We have been told by nearby residents that as of 3:30pm, Thursday afternoon, State Police were currently responding to an active police incident on Spring Street in the borough of Ringtown.
North Schuylkill has also notified parents that due to the incident, school buses that drop off in the borough may be delayed.
Avoid the area as the situation is ongoing.
UPDATE
http://www.skooknews.com/2016/09/man-takes-own-life-after-standoff.html