Over the past two days, two incidents of Vandalism have happened within the county
Last night, Xtreme Fitness, St. Clair was broken into and robbed. If you know any information about this, please call the St. Clair Police
Early Monday morning in Minersville, someone damaged construction trucks and two large dump trucks along Route 901 near Minersville, near the Reading Anthracite Company. If you know any information about this, please call the Schuylkill County State Police
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
SKOOK, The Movie, All About Coming Home to the Skook
We were contacted yesterday about a feature-length movie that was selected for the New Orleans Film Society's Narrative and Documentary Competition that will take place in New Orleans October 10th-October 17th.
This movie, simply called, "Skook", is about a New York City art student who returns home to rural Pennsylvania, aka Schuylkill County, and unexpectedly falls for the guy who made her life hell throughout high school. Caught off guard by the excitement, she starts to have flashbacks of the high school event that made her leave Schuylkill County in the first place.
The writer/producer/lead, Ashley Pishock, grew up in Schuylkill County.
You can find out more about this movie at
https://www.facebook.com/skookfilm
http://www.skookfilm.com
Check it out!
This movie, simply called, "Skook", is about a New York City art student who returns home to rural Pennsylvania, aka Schuylkill County, and unexpectedly falls for the guy who made her life hell throughout high school. Caught off guard by the excitement, she starts to have flashbacks of the high school event that made her leave Schuylkill County in the first place.
The writer/producer/lead, Ashley Pishock, grew up in Schuylkill County.
You can find out more about this movie at
https://www.facebook.com/skookfilm
http://www.skookfilm.com
Check it out!
Monday, September 23, 2013
Juvenile Arrested Minutes After Tamaqua Robbery
A juvenile who robbed the Turkey Hill Minit Market at 2:30AM, Monday in Tamaqua with a knife was arrested within 10 minutes after the holdup.
The Tamaqua Police Department did not disclose the name or age who will be charged with robbery, prohibited offensive weapons, terroristic threats, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and simple assault.
The boy entered the store, wearing a trench coat and ski mask, and forced the clerk at knifepoint to hand over the cash in the register.
The juvenile was turned over to the Schuylkill County juvenile court for prosecution.
The Tamaqua Police Department did not disclose the name or age who will be charged with robbery, prohibited offensive weapons, terroristic threats, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and simple assault.
The boy entered the store, wearing a trench coat and ski mask, and forced the clerk at knifepoint to hand over the cash in the register.
The juvenile was turned over to the Schuylkill County juvenile court for prosecution.
Ashland Woman In Court For Prostitution Charges
A Lehigh County judge ruled that an Ashland woman will be charged with prostitution-related offenses after a sting at strip club in Allentown earlier this year.
Tawnia J. Brown, 23, of Ashland, along with 3 other women went before a judge this morning for a preliminary hearing on the charges.
Tawnia J. Brown, 23, of Ashland, along with 3 other women went before a judge this morning for a preliminary hearing on the charges.
Skook News: Week #4 High School Football Power Rankings
ASHLAND BOROUGH - WATER BOIL ADVISORY
Just released on Ashland Borough's Facebook Page at 9:10AM - 9/23/13
WATER BOIL ADVISORY -
Sept. 23, 2013 3:00 AM
Ashland Area Municipal Authority
401 So. 18th Street, Ashland, PA 17921
Drinking Water Warning
Boil Your Water Before Using
Due to a water main break in the Borough of Ashland, we are issuing this warning to boil your drinking water. After repairs have been made, we will chlorinate and flush the system. The affected area includes all customers of the Ashland Area Municipal Authority. Bacterial contamination can occur due to breaks in the distribution system (pipes). We will inform you when tests show no bacteria and you no longer have to boil your water.
What should I do?
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST.
Bring all water to a boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Boiling kills bacteria and
other organisms in the water.
For more information, please contact:
Ashland Borough
401 So. 18th Street
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-2411
WATER BOIL ADVISORY -
Sept. 23, 2013 3:00 AM
Ashland Area Municipal Authority
401 So. 18th Street, Ashland, PA 17921
Drinking Water Warning
Boil Your Water Before Using
Due to a water main break in the Borough of Ashland, we are issuing this warning to boil your drinking water. After repairs have been made, we will chlorinate and flush the system. The affected area includes all customers of the Ashland Area Municipal Authority. Bacterial contamination can occur due to breaks in the distribution system (pipes). We will inform you when tests show no bacteria and you no longer have to boil your water.
What should I do?
DO NOT DRINK THE WATER WITHOUT BOILING IT FIRST.
Bring all water to a boil for one minute, and let it cool before using, or use bottled water. Boiled or bottled water should be used for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, washing dishes, and food preparation UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Boiling kills bacteria and
other organisms in the water.
For more information, please contact:
Ashland Borough
401 So. 18th Street
Ashland, PA 17921
(570) 875-2411
Saturday, September 21, 2013
Four Hurt in Crash on Gordon Nagle Trail
This afternoon at approximately 2:30PM, an SUV driven by Nicole Moore, Minersville, crossed the yellow line and hit Debra Scripcoe, Llewellyn, head on, on the Gordon Nagle Trail.
Also in the car with Moore were 3 children, 2 of which were flown from the scene. Both drivers were also taken to a local medical center.
Moore was said to have shown signs of impairment, Police say charges are pending.
Gordon Nagle Trail was closed for a few hours after the accident, while police investigated and recreated the accident.
Also in the car with Moore were 3 children, 2 of which were flown from the scene. Both drivers were also taken to a local medical center.
Moore was said to have shown signs of impairment, Police say charges are pending.
Gordon Nagle Trail was closed for a few hours after the accident, while police investigated and recreated the accident.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Schuylkill County High School Football Scores - Week #4
Schuylkill County High School Football Scores - Week #4
Wyomissing 21 Blue Mountain 13
Tamaqua 28 Mahanoy Area 53
Shenandoah Valley 41 Minersville 14
Pope John Paul The Great 55 Nativity BVM 0
Schuylkill Haven 0 North Schuylkill 19
Jim Thorpe 49 Panther Valley 20
Reading 16 Pottsville 28
East Juniata 0 Tri-Valley 28
Line Mountain 2 Williams Valley 39
Schuylkill County High School Football - Week #4
Schuylkill County High School Football - Week #4
Wyomissing @ Blue Mountain
Tamaqua @ Mahanoy Area
Shenandoah Valley @ Minersville
Pope John Paul The Great @ Nativity BVM
Schuylkill Haven @ North Schuylkill
Jim Thorpe @ Panther Valley
Reading @ Pottsville
East Juniata @ Tri-Valley
Line Mountain @ Williams Valley
Saturday
Conwell-Egan Catholic @ Marian
Upper Dauphin @ Pine Grove
Kidnappers Brought To Schuylkill County
On Thursday afternoon, the mother and son who were charged with kidnapping a Gordon girl on August 13th and taking her to New York, were brought back to Schuylkill County to be arraigned. After arraignment, both were sent to Schuylkill County Prison after they weren't able to make bail.
The two individuals are Peter Tarbox, 39, and his mother, Annette M. Williams, 55, both of Norwood, NY.
The two were charged with felony kidnapping and interference with the custody of children and a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of children.
The two individuals are Peter Tarbox, 39, and his mother, Annette M. Williams, 55, both of Norwood, NY.
The two were charged with felony kidnapping and interference with the custody of children and a misdemeanor charge of endangering the welfare of children.
Cressona Gas Station Robbed
Last evening at approximately 10PM, the Mobil Gas Station in Cressona was robbed.
The State Police are looking for a white male, between 6 feet 2 inches and 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 200 pounds and green eyes.
The suspect wore a brown bandanna with a grey hooded sweatshirt during the robbery.
The suspect used a knife but the clerk who was working at the time was not hurt.
The State Police are looking for a white male, between 6 feet 2 inches and 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing about 200 pounds and green eyes.
The suspect wore a brown bandanna with a grey hooded sweatshirt during the robbery.
The suspect used a knife but the clerk who was working at the time was not hurt.
Kessler Marked For Termination, Kessler to Plead Case At Public Hearing
At a special borough council meeting last night in Gilberton, the council voted 6-1 to suspend Police Chief Mark Kessler pending his termination. You may ask why Kessler couldn't be terminated immediately? This is because Kessler has a right to a public hearing.
No date has been set yet for the public hearing but it could happen as soon as within the next 10 days.
Kessler will have the right to plead his case to an independent council and they will make the final determination.
Some of the borough charges that were announced against Kessler are
After the meeting, the borough council had nothing else to say.
It's not over yet folks!
No date has been set yet for the public hearing but it could happen as soon as within the next 10 days.
Kessler will have the right to plead his case to an independent council and they will make the final determination.
Some of the borough charges that were announced against Kessler are
- Misuse of a borough discount to purchase tires for a personal humvee
- Tampered with a borough computer system ahead of his July 31st suspension
- Using the borough's automatic weapons in the viral video without permission
- Refused to hand over attachments that made 5 of his weapons fully automatic
- Made derogatory statements about certain council members
Kessler's attorney Nahas said that all the borough's charges all lacked proof.
After the meeting, the borough council had nothing else to say.
It's not over yet folks!
Thursday, September 19, 2013
LIVE COVERAGE: Special Gilberton Borough Council Meeting
Tonight at 7PM, the Borough Council of Gilberton will meet to decide whether or not to fire Police Chief Mark Kessler.
Please stay tuned to this page for the live results
Please stay tuned to this page for the live results
SPCA Called to Home In Fountain Springs, Butler Township
The SPCA was called to a home yesterday in Fountain Spring, Butler Township after a dog was killed by two other dogs in the yard of 308 Fountain St.
Originally police were called, then the police called the SPCA.
When they arrived, they found more than a dozen dogs, 2 tortoises, two ducks, 25 guinea pigs, 17 rabbits, and dozens of birds.
There was also a pot bellied pig in the basement.
Animals were found not to have food or water.
The animals were taken to the Hillside SPCA where they will be put up for adoption. They also ask for donations because of the amount of care all of these animals will need until they are adopted.
Originally police were called, then the police called the SPCA.
When they arrived, they found more than a dozen dogs, 2 tortoises, two ducks, 25 guinea pigs, 17 rabbits, and dozens of birds.
There was also a pot bellied pig in the basement.
Animals were found not to have food or water.
The animals were taken to the Hillside SPCA where they will be put up for adoption. They also ask for donations because of the amount of care all of these animals will need until they are adopted.
KESSLER DISCIPLINARY HEARING: No Decision Yet, Special Meeting Tonight
This morning Mark Kessler had his disciplinary hearing with the Gilberton Borough Mayor, Mary Lou Hannon, there are very few details about what said during the hearing but there has been no decision yet. The Borough Council will vote this evening at 7 P.M.
The area outside the borough building was surrounded by Kessler supporters and news media. Gene Stilp was also on hand.
Joseph Nahas, Kessler's attorney said the council rejected his motion to dispute arbitration.
When asked, Kessler's lawyer, Joseph Nahas, expects him to be fired.
Below are some images from this morning that were found through Twitter @JohnLuciew
The area outside the borough building was surrounded by Kessler supporters and news media. Gene Stilp was also on hand.
Joseph Nahas, Kessler's attorney said the council rejected his motion to dispute arbitration.
When asked, Kessler's lawyer, Joseph Nahas, expects him to be fired.
Below are some images from this morning that were found through Twitter @JohnLuciew
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Suspended Gilberton Police Chief's Disciplinary Hearing Scheduled For Tomorrow
Gilberton should be a busy place tomorrow morning at 10AM. That is when the suspended Police Chief of Gilberton, Mark Kessler, will sit down with his lawyer and Mayor Mary Lou Hannon for a disciplinary hearing.
The original date of the hearing was postponed when Kessler's lawyer could not attend.
No other members of the borough council are to attend this hearing. Kessler's lawyer says a press conference will follow immediately after the hearing.
The original date of the hearing was postponed when Kessler's lawyer could not attend.
No other members of the borough council are to attend this hearing. Kessler's lawyer says a press conference will follow immediately after the hearing.
Mahanoy City Hook & Ladder 457 Removed From Firehouse
Photo From Schuylkill County Firewire |
Approximately 10AM, a small crowd gathered with cameras in hand and remained silent as the shell of the fire truck was removed and then taken away.
Mahanoy Street was close while the work was being done.
The Hookies, as Mahanoy City refers to the department is still to receive a loaner truck from an anonymous fire department in Lackawanna County while they rebuild.
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Schuylkill County Man Killed on Route 183 Crash in Berks County
William B. Weikel, 55, of Zion Grove, was killed Monday morning when the pickup he was driving that was part of a convoy escorting an over-sized load down route 183 just below the Schuylkill County line in Berks County.
Route 183 was closed for about 3 hours because of the crash and a second crash that happened shortly after.
Route 183 was closed for about 3 hours because of the crash and a second crash that happened shortly after.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Today's Weather Forecast - 09/16/2013
The rain for today is over, but the rest of the day will be mostly cloudy High around 68.
Tonight, the clouds will break and we'll have clear skies with a bright moon. Low around 50
Tuesday is going to be a beautiful day. Sunny all day with a high around 65. Tuesday night is looking to be pretty cool with temperature dipping into the upper 30's.
Wednesday will start with some fog but once that breaks, we'll have a beautiful sunny day. Highs in the lower 70's.
Thursday will look an awful like Thursday with highs reaching more into the mid 70's.
Tonight, the clouds will break and we'll have clear skies with a bright moon. Low around 50
Tuesday is going to be a beautiful day. Sunny all day with a high around 65. Tuesday night is looking to be pretty cool with temperature dipping into the upper 30's.
Wednesday will start with some fog but once that breaks, we'll have a beautiful sunny day. Highs in the lower 70's.
Thursday will look an awful like Thursday with highs reaching more into the mid 70's.
SKOOK NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Fake Facebook Profiles of Older People
What I am about to talk about may or may not be a virus, but it's definitely a security problem that I've witnessed on more than one occasion with friends of mine on Facebook within Schuylkill County.
Skook News: Week #3 High School Football Power Rankings
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Police Identify People Killed In Route 61 Accident
Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner, Andrew Szczyglak released the names of the two individuals killed this morning in a head on crash on Route 61, north of St. Clair.
The victims were Ervin Wallace, 48, Shenandoah and Brian A. Hibshman, 32, Berks County.
The victims were Ervin Wallace, 48, Shenandoah and Brian A. Hibshman, 32, Berks County.
Double Fatality On Route 61
Emergency personnel received a call last around 3:30AM this morning for a head on collision just north of St. Clair in the area of Dark Water.
Route 61 was closed for a short period of time while the accident was cleaned up and investigated.
Two victims of the crash died from their injuries. As of the writing of this article, the names have not been released of the victims.
Stay tuned to Skook News for further details.
Route 61 was closed for a short period of time while the accident was cleaned up and investigated.
Two victims of the crash died from their injuries. As of the writing of this article, the names have not been released of the victims.
Stay tuned to Skook News for further details.
Man Crushed By Car Identified
On Friday Afternoon, Police released the name of the man that was crushed by a car as Raymond Yocum, 57, of Tamaqua.
It was said that he was working on a car on a hill and the car accidentally slipped out of gear causing the car to roll on top of Yocum.
Yocum's death has been ruled accidental.
It was said that he was working on a car on a hill and the car accidentally slipped out of gear causing the car to roll on top of Yocum.
Yocum's death has been ruled accidental.
Friday, September 13, 2013
Schuylkill County High School Football Scores - Week #3
Schuylkill County High School Football - Week #3
Pottsville 23 Blue Mountain 21
Schuylkill Haven 41 Minersville 7
North Schuylkill 21 Jim Thorpe 41
Panther Valley 40 Kutztown 26
Pine Grove 33 @ East Juniata 14
Shenandoah Valley 15 Tamaqua 38
Tri-Valley 13 Newport 7
Williams Valley 54 @ Millersburg 13
Suspended Gilberton Police Chief Declares Candidacy for County Sheriff
It looks like suspended Gilberton Borough Police Chief Mark Kessler is looking to bigger and better things when it comes to his job.
While Kessler is still suspended from his current job of Police Chief of Giberton, he has announced that his is running for Schuylkill County Sheriff as an Independent write-in.
He said he has been thinking about running for awhile.
Kessler will be running against the incumbent Sheriff Joseph G. Groody (Democrat) and Patrick Reynolds (Republican) in the November 5th election.
Further on Kessler's disciplinary hearing, it will be held at 10AM on September 19th at the borough municipal building.
While Kessler is still suspended from his current job of Police Chief of Giberton, he has announced that his is running for Schuylkill County Sheriff as an Independent write-in.
He said he has been thinking about running for awhile.
Kessler will be running against the incumbent Sheriff Joseph G. Groody (Democrat) and Patrick Reynolds (Republican) in the November 5th election.
Further on Kessler's disciplinary hearing, it will be held at 10AM on September 19th at the borough municipal building.
Schuylkill County Upcoming Events
Sunday September 15th - 5PM
Dedication of Monument to first settler in Minersville
Union Cemetary on 5th Street, Minersville
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Lewis' General Store Storytime and Crafts for kids - 10AM - Saturday, September 14th
22 East Main St. Schuylkill Haven
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Shenandoah Town Wide Yard Sale - September 21st
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Autumn Stroll Followed By Halloween Parade - October 19th
Pine Grove
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Frackville Museum Open House - 1-4PM, Saturday, September 14th
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TOB Marching Band Competition - Williams Valley Football Stadium - 6PM, September 14th
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Chinese Auction -Schuykill County Predators Semi-Pro Football Team.
Masonic Hall, Pottsville
All proceeds go to benefit Breast Cancer and Autism
Dedication of Monument to first settler in Minersville
Union Cemetary on 5th Street, Minersville
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Lewis' General Store Storytime and Crafts for kids - 10AM - Saturday, September 14th
22 East Main St. Schuylkill Haven
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Shenandoah Town Wide Yard Sale - September 21st
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Autumn Stroll Followed By Halloween Parade - October 19th
Pine Grove
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Frackville Museum Open House - 1-4PM, Saturday, September 14th
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TOB Marching Band Competition - Williams Valley Football Stadium - 6PM, September 14th
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Chinese Auction -Schuykill County Predators Semi-Pro Football Team.
Masonic Hall, Pottsville
All proceeds go to benefit Breast Cancer and Autism
Schuylkill County Man Dies When Car Falls and Pins Him
This morning around 9 AM emergency personnel was called to South and South 3rd Streets, Minersville for what was originally reported as a vehicle accident with injuries. The individual hurt was pinned beneath the car.
We have now learned that someone in the accident has died from their injuries. All we know at this point is that the person was male.
Look at our site for future updates on this story.
UPDATE: WNEP is reporting that it was not a motor vehicle accident but the man was working beneath the car when it fell and pinned him.
We have now learned that someone in the accident has died from their injuries. All we know at this point is that the person was male.
Look at our site for future updates on this story.
UPDATE: WNEP is reporting that it was not a motor vehicle accident but the man was working beneath the car when it fell and pinned him.
Schuylkill County High School Football Week #3
Week #3 of Schuylkill County High School Football
Pottsville @ Blue Mountain
Marian @ Mahanoy Area
Schuylkill Haven @ Minersville
North Schuylkill @ Jim Thorpe
Panther Valley @ Kutztown
Pine Grove @ East Juniata
Shenandoah Valley @ Tamaqua
Tri-Valley @ Newport
Williams Valley @ Millersburg
Saturday Games
Our Lady of Mount Carmel @ Nativity BVM
Pottsville @ Blue Mountain
Marian @ Mahanoy Area
Schuylkill Haven @ Minersville
North Schuylkill @ Jim Thorpe
Panther Valley @ Kutztown
Pine Grove @ East Juniata
Shenandoah Valley @ Tamaqua
Tri-Valley @ Newport
Williams Valley @ Millersburg
Saturday Games
Our Lady of Mount Carmel @ Nativity BVM
Washington Hook and Ladder's Fire Truck Being Removed
The Washington Hook and Ladder, Mahanoy City, is reporting on their Facebook page that at 9AM, Wednesday, September 18, they will be removing their chard fire truck from their firehouse.
On the morning of Saturday, August 24th, their fire house caught and destroyed their aerial truck. This was also the morning of the 2013 Firemen's Convention that also took place in the borough.
Since then they've received an outpouring of donations from the borough and surrounding areas.
Help is even coming as far as Lackawanna County where it's been said that a department is to donate an aerial truck to them.
On the morning of Saturday, August 24th, their fire house caught and destroyed their aerial truck. This was also the morning of the 2013 Firemen's Convention that also took place in the borough.
Since then they've received an outpouring of donations from the borough and surrounding areas.
Help is even coming as far as Lackawanna County where it's been said that a department is to donate an aerial truck to them.
Mahanoy Area Fixes Bus Misspelling
Mahanoy Area's spell check must have kicked in!
The MA school bus, that Skook News reported on Monday having a misspelling on the side,was corrected as of yesterday morning. This was reported by numerous people who saw the original misspelling.
Original Article from Monday
http://skooknews.blogspot.com/2013/09/mahanoy-area-school-bus-has-misspelling.html
The MA school bus, that Skook News reported on Monday having a misspelling on the side,was corrected as of yesterday morning. This was reported by numerous people who saw the original misspelling.
Original Article from Monday
http://skooknews.blogspot.com/2013/09/mahanoy-area-school-bus-has-misspelling.html
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Help Save The Rack for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we would like to do our part and spread the awareness of breast cancer.
We've created the shirt below to sell and the proceeds from this shirt will go directly to the Susan G Komen.
Help us Save The Rack!!
http://teespring.com/SaveDaRack
We've created the shirt below to sell and the proceeds from this shirt will go directly to the Susan G Komen.
Help us Save The Rack!!
http://teespring.com/SaveDaRack
Today's Weather Forecast - 9/12/13
We are going to start out the day with some fog and a thunderstorm. Clouds will stick around all day with the chance of thunderstorms all afternoon and evening. High of 79 and humid
Tonight we will still have the chance of thunderstorms and by midnight just partly cloudy skies. Low of 56
Tomorrow, things finally cool off. We will have a partly sunny day with a chance of a stray shower late in the afternoon.
Saturday and Sunday are looking perfect with sunny skies, clouds, and highs around 70 degrees.
Tonight we will still have the chance of thunderstorms and by midnight just partly cloudy skies. Low of 56
Tomorrow, things finally cool off. We will have a partly sunny day with a chance of a stray shower late in the afternoon.
Saturday and Sunday are looking perfect with sunny skies, clouds, and highs around 70 degrees.
UPDATED: Early Morning Fire in North Union Township
Photo from Schuylkill County Firewire |
UPDATE: The owners of the home were said to be on vacation but the family lost 2 cats in the fire.
Crews from Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties responded and it took several hours to put the fire out.
The State Fire Marshal is investigating the blaze.
Person Killed in Crash Near Cressona Mall
Yesterday afternoon around 5 PM, James Gorski, 65, was traveling south on 61, used the left turn lane to turn onto Seven Stars Road and crossed into the path of Thomas Salvadora. Salvadora could not stop and hit the passenger side of Gorski's car.
Salvadora was not injured but Gorski died from his injuries.
Route 61 was shut down for a short time in the area.
Salvadora was not injured but Gorski died from his injuries.
Route 61 was shut down for a short time in the area.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Skooks Think We Should NOT Get Involved With Syria
Even though this doesn't directly impact Schuylkill County, the issue with the United States getting involved with Syria using chemical weapons has become a hot topic. At some point, our United States Representatives and Senators will be taking a vote on whether the United States should do something about Syria.
Our elected officials are to represent us and our views, so we asked our readers on our Facebook page the other day what we should we do about Syria?
Our elected officials are to represent us and our views, so we asked our readers on our Facebook page the other day what we should we do about Syria?
Today's Weather Forecast - 09/11/2013
Today's forecast is HOT!! We will start out the day mostly sunny but by the afternoon the thunderstorms will be popping up. Today's hi will be around 90 but will feel closer to 100.
Tomorrow will be a mix of sun, clounds, showers, and thunderstorms throughout the day. Still humid too. High around 82 but will feel well into the 90's.
Friday, autumn will arrive. Much cooler temperature with a high in the mid 60's. Sunny but the chance of an afternoon shower.
Tomorrow will be a mix of sun, clounds, showers, and thunderstorms throughout the day. Still humid too. High around 82 but will feel well into the 90's.
Friday, autumn will arrive. Much cooler temperature with a high in the mid 60's. Sunny but the chance of an afternoon shower.
Remembering Those Who Lost Their Lives on 9/11
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Black Bear Cubs Play in Schuylkill County Food Plot
Brad Daub, of Harrisburg, wondered what was pressing down the vegetation of one of his woodland food plots in western Schuylkill County, until his most recent check of the video on his game camera.
There he found clip after clip of a pair of black bear cubs wrestling their way across the food plot, snapping and trampling all vegetation in their path.
"I have almost 30 videos of these two over four days," he explained. "In almost every video they are playing and rolling around like this."
The recent video clips were the first time Daub spotted the cubs and their mother never showed herself in front of the camera.
Schuylkill County Roadwork - Week of 9/09/13
ROAD NAME: Gordon Mountian Road
BETWEEN: Heckscherville Road AND Biddle Street
Type of Work: Milling & Paving
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.
START DATE: 09/16/2013 Est. Completion Date: 10/31/2013
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 7:00 PM
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Today's Weather Forecast - 09/10/13
After starting our Partly Cloudy this morning, the will begin to come out between 10 and 11 and by the afternoon we will see Mostly Sunny skies. The high for today will be around 83 degrees but will close to 90.
Tonight will be mostly clear and warm with lows in the upper 60's to almost 70.
Tomorrow is going to be mostly sunny with a chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. High of 88 but will feel well into the 90's.
Thursday will be the gloomiest day of the week with showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. As the day goes on, we could be seeing some heavy thunderstorms by the afternoon. High around 85.
By Friday and the weekend, Autumn will begin with high temperatures only reaching into the 60's and dry.
Tonight will be mostly clear and warm with lows in the upper 60's to almost 70.
Tomorrow is going to be mostly sunny with a chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon. High of 88 but will feel well into the 90's.
Thursday will be the gloomiest day of the week with showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. As the day goes on, we could be seeing some heavy thunderstorms by the afternoon. High around 85.
By Friday and the weekend, Autumn will begin with high temperatures only reaching into the 60's and dry.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Release from Public Utilities Commission Regarding New Area Code Overlay
***NEW AREA CODE OVERLAY FOR SCHUYLKILL COUNTY AND OTHER COUNTIES IN 570 AREA CODE***
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced today that mandatory ten-digit dialing is set to begin in September 2013 for residential and business customers within the existing 570 area code.
Presently, customers in this area are taking part in a permissive dialing period. However, beginning Sept. 21, 2013, mandatory 10-digit dialing will be required. During the upcoming mandatory dialing period, all calls must be made using the area code plus the seven-digit number. If only the seven-digit telephone number is dialed, customers will reach a recorded announcement stating they must hang up and redial the number using the area code plus the seven-digit number. This recording will be available permanently.
On July 15, 2010, the Commission approved an overlay plan for the 570 code, after consideration of public input and area code relief options. An overlay plan means that once the existing telephone numbers in the 570 area code are exhausted, new telephone services in that geographic region will be assigned telephone numbers out of the new area code, which has been designated as 272.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced today that mandatory ten-digit dialing is set to begin in September 2013 for residential and business customers within the existing 570 area code.
Presently, customers in this area are taking part in a permissive dialing period. However, beginning Sept. 21, 2013, mandatory 10-digit dialing will be required. During the upcoming mandatory dialing period, all calls must be made using the area code plus the seven-digit number. If only the seven-digit telephone number is dialed, customers will reach a recorded announcement stating they must hang up and redial the number using the area code plus the seven-digit number. This recording will be available permanently.
On July 15, 2010, the Commission approved an overlay plan for the 570 code, after consideration of public input and area code relief options. An overlay plan means that once the existing telephone numbers in the 570 area code are exhausted, new telephone services in that geographic region will be assigned telephone numbers out of the new area code, which has been designated as 272.
Tractor Trailer Fire Shuts Down 81 South
A tractor trailor fire has 81 south shut down at exit 131. Around 2:15pm, authorities got a call that a tractor trailor was on fire at mile marker 129 going south on 81 in Schuylkill County.
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Mahanoy Area School Bus Has Misspelling
What would you think if a school district, who was teaching your kids how to read and write, had a misspelling of their own?
Well, in Schuylkill County, that's the case, particularly Mahanoy Area.
One of our readers sent in the picture to the left today. It's one of Mahanoy Area's buses with a misspelling.
The side of the bus reads "Mahanoy Area Schools District".
The left side of the bus contains the misspelling, but the right is correct.
Well, in Schuylkill County, that's the case, particularly Mahanoy Area.
One of our readers sent in the picture to the left today. It's one of Mahanoy Area's buses with a misspelling.
The side of the bus reads "Mahanoy Area Schools District".
The left side of the bus contains the misspelling, but the right is correct.
Skook News: Week #2 High School Football Power Ranking
Today's Weather Forecast 9/9/13
After starting out very cool in the 40's, we are are going to have a Partly Sunny day with a high around 73.
Tonight, will be cloudy and much warmer then it's been at night with a low of 64.
Tomorrow, the heat is back! Mostly Sunny and breezy with a high of 85
Wednesday is going to be Partly Sunny and hot. There's a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening. High around 90.
Thursday will be cloudy with rain and thunderstorms throughout the day. High in the lower 80's.
Friday, I think Autumn will arrive, with Partly Sunny skies and much cooler with a high only reaching into the mid 60's.
Tonight, will be cloudy and much warmer then it's been at night with a low of 64.
Tomorrow, the heat is back! Mostly Sunny and breezy with a high of 85
Wednesday is going to be Partly Sunny and hot. There's a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening. High around 90.
Thursday will be cloudy with rain and thunderstorms throughout the day. High in the lower 80's.
Friday, I think Autumn will arrive, with Partly Sunny skies and much cooler with a high only reaching into the mid 60's.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Schuylkill County High School Football Scores - Week #2
Blue Mountain 49 Jim Thorpe 19
Mahanoy Area 52 Nativity BVM 6
Marian 6 Schuylkill Haven 30
Minersville 0 North Schuylkill 48
Panther Valley 7 Schuylkill Valley 46
Newport 9 @ Pine Grove 26
Berwick 56 @ Pottsville 7
Tamaqua 21 William Allen 0
Juniata 22 Tri-Valley 29
Upper Dauphin 7 Williams Valley 26
University Prep 42 Shenandoah Valley 24
Our Latest T-Shirt Design - Breast Cancer Awareness
We've had 2 t-shirts that sold really well in the past and we wanted to do a shirt that we could do something for the good.
We've all been affected by Breast Cancer in one way or another. I lost an Aunt to breast cancer back in June and another Aunt who fought and won.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we all need to do our part and "Save the Boobs".
For every shirt we sell, $1 will be donated to Susan G Koman.
You can buy the shirt at the link below for $12.50,
http://teespring.com/SkooksSaveBoobs
This sale will run until September 15th and will ship in time so you have the shirt by the beginning of October.
We've all been affected by Breast Cancer in one way or another. I lost an Aunt to breast cancer back in June and another Aunt who fought and won.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we all need to do our part and "Save the Boobs".
For every shirt we sell, $1 will be donated to Susan G Koman.
You can buy the shirt at the link below for $12.50,
http://teespring.com/SkooksSaveBoobs
This sale will run until September 15th and will ship in time so you have the shirt by the beginning of October.
Schuykill County High School Football Week #2
Week #2 of Schuylkill County High School Football
Blue Mountain @ Jim Thorpe
Mahanoy Area @ Nativity BVM
Marian @ Schuylkill Haven
Minersville @ North Schuylkill
Panther Valley @ Schuylkill Valley
Newport @ Pine Grove
Berwick @ Pottsville
Tamaqua @ William Allen
Juniata @ Tri-Valley
Upper Dauphin @ Williams Valley
Blue Mountain @ Jim Thorpe
Mahanoy Area @ Nativity BVM
Marian @ Schuylkill Haven
Minersville @ North Schuylkill
Panther Valley @ Schuylkill Valley
Newport @ Pine Grove
Berwick @ Pottsville
Tamaqua @ William Allen
Juniata @ Tri-Valley
Upper Dauphin @ Williams Valley
Firetruck to be Donated to Mahanoy City Fire Department
2 weeks ago, just hours before the start of the Fireman's Convention in Mahanoy City, Mahanoy City's Washington Hook and Ladder truck was destroyed when a fire started in their firehouse.
WNEP has reported this morning that an anonymous fire company has come to their aide and will donate an aerial firetruck to the Mahanoy City fire department.
The only information known about the fire company is that they are from Lackwanna County.
WNEP has reported this morning that an anonymous fire company has come to their aide and will donate an aerial firetruck to the Mahanoy City fire department.
The only information known about the fire company is that they are from Lackwanna County.
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Today's Weather Forecast 9/5/2013
Today is going to be sunny and pleasant. The humidity is gone for now and this whole week is going to feel really comfortable. It's going to be a mostly sunny day with high around 72.
Today is going to be the coolest night we've had in a long time. It's going to be clear with a low around 42.
Tomorrow is going to be pretty much the same as today but only reaching a high around 70.
The weekend is looking great with temperatures rising to the upper 70s to around 80. There will be a slim chance of a shower on Sunday.
Today is going to be the coolest night we've had in a long time. It's going to be clear with a low around 42.
Tomorrow is going to be pretty much the same as today but only reaching a high around 70.
The weekend is looking great with temperatures rising to the upper 70s to around 80. There will be a slim chance of a shower on Sunday.
Half Way to St. Pattys Day Bash, Mahanoy City
WHERE: Citizen's Fire Company #2, Mahanoy City
$5 cover, Toolshed Jack will be playing
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
Today's Weather Forecast 9/4/13
Today is going to be gorgeous, Mostly Sunny, low humidity, and just a little warm then today, High of 78
The rest of this week and weekend is looking just as nice, sunshine every day with no chance of rain and high's won't cross the 80 degree mark.
The rest of this week and weekend is looking just as nice, sunshine every day with no chance of rain and high's won't cross the 80 degree mark.
Skook News: Week #1 High School Football Power Ranking
Jewelry Stolen From Home in Barnesville
Police are asking for your help in finding a thief that stole jewelry from a home in Barnesville sometime Sunday night into early Monday morning.
Police say someone stole approximately $1,500 worth of jewelry from a home on Maple St.
If anyone has any information abou this burglary, please contact police
Police say someone stole approximately $1,500 worth of jewelry from a home on Maple St.
If anyone has any information abou this burglary, please contact police
Schuylkill County Road Projects - Week of 09/03/13
Information provided by PennDOT
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Municipality: Frailey, Foster, and Cass Townships
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 104 (Ravine) AND Exit 119 (Highridge)
Type of Work: Other
RESTRICTION: No restriction for shoulder work. Please use caution while traveling in this work zone.
START DATE: 09/03/2013 Est. Completion Date: 09/06/2013
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
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Municipality: Union Twp.
ROAD NAME: Brandonville Road
BETWEEN: Ringtown Borough AND PA 339
Type of Work: Construction
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging. Please use caution while traveling in this work zone.
START DATE: 09/03/2013 Est. Completion Date: 09/06/2013
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
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Municipality: Frailey, Foster, and Cass Townships
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 104 (Ravine) AND Exit 119 (Highridge)
Type of Work: Other
RESTRICTION: No restriction for shoulder work. Please use caution while traveling in this work zone.
START DATE: 09/03/2013 Est. Completion Date: 09/06/2013
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
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Municipality: Union Twp.
ROAD NAME: Brandonville Road
BETWEEN: Ringtown Borough AND PA 339
Type of Work: Construction
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging. Please use caution while traveling in this work zone.
START DATE: 09/03/2013 Est. Completion Date: 09/06/2013
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM
Ashland Police Looking For People That Fled Fire Scene
On Monday, investigators were back at the scene of the fire at 714 W. Centre St. Ashland, that left 8 people homeless.
The fire happened early Monday morning around 3.A.M.
Ashland police actually called in the fire after they got a call that there were individuals on the roof of the Mineshaft Restaurant which is up the street from where the fire took place.
The fire happened early Monday morning around 3.A.M.
Ashland police actually called in the fire after they got a call that there were individuals on the roof of the Mineshaft Restaurant which is up the street from where the fire took place.
Today's Weather Forecast 9/3/13
Today is going to be a gorgeous day! Lots of clouds and sun all day and not nearly as warm or humid. High around 75.
Tonight, Mostly Clear and a low around 52.
Tomorrow, Mostly Sunny, low humidity, and just a little warm then today, High of 78
The rest of this week and weekend is looking just as nice, sunshine every day with no chance of rain and high's won't cross the 80 degree mark.
Tonight, Mostly Clear and a low around 52.
Tomorrow, Mostly Sunny, low humidity, and just a little warm then today, High of 78
The rest of this week and weekend is looking just as nice, sunshine every day with no chance of rain and high's won't cross the 80 degree mark.
Monday, September 2, 2013
Overnight Fire, Ashland
An overnight fire, hit 714 W. Centre St., Ashland at approximately 3:30am.
The police department called in the fire with flames showing from the rear of the building.
Fire crews from around the county and nearby counties responded but the fire was quickly put down.
Sunday, September 1, 2013
Schuylkill County's Sunday and Labor Day Weather Forecast 9/1/13
Your Sunday looks like it's going to be Mostly Sunny day, humid, with a chance of Thunderstorms in the afternoon. High of 85
Sunday evening is going to be mostly cloudy with a low near 70 and humid
LABOR DAY is going to be a mostly cloudy day with the chance of thunderstorms all day. High in the mid 80's and humid.
Sunday evening is going to be mostly cloudy with a low near 70 and humid
LABOR DAY is going to be a mostly cloudy day with the chance of thunderstorms all day. High in the mid 80's and humid.
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