Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/03/2015

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, September 3rd, 2015.

Police Still Searching for Suspect in Officer Assault in Schuylkill County

As of Thursday morning, police are still searching for the suspect from an officer being assaulted.

On Wednesday evening, around 6pm, a West Penn Police Township Officer stopped to assist a disabled vehicle on Route 309 on the Blue Mountain.  When they approached the vehicle, a hispanic male, originally reported to be a black male,  picked up the officer and threw them over an embankment.

#LightsOn4WestPenn to Show Your Support for Law Enforcement

On Wednesday evening, eastern Pennsylvania experienced what we've only ever seen on the news.  West Penn Police Officer Melissa Ruch was assaulted after she stopped along Route 309 on the Blue Mountain for a disabled vehicle.  As she approached the vehicle, the suspect picked up Ruch and threw her over a 20 feet embankment.  Ruch suffered injuries and was flown to a local hospital.

Police Officer Flown After Being Assaulted

An officer was flown after being assaulted in West Penn Township Wednesday evening.

Pennsylvania State Beer Festival Scheduled for October

READING, PA - Brew Crew Events and Wilder Entertainment Group will bring Pennsylvania brewers together for a one-day event in October that puts the spotlight on beer brewed in PA. 

Williams Valley Educator's Association Schedules Chinese Auction

McCann Trade Students Give Back

Pottsville, PA (9/1/2015)–McCann School of Business and Technology has been providing quality education since 1897, but the Pottsville Campus is proudly celebrating its 20th Anniversary this month.

Barnesville Man Facing Attempted Homicide Charges

A Barnesville man has been charged with attempted homicide charges after he allegedly threatened to kill a woman and point a gun at her and her daughter.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 09/02/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015.

Waste Spill Closes Road

An overturned waste trailer has closed Route 443 in West Penn Township.

Man Admits to Truck Stop Robbery

A Pine Grove man admitted Tuesday to a robbery from the weekend.

LUZERNE COUNTY: Luzerne County Police Looking for Missing/Endangered Man

Butler Township Police in Luzerne County are looking for Samuel J. Vacante, of Drums.

"Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Enforcement Through Labor Day

As part of a focus on reducing drug- and alcohol-related crashes, PennDOT, state police and  municipal police will take part in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement initiative through Labor Day.

Missing 5 Year Old Girl from Mahanoy City

The Mahanoy City Police Department reported a missing 5 year old girl from the borough on Tuesday afternoon.

Missing 13 Year Old from Lebanon County

The Lebanon Police Department out of Lebanon County is searching for a missing 13 year old.