Ashland Police have released the name of the woman that crashed her vehicle into the home of the Schuylkill County Sheriff earlier this week.
Thursday, August 17, 2017
9th Annual Bike Run for Brandon Is This Saturday
The 9th Annual Bike Run for Brandon is This Saturday.
Wednesday, August 16, 2017
Officials Warn Residents After Boy Bitten By Rabid Fox
Officials are warning Shenandoah residents after a boy was bitten by a rabid fox Wednesday afternoon.
Building Demolition Closes Streets; Knocks Out Cable Service After Collapse
TRAFFIC ALERT: Building Demolition Causing Traffic Problems in Frackville
Ashland Boy Scout Troop Collecting Donations for the SPCA
Two Warehouses to Bring Hundreds of Jobs and Increase Value After Schuylkill Mall Demolished
Schuylkill Mall To Be Demolished to Build Industrial Park; Create Over 800 New Jobs
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Ringtown Boy Gets Chance to Work Knoebels Carousel for the Day
The Fayash Memorial Race for the Sportsman Modifieds highlights this Friday’s action at Big Diamond Speedway
This Friday night at the Schuykill County oval it will be the U.S.S. Achey Sportsman Modifieds headlining the action as they compete in the “Fayash Memorial” race.
The special race will pay $1,570 to the winner with $157 just to take the green. Matt Stangle and last week’s winner Mike Mammana have to be considered the favorites to battle it out for the big prize but drivers such as Doug Hendricks, Shawn Light along with a host of other drivers will be looking to take home the big money as well. Look for a few invaders to come in and try to steal the big money away from the track regulars.
After what seems like an eternity the Steel and Metal Service Center 358 Modifieds finally returned to action last week with point’s leader Craig Von Dohren taking the win and extending his points lead over the rest of the championship contenders. Now is a good time for the 358 Modifieds to start tuning their cars for the upcoming money races hitting the track in the upcoming weeks. After this Friday’s show on August 25th will be the “Prelude to the Coalcracker” which will be 40 laps and pay a cool $4,600 to the winner. The season will then close out with the biggest race of the year for the Modifieds on Sunday September 3rd with the running of the $10,000 to win “Jack Rich” Coalcracker 72.
After what seems like an eternity the Steel and Metal Service Center 358 Modifieds finally returned to action last week with point’s leader Craig Von Dohren taking the win and extending his points lead over the rest of the championship contenders. Now is a good time for the 358 Modifieds to start tuning their cars for the upcoming money races hitting the track in the upcoming weeks. After this Friday’s show on August 25th will be the “Prelude to the Coalcracker” which will be 40 laps and pay a cool $4,600 to the winner. The season will then close out with the biggest race of the year for the Modifieds on Sunday September 3rd with the running of the $10,000 to win “Jack Rich” Coalcracker 72.
Also on the racing card for the evening are the Savage 61 Road Runners along with the No Sweat Service Group Street Stocks. As an added bonus on the night there will also be an Enduro Dash 50 plus the Kim’s Kreations Powder Puff Race. The track has also designated the night as “Pink Out” night, so everyone please wear something pink!
As always, the gates open on Friday night at 5:30pm with warm-ups beginning at 7:30pm. General admission for Friday night’s show is $20.00, senior admission is $18.00 and as usual kids under 12 and active military with ID are admitted free.
*Rain date for this show is Sunday August 20th. Heats will start one half hour earlier on Sunday at 7:00pm.
As always, the gates open on Friday night at 5:30pm with warm-ups beginning at 7:30pm. General admission for Friday night’s show is $20.00, senior admission is $18.00 and as usual kids under 12 and active military with ID are admitted free.
*Rain date for this show is Sunday August 20th. Heats will start one half hour earlier on Sunday at 7:00pm.
Skook News Teaming Up With T102 Fan Page!
Monday, August 14, 2017
Woman Crashes SUV into the Home of Schuylkill County Sheriff
Headframe Dedicated at the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine Site
On Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) visited the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine tourism site to dedicate a new addition that represents a big piece of regional history: a 35-foot headframe from a local coal mine.
“This project enhances the educational experience at Pioneer Tunnel and adds an asset to the local tourism economy, while providing a lasting reminder of the integral role anthracite mining plays in northeast Pennsylvania,” said John Stefanko, DEP Deputy Secretary for Active and Abandoned Mine Operations.
The headframe once stood at Bowman’s shaft at North Mahanoy Colliery, where hundreds of local workers passed under it to enter the mine during operations from the mid-1850s to 1931.
The work on the abandoned mine land near the Pioneer Tunnel, completed in 2015, included salvaging the headframe; backfilling a 165-foot-deep mine shaft near several homes; and removing an old pump house, a deteriorated reinforced concrete electrical house and various concrete foundations. The site was regraded and revegetated.
“This project enhances the educational experience at Pioneer Tunnel and adds an asset to the local tourism economy, while providing a lasting reminder of the integral role anthracite mining plays in northeast Pennsylvania,” said John Stefanko, DEP Deputy Secretary for Active and Abandoned Mine Operations.
The headframe once stood at Bowman’s shaft at North Mahanoy Colliery, where hundreds of local workers passed under it to enter the mine during operations from the mid-1850s to 1931.
The work on the abandoned mine land near the Pioneer Tunnel, completed in 2015, included salvaging the headframe; backfilling a 165-foot-deep mine shaft near several homes; and removing an old pump house, a deteriorated reinforced concrete electrical house and various concrete foundations. The site was regraded and revegetated.
Also speaking at Monday's dedication were Dave Hamilton (Office of Surfrace Mining and Enforcement), Conrad Falvello (Representative for Congressman Barletta), Schuylkill County Commission Frank Staudenmeier, Pennsylvania State Representative Neal Goodman, Ed Wytovich (Pioneer Tunnel), Duane Feagley (Executive Director of PA Anthracite Council), Dave A Lucas (Retired Miner).
DEP awarded funding through the 2016 Abandoned Mine Land Pilot Program to Pioneer Tunnel to refurbish and erect the headframe at the tourism site.
Project partners include the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) at the U.S. Department of Interior; Ashland Borough; Ashland Community Enterprises; Keystone Anthracite; Pagnotti Enterprises; Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum; Pioneer Tunnel Group; and Schuylkill County.
The OSMRE-funded Abandoned Mine Land Pilot Program includes 14 projects statewide targeted to areas where mine reclamation has strong potential for community and economic gain as well as environmental benefits.
DEP awarded funding through the 2016 Abandoned Mine Land Pilot Program to Pioneer Tunnel to refurbish and erect the headframe at the tourism site.
Project partners include the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) at the U.S. Department of Interior; Ashland Borough; Ashland Community Enterprises; Keystone Anthracite; Pagnotti Enterprises; Pennsylvania Anthracite Heritage Museum; Pioneer Tunnel Group; and Schuylkill County.
The OSMRE-funded Abandoned Mine Land Pilot Program includes 14 projects statewide targeted to areas where mine reclamation has strong potential for community and economic gain as well as environmental benefits.
Photos by Lexi Harner
Von Dohren, Mammana, Sites, and Geeesaman Take the Checkers at Big Diamond on Sunday
Residents Invited to Representative Tobash's Annual Senior Expo
Residents ages 55 and older in the 125th District are invited to attend Rep. Mike Tobash’s (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) fourth annual Senior Expo on Friday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Pine Grove Hose Hook and Ladder, located at 1 Orchard St., in Pine Grove. More than 40 vendors are expected.
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Three Injured in Separate ATV Accidents in Schuylkill County This Weekend
Man in Custody After Attempted Child Luring
Two Injured After Shot Fired During Argument
Saturday, August 12, 2017
Police Investigating Wednesday Night Stabbing
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Saturday Evening
Shenandoah Valley and Mahanoy Area Meet on the Football Field for Alumni Game
Friday, August 11, 2017
Attorney General Shapiro Announces Breakup of $1 Million Fox Drug Ring in Luzerne County
Attorney General Josh Shapiro today announced the break-up of a drug ring that sold $1 million in heroin and crack cocaine in Wilkes Barre and Luzerne County over the last year.
Dog Quarantined After Dog Bite Incident Last Week
St. Joe's Community Church to hold Community Fun Day and Church Service This Weekend
The St. Joe's Community Church, Girardville, will hold their first event this weekend.
Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting A Disabled Man
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