Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Monday, August 11, 2014

Two People Injured in Crash in Pottsville Monday Morning

Two people were injured in a crash on Route 61 Monday morning.

Possibility of Heavy Rain For Schuylkill County and Parts of Pennsylvania Tuesday

The National Weather Service has announced the possibility of Heavy Rain for Schuylkill County and parts of Pennsylvania this week.

Tamaqua Native, Jacob Kulick, To Release New EP on Tuesday

A Tamaqua native will release an new "Extended Play" of his music on Tuesday.

Out of County: 3 Alarm Fire in Shamokin

Crews from Northumberland County are at the scene of a 3 Alarm Fire on Vine St. in Shamokin.

This Week's Announced PennDot Projects for Schuylkill County

This Week's Announced PennDot Projects for Schuylkill County

Coal Region Connections: The Pioneer Tunnel, Ashland

By Mark Marek, Coal Region Connections

THERE'S A COAL REGION ATTRACTION THAT DRAWS OVER 40,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY & WAS DESIGNATED A PA. TOP 10 ATTRACTION in 1979. Click LIKE if you are familiar with or visited the Pioneer Tunnel & Steam Train in Ashland.

Sunday, August 10, 2014

Man Identified from Hometown Motorcycle Crash

A man who died from his injuries in a motorcycle crash Friday has been identified.

NASCAR Driver Involved in Fatal Sprint Car Accident in Upstate New York

Tony Stewart was racing at an upstate New York race track where he was involved in an incident where the other driver died from his injuries.

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Motorcycle Crash on Route 209 Near Cumbola on Saturday

Emergency personnel were called to the area of Boardman Brothers along Route 209 Saturday near Cumbola.

Friday, August 8, 2014

Tamaqua Man Dies After Being Tasered

From Courtesy of TamaquaArea.com
A Follow-up to our story Friday of a man who died after being tasered in Tamaqua.

Biker Dies from Injuries from Crash Near Hometown

A biker died Friday after a crash near Hometown.

Police Investigating Death of Man Shot with Stun Gun Outside Gas Station in Tamaqua

Police Investigating Death of Man Shot with Stun Gun Outside Gas Station in Tamaqua

Mustard Seed Mercantile To Celebrate First Anniversary Showcasing County Talent

Mustard Seed Mercantile To Celebrate First Anniversary Showcasing County Talent

County Fire Companies Respond to Structure Fire in Summit Hill Friday

Schuylkill County fire companies responded to a fully involved fire Friday

Coal Region Connections: Mahanoy City Will Soon Be Losing An Iconic Piece of It's Past

MAHANOY CITY WILL BE SOON BE LOSING AN ICONIC PIECE OF ITS PAST. Click LIKE if you remember the Kaier's Brewery or any of the Kaier's beer products.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

One Person Injured in Crash Involving Vehicle and Motorcycle in Cass Twp.

A man was injured in an accident involving a car and motorcycle in Cass Twp.

Our New Boilo Tee Shirt is On Sale Now

Our newest Boilo T-Shirt went on sale this afternoon

Head on over and check it out in our store at
http://skooknews.spreadshirt.com















Man Shot Near Pine Grove Monday Morning

A man was shot outside his home near Pine Grove Monday.

Amber Alert Issued from Philadelphia Area

Police have issued an Amber Alert from the Philadelphia for 2 missing children.\

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Mahanoy City Police Looking For Elderly Male Who Told Child To Get Into His Vehicle

Mahanoy City Police Looking For Male Who Told Child To Get Into His Vehicle

PennDot and State Airports Plan Activities for National Aviation Day

PennDot and State airports announced Wednesday morning that they inviting second through sixth grade students to participate in airport tours and activities as part of this year’s National Aviation Day celebration.

Search Taking Place in Berks County

A search is underway in Berks County where they believe a wanted man is located.

Woman Accused of Placing Baby's Body in Trash, Gave Birth to Stillborn in Bathtub

More details have are being released about the woman who is accused of placing a baby's body in the trash near Middleport.

Coal Region Connections: Boilo, The Champagne of the Coal Region

IT WAS THE #1 CAUSE OF HOUSE FIRES IN THE 1930S. IT'S BEEN CALLED THE "ANTHRACITE MINER'S CURE FOR EVERYTHING" & "CHAMPAGNE OF THE COAL REGION". Click LIKE if you are familiar with, drank, or made BOILO.

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Baby's Body Found in Garbage Bag Near Middleport

A baby's body was found in a garbage bag near Middleport Tuesday morning.

A baby's body was found in a trash bag this morning in Blythe Township.  The bag was found near 189 Winfield Drive when authorities were called around 3am after a resident smelled something in the trash.

The cause remains unknown and an autopsy will be performed Wednesday.

Update from Republican Herald:
State police at Frackville arrested Tara Lynne Paltanavage, 22, of 189 Winfield Drive, Middleport. Charged with endangering the welfare of children, concealing the death of a child, recklessly endangering another person and abuse of corpse. Paltanavage was arraigned before District Magisterial Judge David Plachko and bail was set at $250,000. Paltanavage was committed to Schuylkill County Prison.


http://m.republicanherald.com/baby-s-body-discovered-in-trash-arrest-made-1.1730976
More information as it becomes available.

Monday, August 4, 2014

Rocks Thrown Through Windshield in West Mahanoy Twp.

A truck driver's windshield was smashed by a rock thrown early Monday morning.

Schuylkill County Communities Planning National Night Out for Tomorrow Night August 5, 2014

National Night Out is August 5, 2014

Coal Region Connections: 30 Years Ago, Schuylkill County & The Entire Coal Region Lost a Treasured Landmark

30 YEARS AGO SCHUYLKILL COUNTY & THE ENTIRE COAL REGION LOST A TREASURED LANDMARK. Click LIKE if you still have fond memories of LAKEWOOD PARK in Barnesville.

Police Searching For Man in New Philadelphia

Photo posted from
Republican Herald
Police are searching for a man who fled Monday morning from Schuylkill Haven Police.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/04/2014

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/04/2014

Sunday, August 3, 2014

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Two Dozens Vehicles Damaged By Vandals Friday Night in Tamaqua


About two dozen vehicles were damaged by vandals Friday night.

People Forced Out of Homes in Shenandoah Because of Building Collapse

 About dozen people have been forced out of their home because of a building collapsing in Shenandoah.

Items Stolen from Vehicles Overnight in Mount Carmel

The following was posted by the Mount Carmel Police Department Saturday afternoon via their Facebook page

Copper Wire Stolen in Delano Township

PPL has reported to State Police that copper wire was stolen in Delano Township.

Coal Region Connections: Paranormal Stories of the Coal Region

MANY PROMINENT PLACES THROUGHOUT THE COAL REGION ARE SAID TO HARBOR SPIRITS, GHOSTS, & PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Click LIKE if you are fascinated by stories of the supernatural or believe there are unexplained happenings going in your neighborhood.

Friday, August 1, 2014

Special Weather Statement - Strong Storms in the Area

A Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service

Schuylkill Musicians: Skook Music and Schedule of Schuylkill County Bands for the Month of August

We would like to introduce and welcome "Schuylkill Musicians".

New T-Shirt Design Added to Skook News Apparel

Stop by our store and check out our latest t-shirt design!

http://skooknews.spreadshirt.com

Two Calves Born Overnight At the Schuylkill County Fair

Photos from the Schuylkill County Fair's
Facebook Page
Two Calves Born Overnight, Thursday into Friday, At the Schuylkill County Fair

Elsa Will Be At the Home Depot in St. Clair on Saturday, August 2nd

Elsa will be at Home Depot in St. Clair, PA on Saturday August 2nd from 10 to 2! ALL proceeds from photos with Elsa are being donated to the Hillside SPCA! She will be taking photos with both children and pets!

Friday at the Schuylkill County Fair

Here is what's going on at the Schuylkill County Fair on Friday, August 1st.

Two Charged with Car Theft in Blythe Township

Blythe Township Police jailed and charged 2 men with being in possession of two stolen vehicles.