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2 more Rite Aid stores in the region set to close
LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. - Rite Aid has announced another round of store closures as part of its bankruptcy restructuring process, this time affecting two locations in the region. According to a post on the company's website, the Rite Aid at 1650 N. Cedar Crest Blvd. in South Whitehall, Lehigh County and a Schuylkill County store located at 5000 N. Claude Lord Blvd. in Pottsville are among the stores shutting their doors in this latest round.
Latest on Schuylkill County brush fire
KLINE TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters are on the move Friday in Schuylkill County as a brush fire scorched nearly a dozen acres. Fire crews from several departments were on the scene for hours fighting the blaze. More than ten acres of land were destroyed Friday afternoon in Kline Township. No one was injured […]
Pottsville man arrested on assault charges, accused of throwing child against a wall
FOSTER TWP., SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. (WOLF) — A man was arrested after a domestic violence incident in Schuylkill County. 62-year-old Michael Miller of Pottsville has been arrested and charged with terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another, aggravated assault on a victim less than 6 and defendant 18 or older, simple assault, endangering the welfare of children, and harassment.
Lebanon County driver was on drugs during crash that killed his pregnant fianceé: court docs
A Pennsylvania man was on methamphetamine and fentanyl when he caused a 2023 crash that killed his pregnant fianceé and injured another pregnant driver in Lebanon County, court documents said. Christian M. Hennessey, 45, of Pine Grove, was charged with vehicular homicide while DUI and 14 related offenses on...
State Police investigating attempted burglary in Centre Township, seek help identifying suspects
Pennsylvania State Police Hamburg are investigating an attempted burglary incident that occurred in the 111 Garfield Road in Centre Township on April 21, 2024 between the hours of 4:11 and 4:18am. According to a public information release report, suspect 1 and suspect 2 drove in separate vehicles to the scene,...
Perrego Powers To $10,000 Money In The Mountains Victory At Big Diamond
MINERSVILLE, PA – Anthony Perrego and the Vinnie Salerno Four-Star Racing team are making a habit of stealing the big money shows here at the Big Diamond Speedway. The powerful duo continued their big show dominance last night in winning the 11th annual Money in the Mountains / Fritz Roehrig memorial race. Perrego led all 50 laps to take home the $10,000 first place prize for the Quandel Concrete Modifieds.
Family displaced after fire near Tamaqua
WEST PENN, Pa. — Fire forced a family from their home in Schuylkill County. Calls came in around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters responded to a place on School Drive in West Penn Township, near Tamaqua. Authorities on the scene say two adults and an infant were inside when the...
Afterschool programs in 24 schools in jeopardy of shutting down after state money is redirected
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — It's after-school classrooms and summer programs where some of our most at-risk kids come to learn. But, more importantly, have a safe space when they're not in school. Rachel Strucko is the executive director of the SHINE after-school program. "We believe in it. It changes...
Abandoned PA: One of the last residents of Centralia spoke to WGAL in 2005
CENTRALIA, Pa. — There was a time when homes lined Locust Avenue in Centralia, Pennsylvania. More than 1,000 people lived there. Today, it’s a ghost town. An underground coal fire has been burning beneath Centralia since 1962. The town sits on top of one of the largest deposits of anthracite coal in America, the Mammoth Vein. Experts have said there is enough coal there to keep the fire burning for 500 years, or even longer.
Five displaced after Schuylkill County apartment fire
ASHLAND, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— First responders were called to the scene of an apartment fire in Schuylkill County early Monday morning. At 3:53 a.m., officials say firefighters were called to the 1100 block of West Centre Street for the report of an apartment building fire. As firefighters arrived on the scene, the Schuylkill County Communications […]
Annual fishing derby held in Schuylkill County
TAMAQUA, Pa. — Sunday morning started with a trout stocking donation from Schuylkill Headwaters for the kids at Kellner's Dam in Schuylkill County. All for Kellner's Dam Association's Annual Fishing Derby. 11-year-old angler, Urijah Watkins, kicked off the derby with the biggest catch of the weekend. A fish he...
Mothers’ still seeking justice for murdered teens
NEW PHILADELPHIA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The mothers of two teenagers from Schuylkill County who were murdered six months ago are questioning why no one has been arrested in connection with their sons’ murders. The bodies of 16-year-old Angelito Caraballo and 18-year-old Hunter Mock from New Philadelphia, Schuylkill County were found in a wooded area […]
Get a sneak peek of Monday’s Here’s to You Kid!
PA live! (WBRE) — Reporter Iyee Jagne is back for her weekly feature on Fridays to tease her Here’s to You Kid! story. This week she introduces us to Nolan, a 12-year-old Junior Fire Chief!. Monday will feature Shaina, a senior at Tamaqua Area High School who won...
Authorities called to Cass Township for acidic spill
CASS TOWNSHIP, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An acidic spill had multiple crews called out to Cass Township Monday afternoon. Several crews responded to an acidic spill on the 800 block of Keystone Boulevard in Cass Township just before 5:00 p.m. Officials say no injuries were reported, it is unclear at this time how the spill […]
Students release trout in Schuylkill County
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. — Schuylkill Haven Area High School students have been busy raising rainbow trout in their biology classes this year. On Tuesday, they were released into Bear Creek near Summit Station. According to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, uncontrolled logging and unregulated coal mining have cut...
Hamburg's togetherness helping lead to the teams success and perfect league record
HAMBURG, Pa - Hamburg softball is the only team to not have suffered loss on the softball field in Berks County play this season. The Red Hawks currently hold a record of 15-1. Since suffering their lone loss of the season the Red Hawks have rattled off 11-straight wins. This...
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