Graco Car Seat Recall

In addition to Graco's recall of over 3.8 million car seats last month, they now added an addition 403,000 car seats to the recall.

Aviation Web Site Offers Aerial Views of Schuylkill County

David Truskowsky, who's been flying for the past 24 years, has built a web site for aviation enthusiasts in the Schuylkill County area..

Mahanoy City and Reading Man Attempt to Evade Shenandoah Police After Traffic Stop

Images Courtesy of Shenandoah Police FB Page

In the early morning hours March 8, 2014 around 1:15am, a Shenandoah Police Officer observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation at the intersection of Main and Centre St. in the borough.

Two in Custody After Police Chase Tuesday Evening

Brian Shafer, 43, of Hazleton, and the passenger of the vehicle he was driving were taken into custody after a high speed chase that ended in a crash outside of Mahanoy City, in Union Township Tuesday evening.

WNEP has all the details of the chase in the article below.
http://wnep.com/2014/03/12/state-police-investigate-high-speed-chase/

"Skook State of Mind" Video Going Viral Around Schuylkill County

A video made by a young man out of Deer Lake is going viral around Schuylkill County.

Matt Freiler, from Deer Lake,  was bored last Wednesday and began writing lyrics.  By that evening, he had "Skook State of Mind".

Wind Advisory Issued For Schuylkill County for Wednesday Evening Into Thursday

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON EDT THURSDAY...

Rush Township Police Looking For Woman with Two Outstanding Warrants

UPDATE:  Rush Township Police are reporting that White has been found.

The Rush Township Police Department is looking for the public's help in finding Katherine Rose White, 39.  The Department has two outstanding warrants on White.  She may be in the Summitt Hill or Lansford Area.

If anyone knows the whereabouts of White, you are asked to call the Rush Township Police Department at (570) 668-4242, or the Schuylkill County Comm Center at (570) 668-6100.

All tips will remain confidential.

Mahanoy City Borough Approves Purchase of New Fire Truck for Washington Hook and Ladder

During Mahanoy City's Regular Borough Council meeting Tuesday evening, the council approved unanimously  the payment of $225,000 from fire insurance proceeds from the Southhampton Fire Company in Bucks County for the purchase of a ladder truck for the Washington Hook and Ladder.  The truck is a 1997 Emergency One Custom 75' Quint.

They also approved a refurbishment contract from Fireline Equipment to refurbish and outfit the truck for the amount of $132,485.43.

The Washington Hook and Ladder have been without a truck since a fire in their fire house destroy their ladder truck on August 24, 2013.

Wednesday Forecast

By: Ryan Fannock

Rain showers will start popping up anytime after midnight tonight. Scattered rain showers will be with us through daybreak. As we head into mid morning, the rain will gradually pick up in intensity. During the afternoon, the rain may be heavy at times. Some rumbles of thunder are also possible. Highs will top out in the lower 50's. Temps will start crashing during the late afternoon hours. By evening, we'll end up below freezing. Any rain will changeover to sleet/snow. In the valleys, you can expect anywhere from only a trace to as much as one inch of snow. If you live in elevations such as Frackville, Delano, and Mcadoo you stand the best chance at 1-2 inches of snow. All precipitations will end before midnight on Thursday. During the evening, winds will increase. Sustained winds will range from 20-30mph with gusts to 45mph at times. Winds will be with us throughout the night and into Thursday.

PIAA State Basketball Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County - 3/11/14

PIAA State Basketball Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County - 3/11/14

Girls

Neumann-Goretti - 60
Minersville - 42

Boys
Church Farm - 56
Mahanoy Area - 52

Susquehanna Twp. - 52
Pottsville - 45

2 Arrested on Outstanding Warrants in Shenandoah, Heroin Found

Images from Shenandoah Police FB Page

In the early morning hours of March 5, 2014, around 1:30am.  Shenandoah Police observed Tiffany Jadus, 24, and Dimetrius Crawley, 18, walk out from between two buildings in the 100 block of South Market St..  When Jadus and Crawley spotted police, they attempted to run into another building.  Police stopped them before entering.

BEST OF SKOOK: And the winner of "Best Location for Live Music" in Schuylkill County is . . . .

And the winner of "Best Location for Live Music" in Schuylkill County is . . . .

Gilberton Woman Wanted on Drug Charges

The Schuylkill County DA and Detective's office are looking for Amy Marie Dower, 39, of Gilberton.  Her last known address was 2424 Water St., Gilberton.

She is wanted on multiple drug charges including delivery of a controlled substance bath salts.

Dower is said to be Caucasian, 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing approximately 135 pounds.

If you or anyone you know has information on Dower's whereabouts, you are to call the District Attorney's office at (570) 628-1350 and refer to incident 03-09-14.

Saturday's PIAA State Girls Basketball Playoff Scores

Saturday's PIAA State Girls Basketball Playoff Scores - 3/8/14

Saturday, March 8th, 2014

Girls
Marian Catholic - 47
Northeast Bradford - 23

Shenandoah Valley - 33
Phi-Mont Christian - 56

Rush Township Police Arrest 2 For Intent to Deliver

Images from Rush Township Police FB Page

Friday, the Rush Township Police Department made 2 arrests for intent to deliver drugs.