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Pennsylvania State Police Investigate Wallet Theft at Giant in Schuylkill County

Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a wallet theft reported March 8, 2026, at the Giant Food store in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County. According to police, troopers were dispatched to the store at 1544 Route 61 at approximately 9:45 a.m. for a report of a stolen wallet. Police said surveillance footage shows an unidentified man grabbing the wallet and leaving the store. Anyone who can identify the man or has information about the incident is asked to contact Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven at 570-754-4600 .

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Township: Someone stole the Mountain Valley Golf Course sign

BARNESVILLE – Someone stole the sign for the former Mountain Valley Golf Course at the... The article Township: Someone stole the Mountain Valley Golf Course sign first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Barnesville, PA · 2d

Skook News

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Pottsville Woman Flown to Hospital After Union Township Rollover Crash

UNION TOWNSHIP — A Pottsville woman was flown to the hospital with suspected serious injuries following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Aristes Road on November 7, 2026 . According to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred at approximately 11:13 a.m. near 494 Aristes Road. Troopers said the 33-year-old woman was traveling east in a 2005 Toyota Corolla when she failed to negotiate a left-hand curve. The vehicle left the southern shoulder of the roadway and struck a utility pole. After hitting the pole, the Corolla rolled an unknown number of times before coming to rest south of the road, police said. The vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene. The woman suffered suspected serious injuries and was transported by Life Flight to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, according to the report. Police reported that she was not wearing a seat belt. State police listed the driver as cited with not driving at a safe speed.

Pottsville, PA · 1d

WBRE

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Man found dead in Susquehanna River identified as missing man

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Luzerne County Coroner’s Office and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) were called to Route 11 near the Susquehanna River Tuesday morning for a death investigation. A representative from the coroner’s office said they were called to the scene around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday. PSP identified Keenan Saniatan, 39, of […]

Luzerne County, PA · 2d

Times Leader

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Drums shooting under investigation by PSP, suspect in custody

The Butler Township Police Department and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop N Patrol Unit responded to a reported shooting on Edge Rock Dr

Butler, PA · 1d

Skook News

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Firefighters at the Scene of a Working House Fire in Pottsville

POTTSVILLE — A roof collapse forced firefighters to evacuate a Highland Drive home while battling a house fire Wednesday afternoon. Emergency personnel were dispatched just after 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 , to 321 Highland Drive for a reported house fire. An assistant chief at the scene confirmed a working fire. An initial report of someone trapped inside the home was later determined to be unfounded. Crews Shift to Exterior Attack Firefighters initially entered the home to attack the flames. Following a roof collapse and a report from the homeowner that propane tanks were inside, all firefighters were ordered out of the structure. Crews then shifted to an exterior attack. Hoarding conditions were also reported inside and outside the home. As of 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, firefighters remained at the scene battling active fire. This is a developing story. Photos from the Highland Drive Fire

Pottsville, PA · 1d

WBRE

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Teen arrested, charged as adult for alleged stabbing

BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teenager in Bloomsburg was arrested after police said he stabbed one victim in the arm with a knife and chased another. Brandon Frields, 17, of Berwick, was arrested Thursday in connection to a Nov. 1 stabbing on East Second Street, according to the Bloomsburg Police Department. Frields faces several […]

Bloomsburg, PA · 5h

WOLF

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Luzerne County man sentenced to more than 12 years for meth trafficking, dog fighting

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — A 40-year-old Hazle Township man was sentenced to 148 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine and training dogs for fighting, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania said. Brandon Crum was sentenced Nov. 5 by Senior U.S. District Judge...

Luzerne County, PA · 15h

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

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Amazon to occupy second warehouse atop Vulcan Hill

VULCAN – A tenant has been found for the second warehouse built on the site... The article Amazon to occupy second warehouse atop Vulcan Hill first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel .

Shenandoah, PA · 1d

Victory Bell Rings

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Full guide to Penn State wrestling’s opening match vs. Bloomsburg, how to watch, key debuts, and more

It's Year 18 of the Cael Sanderson experience and, of course, it arrives with more national title expectations.

State College, PA · 14h

Spotlight PA

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Contaminated sugar, unapproved foods, and other Berks County restaurant inspections for Nov. 2-8

The state inspected the following food establishments in Berks County. To find more restaurant safety information, view full inspection reports, and sign up for real-time text or email alerts for specific restaurants or locations, visit Spotlight PA’s Restaurant Safety Tracker. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture produces retail food inspection...

Berks County, PA · 2d

Skook News

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Schuylkill County Native Named Principal of St. Joseph Center for Special Learning

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — St. Joseph Center for Special Learning has named Elisabeth Hughes as its new principal, bringing an educator with 24 years of experience and local ties to lead its programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hughes will serve as the center’s chief executive and educational leader, overseeing both its school-age program and Adult Program. She succeeds Bob Giba, who became principal in 2019. Experience in Schuylkill County Schools An Orwigsburg native, Hughes spent more than two decades in the Schuylkill Haven Area School District, where she taught first and third grades before serving as a Title I reading specialist from 2014 to 2024. During that time, she worked with fellow Title I teachers to develop an Orton-Gillingham reading curriculum for kindergarten and second grade. Since January 2025, Hughes has worked as a reading interventionist in the Blue Mountain School District. She holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Elizabethtown College, a master’s degree in education from Alvernia University and a reading specialist certificate from Wilkes University. She also is certified in special education and the Orton-Gillingham approach to reading instruction and has training in Science of Reading methods. “Elisabeth Hughes has spent her

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

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This Pennsylvania Mountain Town Stacks Local Treasures On The Table And Wins Over Locals

A burger served on house-made focaccia sits on the same menu as a maple sweet potato lentil loaf. That pairing alone tells you this kitchen does things its own way. The restaurant lives inside two stone row homes from the 1840s. Those homes were built for railroad engineers and foremen, and now they hold scratch-made meals in a Pennsylvania mountain town.

Jim Thorpe, PA · 2d

WFMZ-TV Online

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1 dead, 1 hospitalized after crash on Route 145 in Lehigh Twp.

WALNUTPORT, Pa. - A two-vehicle crash killed at least one person and sent at least one other to the hospital. According to Northampton County Communications, the emergency call came in at 4:12 p.m. for an accident located at the intersection of PA-145 and Linda Drive in Lehigh Township. Authorities say...

Northampton County, PA · 2d

WBRE

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Man sentenced 20 years in prison for selling fentanyl

(WBRE/WYOU) — A Luzerne County man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after selling fentanyl to a man who overdosed and almost died, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Joshua Ward, 28, of Luzerne County, was sentenced Nov. 5 for distributing fentanyl that resulted in serious bodily injury. According to the DOJ, Ward […]

Luzerne County, PA · 8h

macaronikid.com

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Family Holiday Events & Winter Fun | Schuylkill & Beyond

The winter holidays are officially here, and the Mt. Carmel - Schuylkill - Pottsville area is bursting with festive family fun! No matter what winter holidays your family observes or what ages you are planning for, our local community is packed with inclusive events, seasonal traditions, and winter entertainment for everyone. Check out my top picks for holiday family activities across the region and start planning your seasonal outings today!

Pottsville, PA · 1d

Skook News

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Fire Damages Unoccupied Home in Shenandoah’s Turkey Run Section

SHENANDOAH — A fire damaged the first floor of an unoccupied home in Shenandoah’s Turkey Run section. The cause remains under investigation. Emergency personnel were dispatched to 437 Furnace Street at 8:07 p.m. for a working structure fire after a Shenandoah assistant fire chief reported the blaze directly to Schuylkill County dispatch over the radio. Firefighters brought the fire under control within 15 minutes of arriving . According to Shenandoah Fire Chief Rick Examitas, the fire started in a middle room of the home, with damage contained to the first floor. Examitas said no one was living in the home. A Pennsylvania State Police fire marshal was called to investigate the cause. Turkey Run Fire Photo Gallery Select a photograph to view the full-size image.

Shenandoah, PA · 2d

Skook News

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Schuylkill County Weather: Rain Thursday, Snow Showers Possible Friday

Rain and colder temperatures are ahead for Schuylkill County in the forecast beginning Thursday, November 12, 2026 . Showers will continue through much of Thursday before colder air brings rain and snow showers Thursday night and Friday. Little or no snow accumulation is expected. Drier weather should return for the weekend and early next week. Schuylkill County Weather Highlights Thursday: Showers, mainly before 3 p.m., with a high near 52°F. One-half to three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible. Thursday night and Friday: Rain and snow showers, with wind gusts up to 28 mph. Friday’s high will be near 40°F. Weekend: Mostly cloudy Saturday and partly sunny Sunday, with highs in the mid-40s. Early next week: Mostly sunny days, with overnight lows dropping into the upper 20s. Seven-Day Forecast: November 12–18, 2026 Schuylkill County daily and overnight weather forecast. All temperatures are in degrees Fahrenheit. Day Forecast Thursday, November 12 Day: Showers, mainly before 3 p.m., with a high near 52°F . East wind around 5 mph will become light and variable during the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100% , with rainfall amounts between one-half and three-quarters of an inch possible. Night: A chance of rain showers before

Schuylkill County, PA · 1d

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Man arrested after police find pipe bomb in his car in Quakertown, police say

A Schuylkill County man was arrested after a pipe bomb was found in his vehicle in Quakertown, according to police. Scott Albert Jr., 31, of Orwigsburg, is facing a felony charge of weapons of mass destruction, in addition to misdemeanor charges of possession of a weapon, making repairs to, selling, dealing in, using, or possessing a prohibited offensive weapon, recklessly endangering another person, and use/possesion of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested on Nov. 6 and sent to Bucks County Jail after his bail was denied when a Magisterial District Court judge deemed him a danger to the community, according to court documents. Jason Alan Rubinstein is representing Albert in this case.

Quakertown, PA · 2d