Governor Corbett Supports Medical Marijuana Extract for Children With Seizures

News out of Harrisburg,  Gov. Tom Corbett has changed his position on medical marijuana and is backing the legalization of a marijuana extract to treat severe seizures in children

Corbett had been under pressure from parents who believe the oil extract, called cannabidiol, can save the lives of their seizure-wracked children. Democrats running to challenge Corbett in the fall election also favor the legalization of medical marijuana.

Corbett's office confirmed to the Associated Press on Thursday of his decision.

Driver Flees After Crash in Walker Township

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

An unidentified male driver fled on foot after crashing into another vehicle and storage shed along Valley Road in Walker Township Wednesday (April 30, 2014) night.

Magnesium Fire At Hart Metals In Tamaqua; Firefighter Taken To Hospital For Observation

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Fire companies were called to Hart Metals Inc. in Tamaqua just after 10 PM Wednesday (April 30, 2014) for a report of a commercial fire involving magnesium.

Shenandoah Homicide Suspect Caught in NYC

According to WNEP, Luis Ramos, the suspect in yesterday's homicide in Shenandoah has been captured.

Flood Warning Issued for Schuylkill County Until 2:00AM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE PA HAS ISSUED A

* FLOOD WARNING FOR... CENTRAL DAUPHIN COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... EAST CENTRAL CUMBERLAND COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... SOUTHEASTERN COLUMBIA COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... NORTHWESTERN YORK COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... SOUTHEASTERN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... NORTHWESTERN LEBANON COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...

* UNTIL 200 AM EDT

Flood Warning Issued For Swatara Creek

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE, PA HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SWATARA CREEK AT HARPER TAVERN (Lebanon County) * FROM THIS EVENING TO FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. *

Tamaqua Man Allegedly Raped Northampton County Girl Over 4 Year Period

LehighValleyLive.com is reporting that Michael G.Hall Jr., from South Tamaqua Drive, Tamaqua allegedly sexually assaulted and raped a girl over a 4 year period in Lower Nazareth Township.

Schuylkill County Summer Event Schedule

Below is a listing of Spring and Summer events that are scheduled for Schuylkill County

Vehicle Crashes Into Home in Orwigsburg

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Orwigsburg Fire Department Facebook Page

On Tuesday, the Orwigsburg Fire Department responded to New Philadelphia Road for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

Man Wanted for Shenandoah Homicide

State Police are looking for the man in the picture to the left, who is wanted for the homicide of a woman in Shenandoah on Tuesday.

West Mahanoy Twp. Death Ruled Homicide

The Republican Herald is reporting this evening that a West Mahanoy Twp. death Monday morning has been ruled a homicide.

It is being reported that David R. Halaburda died of a blunt force head and neck injuries.

http://republicanherald.com/west-mahanoy-death-ruled-homicide-1.1677400

Homicide Investigation in Shenandoah

Police and Schuylkill County Coroner's Office are currently at the scene of a reported homicide in Shenandoah.

BEST OF SKOOK: The Best Places to Camp in Schuylkill County

Listed are the locations in Schuylkill County that our followers voted as "Best Places to Camp".

Flood Watch Issued For Schuylkill County

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

Investigation into Death in Frackville Monday Morning

The Republican Herald is reporting this morning that there is an investigation into a death in West Mahanoy Township Monday morning.

Reports are the investigation is taking place at 256 Wylam St.

UPDATE:  A suspect is reportedly in custody.  The victim was a 50 year old male.

We will share more information as it becomes available.

Update:  WNEP is reporting that Thomas Petrousky is the man in custody.  He is said to have been the roommate of the 50 year old who was found dead.  Petrousky was taken into custody after acting strange and trying to get onto a neighbors property.


http://republicanherald.com/police-investigate-death-near-frackville-1.1676352

W. Mahanoy township police investigate possible homicide. Coroner says 50 year old man dead. @WNEP pic.twitter.com/UGujp99qb4
— Kristina Papa (@_KristinaPapa) April 28, 2014