Fatal Pedestrian Accident Along Morea Road, Highway Shutdown

Morea Road is currently shutdown in the area of the Vulcan and Fabcon near Mahanoy City for a reported fatal accident involving a pedestrian.

UPDATE (2:10PM):  The Republican Herald is reporting that the person that was killed hit by a van and they were a "tree service worker".

More information as it comes available.

Link to Republican Herald
http://republicanherald.com/tree-service-worker-struck-killed-by-van-1.1728525

Missing Boxer from Brockton

Missing Boxer from 27 Moss Glen Road, Brockton.

Update as of 1:45PM:  The boxer came home, safe and sound.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/31/14

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/31/14 from the Skook News Weather Center

Boilo Competition Held At the Schuylkill County Fair

The Boilo Competition was held at the Schuylkill County Fair on Wednesday

Thursday at the Schuylkill County Fair

Here's what's going on at the Schuylkill County Fair for Thursday

Yuengling Ice Cream Places in New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival.

Just four months after returning to shelves from a nearly 30-year hiatus, Yuengling’s Ice Cream placed in two categories at the New Jersey State Ice Cream Festival on July 19, 2014.

Thor Reported Missing

Dog reported missing when checked on by SPCA

U.S. Department of Justice Sues Pennsylvania State Police, Physical Fitness Test Discriminates Against Women

U.S. Department of Justice Sues Pennsylvania State Police, Physical Fitness Test Discriminates Against Women

Jeep Overturns in Delano, Driver Not At Scene

A Jeep overturned Monday and when crews arrived, the driver had left the scene.

Garbage Truck Fire Wednesday Morning in Pine Grove

Photo posted from
North End Fire Company Facebook Page

A garbage truck caught fire Wednesday morning in Pine Grove.

Schuylkill County Fire Information

Listing of Fire Companies in Schuylkill County with Facebook Pages

Television News Coverage of the Schuylkill County Fair

The Schuylkill County Fair has made it's way into the television news media this week.

Wednesday's Weather Forecast for Schuylkill County

Wednesday's Weather Forecast for Schuylkill County

Toys from the 1980's That You Probably Forgot About

Collection of pics of toys from the 1980's that you probably forgot about

Coal Regions Connections: Marian Celebrates It's 60th Birthday and Men of Marian Celebrate 44th Annual Picnic

MARIAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATES ITS 60TH BIRTHDAY IN SEPTEMBER & THE MEN OF MARIAN CELEBRATES THEIR 44TH ANNUAL SUMMER PICNIC THIS WEEKEND.

Two Vehicle Accident On Route 209 In Coaldale on Monday

Two vehicle accident on Route 209 Monday evening.

Where Can You Find Wings in Schuylkill County for National Chicken Wing Day

July 29th is National Chicken Wing Day and we put a list together of some of the best places in Schuylkill County to find wings!

Schuylkill County Fair Royalty Crowned

Last night at the Schuylkill County Fair, the 2014 Royalty were crowned

Puppy Tossed in Trash Near Mahanoy City

A puppy was tossed into a garbage can near Mahanoy City Sunday.

Scheduled Schuylkill County PennDOt Work for Next Week

Municipality: Frailey Township

ROAD NAME: PA 25
BETWEEN: Fountain Road AND US 209
Type of Work: Inspection
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Bridge Inspection Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Eastbound lane restrictionfrom 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Westbound lane restriction from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

START DATE: 07/23/2014 Est. Completion Date: 07/23/2014
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
Change/Update:

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Municipality: Cressona

ROAD NAME: PA 183
BETWEEN: Chestnut Hill AND PA 901
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.

START DATE: 07/28/2014 Est. Completion Date: 08/01/2014
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO

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Municipality: Mahony Twp and Rush Twp

ROAD NAME: PA 54
BETWEEN: Mahony City AND Hometown
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.

START DATE: 07/26/2014 Est. Completion Date: 08/02/2014
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: Union Twp

ROAD NAME: Everts Flats
BETWEEN: Ringtown AND Nurenburgh
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging for patching work.

START DATE: 07/26/2014 Est. Completion Date: 08/02/2014
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES

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Municipality: West Brunswick

ROAD NAME: PA 443
BETWEEN: Orwigsburg AND New Ringgold
Type of Work: Shoulder Work/Widening
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.

START DATE: 07/28/2014 Est. Completion Date: 08/01/2014
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO

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Municipality: North Manheim

ROAD NAME: PA 61
BETWEEN: Schuylkill Haven AND Pottsville
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction both direction. Moving operation.

START DATE: 07/28/2014 Est. Completion Date: 08/01/2014
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? NO

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Municipality: West Mahanoy Twp

ROAD NAME: PA 924
BETWEEN: Shenandoah AND Brandonville
Type of Work: Pothole Patching
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.

START DATE: 07/26/2014 Est. Completion Date: 08/02/2014
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES