TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on Route 443 Near Pine Grove

Around 3pm Tuesday, emergency personnel were called a motor vehicle accident at 1049 Suedberg Road (Route 443), near Pine Grove.

There are reports that the crash involves 3 vehicles with two people with injuries.

One person is being flown from the Hampton Inn.

UPDATE:  As of 4:30pm, the accident has been cleared.

NOTE:  This route has been a detour for many who are avoiding the construction on Interstate 81.

Working Structure Fire in St. Clair

Fire crews are currently at the scene of a working structure fire in St. Clair.

Argall Invites Residents to Sound Off on Budget Debate, State Issues in Upcoming Telephone Town Hall

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) will be holding a telephone town hall meeting with local residents in Berks and Schuylkill Counties on Wednesday, August 5 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. to discuss and receive feedback on the state budget debate.

Man Facing Assault Charges After Fight

According to WNEP, Andrew Clare, 30, threw a woman into a pool in Girardville, on Sunday.

Fire Destroys Homes in Coaldale Tuesday Morning; Declared Arson

Fire crews were called to West Water Street, Coaldale, around 4am for a working structure fire.

Schuylkill County Man Facing Charges After Engaging in Inappropriate Emails and Texts

Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane announced Monday the arrest of a Pottsville man on charges related inappropriate communication who he thought were minors.

Fire Damages Home in Schuylkill Haven Sunday Evening

Around 7:30pm, Sunday, emergency personnel were called to 204 St. Johns Street in Schuylkill Haven for a 2nd working structure fire.

Kraft Singles Recall Due to Choking Hazard

The Kraft Heinz Company is voluntarily recalling select code dates and manufacturing codes of Kraft Singles individually-wrapped slices due to the possibility that a thin strip of the individual packaging film may remain adhered to the slice after the wrapper has been removed. If the film sticks to the slice and is not removed, it could potentially cause a choking hazard.

Severe Weather Possible Late Monday Afternoon and Evening

There is a possibility of severe weather in Central and Eastern Pennsylvania late Monday afternoon into the evening.

Man Dies in Water Accident Near Hamburg

A Philadelphia man has died in a water accident in the Schuylkill River just north of Hamburg.

Pine Grove Man Facing Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in Frackville

Frackville Borough Police have filed drug charges against Kevin Peterman of Pine Grove as a result of a vehicle stop on August 1st.

Shenandoah Man Facing Drug Charges After West Hazleton Traffic Stop

According to West Hazleton Police, on July 20 2015, just after 10pm, officers pulled over a vehicle for a shattered taillight. While conducting the traffic stop, officers discovered probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle. The search revealed a passenger was attempting to conceal narcotics and drug paraphernalia.

Lane Restrictions Scheduled for Interstate 81 This Week

Lane Restrictions Scheduled for Interstate 81 This Week

Fire Damages Apartments in Ashland

Just before midnight, Friday night, fire crews were called to a working structure fire at 3rd and Middle Street Ashland.

Amber Alert Ends in Luzerne County; Girl Found Safe

Friday morning an Amber Alert was issued for a 16 year old that was abducted by a 21 year old.