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PHOTOS: Reported tornado hits Pennsylvania town
MAHANOY CITY, Pa. (WHTM) — Emergency crews in Schuylkill County are assessing damage after a reported tornado moved through the lower anthracite region Monday. Minor damage has been reported across the Mahanoy City’s west end. The sign at the Dollar General at Centre and D Streets was damaged,...
Pottsville man charged with choking girlfriend in overnight assault
A Pottsville man was charged with strangulation and other crimes after police said he fled on foot when they investigated a domestic disturbance early Monday. Police said they responded at 304 Fairview St., Pottsville, at about 2:20 a.m. for a domestic disturbance in progress. While en route, officers were advised the male actor, later identified as Dezmond Sharmar Reams, 30, had left the residence, according to police Detective Joseph Welsh.
Hometown heroes banner on display in Schuylkill County
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Memorial Day, events are happening across our region to honor those who have given their lives for our freedom. One borough in Schuylkill County is putting the faces of those who have served on display. Pancakes are on the menu at Schuylkill Haven High School on Monday morning. […]
Three charged for high-speed chase involving children
Shamokin, Pa. — Three people were charged after they drove at high speeds through Shamokin with three young children. Darwin Sanchez, 23, of Shamokin, was pulled over on March 13 after a police officer observed him traveling at a high rate of speed and blowing through several stop signs on Shamokin Street. Sanchez had several passengers in his vehicle, including three young children and Savanna Johnson, 22, of Coal Township, according to the affidavit. ...
Fire damages business and homes in Schuylkill County
POTTSVILLE, Pa. — A fire on Thursday night caused a building to collapse and left people without a place to live in Schuylkill County. The Wire Tele View building collapsed during an intense fire along East Market Street in Pottsville. Crews were back on Friday morning. Clearing away debris so investigators could search for a cause of the fire that took hours to get under control after a gas leak caused delays when the building collapsed.
Fire under control at Northumberland Co. building
SHAMOKIN, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A fire that damaged a building Monday morning is now under control says the Northumberland County Department of Public Safety. Officials say a call came in just after 9:00 a.m. in the 30 block of South Market Street in Shamokin for a reported first-alarm structure fire. Authorities say there are no […]
Wreath-laying ceremony, 21-gun salute mark Memorial Day service in Pottsville
POTTSVILLE, Pa. - Dozens of people commemorated Memorial Day Monday in Schuylkill County. The Memorial Day service was held at both the Garfield Square Soldiers Monument and the First United Methodist Church in Pottsville. The service included a wreath-laying ceremony, 21-gun salute, the reading of the Gettysburg Address, musical tributes,...
Despite weather, residents from across the area find ways to honor fallen soldiers on Memorial Day
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Lehigh Valley pauses to remember those who have paid the ultimate price for their country. Unfortunately, some of those ceremonies had to make some last-minute changes and even cancellations because of the weather. The weather was not cooperating, forcing a lot of cancellations, and some events...
Search for man wanted on alleged assaults
MOUNT CARMEL, NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are looking for a man who was allegedly involved in assault incidents. Mount Carmel Borough Police Department says they are looking for any information to locate Zachary Mcginley, 34, of Mount Carmel. Police say Mcginley was involved in several incidents on May 23 and May 24 in Mount […]
Cleanup after the storms in Pottsville
POTTSVILLE, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After Wednesday night’s thunderstorms, crews are working to clean up downed trees in Pottsville, Schuylkill County. Crews can be seen using chainsaws to cut up toppled trees along Timber Street that fell Wednesday night. The strong storms uprooted large trees, which took down power lines. Pottsville was one of the […]
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