Senate Committee Approves ‘Property Tax Independence Act’

HARRISBURG – The Property Tax Independence Act was approved by the Senate Finance Committee today, according to the bill’s prime sponsors Senators David G. Argall (R-29), Mike Folmer (R-48), Judy Schwank (D-11) and John Yudichak (D-14).

Man Wanted on Attack on Blooming Grove State Police

The suspect wanted by the Pennsylvania State Police for the deadly attack on the Blooming Grove State Police Barracks is 31 Year Old, Eric Matthew Frein, of Canadensis.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Reports are that shell casings in his home in Canadensis match those involved in the shooting.

State police commissioner Frank Noonan released information on Frein at a news conference Tuesday, describing him as a "survivalist." He has expressed anti-government views and has a criminal background, Noonan said.

More information as it comes available.

PA Lottery Cash 5 Ticket Worth $325,000 Sold in Schuylkill County

Middletown – One jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $325,000 from the Monday, Sept. 15, drawing was sold at Boyer’s Food Market, 329 S. Liberty St., Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County.

Michigan Funeral Home Offers Drive Thru Visitation

A funeral home in Saginaw, Michigan is now offer drive thru visitation

Reports That Police Know Who Shot State Troopers

There have been advancements in the search for the shooter that shot and killed one state trooper and wounded another in Pike County.

Apple Gives iTunes Users Ability to Easily Remove U2 Album

Were you one of the 500 million Apple users to receive U2's album for free over the past week?

North Schuylkill and Marian Catholic Will ThinkBIG This Friday Night

This Friday evening, when the North Schuylkill Spartan Football team hosts Marian Catholic, it will have special meaning at Ghosh Orthodontic Field at Spartan Stadium.

Wanted Tamaqua Man Caught

James Edward Thomas Gilson, 19, of Tamaqua, was wanted on an outstanding warrant had additional charges filed against him after a foot chase in the borough on Sept. 5.

Read the full story in the Times News
http://www.tnonline.com/2014/sep/16/wanted-tamaqua-man-nabbed

Coal Region Connections: The White Diner Was a Fixture on Route 309 For Almost 80 Years

FOR ALMOST 80 YEARS THIS DINER WAS A COAL REGION FIXTURE ON BUSY ROUTE 309 IN SOUTH TAMAQUA. Click LIKE if you miss the White Diner & tell us what was your favorite meal there.

Scheduled PennDot Roadwork for Interstate 81 This Week

Scheduled PennDot Roadwork for Interstate 81 This Week

One State Trooper Killed Another Injured in Shooting in Pike County

A Pennsylvania State Trooper was killed and another injured in a shooting in Pike County Friday night.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #3

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #3

Game of the Week
Blue Mountain - 41
Pottsville Area - 0

Mahanoy Area - 19
Panther Valley - 12

Marian Catholic - 47
Minersville Area - 12

Col-Mont Vo-Tech - 28
Nativity BVM - 36

North Schuylkill - 28
Lehighton - 25

Juniata - 26
Pine Grove - 7

Schuylkill Haven - 22
Shenandoah Valley - 0

Tamaqua - 6
Jim Thorpe - 7

Tri-Valley - 12
Williams Valley - 28

Schuylkill County Weekend Weather Forecast

Will the weekend be a washout?

All Pine Grove School District On-Campus Activities Postponed until Monday.

According to the Pine Grove School District's web site. All on-campus activities are postponed until Monday.

This included tonight game's high school football game where Juniata was to play at Pine Grove.

This was due to the 2nd student-generated bomb threat this week.  The district is closed until Monday morning at regular hours.

Penn State's Coach Franklin Uses Twitter To Make Sure Player Gets To Class

Penn State's Coach, James Franklin, used Twitter on Friday morning to make sure one of his players, Chance Sorrell, made it to class on time

Pine Grove School District Dismissing Early for Second Time This Week

Students of the Pine Grove Area School District are being dismissed for the second time this week

High School at 1PM

Elementary at 1:45PM

According to the district's web site, it was due to the "2nd student-generated bomb threat".

All on-campus activities are postponed until Monday.

The Apparently Kid Appears in Commercial for Freshpet

The "Apparently Kid" appears in his first commercial

Application Period Open for Volunteer Fire, EMS Grants

The following is information sent via a Press Release from Senator Argall's office.

Coal Region Connections: Yuengling Ice Cream Making a Coal Region Comeback

COAL REGION COMEBACKS ARE POSSIBLE!. Click LIKE if you're happy to see Yuengling's Ice Cream back in stores after a 29 year absence & tell us what is your favorite flavor.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #3

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #3