Schuylkill County School Districts' 2014-2015 School Performance Profile Scores

On Wednesday, the 2014-2015 School Performance Profile Scores were released to the public by the Department of Education.

Heroin Found in Drug Investigation

On Wednesday,  Frackville Borough Police arrested Hunter Hall of Gordon as the result of a drug investigation in the Borough.

Hall was found to be in possession of 80 bags of Heroin and numerous items of drug paraphernalia.

Hall was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession with intent to deliver drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hall was committed to the Schuylkill County Prison unable to post $25,000 straight cash bail.

On November 4th Borough Police arrested Hunter Hall of Gordon as the result of a drug investigation in the Borough. Hall...
Posted by Frackville Borough Police Department on Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Two Allegedly Steal Fire Equipment from Firetruck at the Scene of Fire Wednesday Morning

According to TamaquaArea.com,  a man is in custody and another being questioned after allegedly stealing over $13,000 worth of fire equipment from a firetruck Wednesday morning while crews put out a fire in Tamaqua.

The two males reportedly worked together stealing the equipment from one of the Citizens Fire Company, Tamaqua truck.



Full story below from TamaquaArea.com

LOWLIFE STEALS OVER $13,000 WORTH OF EQUIPMENT FROM FIREFIGHTERS BATTLING HOUSE FIRE IN TAMAQUA...
Posted by Tamaqua Area News/Photos/Events - Tamaquaarea.com on Wednesday, November 4, 2015

Two Arrested for Involuntary Manslaughter in Connection with Heroin Overdose in Berks County

Two from Schuylkill County have been arrested in connection with the death of a man who overdosed on heroin in Berks County.

STS to Offer Free Rides for Veterans on Veteran's Day

Photo from STS Facebook Page

The Schuylkill Transportation System announced Wednesday that they will be offering FREE rides aboard all their fixed route buses on Wednesday, November 11th (Veteran's Day) to all Military Veterans.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 9

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 9

Reported Working Structure Fire in Tamaqua

Fire crews are currently fighting a working structure fire in Tamaqua.

Schuylkill County Register of Wills Unofficial Election Results

Schuylkill County Register of Wills Election Results - 2015

Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds Unofficial Election Results

Schuylkill County Recorder of Deeds Election Results - 2015

Schuylkill County Coroner Unofficial Final Election Results

Schuylkill County Coroner Election Results - 2015

Unofficial FINAL Results

David J. Moylan - 17,614
James Nettles - 10,707

Schuylkill County Treasurer Unofficial Final Election Results

Schuylkill County County Treasurer Election Results - 2015

Unofficial FINAL Results

Linda Marchalk - 15,710
Brett Clark - 12,092

Schuylkill County Commissioner Unofficial Election Results

Schuylkill County County Commissioner Election Results - 2015

Unofficial FINAL Results

George Halcovage (Republican) - 14,430
Gary Hess (Democrat) - 13,893

Frank Staudenmeier (Republican) - 13,889

Joe Devine (Democrat) - 10,672
Nelson Reppert (Libertarian) - 1,684

Schuylkill County General Election Results

Unofficial results of the 2015 Schuylkill County General Elections

Jordan Brothers Museum to Open

The Times News announced Sunday that a Jordan Brothers Museum will open in Frackville.


The museum is scheduled to open November 22nd at the Frackville Borough Complex at 42 South Center Street.

More details from the Times News
http://www.tnonline.com/2015/nov/01/jordan-brothers-museum-open-frackville

Man Charged with Making Terroristic Threat

An Ashland man has been charged with terroristic threats after forcing his way into a home on Saturday, October 31st.