Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/27/14
Friday, June 27, 2014
PennDot Beginning to Work on Route 309 in Tamaqua
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
1 Dies Motor Vehicle Accident Near Gilberton
NOTE: The vehicle in the photo was not the vehicle that the person died in. |
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Bottoms Up Hideaway Opens Wednesday!!!!
Schuylkill County’s newest entertainment facility. We will open their doors on Wed. June 25th for Yings and Wings, June 26th country line dance lessons, 27th live request Dj and the 28th their grand opening featuring UUU .
Come out and enjoy great food being served by Johnz’ Kitchen & Catering with the family. Stay for the entertainment. Live band weekly, Karaoke, Line Dancing, Live DJ and also nights for the under 21 crowd as well. Formerly the Flying Dutchman Motorcycle Track on RT# 895 (670 Rock Rd) Pine Grove.
Come out and enjoy great food being served by Johnz’ Kitchen & Catering with the family. Stay for the entertainment. Live band weekly, Karaoke, Line Dancing, Live DJ and also nights for the under 21 crowd as well. Formerly the Flying Dutchman Motorcycle Track on RT# 895 (670 Rock Rd) Pine Grove.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
Police Investigating Arson at Mining Company
Police are investigating a car fire in Reilly Township at mining company early Saturday.
According to a story by WNEP, Police are investigating an car fire that was found around 5am Saturday morning near the Hegins Mining Company on Swatara Road in Reilly Township.
A person reportedly parked a Toyota Sedan near the company and set it on fire.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information concerning the arson can contact the State Police at Schuylkill Haven at (570) 739-1330.
Link to WNEP
http://wnep.com/2014/06/22/vehicle-fire-troopers-calling-it-arson/
According to a story by WNEP, Police are investigating an car fire that was found around 5am Saturday morning near the Hegins Mining Company on Swatara Road in Reilly Township.
A person reportedly parked a Toyota Sedan near the company and set it on fire.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information concerning the arson can contact the State Police at Schuylkill Haven at (570) 739-1330.
Link to WNEP
http://wnep.com/2014/06/22/vehicle-fire-troopers-calling-it-arson/
Emergency Crews Respond to Shenandoah Fire Sunday
Photo Posted to Schuylkill County Firewire by Cassandra Lynn Dillon-Foresman |
Dead Body Found Near New Philadelphia, St. Clair Man Charged With Homicide
22 Year Old Tamaqua Man Missing Since June 2nd
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Coal Region Connects: Were Golden Sun Chips the Best Chips Ever Made?
SOME SAY THE BEST POTATO CHIPS WERE MADE BY A LITTLE COMPANY IN SLATINGTON. Click LIKE if GOLDEN SUN Potato Chips rings a bell to you.
Friday, June 20, 2014
Hazleton Police Looking for Help Finding Man Who Robbed Bank
The Hazleton Police Department is looking for the public's help in finding a suspect who robbed a bank Thursday.
Thursday, June 19, 2014
South Tamaqua Man Missing Since Saturday, 6/14
SUV Towing Camper Overturns On Hometown Hill
Photo Courtesy of TamaquaArea.com |
Standoff in Frackville Ends Peacefully Early Thursday
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County
The following counties have been issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 5:00am including Schuylkill
Police and SWAT Surround Home In Frackville
As of this writing (10:30pm), police currently have 29 South 4th Street surrounded in Frackville. At this time we know that a gunman has barricaded themselves in the home. The area has been blocked off and people who live by are to stay in their homes.
UPDATE (12:25am): Both suspects gave up willingly and came out with hands up.
UPDATE: 8:45am:
http://www.skooknews.com/2014/06/standoff-in-frackville-end-peacefully.html
UPDATE (12:25am): Both suspects gave up willingly and came out with hands up.
UPDATE: 8:45am:
http://www.skooknews.com/2014/06/standoff-in-frackville-end-peacefully.html
Coal Region Connections: Happy 100th Birthday to Tastykake
HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY TO A COAL REGION LUNCH BOX & BROWN BAG STAPLE FOR DECADES! Click LIKE if you grew up enjoying "tasty-breaks" with TASTYKAKE & tell us what's YOUR favorite TASTYKAKE product.
BEST OF SKOOK: And the Winner of "Best Band" in Schuylkill County is . . . .
Schuylkill County Firefighters Respond to Northumberland County Fire Overnight
Photo by Thomas Jeffrey / Posted to Schuylkill County Firewire |
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
Female From Shamokin Missing in Hazleton Area
A female from Shamokin went missing in the Hazleton Area late Monday.
Sabrina Mclaughlin of Shamokin, PA has been missing since late Monday night and was last known to be in the Hazleton area.
She was reported to be wearing a black tank top and jean shorts with a pink zebra backpack. She is reported to be about 5 foot tall, weighs about 100-115 pounds, with long brown hair and green eyes.
Anyone with information or who may have seen Sabrina is too call the Hazleton Police at 570-459-4940 or dial 911.
Sabrina Mclaughlin of Shamokin, PA has been missing since late Monday night and was last known to be in the Hazleton area.
She was reported to be wearing a black tank top and jean shorts with a pink zebra backpack. She is reported to be about 5 foot tall, weighs about 100-115 pounds, with long brown hair and green eyes.
Anyone with information or who may have seen Sabrina is too call the Hazleton Police at 570-459-4940 or dial 911.
5:30pm Update: She has been located, thanks to all who shared
Monday, June 16, 2014
Water Plant Employee Caught Urinating Into Filtering System
17 People Targeted in Tamaqua Drug Raid Monday Morning
Saturday, June 14, 2014
COAL REGION CONNECTIONS: Who Remembers Charles Chips?
THE MILK MAN, THE BREAD MAN, THE ICE MAN, THE FISH MAN-- ALL GONE! Click LIKE if you remember the pretzel & chip man--CHARLES CHIPS--making coal region deliveries to homes & businesses in the late 50s, 60s, & early 70s.
Friday, June 13, 2014
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Woman and Child Taken to Hospital After Crash in Tamaqua Wednesday
Photo and Story posted from TamaquaArea.com |
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Flood Advisory Issued For Schuylkill County
* URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR POOR DRAINAGE AREAS FOR... SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...
* UNTIL 130 AM EDT
* UNTIL 130 AM EDT
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Man Wanted for Robbery in Lansford Taken Into Custody in Rush Township
A man wanted in connection with a robbery in Lansford was taken into custody in Rush Township Tuesday.
Monday, June 9, 2014
Sketch Released of Suspect from Schuylkill Mall Bank Robbery
Police have released a composite picture of the suspected bank robber from last week's robbery at the National Penn Bank in the Schuylkill Mall.
If anyone recognizes him, they are to call 911.
If anyone recognizes him, they are to call 911.
PIAA Baseball/Softball State Semi-Finals Results
The schedule for Schuylkill County teams remaining in the PIAA State Playoffs for Baseball and Softball
Class A - Softball
Minersville - 10
Bristol - 1
Class A - Baseball
Devon Prep - 4
Class A - Softball
Minersville - 10
Bristol - 1
Class A - Baseball
Devon Prep - 4
Schuylkill Haven - 0
Class AAA - Baseball
Pope John Paul II - 1
Tamaqua - 0
Class AAA - Baseball
Pope John Paul II - 1
Tamaqua - 0
Sunday, June 8, 2014
Coal Region Connections: Time for Ice Cream Memories
By Mark Marek, Coal Region Connections
TIME FOR ICE CREAM MEMORIES.
I recall the late afternoon & early evening Mr. Softee & Chilly Willy trucks well. Your heard the music from the trucks when they were a block away. Mr. Softee was my favorite because of the soft ice cream & their double cones pictured below.
TIME FOR ICE CREAM MEMORIES.
I recall the late afternoon & early evening Mr. Softee & Chilly Willy trucks well. Your heard the music from the trucks when they were a block away. Mr. Softee was my favorite because of the soft ice cream & their double cones pictured below.
Crash in Tamaqua Sunday Morning Injures Pregnant Woman
Sunday morning just after 8:30am, crews were called to the intersection of Cedar and Center St., Tamaqua for a motor vehicle accident.
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Prisoner Who Escaped Custody Caught Overnight in Berks County
The prisoner who escaped custody while being transferred back to the Schuylkill County Prison yesterday was caught overnight.
Schuylkill County Clerk Files Motion to Overturn Same Sex Marriage Decision
Friday, June 6, 2014
Prisoner Escapes While Being Transported Back to Schuylkill County Prison
PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Schedule
The schedule for Schuylkill County teams remaining in the PIAA State Playoffs for Baseball and Softball
Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2014
It's that time of year!! Time for fireworks! Below is the schedule of fireworks displays from around Schuylkill County
Locust Dale Man Arrested for Open Lewdness in Mt. Carmel
Image from Mount Carmel Borough Police Department Facebook page |
Two Charged with Theft Near Pottsville
Two people have been charged with stealing thousands of dollars from a company in Schuylkill County.
No Furloughs For the Mahanoy Area School District
The Mahanoy Area School Board announced Thursday during their board meeting there would be no furloughs for the district.
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Man Steals Car and Robs Bank at Schuylkill Mall
Police are looking for a man who stole a car and robbed a bank at the Schuylkill Mall Thursday afternoon.
PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Results
St. Clair School Board Votes to Suspend Programs and Furlough Teachers
The St. Clair School Board met Wednesday night and voted to suspend certain school programs and to furlough 12 teachers.
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
Traffic Stop Leads to Foot Pursuit in Schuylkill Haven
Tuesday's Two Vehicle Accident in Hometown
Posted from TamaquaArea.com
Emergency personnel were called around 1:40 PM on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 to SR309 near Rita’s Italian Ice after two vehicles collided.
Emergency personnel were called around 1:40 PM on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 to SR309 near Rita’s Italian Ice after two vehicles collided.
4 Injured in St. Clair Motor Vehicle Accident Tuesday Evening
Around 6:15, Tuesday evening crews were called to the intersection of Route 61 and Hancock St., Saint Clair, for a motor vehicle accident involving 2 vehicles.
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