Bomb scare incident probed

State police at Schuylkill Haven reported investigating a bomb scare incident at a Schuylkill County residence.

Troopers said the owner of an unoccupied structure at 159 W. Grande Ave. (SR209), in Porter Township, entered the premises about 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, to check it. On the second floor a device, resembling a bomb, was discovered.

Tremont borough police were called to the scene who then summoned troopers. The state police Hazardous Device and Explosive Section was called and determined the device was a facsimile.

The investigation into the incident is continuing, troopers added.