Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores for 1/18/14
Girls
Emmaus 60
Pottsville 54
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Charges Filed Against Man in Car Chase in Shenandoah
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| Photo from Shenandoah Police Department FB Page |
According to the Shenandoah Police Department Facebook page, Kelly led officers in a vehicle pursuit that began in the Turkey Run area of the borough then ended up going off road ending near Yatesville Road.
The chases ended when Kelly rammed a Shenandoah Police cruiser then fled.
Police Need Help Identifying 4 People In Relation to Arson Fire at the Hometown Wal-Mart
Posted from tamaquaarea.wordpress.com
Rush Township Police are asking the public’s help in identifying four individuals involved in an arson fire this morning (Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014) inside the Hometown Wal-Mart.
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“These four individuals are responsible for starting the fire near the lawn and garden section of the store,” said Sgt. Duane Frederick, Rush Township Police Department. “The males ran out of the store and got into a black vehicle and fled the parking lot headed north on SR309.” Emergency personnel responded to the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Hometown at 2:26 AM for a report of flames and thick white smoke inside the lawn and garden section of the store.
Rush Township Police are asking the public’s help in identifying four individuals involved in an arson fire this morning (Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014) inside the Hometown Wal-Mart.
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“These four individuals are responsible for starting the fire near the lawn and garden section of the store,” said Sgt. Duane Frederick, Rush Township Police Department. “The males ran out of the store and got into a black vehicle and fled the parking lot headed north on SR309.” Emergency personnel responded to the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Hometown at 2:26 AM for a report of flames and thick white smoke inside the lawn and garden section of the store.
Truck Overturns in Rush Township Tuesday Morning
No one was injured after a driver flipped his full-size truck on its side around 8 AM today (Feb. 18, 2014) along Ye Old Hauto Road in Hometown, Rush Township. The incident occurred near the SR54 (Lafayette Avenue) intersection. Responding were Rush Township Police, Hometown Fire Company, Quakake Fire Police and Hometown Fire Police. Hope’s Towing removed the vehicle.
Overnight Fire At Hometown Wal-Mart
Shortly after 2:30 this morning (Tuesday, February 18, 2014), emergency personnel responded to the Wal-Mart Supercenter in Hometown for a report of flames and thick white smoke inside the lawn and garden section of the store.
Monday, February 17, 2014
Schuylkill County School Delays/Closings 2/18/14
Schuylkill County School Delays/Closings for 2/18/14
Updated: 6:38am
Assumption BVM - 2 Hour Delay
Blue Mountain - 2 Hour Delay
Child Development - HEad start and pre K closed, day care open
Gillingham Charter - 2 Hour Delay
Mahanoy Area - CLOSED
Minersville - 2 Hour Delay
Nativity BVM - 2 Hour Delay
North Schuylkill - 2 Hour Delay
Our Lady of Lourdea Regional - 2 Hour Delay
Penn State&/Schuylkill - open at 10
Pine Grove - 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 Special Ed. Center - 2 Hour Delay
Schuylkill Tech North & 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
BEST OF SKOOK: And the winner of the "Best Cheesesteak in Schuylkill County" is . . .
And the winner of the "Best Cheesesteak in Schuylkill County" is . . . .
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Summit Hill Couple Turns Snow Piles in Snow Art
A sizable creation in the front yard of a Summit Hill home is drawing lots of attention. Summit Hill residents Fred Evans Jr., Shannon O’Donnell and Kevin Gieniec have spent numerous man-hours creating a 45-foot long Valentine’s Day display made of snow, ice and a few other materials. It’s features include a red heart-colored igloo, a 10-foot red arch and about a dozen colored ice hearts.
Friday, February 14, 2014
Schuylkill League Championship Finals
Final scores from tonight's Schuylkill League Championships
Girls
Minersville - 61
Marian - 46
Boys
Mahanoy Area - 45
Pottsville - 44
Photo courtesy of: Megan Powers
Pottsville Church Opens Doors To Help Others Through Snowstorm
WNEP and the Republican Herald posted stories about this incredible act of kindness.
Republican Herald
http://republicanherald.com/news/church-in-city-offers-shelter-to-snowbound-homeless-1.1634529
WNEP
http://wnep.com/2014/02/13/helping-storm-victims-in-pottsville/
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Schuylkill County School Closings/Delays for 2/14/14
Schuylkill County School Closings for 2/14/14
Alvernia universe/ Schuylkill, Closed
Blue Mountain - Closed
Child Development - Closed, Daycare opens at 8am
Gillingham Charter - Closed
Mahanoy Area - Closed
Marian Catholic - Closed
McCann School of Business/Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
McCann School of Business/Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay
Minersville - Closed
Nativty BVM - Closed
North Schuylkill - Closed
Our Lady of Lourdes Regional - Closed
Penn State Schuylkill - Closed
Pine Grove - Closed
Pottsville - 2 Hour Delay, Act 80 Begins at 10am, No School for students
Schuylkill Haven - Closed
Schuylkill Maple Ave - Closed
Schuylkill Tech North and South - Closed
Shenandoah Valley - Closed
St. Ambrose/Schuylkill Haven - Closed
St. Clair - 2 Hour Delay, Act 80 begins at 10am, No school for students
St. Jerome/Tamaqua - Closed
St. Nicholas/Minersville - Closed
Tamaqua - Closed
Tri-Valley - Closed
Trinity Academy - Closed
Williams Valley - 2 Hour Delay
Speed Limits Reduced on 209, 309, and Interstate 81
• Interstates 78, 80, 81, 176 and 380;
• U.S. Routes 22, 222 and 422; and
• State Routes 33, 209 and 309.
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
2 Injured in Walker Township Crash
Two people were taken to the hospital for unknown injuries around 5:30 PM, Wednesday after the pickup truck they were in crashed into a tree along Wildcat Road in Walker Township. The crash occurred westbound in the area of 200 Wildcat Road. Responding were Tamaqua Rescue Squad, New Ringgold Ambulance, Walker/New England Fire Company, Tamaqua’s South Ward Fire Company and State Police.
Schuylkill County Basketball Semi Final Results
Schuylkill League Basketball Playoffs - Semi-Final Results
Girls
Minersville - 46
Pottsville - 42
Marian - 31
North Schuylkill - 28
Boys
Mahanoy Area - 49
Blue Mountain - 35
Pottsville - 56
Williams Valley - 30
Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays for 2/13/14
Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays for 2/13/14
Alvernia College Schuylkill - Closed
Assumption BVM - Closed
Blue Mountain - Closed
Gillingham Charter - 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
Penn State/Schuylkill - Closed
Pine Grove - Closed
Pottsville - Closed
Schuylkill Haven - Closed
Schuylkill Maple Ave - Closed
Schuylkill Special Ed. - Closed
Schuylkill Tech North and South - Closed
St. Ambrose/Schuylkill Haven - Closed
St. Jerome Regional/Tamaqua - Closed
St. Nicholas/Minersville - Closed
Tamaqua - Closed
Tri-Valley - Closed
Trinity Academy - Closed
Williams Valley - Closed
Recalls on Prius and Graco Car Seats
The recall includes 1.9 million vehicles that were sold from 2010 to 2014.
The second recall is for almost 3.8 million Graco car sets for a faulty belt buckles that could make it hard to free a child during an emergency. The seats recalled are the 2009 to 2013 model years of the Cozy Cline, Comfort Sport, Classic Ride 50k, My Ride 65, My Ride with Safety Surround, My Ride 70, Size 4 Me 70, Smartseat, Nautilus, Nautilus Elite and Argos 70.
Schuylkill County Parking Bans - 2/12/14 through 2/14/14
Schuykill County Parking Bans for 2/12/14 through 2/14/14
Keep an eye on this page for more parking bans before, during, and after the storm.
** If you know of any that are not listed, please let us know via our Facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/SkookNews
Ashland
http://www.ashlandborough.com/snow-emergency/
Frackville
Snow ban in effect until Friday at 4pm
Mahanoy City Borough
2/13/14Snow Parking Ban again Tonight Mayor has issued a snow parking ban once again tonight There will be NO PARKING between Midnight & 7AM on the following streets: Centre St. , Main St. , South St from 2nd Street west to Borough line.
Although the ban is only midnight to 7am, I recommend not parking on those streets starting now.
Middleport
Update to Middleport Snow Ban as of 6 P.M. tonight till 6 P.M. on Friday. There will be no parking both sides on Washington St., Coal Street (South side of the street), Walnut Street and Kaska St. (East Side of the street) More Streets may be added Times may change also any updates please check Citizen's fire company #1 of Middleport Facebook page.
Minersville
All vehicles must be moved off of Sunbury St. By 5am, 2/13/14. Vehicles not moved will be removed by police.
Pottsville
As of 4 PM today (Wednesday)....City of Pottsville Snow Emergency is in effect. All vehicles must be off the route. Peacock St. however is exempt from this storm due to excessive ice that cannot be plowed. PLEASE SHARE
Shenandoah Borough
There will be NO PARKING along snow emergency routes on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 due to the Inclement weather we are suppose to receive. The snow emergency route is as follows, *Main street*- From Washington St to the Gold star bridge and *Centre* Street- Between White st and West streets.
***This ban will be in effect from 2AM Thursday Feb. 13 until 6AM Friday Feb. 14.***
Tamaqua
Tamaqua Mayor Chris Morrison declared a State of Emergency around 8 AM this morning for the borough. “The State of Emergency is to encourage drivers to stay off the roads and allow plow crews to do their jobs,” said Borough Manager Kevin Steigerwalt. He added that the State of Emergency was also issued in case of any possible state or federal assistance.
“Tamaqua’s State of Emergency remains in effect until further notice,” added Steigerwalt.
Lansford also issued a State of Emergency for it’s borough.
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Charges Dismissed in Assisted Suicide Case
http://republicanherald.com/charges-dismissed-in-assisted-suicide-case-1.1632669
Ashland Elks Lodge #384, 2013 "Citizen of the Year", William "Mick" McFadden
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| Photo by: John E. Usalis |
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.
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