible consumers.
Friday, December 5, 2014
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 12/5/14
School District Receives Grant Money to Help Security
The Pottsville School District has received grant money to add new security cameras to their schools.
Report Released on Drone and Medical Helicopter Incident
According to WNEP, the FAA released a report about the November 16th incident where a Geisinger Helicopter nearly collided with a drone helicopter near the Schuylkill County airport.
Events Cancelled for Friday Evening Due to Weather
Some Schuylkill County events have cancelled or postponed their Friday (12/5) festivities due to the weather forecast.
Another Dave Naydock Mural Saved
A 20 foot by 8 foot mural, painted by Dave Naydock, that was in jeopardy of being removed has been announced that it will now be saved.
Pottsville Teen Competing in Miss Teen Pennsylvania Pageant This Weekend
Tabitha Hernandez, of Pottsville, will be competing in the Miss Teen Pennsylvania Pageant this weekend.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work for Next Week
Company to Employ 100 at the Schuylkill Mall
Continuing to advance his JOBS1st PA initiative, Governor Tom Corbett announced today that TruBridge, a provider of business and consulting services, has established a facility in Schuylkill County and is projected to create more than 100 new jobs.
PennDOT, State Police Urge Motorists to Steer Clear of Emergency Responders
PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police today urged motorists to “steer clear” of police, emergency responders, road crews and tow-truck operators while they carry out their duties.
Schuylkill Musicians: December 2014
Over the last year, I've seen the same topic appear and that is “music is not a competition”. I've heard a number of opinions and views on the topic. It’s true, music is not a competition and people should just be in support of the music and the artist creating it.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Schuylkill United Way is Working to Activate a 2-1-1 Database
Avoid Furnace and Chimney Repair Scams This Winter
Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane warns of furnace and chimney repairs scams this winter and offers tips to consumers
Tower City Woman Charged with Threatening to Kill State Troopers
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Crews at Scene of Structure Fire in North Manheim Township
Just after 2:30pm Tuesday, emergency personnel were called to 142 Dana Street in North Manheim Township for a structure fire.
During Awareness Week, PennDOT Highlights Mature Driver Resources
HARRISBURG - With the number of older drivers on the rise in Pennsylvania, PennDOT today marked Older Driver Safety Awareness Week, Dec. 1-5, by highlighting the importance of roadway safety and older driver mobility.
Intermediate Unit 29 Learning Center Moving
Schuylkill County Early Dismissals for 12/2/14
Monday, December 1, 2014
Four Injured in Rush Township Crash
Around 4:30pm Monday, emergency personnel responded to the intersection of Lincoln Drive and Route 309 in Rush Township for a crash involving two vehicles.
Sunday, November 30, 2014
Schuylkill County Events for Next Week
West Chester University Student Missing Since Thursday Morning
Shane Montgomery, a 21 Year Old Senior, from West Chester University, went missing early Thursday morning after he was escorted out of a bar near Philadelphia and hasn't been heard from since.
Friday, November 28, 2014
Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Weather Causes Many Problems on the Roadway Wednesday
Here is a list we gathered today from today's incidents as of 7:45pm
Multiple People Shot At Shopping Center in Reading
Power Outages Within Schuylkill County
According to PPL, approximately 1,100 customers are without power in Schuylkill County as of 2:15pm Wednesday.
Current Road Incidents From Schuylkill County
The snow is falling, roads are getting worse and emergency crews are out. Here are the current and previous incidents from Wednesday
Road conditions are worsening across Schuylkill County. Drive safe!
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Update (2:00PM)
Interstate 81, Milemarker 98 Southbound, Motor Vehicle Accident
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Interstate 81, Milemarker 101 Southbound, Motor Vehicle Accident
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Interstate 81, Milemarker 116 Northbound, Car over embankment
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New Ringgold, Car vs. Tree, Summer Valley Road and Red Dale Road
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Orwigsburg, Motor Vehicle Accident, North Market Street
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Interstate 81 Northbound, MM 133, Jackknifed tractor trailer
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Road conditions are worsening across Schuylkill County. Drive safe!
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Update (2:00PM)
Interstate 81, Milemarker 98 Southbound, Motor Vehicle Accident
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Interstate 81, Milemarker 101 Southbound, Motor Vehicle Accident
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Interstate 81, Milemarker 116 Northbound, Car over embankment
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New Ringgold, Car vs. Tree, Summer Valley Road and Red Dale Road
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Orwigsburg, Motor Vehicle Accident, North Market Street
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Interstate 81 Northbound, MM 133, Jackknifed tractor trailer
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Update(12:15pm): State Route 54 is closed between Marian and the Hometown Auction in Rush Township.
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Incidents posted from Schuylkill County Firewire
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Schuylkill-County-Firewire/277658282307175
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700 Ann St Norwegian Twp - Vehicle on it's side
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Route 309 in area of the blue mountain shut down due to tractor trailer blocking roadway
Motor Vehicle Accident - 183 South and Plum Creek RD., Wayne Township
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Schuylkill-County-Firewire/277658282307175
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700 Ann St Norwegian Twp - Vehicle on it's side
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Route 309 in area of the blue mountain shut down due to tractor trailer blocking roadway
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Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Koch's Turkey Farms Provides Turkeys for Governor's Residence
TAMAQUA, PA – Koch’s Turkey Farms, located in Walker Township, Schuylkill County will present two of the company’s signature Organic whole turkeys to Governor Tom Corbett and First Lady Susan Corbett on Tuesday, November 25th, 2014.
Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements
Ashland
SNOW EMERGENCY - ASHLAND BOROUGH HAS DECLARED A SNOW EMERGENCY:
EFFECTIVE: Thursday November 27, 2014 from 2AM TO 6AM.
Parking will be prohibited on Hoffman Boulevard from Brock Street to Centre Street and also on Centre Street from Front Street to 23rd Street.
Residents are ordered to move their cars from these locations between 2AM and 6AM.
Any vehicles that are not moved from the above locations will be fined $50 and towed away at the owner’s expense.
Frackville
Frackville Mayor Kim Phillips announced the borough will enforce the Pennsylvania state snow emergency routes on state Route 61, Route 1008 and Route 924 within for the next 24 hours, starting at midnight on Wednesday. Nov. 26. until midnight on Thursday, Nov. 27. If an extension is needed, the media will be notified.
The snow emergency route policy states that snow tires or chains are required, no parking on emergency routes and vehicles will be towed away.
Mahanoy City
Snow Parking Ban Tonight 11/26/14.
Mayor has issued a snow parking ban. There will be NO PARKING between Midnight & 7AM on the following streets: Centre St. , Main St. , South St from 2nd Street west to Borough line. The earlier everyone moves there vehicles the easier it will be for Penn DOT to clear those streets.
McAdoo Borough
Parking ban in effect from 8am Wednesday to 8am Thursday
Saint Clair Borough
Parking ban on Second Street and Hancock Street from 9am to 9pm
Shenandoah
There is a snow emergency in effect in the borough of Shenandoah on routes 924 & 54 until Thursday Nov 27 2014 at midnight. If any extension is needed the media will be notified. Thank you for your cooperation
Mayor Andrew J Szczyglak
Pottsville
Parking ban in effect from Midnight Wednesday to 8am Thursday
Schuylkill County School Closing for 11/26/14
Monday, November 24, 2014
Yuengling Ice Cream Merchandise Available for Purchase
For those of you looking for Yuengling Ice Cream merchandise, the company is pleased to announced that it is making it available for the first time. Until now, the merchandise was only available to those who won the items through online contests.
Winter Storm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County
SCHUYLKILL:
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING ...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WATCH ...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* LOCATIONS ...MUCH OF SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS TO THE SUSQUEHANNA
VALLEY AND POCONO PLATEAU.
* HAZARD TYPES ...HEAVY SNOW.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ...4 TO 8 INCHES.
* TIMING ...SNOW WILL BEGIN TO MOVE IN FROM THE SOUTH JUST BEFORE
SUNRISE WEDNESDAY ...INCREASING IN INTENSITY DURING THE DAY ...
BEFORE TAPERING OFF WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* IMPACTS ...SNOW COVERED ROADS. SIGNIFICANT IMPACT TO HOLIDAY
TRAVEL.
* WINDS ...NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* TEMPERATURES ...IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ...
A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW ...SLEET ...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL. STAY
TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE SOURCE OF WEATHER
INFORMATION FOR THE LATEST UPDATES. ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN ALSO
BE FOUND AT ...WEATHER.GOV/STATECOLLEGE.
&&
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING ...
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A WINTER
STORM WATCH ...WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* LOCATIONS ...MUCH OF SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS TO THE SUSQUEHANNA
VALLEY AND POCONO PLATEAU.
* HAZARD TYPES ...HEAVY SNOW.
* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS ...4 TO 8 INCHES.
* TIMING ...SNOW WILL BEGIN TO MOVE IN FROM THE SOUTH JUST BEFORE
SUNRISE WEDNESDAY ...INCREASING IN INTENSITY DURING THE DAY ...
BEFORE TAPERING OFF WEDNESDAY EVENING.
* IMPACTS ...SNOW COVERED ROADS. SIGNIFICANT IMPACT TO HOLIDAY
TRAVEL.
* WINDS ...NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* TEMPERATURES ...IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS ...
A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT
SNOW ...SLEET ...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL. STAY
TUNED TO NOAA WEATHER RADIO OR YOUR FAVORITE SOURCE OF WEATHER
INFORMATION FOR THE LATEST UPDATES. ADDITIONAL DETAILS CAN ALSO
BE FOUND AT ...WEATHER.GOV/STATECOLLEGE.
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Updated Hazardous Weather Outlook for Schuylkill County
(11/24/14)The National Weather Service has updated their Hazardous Weather Outlook for Schuylkill County regarding snowfall
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Hazardous Weather Outlook for Schuylkill County
The National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" for Schuylkill County for Wednesday into Thursday
This Week's Upcoming Schuylkill County Events
Reward Offered for Information on Shenandoah Fires
A reward is being offered by the Schuylkill County Crime Stoppers for information on the four fires that took place in the early morning hours of of September 28th in the borough of Shenandoah.
Saturday, November 22, 2014
Ashland Man Found With Stolen Pickup Truck
An Ashland man reportedly stole a pickup truck from B&L Chevrolet-Buick on Route 61 in Coal Township, Northumberland County on Friday.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Drone Nearly Collides with Medical Helicopter
On Wednesday, a drone nearly collided with a Geisinger Medical Helicopter near the Joe Zerby Airport.
New License Plates Help Show Pride in America
Legislation passed earlier this year authorized PennDOT to produce new license plate designs, one of which serves as a testament to the American spirit.
Scheduled Road Work for Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County
Restaurant Destroyed By Fire Friday Morning
Photo posted from Firewire Schuylkill County |
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