Fired Mahanoy Area Teacher Denied Jobless Aid

In an article posted by Pennlive.com, John Kozura, a science teacher who was fired from Mahanoy Area School District for disobeying orders not to teach physics to seventh graders is not eligible for unemployment compensation, a Commonwealth Court has ruled.

Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts Resigns

The Republican Herald is reporting that the Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts, Stephen M. Lukach Jr., has resigned.

http://republicanherald.com/lukach-resigns-1.1666905

On March 20th, it was announced that Lukach was under investigation after an audit that revealed some "irregularities".

Pottsville Police Raid Home Friday Morning

The Republican Herald is reporting that Pottsville Police executed a warrant this morning at 517 W. Race St. just before 9.

Ashland Man Charged with Indecent Assault

WNEP is reporting tonight that police arrested Thursday, Shawn Schlaugh, 20, of Ashland on charges of indecent assault.

The charges stem from an incident with a 14 year old girl.  Per the report, Schlaugh may face more charges for 4 separate incidents.

He is currently locked up on $15,000 bail.

http://wnep.com/2014/04/10/alleged-indecent-assault-lands-a-man-in-jail/

One Person Killed in Crash in East Norwegian Twp.

Crews were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Route 209 near Port Carbon in the area of Boardman Brothers this evening just after 6:30pm.

Woman Charged After September Crash in North Manheim Township

According to multiple reports, the State Police have charged a Minersville woman with DUI related to a crash in September.

One Woman Injured, Flown to Hospital After Rush Township Crash Sunday

Around 8:30pm Sunday evening, crews were called to Fairview Street, in Rush Township for a motor vehicle accident.

Pottsville Police Seek Robbery Suspect

The Republican Herald is reporting that the Pottsville Police are looking for a tall white male, wearing a gray hoodie, who is said to have entering the "Ambrose Hearing Center" located at 434 E. Norwegian St., and pulled a hand gun and fled after robbing an employee.

Fatal Crash Near Pine Grove Early Saturday

Around 1am, early Saturday morning crews were called to 293 Birds Hill Road, near Pine Grove for a motor vehicle accident.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 4/4/2014

After the rain from Friday evening heads out over night, we'll have bright sunny skies for Saturday and Sunday.  Saturday is going to be a windy day so it may feel a little cooler than the 50's.  Sunday will be much warmer with temperatures nearly hitting the 60's.

Monday clouds return with some rain possible in the afternoon.

Weather Related Postponements for Friday and Saturday

Friday's list of postponements:

Schuylkill County Burn Ban FAQ

Below are some questions you may have about the burn ban currently in place for Schuylkill County

Shenandoah Valley Schools Close Friday Due to Lack of Staff

The Republican Herald is reporting that Shenandoah Valley School District closed Friday due to lack of staff

http://republicanherald.com/shen-valley-closes-schools-for-day-due-to-lack-of-staff-1.1662730

According to the report, 22 percent of the district's staff called off and the majority that called off was due to illness.

The elementary school closed prior to the start of school but the high school was dismissed at 9am.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

Schuylkill County Under Burn Ban Starting Friday

Starting Friday, April 4, 2014, Schuylkill County will be under burn ban for 30 days.

The county commissioners approved the ban Wednesday after the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency requested the ban at the recommendation of the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.