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Mahanoy Area School District bans cell phone use during school hours
MAHANOY CITY, Pa, (WOLF) — Mahanoy Area School District has announced for the 2024-2025 school year that the use of cell phones will be prohibited by students during school hours. A bill to limit access to phones in school was officially signed into law last week by Governor Shapiro.
Vehicle Reported Stolen in Schuylkill County Recovered in Philadelphia
The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident where a stolen vehicle from Schuylkill County was recovered in Philadelphia. According to Troopers, in the early morning hours of Sunday, July 21st, 2024, a Honda Ridgeline pickup truck, that was parked on Water Street in New Philadelphia was stolen.
Woman, 66, dead after five-car crash on I-81 Tuesday
One person is dead and two were hospitalized after an accident involving five vehicles on Interstate 81 Tuesday night in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The location of the crash was on I-81 at approximately mile marker 98.3 in Pine Grove Township, Schuylkill County at approximately 4...
Schuylkill County man sentenced for drug an gun offenses
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A Schuylkill County man has been sentenced for trafficking drugs and firearms offenses. According to the United States Attorney’s Office of the Middle District of Pennsylvania, 51-year-old William Quintana from Pottsville was sentenced to 117 months for drug trafficking and firearms offenses. U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam states Quintana pleaded guilty […]
Lamour Branch murder case heading to trial
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The man accused of killing two Schuylkill County teenagers last fall appeared in court. After hearing testimony from a witness and state police during the preliminary hearing, the judge decided the case now heads to trial. It was an emotional day at the Schuylkill County Courthouse as family members and friends […]
Affordable housing coming to Carbon County
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Tuesday, close to $900,000 was awarded to our area to build affordable housing in Schuylkill and Carbon Counties. Local lawmakers gathered at Schwab School in Weatherly to give away thousands of dollars in PennHomes funds from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. The new project at the school would cost […]
Cash Stolen from Vehicle in West Mahanoy Township near Frackville
The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a report of cash stolen from a vehicle in West Mahanoy Township. According to Troopers, on Sunday, July 21st, 2024, police investigated a report that some removed 20 $100 Bills, totaling $2,000 from the glovebox a GM Acadia which was unlocked and parked on South Line Street. The theft is believed to have occurred between 8:00pm on Saturday, July 20th, 2024 and 1:00pm, on Sunday, July 21st, 2024.
PSP investigating West Oak Street burglary
SHENANDOAH – State troopers are investigating after someone broke into a home on West Oak Street and swiped power tools and two doors. This happened on July 16 at 424 West Oak Street. Troopers said someone broke into the home, stole power tools that were in the living room...
Election safety preparations underway in Pennsylvania
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — From the assassination attempt on a former president to the race for the White House getting heated, threats and violence are a major concern heading into the November election.FBI Pittsburgh told KDKA-TV, "In recent months, the FBI has seen an increase in threats to election workers across the country. The types of threats are varied and have included online threats and harassment, white powder letters to election facilities, and swatting against election workers. The FBI takes all threats of violence seriously, including threats targeting those who do the critical work of administering free and fair elections throughout...
Update: Pea-sized hail forecast with thunderstorms to hit part of Pennsylvania Wednesday
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 10:44 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 11:15 p.m. for Snyder, Northumberland and Dauphin counties. Anticipate pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 50 mph. "At 10:43 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm...
Former Pennsylvania State Trooper Asking Judge to Vacate Verdict in Fatal Crash
TIOGA COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA (WENY) -- In May, a Pennsylvania State Trooper was found guilty in Tioga County Court of causing a crash that killed a Troy Area School District teacher. Now, his defense team is asking for that guilty verdict to be thrown out and given a new trial. "The...
Company news: Chris Cochran promoted by Tops Friendly Markets
Tops Friendly Markets, a full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, and Vermont, announced the promotion of Chris Cochran to store manager at the Sandy Creek Tops store. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By...
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