Saturday, January 31, 2015

Winter Storm Warning Issued Ahead of Storm

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning ahead of Sunday/Monday's storm for the Northern Half of Pennsylvania

Multiple People Flown to Hospital After Head On Crash on Route 309

Around 12:45pm Saturday, emergency personnel were called to Route 309 in Rush Township for a head on motor vehicle accident.

Steel Assembly of Knoebels Impulse to Begin This Week

Knoebels announced last week that the steel assembly of their new rollercoaster is scheduled to begin this week.

Reported Working Structure Fire in Pottsville

Around 1:45pm, fire crews were dispatched to 620 Greenwood Ave, in Pottsville for a working structure fire.

Over Half a Foot of Snow and Freezing Rain Expected Super Bowl Sunday

According to the National Weather Service's forecast, Schuylkill County could expect over half a foot of snow Sunday.

Friday, January 30, 2015

Winter Storm Watch / Wind Chill Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch and Wind Chill Advisory for Schuylkill County

Llewellyn Man Arraigned for Open Lewdness and Indecent Exposure

Last night, we reported that the Mahanoy Township Police were looking for a man who reportedly walked into the Shell Gas Station Morea Road, walked into the bathroom for several minutes and then walked towards the counter revealing his genitals to the cashier then placing them on the counter. The suspect then quickly exited the gas station and fled.

Motorists Urged to Heed Weather Forecasts for Super Bowl Sunday

With the potential for several inches to a foot of snow in Pennsylvania on Super Bowl Sunday, PennDOT today urged drivers to watch weather forecasts and be prepared to change any travel plans.

IN CUSTODY: Man Wanted for Open Lewdness; Indecent Exposure

We reported last night that the Mahanoy Township Police Department was looking for a man after an Open Lewdness, Indecent Exposure Incident.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/30/15




Schuylkill County School Delays - 1/30/15

Blue Mountain - CLOSED
Mahanoy Area - CLOSED
McCann School of Business/Pottsville - CLOSED
Nativity BVM - CLOSED
North Schuylkill - CLOSED
Panther Valley - CLOSED
Pine Grove - CLOSED
Pottsville Area - CLOSED
Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
Schuylkill Health School of Nursing - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Maple Ave - CLOSED
Schuylkill Special Education Center - CLOSED
Schuylkill Tech North & South - CLOSED
St. Ambrose / Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
St. Jerome / Regional - CLOSED
Tamaqua Area - CLOSED
Tri Valley - CLOSED
Trinity Academy - CLOSED
Williams Valley - CLOSED

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Police Looking for Man After Indecent Exposure, Open Lewdness Incident

The Mahanoy Township Police posted the following to the Facebook page regarding an incident Thursday

Pennsylvania State Treasurer Resigning

On Thursday morning, Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord announced his resignation.

2015 Youth Little League Baseball/Softball Sign-Ups




2015 Youth Little League Baseball/Softball Sign-Ups from Schuylkill County

2015 Super Bowl Commercials


It's that time of the year.  Time for that one night of their where everyone sits down and watches the biggest night of the year for sports.  But who cares about the game, we are here for the commercials!  Below are some of the 2015 Super Bowl commercials that have been released or banned already.

Vandalism in Frackville, West Mahanoy Township

On Tuesday morning, residents in Frackville and West Mahanoy Township woke up to find graffiti on their garages.