Crash in Tamaqua Sunday Morning Injures Pregnant Woman

Sunday morning just after 8:30am, crews were called to the intersection of Cedar and Center St., Tamaqua for a motor vehicle accident.

Prisoner Who Escaped Custody Caught Overnight in Berks County

The prisoner who escaped custody while being transferred back to the Schuylkill County Prison yesterday was caught overnight.

Schuylkill County Clerk Files Motion to Overturn Same Sex Marriage Decision

A Schuylkill County Clerk Files Motion to Overturn Same Sex Marriage Decision Friday Afternoon.

Prisoner Escapes While Being Transported Back to Schuylkill County Prison

An inmate at the Schuylkill County Prison escaped Friday afternoon.

PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Schedule

The schedule for Schuylkill County teams remaining in the PIAA State Playoffs for Baseball and Softball

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2014

It's that time of year!!  Time for fireworks!  Below is the schedule of fireworks displays from around Schuylkill County

Locust Dale Man Arrested for Open Lewdness in Mt. Carmel

Image from
Mount Carmel Borough Police Department
Facebook page

A Locust Dale man was arrested for an Open Lewdness incidents on June 2nd in Mt. Carmel

Two Charged with Theft Near Pottsville

Two people have been charged with stealing thousands of dollars from a company in Schuylkill County.

No Furloughs For the Mahanoy Area School District

The Mahanoy Area School Board announced Thursday during their board meeting there would be no furloughs for the district.

Man Steals Car and Robs Bank at Schuylkill Mall

Police are looking for a man who stole a car and robbed a bank at the Schuylkill Mall Thursday afternoon.

PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Results

PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Results for Schuylkill County Teams on 06/05/2014

St. Clair School Board Votes to Suspend Programs and Furlough Teachers

The St. Clair School Board met Wednesday night and voted to suspend certain school programs and to furlough 12 teachers.

Traffic Stop Leads to Foot Pursuit in Schuylkill Haven

A traffic stop in Schuylkill Haven led to a foot pursuit in the borough Monday evening.

Tuesday's Two Vehicle Accident in Hometown

Posted from TamaquaArea.com


Emergency personnel were called around 1:40 PM on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 to SR309 near Rita’s Italian Ice after two vehicles collided.

4 Injured in St. Clair Motor Vehicle Accident Tuesday Evening

Around 6:15, Tuesday evening crews were called to the intersection of Route 61 and Hancock St., Saint Clair, for a motor vehicle accident involving 2 vehicles.

Soldier From Orwigsburg Killed in Afghanistan

A solider from Orwigsburg was killed in Afghanistan on Monday.

Upcoming PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Schedule For Schuylkill County Teams

Upcoming PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

Mt. Carmel Police Investigating Two Open Lewdness Incidents

Image from Mt. Carmel Police Dept.

The Mount Carmel Police are investigating two open lewdness incidents that occurred Monday evening.

Images of Damaged Cars and Homes Surrounding Monday's Fire in Pine Grove

The 3 Alarm Fire Monday afternoon was so intense and hot, that it melted the siding of homes and parts of cars nearby.  Here are a collection of the images provided by Coal Region Fire

Image Courtesy of Coal Region Fire

Baseball and Softball PIAA State Championship Results for Schuylkill County - 6/2/14

Baseball and Softball PIAA State Championship Results for Schuylkill County - 6/2/14

Police Seek Tamaqua Man In Relation to Stabbing

A Tamaqua man was stabbed in the stomach Saturday evening and police are in search of a man in relation to the incident.

Reported Stolen Vehicle Crashes Down Embankment

Photo Taken by TamaquArea.com

Posted by:  TamaquaArea.com

Emergency personnel were called to the area of 380 Tuscarora Mountain Drive in Barnesville just before 5:30 AM today (Monday, June 2, 2014) for a report of a van over an embankment.

Monday Afternoon Fire in Pine Grove

Monday afternoon, crews were called to 18 Spruce St., Pine Grove for a structure fire.

Congratulations to the Class of 2014

Below are graduates of Schuylkill County Schools as submitted by their families, along with messages to them

Congratulations to all the graduates

Shenandoah Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Blythe Twp.

(06/01/14) - A Shenandoah man died Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle crash in Blythe Twp.

Coal Region Connections: Do you remember making the trip to downtown Allentown to shop HESS'S DEPARTMENT STORE?

 GROWING UP IN A SMALL COAL REGION TOWN, IT WAS A RARE TREAT FOR MANY LOWER MIDDLE CLASS FAMILIES TO SHOP IN THE BIG CITY. Do you remember making the trip to downtown Allentown to shop HESS'S DEPARTMENT STORE?

Man Dead After Fire in South Manheim Twp Fire Friday Morning

The Republican Herald is reporting that one man died this morning in a fire in South Manheim Twp.

2014 Schuylkill County Graduation Schedule

Schedule for when each Schuylkill County school graduates.

Friday, May 30th
Nativity
Tamaqua
Schuylkill Haven

Saturday, May 31st
Marian

Monday, June 2nd
Blue Mountain
North Schuylkill
Pottsville

Tuesday, June 3rd
Mahanoy Area
Pine Grove

Wednesday, June 4th
Williams Valley

Friday, June 6th

Minersville
Tri-Valley

Friday, June 13th
Panther Valley

Coroner Called to Schuylkill Haven Fire, Second Call in County Today

Crews were called to the 400 Block of East Main St., Schuylkill Haven just before 1:30pm, Friday for a house fire.

First Annual Shenandoah Valley High School Craft Show & Raffle This Sunday

Everyone is invited to attend the First Annual SHENANDOAH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL CRAFT SHOW & RAFFLE.

Coroner Called to South Manheim Twp. Fire

Fire crews were called to 30 South Shue String Lane, South Manheim Twp., fire around 9am, Friday morning for a reported house fire.

District 11 Championship Results for Baseball and Softball

District 11 Championship Results for Baseball and Softball from Thursday Evening






Baseball

Class AAA

Tamaqua - 7

Blue Mountain - 1

Class A

Schuylkill Haven - 6
Tri-Valley - 0

Softball

Class A

Minersville - 2
Williams Valley - 1

Two Charged in Schuylkill Haven Tire Slashing, Asking for Help Finding One of the Individuals

The Schuylkill Haven Borough Police have charged two men from the borough in a tire slashing incident that took place in the early morning hours of May 6th, 2014.

District 11 Championship Baseball Games Scheduled For Thursday

District 11 Championship Baseball Games Scheduled For Thursday

Mahanoy City Police Charge Juvenile For Stealing From Garage

The Mahanoy City Police Department has filed charges against a juvenile for stealing from a garage in the borough.

North Schuylkill Student Eliminated in 3rd Round of National Spelling Bee Prelimaries

North Schuylkill 8th grader, Devina Singh, who traveled to Washington D.C. to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, reached the 3rd Round of Preliminaries Wednesday.

Mahanoy City Police Take Man Into Custody Wanted On Charges in Luzerne County and New Jersey

Photo from MCPD
Facebook Page

The Mahanoy City Police Department took a man into custody Tuesday wanted on charges in Luzerne County and New Jersey.

According to their Facebook Page, Eric Scott Creamer, 23, was taken into custody for several warrants for his arrest in Luzerne County and for burglary, corruption of minors and other theft-related charges in the State of New Jersey.







Link to MCPD Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/MahanoyCityPoliceDepartment

COAL REGION CONNECTIONS: Recalling Your High School Memories (Manual Typewriters, lunch box and thermos, Slide rules)

By: Mark Marek, Coal Region Connections

How many "ol'-timers" remember the pictures below: desks with round holes in the upper right side...typing class with manual typewriters...lunch box & thermos...& slide rules? Before white boards, computers, TVs, & DVD players, we had blackboards with chalk, film strip & film projectors.

Tamaqua Native Releases New Single "Life on Earth"

A Tamaqua musician released a new single Tuesday.

Ashland's 2014 Memorial Day Parade

Homes Damaged by Fire in West Mahanoy Twp. Saturday Morning

Photo submitted to
Schuylkill County Firewire
by Jeff Miller

Just after 7AM, Saturday Morning, crews were called to 208 Florida Ave, Shenandoah Heights for a house fire with heavy flames showing.

Two Injured After Fire in Pottsville Saturday Morning

Picture Courtesy of Coal Region Fire

Around 5:30am, emergency personnel were called to 218 West Market Street, Pottsville for a house fire.

Mahanoy Township and Mahanoy City Police Seize Heroin, Baths Salts, and Marijuana from 4 Individuals During Traffic Stop

According to the Mahanoy Twp. Facebook page,  on May 23rd,  the Mahanoy Twp. and Mahanoy City Police Departments worked together to send 4 individuals to jail on various drug related charges.

Heisler's Cloverleaf Dairy, Celebrating It's 90th Anniversary in 2014

By Mark Marek from Coal Region Connections

90 YEARS AGO MORRIS HEISLER FOUNDED HEISLER'S CLOVERLEAF DAIRY, A RETAIL MILK DELIVERY BUSINESS.

PIAA District 11 Girls' Softball Playoff Schedule

PIAA District 11 Girls' Softball Playoff Schedule for 05/22/14

Wednesday's Collision on Route 309 in Kline Twp.

Photo from TamaquaArea.com

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

Two vehicles collided Wednesday, along SR309 at the temporary traffic light in Kline Township.

Wednesday's PIAA District 11 Boys' Baseball Scores

Wednesday's PIAA District 11 Boys' Baseball Scores

Governor Tom Corbett will not appeal Same-Sex Marriage Ruling

Governor Tom Corbett announced Wednesday afternoon that he will not be appealing Tuesday's ruling to lift the ban on same-sex marriage.

BEST OF SKOOK: The Best Places in Schuylkill County to have a Kid's Birthday Party

Looking to have your child's birthday party somewhere?

PIAA District 11 Girls Softball Playoff Scores

PIAA District 11 Girls Softball Playoff Scores for 5/20/14