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Screenings Announced of Upcoming Centralia Documentary

March 22, 2017, 9:20 am
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Filmmakers have announced screening of upcoming Documentary about Centralia.


"CENTRALIA, Pennsylvania’s Lost Town" is a documentary directed by Joe Sapienza II.

The film follows the story of Centralia and its infamous mine fire through the perspectives of former and current residents, the government’s own actions, and local news archives.

Joe Sapienza, a native of Philadelphia and camera assistant and assistant producer with NFL Films, is executive producer and director along with producer Allyson Kircher, an assistant at CESD Talent in New York who oversaw the project.

Over a four-year period, they successfully completed a documentary that will tell Centralia’s fate through the perspective of Centralia’s former and current residents, the government’s own actions, and local news archives. Joe screened a private rough cut of the documentary twice in the fall of 2016 to former cast, crew, and residents of Centralia and Byrnesville.

Watch the trailer here

Centralia, Pennsylvania's Lost Town - Official Trailer from Joe Sapienza II on Vimeo.

Below is a list of dates and theater locations where the documentary will be playing in Schuylkill County. For more information and updates, be sure to follow the film’s official Facebook page.

Saturday, May 6th, 7:00PM at the Majestic Theater
209 N Centre St, Pottsville, PA 17901
Tickets: $10. A portion of the sales will go to the Centralia Legion POST 608 in Wilburton, PA.

Friday, June 16th, 7:00PM at the Tamaqua Arts Theater
125 Pine St, Tamaqua, PA 18252
Tickets: $10. A portion of the sales will go to the Centralia Legion POST 608 in Wilburton, PA.
June 17, 2017 • Tamaqua, PA

Saturday, June 17th, 2:00PM at the Tamaqua Arts Theater
125 Pine St, Tamaqua, PA 18252
Tickets: $10. A portion of the sales will go to the Centralia Legion POST 608 in Wilburton, PA.
August 19, 2017 • Lewisburg, PA

Additional locations and dates may be added in the future.
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/22/2017

March 22, 2017, 9:29 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/22/2017

Wednesday - Cloudy and Windy, Snow Showers Possible - High in the Upper 20's
Wednesday Night - Clear - Low in the Mid Teens
Thursday - Sunny - High in the Mid 30's
Friday - Morning Freezing Rain - High in the Mid 40's
Saturday - Morning Showers - High near 60
Sunday - Rain Late - High near 40
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Man in Custody After Leading Police in Separate Chases Tuesday Night; Drugs Found During Search

March 22, 2017, 10:51 am
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(03/22/2017) A man led police in separate chases in Schuylkill County Tuesday night.

According to Pottsville Police, on Tuesday night, at approximately 10:15pm, Pottsville Bureau of Police officers were on special patrol in an unmarked police car when they observed a red Chrysler 300 turn from the 400 block of Coal St. onto Mauch Chunk Street almost striking their vehicle.

The vehicle continued east on Mauch Chunk and turned into the Dunkin Donuts parking lot at a high rate of speed, then crossed Route 61 eastbound onto Stein St., where the officers lost sight of the vehicle. 

A short time later another Pottsville policeman operating a marked patrol car observed a vehicle matching the vehicle's description parked in the middle of the road in the 400 Block of East Market St. 

As he approached the vehicle,  the driver, later identified as Josh Hickey, 23, of Pottsville, drove off and turned north onto N. George Street then west onto E. Race Street and north on Route 61. 

Despite being followed by a marked patrol car utilizing audible and visual emergency signals to stop, Hickey accelerated in an attempt to elude police. After obtaining positive identification of the suspect vehicle registration, Pottsville police disengaged from the pursuit due to safety concerns for other motorists being caused by Hickey’s reckless driving during the pursuit.

Pottsville Police alerted departments north of the city to advise them of the situation and the description of the suspect's vehicle.

Not long after, around 10:30pm, Frackville and Mahanoy City Police located the vehicle.  Hickey attempted to elude police again in Frackville where he then failed to make a turn near the intersection of Pine and Balliet Streets.

Hickey reportedly attempted to flee on foot but police were right behind and took him into custody.

The subsequent investigation led to Pottsville Police being given permission to search the vehicle by the registered owner, a 38 year old Pottsville man not present at the time of the incident, and seized synthetic marijuana packaged for sale, US currency, a digital scale and several items of drug paraphernalia.

A criminal complaint was prepared by Pottsville Police charging Hickey with Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Police, Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving Vehicle at Safe Speed, Stop Signs, Careless Driving, Reckless Driving and Drivers required to be licensed. He was arraigned by Magisterial District Judge James Ferrier, Orwigsburg, who set bail at $15,000 and Hickey was remanded to the Schuylkill County Prison pending posting of bail or his preliminary hearing.

Frackville, West Mahanoy Township, Shenandoah, Mahanoy City, and Pottsville Departments were all involved in the incident along with Frackville Ambulance.

Photos from the Scene from Fire & Film

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15 Dogs Rescued from Home in Pottsville

March 22, 2017, 4:37 pm
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Over a dozen dogs were rescued from a home in Pottsville last week.


According to Humane Officer, Janine Choplick, last Monday, an anonymous report was received for a concern of a large number of dogs at 246 Pierce Street, Pottsville.

When authorities responded on last Monday, a notice was left at the home when no one answered the door.  Multiple dogs could heard when they knocked on the door.

After no reply was received the following days, authorities returned on Friday.  The owner was home and asked authorities to take all 15 of the dogs in the home.

10 puppies, all 6 weeks old, and 5 adult dogs were taken from the home.  Choplick said all the dogs are very sweet but under socialized.  All will require house training, learn how to walk on a leash, and how to meet new people.  The puppies are not ready for adoption and the adults will need to be spayed and neutered.

All 15 dogs are now being taken care of at the Hillside SPCA, Pottsville.

The Pottsville Code Department was also notified an on Monday, the home was posted as "Unfit for Human Habitation".

The woman who lived in the home has not been charged.

For information on how to help or adopt a dog from the Hillside SPCA, visit http://www.hillsidespca.com/

Photos and Video from WNEP

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Governor Wolf Makes Emergency Declarations for Northeast Pennsylvania Schools

March 22, 2017, 6:59 pm
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In response to several Pennsylvania counties grappling with the effects of winter storm Stella, Governor Tom Wolf announced his administration will make emergency declarations to provide schools in Northeast Pennsylvania that were forced to close last week with options to otherwise satisfy the 180-day requirement.


“I understand the importance of keeping Pennsylvanians safe in times of emergency or in the case of a natural disaster, and this measure further extends those protections,” said Governor Wolf. “While recognizing the responsibility school administrators have to plan their calendars accordingly, this provides more flexibility in the face of unpredictable and unforeseen emergencies.”

Last week, schools in a number of counties, including Berks, Bradford, Carbon, Columbia, Lackawanna, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Pike, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming, expressed concerns they may not meet the number of required instructional days after being hit by winter storm Stella. Governor Wolf asked Secretary Rivera to make the emergency declarations for schools in those counties in accordance with Act 4 of 2016, which serves as a last resort for schools that are having difficulty meeting attendance requirements due to unpredictable emergencies. School administrators still must include a sufficient number of “make up” or “snow” days into their school calendars.

“School attendance impacts student achievement, and emergencies that require a school closing take away important instructional time,” said Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera. “While the top priority must be student safety, the Department’s goal is to ensure that schools are meeting the academic needs of students while also recognizing that extenuating circumstances do sometimes occur.”

Under Act 4, the Secretary of Education may issue a weather, safety, or health related emergency declaration at the request of a school or a charter school or on a county or statewide basis. The emergency declaration permits affected schools to institute options to otherwise satisfy the School Code’s 180 instructional day requirement.

When the Secretary of Education issues an emergency declaration following approval of a request, a school can satisfy the School Code’s instructional day requirement by:

1. Meeting a minimum of 900 hours of instruction at the elementary level and 990 hours of instruction at the secondary level in lieu of 180 days.

2. Scheduling of additional instructional days on one Saturday per month to complete 180 instructional days, or 900 hours at the elementary level and 990 hours at the secondary level. Student excusals for certain reasons are included in this option.

Both options must be approved by a majority vote of the school board or other governing body.

The Department of Education also reminds schools in counties outside those included in the emergency declaration, that they can still request an emergency declaration through PDE’s Office of School Services. PDE will then evaluate a school’s request on a series of factors
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Minersville Wins Girls AA Basketball State Title

March 23, 2017, 10:36 am
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Minersville Wins Girls AA Basketball State Title

On Thursday afternoon, the Minersville Lady Miners defeated Bishop McCort 63-49 to win the PIAA AA Girls State Championship!!!

The Lady Miners finish the season undefeated (31-0) and will bring the Schuylkill League it's 18th Championship.
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Friday Morning

March 23, 2017, 11:23 am
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(03/23/17) The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for a light accumulation of sleet and freezing rain.

The advisory is in effect from 4 AM to 11 AM EDT Friday.

* TIMING...From late tonight through mid to late Friday morning.

* HAZARDS...Patchy freezing rain with some sleet also possible.

* ACCUMULATIONS...A trace to one tenth of an inch of ice and
sleet.

* TEMPERATURES...Upper 20s to near 30 overnight.

* IMPACTS...A thin layer of freezing rain and sleet can bring icy spots on untreated roads, parking lots and walkways.

The advisory includes
Potter-Northern Clinton-Southern Centre-Huntingdon-Mifflin- Juniata-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton- Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia- Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon- Including the cities of Coudersport, Renovo, State College, Huntingdon, Mount Union, Lewistown, Mifflintown, Mansfield, Wellsboro, Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, Williamsport, Lewisburg, Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, Berwick, Newport, Harrisburg, Hershey, Pottsville, and Lebanon
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Centioles to Announce Opening Date; Q&A Scheduled

March 23, 2017, 12:17 pm
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Skook News will be coming to you live Thursday evening with the announcement!

On Thursday (03/23/17), Skook News will be coming to you LIVE through our Facebook page with the big announcement  of the official date of when Centioles Pizza will be reopening!

The announcement will taken place between 6:00pm-7:00pm, Thursday, where owner, Patti Centiole will take your questions live through our Facebook live video.

To watch live, head on over to our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/SkookNews/



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Police Warn Residents of PPL Phone Scam

March 23, 2017, 7:25 pm
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Police are warning residents of another phone scam that is being reported in the area.


On Wednesday March 22, 2017 The Pottsville Bureau of Police received two separate reports of an attempted phone scam that involves a caller claiming to be an employee with PP&L and that the victims’ residence/business owes money on their electric bill. 

The caller continues to say that if payment is not made, PPL will cut electrical service to their residence/business within 30 minutes.  The caller then instructs the resident/business owner that in order to rectify the matter they must purchase prepaid gift cards and upon purchase to call them for further instructions as to where to send the cards to. 

It is noted that caller ID’s show PPL with different 800 numbers attached.  At this point, 1-800-358-6623, 1-844-867-2387, and 1-855-406-4187 have been utilized.  However, these are not legitimate registered numbers for PP&L.  

Resident and business owners are reminded PPL will not call and threaten to shut off power within 30 minutes nor do they accept gift cards for payment. If you receive such a call DO NOT give out any personal information and DO NOT send any form of currency.

If you are unsure about the situation call PP&L directly or your local law enforcement agency.  

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Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

March 24, 2017, 5:41 am
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Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


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Municipality: Foster/Cass Twp.
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 107 (US 209) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions.

START DATE: 03/27/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/30/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM



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Municipality: Rush Twp.
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 124 (PA 61) AND Exit 134 (Delano)
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction both directions.

START DATE: 03/27/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/30/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM



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Municipality: Rush Twp.
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 124 (PA 61) AND Exit 134 (Delano)
Type of Work: Other
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction in both directions for patching work.

START DATE: 03/27/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/30/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM



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Municipality: Blythe Twp.
ROAD NAME: US 209
BETWEEN: Pottsville City Line AND New Philadelphia Borough Line
Type of Work: Brush Cutting
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.

START DATE: 03/27/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/31/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM



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Municipality: Manheim Twp.
ROAD NAME: Second Mountain Road
BETWEEN: Seven Stars Road AND PA 443
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.

START DATE: 03/27/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/31/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES



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Municipality: Porter Twp.
ROAD NAME: US 209
BETWEEN: PA 125 AND PA 325
Type of Work: Crack Sealing
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance Forces
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.

START DATE: 03/27/2017 Est. Completion Date: 03/31/2017
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Will Rain Cause Delays? YES
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Winning Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket Sold in Schuylkill County

March 24, 2017, 7:06 am
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A winning Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket was sold in Schuylkill County.

One jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket worth $600,000 from the Wednesday, March 22, drawing was sold at T & J Petroleum, 489 Pottsville Saint Clair Highway, Pottsville, Schuylkill County.

The ticket correctly matched all five balls drawn, 17-21-27-37-43, to win $600,000, less applicable tax withholding. The retailer earns a $5,000 bonus for selling this winning ticket.

Prizes must be claimed and tickets validated before winners can be identified. Cash 5 winners have one year from the drawing date to claim prizes.

The holder of any jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket should immediately sign the back of the ticket, call the Lottery at 717-702-8146 and file a claim at any of Lottery’s seven area offices or at Lottery headquarters in Middletown, Dauphin County. Claims may be filed Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at area offices and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at headquarters.

More than 46,900 other Cash 5 tickets won prizes of various amounts in the drawing, creating “Winners, winners – everywhere!” Players should check every ticket, every time, and immediately sign winning tickets. Lower-tier winners may be claimed at a Lottery retailer.

In the 2015-16 fiscal year, in addition to awarding more than $46.1 million in prizes to winners in Schuylkill County, the Pennsylvania Lottery contributed more than $19.2 million to programs serving the county’s older residents.
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/24/2017

March 24, 2017, 10:15 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/24/2017

Friday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Mid 40's
Saturday - Showers Late - High near 60
Sunday - Showers - High in the Mid 40's
Monday - Rain early - High near 60
Tuesday - Showers - High near 60
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/25/2017

March 25, 2017, 6:27 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/25/2017

Saturday - Morning Showers - High in the Mid 60's
Saturday Night - Showers Overnight - Low in the Upper 30's
Sunday - Showers - High in the Mid 40's
Monday - Rain early - High near 60
Tuesday - Showers - High near 60
Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 50's
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Centiole's Pizza Returning This Week

March 25, 2017, 7:10 am
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This past week, we had the privilege of helping Patti Centiole announce the opening date of the new Centiole's Pizza.

In May of 2015, Patti Centiole announced that she would be closing Centole's Pizza, Girardville, which at the time had been open for 66 years.

But by the end of August of 2016, Centiole announced that she would be returning!

With the reopening, Centiole announced that they were going to renovate for the former Kelly's Corner bar at 1 Main Street, Girardville as the new Centiole's Pizza.

Almost 6 months after making the announcement that she would be reopening, Patti asked Skook News to stop by to use our LIVE video through Facebook to make the announcement to all of her eager customers.

On Thursday, Centiole officially announced that pizza would be returning, Wednesday, March 29th, 2017.

As usual, Centioles Pizza will be takeout only and their phone number remains the same (570) 276-6368.  They will also begin taking orders on Sunday, March 26th, 2017.

Centiole also thanked Infinity Home Improvements for all of the hard work they put into renovating the place.

Below is our video of the announcement and tour of the new Centioles.


















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Fire Crews Quickly Extinguish Kitchen Fire Saturday Afternoon

March 25, 2017, 6:09 pm
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(03/25/17)  Around 2:45pm, Saturday afternoon, fire crews were called to 1 East Upper Railroad Street, Girardville for a kitchen fire.


Fire crews quickly responded and were able to extinguish the fire within minutes of arrival.

Rangers Hose, Girard Hose, and Girardville EMS were all on scene.

Video below from the Shenandoah Sentinel


Photos by the Shenandoah Sentinel


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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/26/2017

March 26, 2017, 8:01 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/26/2017

Sunday - Showers Late - High in the Mid 40's
Sunday Night - Rain - Low near 40
Monday - Rain early - High in the Mid 60's
Tuesday - Showers and Storms - High near 70
Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 50's
Thursday -  Sun and Clouds - High in the Mid 50's
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Route 901 Closed Due to Crash

March 27, 2017, 6:57 pm
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(03/27/17)  Route 901 was closed Monday evening due to a crash.


Around 9:15pm, emergency personnel were called to 1432 Sunbury Road, Cass Township, for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

Reports were that a vehicle was on it's side and into the woods with at least one occupant trapped in the vehicle.

As of 10:00pm, Route 901 was closed between Woodside and Valley Road.

More details when it comes available.


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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/27/2017

March 27, 2017, 7:06 pm
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/27/2017

Monday Night - Showers - Low in the Mid 40's
Tuesday - Fog Early, Showers and Storms Late - High in the Mid 60's
Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 50's
Thursday -  Cloudy with Rain Late - High in the Mid 50's
Friday - Rain - High in the Mid 40's
Saturday - Morning Showers - High near 50
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/28/2017

March 28, 2017, 6:12 am
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/28/2017

Tuesday - Fog Early, Showers and Storms Late - High in the Mid 60's
Tuesday Night - Showers Ending; Clearing Overnight - Low near 40
Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 50's
Thursday -  Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 50's
Friday - Rain - High in the Mid 40's
Saturday - Clouds and Sun - High near 50s
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash Causing Backups on Route 61

March 28, 2017, 1:20 pm
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(03/28/17) A crash near St. Clair is causing backups on Route 61.


Around 3:45pm, Tuesday, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of Route 61 and West Russell Streets for a head on collision.

The crash is causing backups for afternoon commuters.  Avoid the area if possible.


 
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