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No one was injured today (Monday, January 27, 2014) after a female driver lost control and crashed her car into a parked Jeep Wrangler on the ’309 Auto Sales’ lot along North Railroad Street (SR309) in Tamaqua. The incident occurred just before 6:30 AM. Responding in addition to Tamaqua Police, were East End Fire Company and American Hose Company. Tamaqua Fire Police also responded. Hope’s Towing removed the vehicle
Monday, January 27, 2014
Crash Closes Southbound Route 61 Between Frackville and St. Clair
UPDATE: As of 10:00am the road is now open
A multi-vehicle crash has closed Route 61 Southbound between Frackville and St. Clair around 8am Monday morning. The call for the accident stated it was in the area of Dead Man's Curve.
The State Police have shut down the highway until further notice.
No injuries have been reported.
Stay tuned for more details.
A multi-vehicle crash has closed Route 61 Southbound between Frackville and St. Clair around 8am Monday morning. The call for the accident stated it was in the area of Dead Man's Curve.
The State Police have shut down the highway until further notice.
No injuries have been reported.
Stay tuned for more details.
Early Morning Englewood Fire
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Posted from Firewire Schuylkill County |
When crews arrived they found flames showing from the right side of the double block home.
Within the hour firefighters had the fire under control.
The fire is still being investigated.
No injuries were reported.
We'll have more on this as we get more information.
One Man Dies in West Penn Township Crash
Posted from: TamaquaArea.wordpress.com
A man was killed early today (Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014) after his pickup truck crashed and hit a utility pole along Andreas Road in Andreas (West Penn Township). Emergency personnel were called to the area of 25 Andreas Road around 2:45 AM for a report of a pickup truck, a black Nissan Titan, on its side with entrapment.
A man was killed early today (Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014) after his pickup truck crashed and hit a utility pole along Andreas Road in Andreas (West Penn Township). Emergency personnel were called to the area of 25 Andreas Road around 2:45 AM for a report of a pickup truck, a black Nissan Titan, on its side with entrapment.
Friday, January 24, 2014
Two Killed in Morea Road Crash
Just before 4pm, Friday afternoon, crews were called to 301 Morea Road for a motor vehicle accident. This address is the entrance to SCI-Mahanoy.
The driver of one of the vehicles, a 51 year old from Mahanoy City, died at the scene. Robin Capone, 52, of Mahanoy City, was the passenger in the vehicle and died at the hospital.
Morea Road was closed for a few hours while the State Police and Coroner's office investigated the crash.
Two other people were also hurt in the crash but the extent of their injuries has not be released.
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores
High School Basketball Scores for 1/24/14
Updated: 9:40pm
Girls
Blue Mountain - 63
Panther Valley - 26
Minersville - 64
Williams Valley - 31
Marian Catholic - 36
Nativity BVM - 34
Televisions Stolen from Hometown Wal-Mart
Last evening, around 9:30pm, two 60" televisions were reportedly stolen from the Hometown Wal-Mart.
It was reported that the thief or thieves left in a dark sports car.
SOURCE: http://tamaquaarea.wordpress.com/2014/01/23/tamaqua-crime-watch-alert-crooks-steal-two-television-sets-from-hometown-walmart/
It was reported that the thief or thieves left in a dark sports car.
SOURCE: http://tamaquaarea.wordpress.com/2014/01/23/tamaqua-crime-watch-alert-crooks-steal-two-television-sets-from-hometown-walmart/
Thirty One Bingo - Girl Scouts/Sacramento Fire Company
The parents of Girl Scout Troop 31166 in Hegins/Valley View will be hosting a Thirty One Bingo on February 23 at Sacramento Fire Co..advanced tickets are available for $20 by contacting Christine Lettich @ clettich31@yahoo.com or 570-449-7149
Pottsville Native Appointed to the Diocese of Harrisburg
WNEP reported this morning that Reverend Ronald Gainer, 66, who has been appointed as the Bishop of the Diocese of Harrisburg, is a Pottsville native.
He has been serving as a bishop in Kentucky since 2003.
Link to story:
http://wnep.com/2014/01/24/bishop-appointed-to-diocese-of-harrisburg/
He has been serving as a bishop in Kentucky since 2003.
Link to story:
http://wnep.com/2014/01/24/bishop-appointed-to-diocese-of-harrisburg/
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 1/23/14
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Schuylkill County School Delays - 1/24/14
Schuylkill County School Closings for 1/24/14
Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay
St. Jerome/Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay
Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill County Deputy Sheriff Resigns, Under Investigation
The Schuylkill County Deputy Sheriff, Dennis Kane, resigned from his job today while an investigation is underway by the State Police.
The investigation is from an alleged conversation between Kane and 16 year old boy on Facebook.
Kane told WNEP that he denies doing anything wrong.
Kane, also the mayor of Ashland, says that his retirement as Deputy Sheriff is not related to the investigation and will not be resigning as mayor.
We'll have more on this as information becomes available.
Link to WNEP's article.
http://wnep.com/2014/01/23/deputy-sheriff-quits-under-investigation/
The investigation is from an alleged conversation between Kane and 16 year old boy on Facebook.
Kane told WNEP that he denies doing anything wrong.
Kane, also the mayor of Ashland, says that his retirement as Deputy Sheriff is not related to the investigation and will not be resigning as mayor.
We'll have more on this as information becomes available.
Link to WNEP's article.
http://wnep.com/2014/01/23/deputy-sheriff-quits-under-investigation/
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 1/22/14
Schuylkill County School Delays - 1/23/14
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Schuylkill County Delays and Closings - 1/22/14
Schuylkill County Delays and Closings for 1/22/14
Assumption BVM - 2 Hour Delay
Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay
Gillingham Charter - 2 Hour Delay
Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay
Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Nativity BVM - 2 hour delay
North Schuylkill - 2 Hour Delay
Pine Grove - 2 Hour Delay
Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Headstart/Child Development - Pre-K Closed, Daycare opens at 8
Schuylkill Haven - 2 hour delay
Schuylkill Maple Ave. - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Special Ed. Center - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Tech North and South - 2 Hour Delay
Shenandoah Valley - 2 Hour Delay
St. Ambrose/Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
St. Clair - 2 Hour Delay
St. Jerome/Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay
St. Nicholas/Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay
Tri-Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Trinity Academy - 2 Hour Delay
Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Snow Covered Roads Made Travel Difficult Tuesday
The snow began falling around 8am Tuesday morning and by lunch time was the cause of many headaches across the county.
The snow layered with a this sheet of ice made back roads and any other untreated roads made travel very difficult.
The Vulcan Hill, Hometown-side, Mahanoy Township was closed for a few hours while the roads were treated and cleaned up after numerous cars and tractor trailers got hung up trying to make their way up the hill. The road was open again by 2:30pm.
The snow layered with a this sheet of ice made back roads and any other untreated roads made travel very difficult.
The Vulcan Hill, Hometown-side, Mahanoy Township was closed for a few hours while the roads were treated and cleaned up after numerous cars and tractor trailers got hung up trying to make their way up the hill. The road was open again by 2:30pm.
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Carbon Monoxide Investigation Monday Evening in Tamaqua
From tamaquaarea.wordpress.com
Tamaqua firefighters and EMS were dispatched to 327 Washington Street just before 8:45 PM tonight (Jan. 20, 2014) after family members called 911 to report a possible CO (carbon monoxide; a colorless, odorless gas) issue in the two-part home. Firefighters arrived and evacuated the home, as well as placed exhaust fans to expel the dangerous gas. During the response, some of the firefighters were covered with black smoke, as someone was working on the furnace when they arrived.
Tamaqua Fire Chief Tom Hartz said that the incident was related to the furnace. Two families were temporarily displaced while plumbers responded and did repairs. Prior to calling 911, a neighbor brought over a carbon monoxide detector to the home. The levels it showed were 250 ppm (parts per million).
One resident, a woman, was cared for by Tamaqua Ambulance while on scene. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention website states that any levels of CO at 1,200 ppm or higher are considered an immediate danger to life. It adds that a 60-minute EEGL (Emergency Exposure Guidance Level) to a CO level of 400 ppm or more can cause severe or permanent injuries; even death.
Hartz stressed that all homes should install a CO detector.
CO detectors are more affordable now than ten years ago. You can purchase a quality CO detector (with readout) for as low as $25 at Tamaqua area stores.
Tamaqua firefighters and EMS were dispatched to 327 Washington Street just before 8:45 PM tonight (Jan. 20, 2014) after family members called 911 to report a possible CO (carbon monoxide; a colorless, odorless gas) issue in the two-part home. Firefighters arrived and evacuated the home, as well as placed exhaust fans to expel the dangerous gas. During the response, some of the firefighters were covered with black smoke, as someone was working on the furnace when they arrived.
Tamaqua Fire Chief Tom Hartz said that the incident was related to the furnace. Two families were temporarily displaced while plumbers responded and did repairs. Prior to calling 911, a neighbor brought over a carbon monoxide detector to the home. The levels it showed were 250 ppm (parts per million).
One resident, a woman, was cared for by Tamaqua Ambulance while on scene. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention website states that any levels of CO at 1,200 ppm or higher are considered an immediate danger to life. It adds that a 60-minute EEGL (Emergency Exposure Guidance Level) to a CO level of 400 ppm or more can cause severe or permanent injuries; even death.
Hartz stressed that all homes should install a CO detector.
CO detectors are more affordable now than ten years ago. You can purchase a quality CO detector (with readout) for as low as $25 at Tamaqua area stores.
Weather Related Announcements
Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 1/21/14
Sports
Panther Valley Girls Basketball game is postponed until tomorrow night
Mahanoy Area vs. North Schuylkill Boys Basketball is postponed until January 31st.
Nativity BVM girls basketball postponed until tomorrow
Tuesday Morning Kitchen Fire in Ashland
Schuylkill County School Early Dismissals
Early School Dismissals for 1/21/14
Gillingham Charter School - Early Dismissal
Minersville - EARLY DISMISSAL; HS11AM, ELEM11:30AM; LLEW 4KAM./Kdg. 11:45
Nativity BVM - dismiss at 10am
Penn State/Schuylkill - Campus closing early
Pottsville - HS @ 10am, MS @ 10:30am, and Elem @ 11:00
Schuylkill Haven - Dismiss 11am, No Evening Activities
Shenandoah valley - HS 11:30, Elem 12:00
St. Clair - dismiss @ 11am
St. Jerome/Tamaqua - 11:15 dismissal
St. Nicholas/Minersville - dismiss at 11:30am
Tamaqua - Early Dismissal - Secondary 10am, Elementary 11:15am, No PM kindergarten
Monday, January 20, 2014
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores
Schuylkill County High School Basketball scores for 1/20/14
Boys
North Schuylkill - 69
Panther Valley - 45
Blue Mountain - 54
Tamaqua - 30
Marian Catholic - 36
Lourdes Regional - 29
Mahanoy Area - 50
Tri-Valley - 14
Minersville - 57
Shenandoah Valley - 40
Girls
Pine Grove - 56
Panther Valley - 32
Schuylkill County Delays and Closings - 1/21/14
Schuylkill County Delays and Closings for 1/21/14
Mahanoy Area - CLOSED
North Schuylkill - CLOSED
Pine Grove Area - CLOSED, All activities cancelled
Schuylkill Maple Ave. - CLOSED
Schuylkill Special Ed. Center - CLOSED
Schuylkill Tech North & South - CLOSED
Tri-Valley - CLOSED
Trinity Academy - CLOSED
Williams Valley - CLOSED
Motor Vehicle Accident, Kline Township, Saturday Evening
Posted from TamaquaArea.wordpress.com
Emergency personnel responded Saturday (Jan. 18, 2014) at 6:50 PM to mile marker 13.7 along Interstate 81 in Kline Township for a single motor vehicle accident with injuries. Kline Township B49-47 and McAdoo BLS 920 arrived on scene and found a single vehicle accident car into a rock embankment with front end damage with one driver still in the vehicle. The driver had to be removed from vehicle by crews and then transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital in Hazleton. E29-11 & E6-10, PSP and Medic 11 also assisted McAdoo crews. Crews were on scene for about an hour. Firefighters noted that this was the four vehicle accident in Kline Township in two days.
Emergency personnel responded Saturday (Jan. 18, 2014) at 6:50 PM to mile marker 13.7 along Interstate 81 in Kline Township for a single motor vehicle accident with injuries. Kline Township B49-47 and McAdoo BLS 920 arrived on scene and found a single vehicle accident car into a rock embankment with front end damage with one driver still in the vehicle. The driver had to be removed from vehicle by crews and then transported to Lehigh Valley Hospital in Hazleton. E29-11 & E6-10, PSP and Medic 11 also assisted McAdoo crews. Crews were on scene for about an hour. Firefighters noted that this was the four vehicle accident in Kline Township in two days.
BEST OF SKOOK: And the Winner of "Best Burger" in Schuylkill County is . . . .

Sunday, January 19, 2014
Man Dies From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Sunday morning, authorities received a 911 call from a woman feeling confused in the borough of St. Clair.
When authorities arrived at 434 S. 2nd Street, they found Charles Gately and his girlfriend, who has not been identified and who made the 911 call. Both were taken to the hospital where Gately was pronounced dead. His girlfriend remains in intensive care.
Police believe Gately attempted to start his coal furnace and the flue pipe was clogged causing the fumes to fill the home.
WNEP spoke to some of his neighbors and friends earlier today.
http://wnep.com/2014/01/19/man-dies-after-clogged-coal-furnace-fills-home-with-co-fumes/
One Man Injured, Utility Pole Snapped in Rt. 209 Crash
Posted From tamaquaarea.wordpress.com
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Dispute Between Neighbors Ends in Fatal Shooting in Shenandoah Heights
State Police were called to the 500 Block of Indiana Ave., Shenandoah Heights, West Mahanoy Twp. for a shooting around 11:30am.
Pole Sheered in Rush Township Accident Saturday Morning
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A male driver of a white SUV lost control and sheered into a pole along near 431 Fairview Street in Rush Township just before 11 AM today (Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014). The man was treated on scene and refuse further medical care. Responding were Rush Township Police, Hometown Fire Company, Ryan Township Fire Company, Quakake Fire Company and fire police. No power or services were said to be affected. PPL was called to repair the line.
Saturday Morning's Shenandoah Heights Shooting
State Police were called to the 500 Block of Indiana Ave., Shenandoah Heights, West Mahanoy Twp. for a shooting around 11:30am.
Early Morning Crash in Rush Twp.
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Two young men escaped serious injury after narrowly missing a deer and crashing their car into two connected fences in Rush Township early this morning (Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014). Emergency personnel were called to a single motor vehicle accident shortly after 1:30 AM just northeast of the Fairview Street and Marian Avenue intersection. When they arrived, they observed a car entangled in a fence along Marian Avenue, just short of an Air Products water pumping station. Responding were Rush Township Police, Ryan Township Police, Quakake Fire Company, Hometown Fire Company, Ryan Rescue Squad/EMS and others. The two males in the vehicle were treated on scene by Ryan Township EMS.
Friday, January 17, 2014
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 1/17/14
Scheduled Road Work in Schuylkill County
From Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Schuylkill County: Road Work
***NOTE 6 PROJECTS***
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Schuylkill County: Road Work
***NOTE 6 PROJECTS***
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 1/16/14
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Yuengling Ice Cream Began Production This Week
At a special new conference this morning at the Leiby's Dairy Inc., Tamaqua, Yuengling Ice Cream President, and Rob Bohorad, the Chief Operating Officer, announced that because of an overwhelming response, they have begun production this week.
Production was not suppose to begin until March.
The first batches of ice cream are expected to hit the shelves in major grocery stores by mid-February. Weis and Acme were both mentioned as locations.
The suggested retail price will be $5.49 to $5.99 per quart
Ten all-natural flavors of ice cream are being produced for their first run
Vanilla, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Black and Tan (chocolate and caramel), Vanilla Fudge Chunk with Pretzels, Espresso Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Chocolate Marshmallow, Root Beer Float, and Mint Chocolate Chip.
At the state-of-the-art facility, they will be able to make 40 quarts of ice cream per minute, 14,000 quarts per day, and 100,000 quarts in the initial 10 day run.
Yuengling ice cream initially was in operation from 1920-1985. Yuengling introduced ice cream to supplement the brewery's revenue during prohibition.
Production stopped in 1985 when no successor to the then-president Frederick "Fritz" Yuengling could be identified.
The new president, David Yuengling, is the son of Fritz.
Production was not suppose to begin until March.
The first batches of ice cream are expected to hit the shelves in major grocery stores by mid-February. Weis and Acme were both mentioned as locations.
The suggested retail price will be $5.49 to $5.99 per quart
Ten all-natural flavors of ice cream are being produced for their first run
Vanilla, Chocolate, Chocolate Chip, Black and Tan (chocolate and caramel), Vanilla Fudge Chunk with Pretzels, Espresso Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Chocolate Marshmallow, Root Beer Float, and Mint Chocolate Chip.
At the state-of-the-art facility, they will be able to make 40 quarts of ice cream per minute, 14,000 quarts per day, and 100,000 quarts in the initial 10 day run.
Yuengling ice cream initially was in operation from 1920-1985. Yuengling introduced ice cream to supplement the brewery's revenue during prohibition.
Production stopped in 1985 when no successor to the then-president Frederick "Fritz" Yuengling could be identified.
The new president, David Yuengling, is the son of Fritz.
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 1/16/2014
SKOOK EVENTS: All You Can Eat Breakfast - Independent Hose Company
The Independent Hose Company, Diener's Hill, sponsors all-you-can-eat breakfasts from 7:30 a.m. to noon on the third Sunday of the month. The cost is $7 for adults and $3.50 for children. Patrons may eat in the fire Hall or take meals out. For more information, call 570-429-0867. All are welcome.
SKOOK EVENTS: Block Shoot - East End Fire Company, Tamaqua
SKOOK EVENT: Chili Cook Off
On Saturday 1/18 from 12-4 Galen Glen Winery, 255 Winter Mountain Drive, Andreas 18211 is hosting a free chili cook off. All visitors to the winery get to sample each chef's chili and vote for a favorite. Please invite your followers to join us. More info www.galenglen.com or 570-386-3682. Thanks,
Kathy
Tasting Room Manager
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
County Cartoonist Memoir To Be Published By Scholastic
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Cartoon by Jimmy Gownley |
Work to Begin on Route 61 Mady's Bridges
From Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency
Work Set to Begin on PA 61 “Mady’s” Bridges in Schuylkill County
Allentown – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today work to replace the structurally deficient PA 61 “Mady’s” bridges (one over Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad in the City of Pottsville and Palo Alto Borough, and the other over the Schuylkill River in the City of Pottsville) in Schuylkill County is set to begin. The project also includes bridge roadway approach work on PA 61 in North Manheim Township.
Work Set to Begin on PA 61 “Mady’s” Bridges in Schuylkill County
Allentown – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today work to replace the structurally deficient PA 61 “Mady’s” bridges (one over Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad in the City of Pottsville and Palo Alto Borough, and the other over the Schuylkill River in the City of Pottsville) in Schuylkill County is set to begin. The project also includes bridge roadway approach work on PA 61 in North Manheim Township.
Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/15/14
Schuylkill County School Delays for 1/15/14
Assumption BVM - 2 Hour Delay
Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay
Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Nativity BVM - 2 Hour Delay
Panther Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Pine Grove - 2 Hour Delay
Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Maple Ave. - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Special Ed. Ctr - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Tech North - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Tech South - 2 Hour Delay
St. Ambrose/Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
St. Clair - 2 Hour Delay
St. Jerome Regional/Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay
St. Nicholas/Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay Modified Kindergarten
Tri-Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Monday, January 13, 2014
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
By: Monsoon Mike
Tuesday will be a generally dreary, grey day with some light rain, but nothing too heavy like this past weekend's event. Temperatures will still be generally on the mild side and deep into the 40s to low 50s.
I'm still debating whether or not we see any wintry precipitation Wednesday as temperatures begin to drop and as mentioned the past few days. If anything, if we did, as it would be more in the way of later Wednesday as our next system is trending slower and warmer. Again, this would just be a nuisance event at most late Wednesday into early Thursday, but as you know, it's those "nuisance" events that wind up causing the 40 car interstate pileups as we've seen happen as of late. I'll keep you posted.
Beyond that, it looks like we gradually continue our downward trend of more wintry weather and by the weekend, it looks like we may be back into the freezer, although not as historically brutal as last week but rather more in the way of typical January weather.
BEST OF SKOOK: And the Best Pizza in Schuylkill County Is
Before I get to the winner, I wanted to thank everyone who voted. We had nearly 1,000 votes for this poll. I only hope we can continue to break that record.
Now onto the winner! After combing through hundreds of votes . . . . .
The restaurant who was voted as "Best Pizza in Schuylkill County" is:
The Roma Pizzeria in Pottsville!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Roma-Pizzeria/116142961743998?rf=141070012595014
Second Place goes to!
Centioles in Girardville
https://www.facebook.com/groups/65409403637/
Third Place Went to Palermo's
http://palermopizzarestaurant.com/
Fourth to the Pizza Place in Frackville,
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pizza-Place-Frackville-Pa/113620615405872
and not far behind was the Pottsville Pizzeria
Our honorable mentions are (in no particular order)
- Prima - Valley View
- Miones - Tower City
- Rut's Cafe - Mahanoy City
- Pascoli's - Mahanoy City
- Suglia's - Schuylkill Mall
- Valenties - Orwigsburg
- Vito's - St. Clair
Now onto the winner! After combing through hundreds of votes . . . . .
The restaurant who was voted as "Best Pizza in Schuylkill County" is:
The Roma Pizzeria in Pottsville!
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Roma-Pizzeria/116142961743998?rf=141070012595014
Second Place goes to!
Centioles in Girardville
https://www.facebook.com/groups/65409403637/
Third Place Went to Palermo's
http://palermopizzarestaurant.com/
Fourth to the Pizza Place in Frackville,
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pizza-Place-Frackville-Pa/113620615405872
and not far behind was the Pottsville Pizzeria
Our honorable mentions are (in no particular order)
- Prima - Valley View
- Miones - Tower City
- Rut's Cafe - Mahanoy City
- Pascoli's - Mahanoy City
- Suglia's - Schuylkill Mall
- Valenties - Orwigsburg
- Vito's - St. Clair
Fire That Destroyed Mansion Caused By An Extension Chord
The fire that destroyed the James B. Neale mansion in Foster Township on Friday was caused by an extension chord.
The state police fire marshal said that the fire began in a room on the first floor.
Damage to the mansion is said to exceed $400,000.
The state police fire marshal said that the fire began in a room on the first floor.
Damage to the mansion is said to exceed $400,000.
Suspect in Custody in Shenandoah Robbery
Early Sunday afternoon, Shenandoah police were called to the Rite Aid Parking Lot for a robbery.
A female called 911 and reported a young male stole her purse from inside her occupied vehicle. The female's description of the suspect was a dark skinned male, scruffy facial hair and wearing a Camo jacket with a yellow hoodie underneath.
Police located the stolen purse under some leaves on unit block of North Market street and there was nothing taken from the purse.
Through investigation, at 1:30pms, police learned the suspects name to be Bobby Taylor and took him into custody at 13 North Main street. Taylor was arraigned before Judge Reiley of Pottsville and was unable to post $25.000, 10% cash bail.
Taylor was committed to the Schuykill County prison on charges of Robbery, Theft of property and receiving stolen property.
A female called 911 and reported a young male stole her purse from inside her occupied vehicle. The female's description of the suspect was a dark skinned male, scruffy facial hair and wearing a Camo jacket with a yellow hoodie underneath.
Police located the stolen purse under some leaves on unit block of North Market street and there was nothing taken from the purse.
Through investigation, at 1:30pms, police learned the suspects name to be Bobby Taylor and took him into custody at 13 North Main street. Taylor was arraigned before Judge Reiley of Pottsville and was unable to post $25.000, 10% cash bail.
Taylor was committed to the Schuykill County prison on charges of Robbery, Theft of property and receiving stolen property.
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Body Found in West Mahanoy Twp. Parking Lot
WNEP is reporting that the body of a 64 year old man from Pottsville was found in the State Police Barrack's parking lot in West Mahanoy Twp. around 6pm Saturday.
At this time the death is not considered suspicious but the investigation is ongoing.
The man's name has not been released yet.
At this time the death is not considered suspicious but the investigation is ongoing.
The man's name has not been released yet.
Friday, January 10, 2014
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
By: Monsoon Mike
A hefty dumping of rain is on the way Saturday on the order of one to two inches. Some of the rain in the afternoon especially could be heavy & believe it or not, I cannot rule out a flash of lightning or rumble of thunder. This all opens up the door to another problem which is rapid meltoff of leftover snow & ice which could cause flash flooding issues. It will also be unseasonably warm with temperatures perhaps approaching 60 especially in southern parts of the county. A strong cold front then sweeps through and Sunday will be chilly here but not overly brutal.
Friday Morning's Fire in Rush Township (Pictures and Video)
From TamaquaArea.com
Firefighters were called around 8:15 this morning (Jan. 10, 2014) to 92 Ben Titus Road in Still Creek (Rush Township) for a working structure fire. Despite a quick response by firefighters, the home was severely damaged. Two pets were also lost in the fire. The family of five will be staying with family.
Firefighters were called around 8:15 this morning (Jan. 10, 2014) to 92 Ben Titus Road in Still Creek (Rush Township) for a working structure fire. Despite a quick response by firefighters, the home was severely damaged. Two pets were also lost in the fire. The family of five will be staying with family.
Thursday's Two Vehicle Accident on Route 309
From TamaquaArea.com
Firefighters responded to SR309 (between PennDOT shed and Lofty Road) just before 7:45 AM today (Jan. 9, 2014) for a two-vehicle accident with a Jeep on its roof and entrapment. Reportedly, one woman was trapped in the vehicle while McAdoo firefighters worked to extricate her. Traffic was backed up heavily during the rescue and as a MedEvac helicopter landed on SR309 to transport the entrapped woman.
Firefighters responded to SR309 (between PennDOT shed and Lofty Road) just before 7:45 AM today (Jan. 9, 2014) for a two-vehicle accident with a Jeep on its roof and entrapment. Reportedly, one woman was trapped in the vehicle while McAdoo firefighters worked to extricate her. Traffic was backed up heavily during the rescue and as a MedEvac helicopter landed on SR309 to transport the entrapped woman.
Crews Contain Pine Grove Fire To Attic Area
Just after 5am Thursday, crews were called to 241 South Tulpehocken St., Pine Grove for a structure fire.
When crews arrived, they found an electrical fire in the attic of the home.
The fire was quickly put out by the responding fireman and were able to keep the fire contained to the attic area.
The fire has left the 2 adults and 3 children who live in the home temporarily homeless until the repairs can be made.
The American Red Cross was on scene to provide food and lodging for the family.
The Pine Grove, Suedberg, and Ravine companies responded to the fire.
When crews arrived, they found an electrical fire in the attic of the home.
The fire was quickly put out by the responding fireman and were able to keep the fire contained to the attic area.
The fire has left the 2 adults and 3 children who live in the home temporarily homeless until the repairs can be made.
The American Red Cross was on scene to provide food and lodging for the family.
The Pine Grove, Suedberg, and Ravine companies responded to the fire.
Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/10/14
Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays for 1/10/14
Updated: 6:06am
Assumption BVM/Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay
Gillingham Charter - 2 Hour Delay
Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay
Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Nativity BVM - 2 Hour Delay
North Schuylkill 2 Hour Delay
Pine Grove - 2 Hour Delay
Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill County Head Start - No Pre-k, day care open, policy committee meeting cancelled
Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Health School of Nursing - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Maple Ave. 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Special Ed. - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Tech North - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Tech South - 2 Hour Delay
Shenandoah Valley - 2 Hour Delay
St. Ambrose/Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
St. Clair - 2 Hour Delay
St. Jerome/Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay
St. Nicholas/Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay
Tri-Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Trinity Academy - 2 Hour Delay
Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay
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