Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 2/29/16

Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 2/29/16

Event Rescheduled: The Skook Recovers: Community Outreach Event at North Schuylkill

The Skook Recovers:  Community Outreach Event at North Schuylkill

LCCC to Hold Pennsylvania ACT 235 Lethal Weapons Training and Recertification

Schnecksville, Pa., Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) is offering classes teaching students with jobs in safety and security how to properly use lethal weapons, both with or without firearms and in recertification.

The basic course is designed for students whose profession is in the field of security, protective patrol, detective or criminal investigation. Use of firearms and other lethal weapons, such as batons, will be covered. Classes (with firearms) are held March 8 through 17 and June 20 through 24; cost is $295. Times and locations vary between LCCC’s main campus in Schnecksville and the Emmaus Police Indoor Range.

A noncredit Pennsylvania Lethal Weapons Training Act 235 firearms recertification course is also offered. Registered students receive an instructional lecture and range qualification training in compliance with the Pennsylvania Lethal Weapons Training Act 235 for individuals employed in providing security, protective patrol, investigative services for a fee and who carry a firearm.

Recertification (with firearms) is offered on March 19, April 23, May 18 and June 15, runs from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Emmaus Police Indoor Range. Tuition is $100. Each student must supply his or her own handgun and ammunition.

Individual courses can be scheduled by contacting amilios@lccc.edu.

Def Leppard to Bring Summer 2016 Tour to Hershey

(Hershey, Pa. – February 29, 2016) — Def Leppard will return to the road this summer for an extensive summer tour, including a stop at Hersheypark Stadium on Wednesday, June 29 at 7:00 p.m. Joining them for the night will be REO Speedwagon and Tesla. 

Police Investigating Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred at Walmart in Hometown on Sunday, 02/28/16, at approximately 4:40am.

Anyone with information is asked to contact us at 570-668-4242.

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred at Walmart on 02/28/16 at...
Posted by Rush Township Police Department on Sunday, February 28, 2016

McCann Madness Career Exploration Event

Pottsville, Pa. (February 26, 2016) – McCann School of Business and Technology, 2650 Woodglen Rd., is hosting its annual “McCann Madness” career exploration event for high school juniors and seniors on THURSDAY, March 17, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Volunteers Needed for Statewide Cleanup, Beautification Effort

The Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation (PennDOT) and Environmental Protection (DEP) are seeking volunteers for this year’s Great American Cleanup of Pennsylvania that begins March 1 and runs through May 31.