Northumberland County Man Charged With Sexual Assault on Child in Schuylkill County

A Northumberland County man is locked up in prison after being charged with sexual assault in Schuylkill County.

Free Outdoor Movie Night in Ashland

WHEN:  Friday, July 31st, Arrive around 8pm, Movie starts at Dusk
WHERE  Bethany EC Church, Ashland, 13th and Market Street;  Market Street with be blocked between 12th and 13th Streets

Movie:  Chronicles of Narnia:  Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
COST:  FREE

Free popcorn, snacks, and drinks.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Blue Moon This Friday

Once in a blue moon, we have two full moons in one month, and this Friday we will see our second.

Flood Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Schuylkill County.

* FLOOD ADVISORY FOR... 
SOUTHEASTERN DAUPHIN COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... 
YORK COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... 
LEBANON COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... 
SOUTHEASTERN ADAMS COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... 
LANCASTER COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... 
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... 

* UNTIL 315 PM EDT 

* AT 1212 PM EDT...DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED TORRENTIAL RAIN FROM 
NUMEROUS SLOW MOVING THUNDERSTORMS...FALLING AT THE RATE OF 2 TO 3 
INCHES PER HOUR. THIS EXCESSIVE RAIN WILL CAUSE MINOR FLOODING IN 
THE ADVISORY AREA. THE LEADING EDGE OF THESE THUNDERSTORMS WAS 
LOCATION FROM MAHANOY CITY...TO PINE GROVE...CLEONA...MANHEIM... 
NEW SALEM AND LITTLESTOWN. LOCATIONS THAT SEE RAIN FALLING FOR 
OVER AN HOUR COULD SEE MORE SIGNIFICANT FLOODING. 

* SOME LOCATIONS THAT WILL EXPERIENCE FLOODING INCLUDE... 
AKRON...ANNVILLE...COLUMBIA...CORNWALL...DALLASTOWN...EAST 
PETERSBURG...ELIZABETHTOWN...EPHRATA...FRACKVILLE...HANOVER... 
HERSHEY...HUMMELSTOWN...LANCASTER...LEBANON...LITITZ...MAHANOY 
CITY...MANHEIM...MIDDLETOWN...MILLERSVILLE AND MINERSVILLE. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 

DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE INTO AREAS WHERE THE WATER COVERS THE 
ROADWAY. THE WATER DEPTH MAY BE TOO GREAT TO ALLOW YOUR CAR TO CROSS 
SAFELY. MOVE TO HIGHER GROUND. 

Police Investigating Hit and Run

Frackville Borough Police are currently investigating a hit and run that occurred at about 1:20 am on 7/30/15.  The incident happened in the area of Spring and Balliet.

Race Fans Reminded Delays Are Expected This Weekend on I-81 in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds race fans traveling to Pocono Raceway and others traveling to the Pocono Mountain region this weekend that single lane conditions exist on I-81 northbound and southbound in Schuylkill County between the Lebanon County line and Exit 104 (PA 125).

Butler Township Water Main Break

The Ashland Area Municipal Authority has  announced a water main break may cause Butler Township residents to experience low water pressure or no water all until the problem is resolved.

North Schuylkill Offering Tours of Former Cardinal Brennan Campus

The North Schuylkill School District has announced they will be offering tours of the former Cardinal Brennan campus.

The campus will be available for tours on Saturday, September 5th, from 12 to 2 pm.

All members of the North Schuylkill Community and Cardinal Brennan alumni are welcomed to attend.

North Schuylkill purchased the campus earlier this year.

Death Investigation in Ashland

A death investigation is underway after two people were found dead in Ashland Monday evening, around 9:30pm.

According to WNEP, a man and woman were found dead in a home on Walnut Street, Ashland, by police during a welfare check.

No other information has been released other than an autopsy is scheduled.

Story from WNEP

http://wnep.com/2015/07/28/police-discover-two-bodies-in-home/

Four Charged with Alleged Robbery Near Schuylkill Haven

According to the Republican Herald, four have been charged with attempting to rob the Country Squire Motel, on Route 61, just after about 4:00 a.m., Monday, in North Manheim Township.

Dennis C. Shafe, 30, of Pottsville; John J. Luback, 31, of Minersville; Frank D. Vannicola, 25, of Minersville; and Ashley M. Stumhoffer, 26, of Schuylkill Haven are all facing charges related to the crime.

Times News Story

http://www.tnonline.com/2015/jul/28/one-four-robbery-attempt-charged-homicide-count

For full details on the incident

http://m.republicanherald.com/news/four-charged-in-alleged-robbery-at-motel-in-north-manheim-township-1.1918765

Frackville Man Facing Drug Charges

Frackville Police have arrested John Martofel, of Frackville, on drug charges.

After an investigation, police found Martofel to be in possession of drug paraphernalia and was taken into custody.

House panel approves Argall Super Load Transport Bill

HARRISBURG – The House Transportation Committee passed legislation last Wednesday that would permit qualified private companies to facilitate transportation of super-sized loads, according to the bill’s sponsor, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).

New Shirts Added to Our Apparel Store!

We are happy to announce that we have added new t-shirts to our Apparel Store.

The Polynesian Paradise Dancers Are Bringing Hawaii to Schuylkill County

The Polynesian Paradise Dancers

Bringing Hawaii to Pottsville, PA.
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 7:00 p.m.
$15 per person and $12 for children (12 years and under).

McCann Presents Donation to Schuylkill Alliance for Healthcare

Pottsville, PA (7/22/2015) – Shannon Brennan, Campus Director for the Pottsville Campus of McCann School of Business & Technology presented a check for $260 to Judith Schweich, Executive Director for the Schuylkill Alliance for Healthcare.