Thursday, August 14, 2014

Scheduled PennDOT Work for Schuylkill County Next Week

Scheduled PennDOT work for Schuylkill County for the week ending 8/22/14

The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Soaks the Nation

Nothing has soaked the nation this much since the 24 Hour Cold Water Challenge

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/14/14

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/14/14


2 More Stores Closing in the Schuylkill Mall

 2 More Stores Closing in the Schuylkill Mall


According to sources, 2 more stores will be closing this month.

GameStop and the Cigar Box will now make it 7 stores that have closed since January.

The Cigar Box's last day is scheduled to be August 23rd and Gamestop will be closing near the end of October.

We will provide more on this a more information becomes available.

Stop Freaking Out About the Facebook Messenger App

Our take on the new Facebook Messenger App and how intrusive will it be on your personal data

Drug Bust in Shenandoah on Tuesday

A Shenandoah man was arrested Tuesday on drug charges.

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

Investigators Looking for Contractor Who Took $450,000 from Elderly Man

Investigators are looking for a contractor from Luzerne County who reportedly stole from an elderly person.


Hersheypark Announces New Ride for for 2015: Laff Trakk

Hersheypark Announced Tuesday morning a new attraction for 2015

Remembering Robin Williams Greatest On-Screen Moments


Collection of some of Robin Williams' Greatest Moments

Hersheypark to Announce New Attraction for 2015 at 11am


Hersheypark will announce Tuesday, at 11am a new attraction for the upcoming 2015 season.

Six People Taken to Hospital After Head-On Collision in Hometown Monday

Six People Taken to Hospital After Head-On Collision in Hometown Monday

Monday, August 11, 2014

Two People Injured in Crash in Pottsville Monday Morning

Two people were injured in a crash on Route 61 Monday morning.

Possibility of Heavy Rain For Schuylkill County and Parts of Pennsylvania Tuesday

The National Weather Service has announced the possibility of Heavy Rain for Schuylkill County and parts of Pennsylvania this week.

Tamaqua Native, Jacob Kulick, To Release New EP on Tuesday

A Tamaqua native will release an new "Extended Play" of his music on Tuesday.

Out of County: 3 Alarm Fire in Shamokin

Crews from Northumberland County are at the scene of a 3 Alarm Fire on Vine St. in Shamokin.

This Week's Announced PennDot Projects for Schuylkill County

This Week's Announced PennDot Projects for Schuylkill County

Coal Region Connections: The Pioneer Tunnel, Ashland

By Mark Marek, Coal Region Connections

THERE'S A COAL REGION ATTRACTION THAT DRAWS OVER 40,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY & WAS DESIGNATED A PA. TOP 10 ATTRACTION in 1979. Click LIKE if you are familiar with or visited the Pioneer Tunnel & Steam Train in Ashland.

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Man Identified from Hometown Motorcycle Crash

A man who died from his injuries in a motorcycle crash Friday has been identified.

NASCAR Driver Involved in Fatal Sprint Car Accident in Upstate New York

Tony Stewart was racing at an upstate New York race track where he was involved in an incident where the other driver died from his injuries.