Interstate 81 Construction Within Schuylkill County Clear for Holiday Weekend

The ongoing construction on Interstate 81 over the past couple weeks has been cleared for the holiday weekend.

We have no confirmation on whether the project is finished or if traffic will be restricted after the holiday.

Stay safe if you are traveling over the weekend.

Man Arrested by Mahanoy City Police for Impersonating a Police Officer

Photos from
Mahanoy City Police Department Facebook Page

Man arrested by Mahanoy City Police for Impersonating a Police Officer

Man Wanted for Murder Back in Schuylkill County

A man wanted for murder in Shenandoah was brought back to Schuylkill County Thursday.

Coal Region Connections: Great Gridiron Rivalries from the Past

FOOTBALL SEASON KICKS OFF THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND, BUT MANY GREAT GRIDIRON RIVALRIES FROM DECADES AGO ARE GONE. Click LIKE if you miss coal region backyard scraps & tell us your most memorable high school football game.

Results of State Police Fire Marshal's Investigation of Tuesday's Fire in Mahanoy City

On Wednesday evening, the Mahanoy City Fire Department sent an update regarding the State Police investigation into Tuesday's fire in the borough.

Pottsville Woman Jailed After Assaulting Infant Son

In an article posted by the Republican Herald, a woman was jailed after being charged with assaulting and seriously injuring her infant son by throwing him against the wall.

Barnesville Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash Wednesday Evening

A Barnesville man died in a motorcycle crash in Rush Twp Wednesday evening.

Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Hometown/Rush Township

Traffic is currently backed up in both directions on the Hometown Hill in Rush Township due to a fatal motorcycle accident.

UPDATE:  As of 8:30pm, traffic was reported to be moving again.  Both lanes are using the northbound lane to get through.

Story from WBRE

http://www.pahomepage.com/story/d/story/one-dead-after-2-vehicle-crash/11791/panL1YzJeky-8FrT-w0_0g

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE PA HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... SOUTH CENTRAL COLUMBIA COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... CENTRAL SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... EAST CENTRAL NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...

* UNTIL 715 PM EDT

* AT 641 PM EDT... DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING QUARTER SIZE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS AROUND 60 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED NEAR MARSHALLTON... AND MOVING EAST AT 25 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... SHAMOKIN... MOUNT CARMEL... KULPMONT... ASHLAND... ELYSBURG... FAIRVIEW-FERNDALE... GIRARDVILLE... MARSHALLTON... LAVELLE... ENGLEWOOD... FORRESTVILLE... BRANCHDALE... ARISTES... FOUNTAIN SPRINGS... NUMIDIA... HECKSCHERVILLE... WILBURTON NUMBER ONE... LOCUSTDALE... BUCK RUN AND BEURYS LAKE.

THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 81 BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 113 AND 122.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

THE THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE DAMAGE. PEOPLE OUTSIDE SHOULD MOVE TO A SHELTER... PREFERABLY INSIDE A STRONG BUILDING.

PREPARE FOR LARGE HAIL. STAY SAFE INDOORS. CONSIDER MOVING AUTOMOBILES INTO A GARAGE.

Traffic Alert: Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 61 and West Hancock St., Saint Clair

Traffic Alert on Route 61 near Saint Clair.

Award Winners from the 2014 Schuylkill County Firemen's Convention

Award Winners from the 2014 Schuylkill County Firemen's Convention

Police Focused on Reducing Impaired Driving Crashes through Labor Day

As part of the national enforcement initiative, "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” PennDOT, state police and municipal police are focusing their efforts on reducing alcohol-and drug-related crashes through Labor Day.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/28/14

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/28/14

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #1

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #1

Police Looking for Suspect from Hometown Bank Robbery

Police are looking for a suspect after the robbery of a bank in Hometown

Fire Damages 6 Homes/Apartments in Mahanoy City Tuesday

Around 6:15pm,  Tuesday, families were chased from their homes on the 200 Block of East Centre St. after a fire broke out in one of the homes.

Fully Involved Apartment Fire in Mahanoy City

Around 6:15pm, crews were called to  227 East Centre St., Mahanoy City for a fully involved apartment fire.

Just before 6:30pm, the fire hit a second alarm.

Many outside units from around the county have been called to fight the blaze.

Units from Mahanoy City, Shenandoah, Frackville, Tamaqua, Hometown, Minersville, and Hazle Twp. have already been called.

UPDATE (8:45pm) - no reported injuries, still fighting hotspots

Stay tuned to this post as we will post updates as they come available.

Gotta Love a Schuylkill County Dog

In honor of National Dog Day,  Below are some of the pictures of Schuylkill County dogs we received from our followers

Basement Fire in Cumbola Quickly Extinguished

Just after noon Tuesday, crews were called to 314 Bob Alley, Blythe Township.  When crews arrived they found smoke coming from the home and discovered a fire in the basement.

The fire was quickly extinguished.

No word on the extent of the damage to the home but the Red Cross was called to assist.

Bank in Hometown Robbed Tuesday Afternoon, Police Looking for Suspects

Police are looking for 2 suspects after the robbery of a bank in Hometown