Remembering Those Who Lost Their Lives on September 11, 2001

Below is a list of everyone who lost their lives on 9/11.  We will never forget

Janet Jackson Bringing World Tour to Hershey

Hershey announced late Thursday that Janet Jackson will be coming to the Giant Center.

Luring Incident Investigation in Pottsville

According to the Republican Herald, Pottsville Police are investigating a possible luring incident Thursday morning.

Humane Fire Company, Pottsville, to Hold 2nd Annual Crab Fest

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The Humane Fire Company, Pottsville, will hold it's 2nd Annual Crab Fest on Saturday, September 19th from 6:00PM to 9:00PM.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

National Prescription Drug "Take Back Day" Announced

Sheriff Joe Groody announces the 10th National Prescription Drug "Take-Back Day” on Saturday, September 12 from 10:00 am – 2:00pm. 

2015 Schuylkill County Halloween Parade & Trick or Treat Schedule

The 2015 Schedule for Halloween Parades and Trick or Treats in Schuylkill County.

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day

World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed on 10th September every year, in order to provide worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides, with various activities around the world. The International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Federation for Mental Health, to host World Suicide Prevention Day.  In 2011 an estimated 40 countries held awareness events to mark the occasion.  The United Nations issued 'National Policy for Suicide Prevention' in the 1990s which some countries use as a basis for their suicide policies.

Below is a link with information  to recognize someone who could be suicidal and prevent it as well.

Ways to prevent suicide
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/suicide_prevention.htm

Pennsylvania State Police Child Passenger Safety Fitting Events in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police will participate in National Child Passenger Safety Week from Sunday, September 13, 2015, through Saturday, September 19, 2015. Additionally, Saturday, September 19, 2015, has been designated as “National Seat Check Saturday.”

Fire Damages Apartment Building Overnight in Tamaqua

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Emergency Personnel were called to an apartment building fire around midnight Thursday morning in Tamaqua.

Fire Destroys Garage Wednesday Night

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Emergency Personnel were called to a garage fire Wednesday night around 11:00PM at 9th and Brock Streets in Ashland.

According to scanner traffic, police arrived first on the scene and reported the fire as working and reported explosions coming from within the fire.

Ashland and Girardville Fire Departments were called but Ashland arrived first and had the fire under control and knocked down within minutes.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 09/10/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, September 10th, 2015.

Fire Crews at the Scene of a 2nd Alarm Fire in Tamaqua

Emergency personnel were called around midnight Thursday morning to 210 Washington Street, Tamaqua for a working Apartment Building Fire.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #2

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #2

Former Teacher Waives Right to Hearing, Case Heads to Trial

A former North Schuylkill teacher waived her right to a hearing on Wednesday.

Melinda Trezise, of Cressona, waived her right to a hearing on Wednesday to charges where she allegedly had sex with a 13 year old student.  Two charges were also withdrawn on Wednesday.

Trezise is facing charges statutory sexual assault, institutional sexual assault and related offenses after one of Trezise's former students told police the two had sex more than a dozen times at her home.

The assaults reportedly took place between February and April.

Trezise had resigned from her position as a 6th grade teacher and  turned herself in back in July and was later released on bail.

The case will now head to trial.

Story on charges
http://www.skooknews.com/2015/07/former-teacher-charged-with-having-sex.html