‘Suspicious Device’ Prompts Evacuation, Closure of Pa. Courthouse: Officials

‘Suspicious device’ prompts evacuation, closure of Pa. courthouse: officials

A “suspicious device” found in the upper parking lot of the Schuylkill County Courthouse forced an evacuation Tuesday morning, according to the county office of emergency management.

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Schuylkill County Courthouse Evacuated for Bomb Threat

The Schuylkill County Courthouse in Pottsville has been evacuated Tuesday morning following a bomb threat received around 11 a.m., authorities confirmed. According to Schuylkill County Emergency Management, the incident occurred in the parking lot.The incident disrupted regular operations at the courthouse.  Employees, visitors, and county officials were evacuated to a designated area and a bomb squad was requested to the scene.Specifics on the …