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William “Mick” McFadden a Washington Fire Company and Washington Fire Company Ambulance Association 50 year member was the Ashland Elks Lodge #384, 2013 "Citizen of the Year" Award back in November.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Ashland Elks Lodge #384, 2013 "Citizen of the Year", William "Mick" McFadden
William “Mick” McFadden a Washington Fire Company and Washington Fire Company Ambulance Association 50 year member was the Ashland Elks Lodge #384, 2013 "Citizen of the Year" Award back in November.
Monday, February 10, 2014
Yuengling Ice Cream Hits Store Shelves
We got confirmation from the company that it is indeed now in stores!
You can find out what stores are carrying the ice cream through their store locator
http://www.yuenglingsicecream.com/store-locator/
It's only sold in Weis and Acme Stores currently, but you can find it in Pottsville's Weis store.
If you try it, let us know what you think
You can find out what stores are carrying the ice cream through their store locator
http://www.yuenglingsicecream.com/store-locator/
It's only sold in Weis and Acme Stores currently, but you can find it in Pottsville's Weis store.
If you try it, let us know what you think
Schuylkill County Area Concert Schedule
Schuylkill League Basketball Playoffs - Semi-Finals
Schuylkill League Basketball Playoffs - Semi-Finals
BEST OF SKOOK: Who was voted the "Best Florist in Schuylkill County"?
Fire Destroys Barn Near Pine Grove
No people or animals were hurt in the fire.
http://wnep.com/2014/02/08/fire-rips-through-barn-in-schuylkill-county/
Sunday House Fire Displaces Family in New Philadelphia
Two families, consisting of 8 children and 3 adults, are were displaced following a fire in a home in New Philadelphia (Sunday, Feb. 9, 2014). Around 1:45 PM, emergency crews were called to 174 Kimber Street for a fire in a bedroom. Firefighters arrived to see flames rising from the second story of the duplex home. Reports over the scanner said the fire started in the closet of the bedroom of the home, although that information hasn’t been confirmed.
Schuylkill County School Delays/Closings for 2/10/14
Schuylkill County School Delays/Closings for 2/10/14
Assumption BVM - 2 Hour Delay
Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay
Gillingham Charter - 2 Hour Delay
Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay
McCann School of Business/Pottsvile - 2 Hour Delay
Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Nativity BVM - 2 Hour Delay
Nativity BVM - 2 Hour Delay
North Schuylkill - 2 Hour Delay
Panther Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Pine Grove - 2 Hour Delay
Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Saint Clair - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Health School of Nursing - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Maple Ave. - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Special Ed. Center - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Tech North and South - 2 Hour Delay
Pine Grove - 2 Hour Delay
Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Saint Clair - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Health School of Nursing - 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. Jerome/Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay
St. Ambrose/Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
St. Jerome/Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay
St. Nicholas/Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Tamaqua Area - 2 Hour Delay
Tri-Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Tri-Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Trinity Academy - 2 Hour Delay
Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Body Found In Shenandoah Sunday Morning
A body was found Sunday morning in Shenandoah in the area of South Bower St. At this time, the Shenandoah Police, Schuylkill County Coroner's office, and State Police are investigating.
UPDATE (1:50PM): From the Pottsville-Republican, the name of the victim was Nicholas McCabe, 23.
His body was found after officers were called around 5am to an old railroad bed between Lehigh and Bowers Street, Shenandoah.
No other details were given other than hypothermia might have been a factor in the death.
An autopsy is schedule for Monday morning to determine the exact cause of death.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 2/7/14
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores for 2/7/14
Friday, February 7, 2014
Police Believe Store Video Shows Suspect Purchasing Items Involved in Tamaqua Woman's Death Investigation
Extradition proceedings are underway for a man who was in possession of a car belonging to a murdered Tamaqua woman. According to a story in the Times News newspaper, Anthony Darrell Heath, 24, of Allentown, is currently charged with theft of a motor vehicle. Jean Engler, an assistant district attorney in Carbon County, said it is believed Heath used the vehicle in Carbon and Lehigh counties.
Spruce Up That Pothole
With more and more potholes opening up everyday along Schuylkill County roads, here are some alternatives to making this pot holes useful.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Two From Tamaqua Killed in Lehigh County Crash
A man and woman from Tamaqua were killed Wednesday after their pickup truck collided with a work van on SR309 in Lynn Township (Lehigh County). State Police of Fogelsville identified the victims as Roger Jones, 52, and Geraldine Jones, 58, of Tamaqua. The two-vehicle crash occurred about a half-mile south of Gun Club Road on the Blue Mountain around 2:30 PM. In addition to recent precipitation on the roadway, officials added that the area was also shrouded in a light fog.
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Schuylkill County Delays/Closings for 2/6/14
Schuylkill County Delays/Closings for 2/6/14
Assumption BVM - 2 Hour Delay
Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay
Gillingham Charter - 2 Hour Delay
Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay
McCann School of Business - 2 Hour Delay
Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Nativity BVM - 2 Hour Delay
North Schuylkill - 2 Hour Delay
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional - 2 Hour Delay
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional - 2 Hour Delay
Pine Grove Area - 2 Hour Delay
Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Health School of Nursing - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Maple Ave. - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Soecial Ed. - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Tech North & South - 2 Hour Delay
Shenandoah Valley - 2 Hour Delay
St. Ambrose/Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
St. Jerome Regional/Tamaqua - 2 Hour Delay
St. Nicholas/Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Tamaqua Area - 2 Hour Delay
Tri-Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Trinity Academy - 2 Hour Delay
Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Speed Restrictions Lifted On All Highways
Interstate Reopens After Crash
Posted from TamaquaArea.Wordpress.com
Interstate 81 is reopened after being closed for a short time.
State Police shut down Interstate 81 north around 9:55 AM today at the Mahanoy City exit for a motor vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer. In addition, scanner traffic said State Police were requesting fire police to help shut down the Interstate and northbound on-ramp at exit 131 (Hometown/Mahanoy City exit).
There were reports of one or two vehicle accidents, one involving a tractor trailer, between mile marker 131 and 133.
Plow Truck Catches Fire in Pottsville Overnight
The driver escaped without injuries.
PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on Major Roadways
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Schuylkill County School Closings - 2/5/14
Schuylkill County School Closings for 2/5/14
Assumption BVM - Closed
Blue Mountain - Closed
Child Development - Closed
Cookie Corner - Nursery School Closed/Daycare Open
Gillingham Charter- Closed
Line Mountain - Closed
Mahanoy Area - Closed
Marian Catholic - Closed
McCann School of Business/Pottsville - Closed
Minersville - Closed
Nativity BVM - Closed
North Schuylkill - Closed
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional - Closed
Panther Valley - Closed
Pine Grove - Closed
Pottsville - Closed
Schuylkill Haven - Closed
Schuylkill Maple Ave. - Closed
Schuylkill Special Ed. - Closed
Schuylkill Tech North and South - Closed
Shenandoah Valley - Closed
St. Ambrose/Schuylkill Haven - Closed
St. Clair - Closed
St. Jerome/Tamaqua - Closed
St. Nicholas/Minersville-Closed
Tamaqua - Closed
Tri-Valley - Closed
Trinity Academy - Closed
Williams Valley - Closed
Allentown Man Named in Connection With Tamaqua Woman's Murder Case
A North Carolina newspaper’s website (Kinston.com) named a 24-year old Allentown man in relation to the recent homicide case of a Tamaqua woman. The burning body of Angela Serfass-Steigerwalt, 35, of Tamaqua, was found by firefighters along Flagstaff Road in Jim Thorpe Saturday morning while responding to a reported brush fire.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Schuylkill County School Delays/Closings For 2/4/14
Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays for 2/4/14
Assumption BVM - 2 Hour Delay
Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay
Gillingham Charter - 2 Hour Delay
Mahanoy Area - 2 Hour Delay
McCann School of Business/Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Nativity BVM - 2 Hour Delay
North Schuylkill - 2 Hour Delay
Panther Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Pine Grove - 2 Hour DelayPottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Saint Clair - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Health School of Nursing - 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. Jerome's/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
BEST OF SKOOK: The Winner of the Best Place to Get Your Car Fixed in Schuylkill County is . . . .
Good Ole Day's Transmission and Auto Repair, Schuylkill Haven
| https://www.facebook.com/GoodOlDaysTransmissionAutoRepair |
2nd Place
Zinda's, Seltzer
3rd Place
3rd Place
Ken's Tire, Cressona
Honorable Mention (in no particular order)
A & F, Lavelle
4th Place
Manbeck's, Schuylkill Haven
Honorable Mention (in no particular order)
A & F, Lavelle
W H Auto Repair, Ashland
Ferrari's Garage, Ashland
Och's, Minersville
Jack Beadle, Pottsville
Kip's, Auburn
Jeck's Service Center, Pine Grove
Schuylkill County Sports Postponements - 2/3/14
Schuylkill County Sports Related Announcements for 2/3/14
Woman Stabbed in McAdoo Saturday Night
Robert Lucherra is in Schuylkill County prison after he allegedly stabbed his sister on South Cleveland Street in the borough, then ran from the scene. He was caught shortly after.
The woman was flown to Lehigh Valley Hospital but her condition was not given at this time.
Lucherra is accused of aggravated assault an attempted homicide.
Tamaqua Woman's Body Found in Carbon County
The woman, Angela Steigerwalt, was last seen leaving work Friday in Lehigh County.
Her body was found by firefighters while fighting another fire near Jim Thorpe around 10am Saturday morning. The victims car was found in North Carolina with a man inside.
http://wnep.com/2014/02/02/firefighters-found-body-in-woods-while-fighting-fire/
Fire Damages Port Clinton Home
The top two floors of the three story home were ravaged by the fire.
No injuries were reported and the family is said to be temporarily homeless.
Hamburg, Deer Lake, Auburn, and Schuylkill Haven fire crews worked to put out the fire.
Schuylkill County School Delays and Closing for 2/3/14
Schuylkill County School Delays and Closing for 2/3/14
Assumption BVM - Closed
Blue Mountain - Closed
Child Development - no head start, day care open
Gillingham Charter - Closed
Mahanoy Area - Closed
Marion Catholic. - Closed
Minersville - Closed
Nativity BVM - Closed
North Schuylkill - Closed
Penn State/Schuylkill - Only Essential Personnel Report
Penn State/Schuylkill - Only Essential Personnel Report
Pine Grove - Closed
Pottsville - Closed
Saint Clair - Closed
Schuylkill Health School of Nursing - Closed
Schuylkill Haven - Closed
Schuylkill Maple Ave - Closed
Schuylkill Tech North and South - Closed
Shenandoah Valley - Closed
St. Ambrose/Schuylkill Haven - Closed
St. Jerome/Tamaqua - Closed
St. Nicholas/Minersville - Closed
Tamaqua - Closed
Tri-Valley - Closed
Trinity Academy - Closed
Williams Valley - Closed
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Minersville Natives Commercial Wins Super Bowl Contest
In case you missed it and went for a bathroom break during the commercials, Minersville native's, Tommy Schaeffer, Time Machine Doritos commercial won!
Tommy's business partner was on Good Morning America this morning to accept their check.
Congratulations!!!
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 2/1/14
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores for 2/1/14
Friday, January 31, 2014
Schuylkill County High Schools Basketball Scores - 1/31/14
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores for 1/31/14
Man Injured in Hometown Crash
An unidentified man was injured after losing control and flipping his SUV (sport utility vehicle) along Hauto Highway (SR54) in Hometown. The crash occurred around 8:30 AM today (Friday, Jan. 31, 2014) about one half mile east of the entrance to Lake Hauto. The SUV, a black Dodge Durango, was positioned upright about 40 feet from the road. Tire tracks in the snow show that the driver was traveling east. The man was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital via ambulance for unknown injuries. Responding were Rush Township Police, Hometown Fire Company, Quakake Fire Company, Tamaqua Ambulance and Hometown Fire Police. Tamaqua Rescue was also called, but later canceled.
Police Raid Home in Tamaqua
East Elm Street, between Pine Street (SR309 north) and Rolling Mill Avenue in Tamaqua, was blocked off for a couple hours this morning (Friday, Jan. 31, 2014) while local and State Police raided the second floor of a two-unit home at 29 East Elm Street this morning. Neighbors said that they saw police carrying items outside in plastic bags, as well as placing numerous items on tarps. A nearby resident, who wished to remain anonymous, stated there were over dozen police cars on scene when the bust occurred. There is no official word regarding what the raid was for or if anything was found, although a sign on the front door reads: “Warning: A clandestine laboratory for the manufacture of illegal drugs and/or hazardous chemicals was seized at this location on 01/31/14 by the Pennsylvania State Police. Known hazardous chemicals have been disposed of pursuant the law. However, there still may be hazardous substances or waste products on this property either in buildings or in the ground itself. Please exercise caution while on these premises. Apt #2.” Officials cleared the scene around 11 AM.
Update: According to the Pottsville Republican, this was a suspected Meth Lab. Six people were taken into custody.
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 1/30/14
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores for 1/30/14
Police Looking For Help In Finding Abandoned Dog's Owner
The dog was found emaciated and injured. Part of the dog was actually frozen to the sidewalk.
A state dog warden took the dog to the Hillside SPCA to get warmth, food, and care.
http://wnep.com/2014/01/30/police-dog-tied-and-abandoned-in-the-cold/
McAdoo Police ask that anyone with information about the dog's owner to call (570) 929-2590.
Smoke Causes Nursing Home To Evacuate For Second Time Within A Week
Overnight last night, smoke within the Broad Mountain Nursing Home caused the facility to evacuate for the second time within a week.
The nursing home was also evacuated on January 28th.
Both last night's evacuation and January 28th's incident were reported to be caused by a heating unit.
The nursing home was also evacuated on January 28th.
Both last night's evacuation and January 28th's incident were reported to be caused by a heating unit.
UPDATED: Cop Assaulted, Shoots Man Assaulting Him in Girardville
Overnight, Girardville Borough Police were called to the 100 block of Line St. in the borough around 2am, after a woman showed up at the Girardville Police Station complaining of domestic violence and worrying about her kids.
When an Officer Mel Tomeo arrived at the address, Carmen Amonti began assaulting the officer in the street.
During the assault, Officer Tomeo attempted to use his stun gun on Amonti but it had little effect. Tomeo managed to discharge his weapon and fire three shots hitting Amonti.
Tomeo was taken to a Pottsville Hospital with a mild concussion he suffered during the assault and Amonti shot was taken to Geisinger. His condition was not given at this time.
Both State Police and the Schuylkill County District Attorney's Office are investigating.
Source: http://wnep.com/2014/01/31/mayor-officer-assaulted-shoots-suspect/
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Schuylkill Twp. Crash Sends 2 Adults, 2 Children to the Hospital
Car Hits Utility Pole Near Delano
Two women escaped injury after crashing their car into a utility pole along Trenton Road in Delano. The incident occurred around 3:45 PM today (Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014). Responding were Ryan Township Rescue Squad, Delano Fire Company, State Police and fire police.
Schuylkill County Little League and Softball Signups
2014 Little League/Softball Signups
Ashland Little League Boys and Softball Girls Signups
Ashland Area Girls Softball/Tee Ball & Boys Little League Signups will be this Saturday and Sunday (2/1 & 2/2) from 2pm to 4pm and Mondays (2/3 & 2/10) from 6pm to 8pm at the Ashland Elks.
Mahanoy City Girls Softball
Ages 6-16
Feb 1 from 12-3pm middle school lobby
Feb 12 from 5-8pm middle school lobby
Feb 15 and 22 are try outs and sign ups from 9am- 12pm
9am instructional try-outs
10am minor league try-outs
11am major league try-outs
** If your league is interested in posting your signups, please contact us through our Facebook page or email us at skooknews@outlook.com. Thank you
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 1/29/14
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores for 1/29/14
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 1/28/14
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores for 1/28/14
Klingerstown Fire Damages Post Office and Apartment
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| Photos from Schuylkill County Firewire |
Around 2pm Tuesday, crews were called to Main Street in Klingerstown for a structure fire. When crews arrived they found heavy flames and smoke coming from the roof.
The building was the location of the Klingerstown Post Office and also housed apartments upstairs.
One person is reported to have lived upstairs but made it out.
A home next to the fire is said to also been damaged.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Monday, January 27, 2014
Schuylkill County Basketball Scores
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores for 1/27/14
Boys
North Schuylkill - 81
Jim Thorpe - 33
Minersville - 48
Lourdes Regional - 27
Weatherly - 52
Panther Valley - 38
Tamaqua - 71
Pine Grove - 31
Marian Catholic - 57
Shenandoah Valley - 44
Schuylkill County School Delays/Closings for 1/28/14
Schuylkill County School Closings for 1/28/14
Assumption BVM - 2 Hour Delay
Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay
Child Development - CLOSED, Daycare Open
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
Saint Clair - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Haven - 2 Hour DelaySchuylkill Maple Ave - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Special Ed. Center - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Tech North & South - 2 Hour Delay
Shenandoah Valley - 2 Hour Delay
St. Ambrose - 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
Names of Victims from Friday's Morea Road Crash
Daniel Jackson, 51, of Mahanoy City was pronounced at the scene of the crash. The passenger in the car, Robin Capone, 52, also of Mahanoy City, was taken to the hospital but later died from her injuries.
Police are still investigating the crash.
BEST OF SKOOK: The Winner of "The Best Bar in Schuylkill County is . . . ."
And the winner of "Best Bar in Schuylkill County is . . ."
Minersville Native Needs Skook Votes to Get Ad on During Super Bowl
Shaeffer, who now lives in Phoenix, Arizona, made his "Time Machine" commercial with his friends for the Crash the Super Bowl Contest.
The online votes are not disclosed but the video is in second place based on the Youtube votes.
The winner will be announced during the Super Bowl.
You can watch the video at the link below and vote
https://www.doritos.com/base/finalists?region_id=us-en&content_id=14397&tab_id=14
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