Emergency Crews Respond to Shenandoah Fire Sunday

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Schuylkill County Firewire
by Cassandra Lynn Dillon-Foresman

Emergency crews were called to 200 Block of Lloyd Street, Shenandoah Sunday.

Dead Body Found Near New Philadelphia, St. Clair Man Charged With Homicide

Around 7pm Saturday Evening, a dead body was found near New Philadelphia.

22 Year Old Tamaqua Man Missing Since June 2nd

A Tamaqua man has been reportedly missing since June 2nd.

Body Found Near New Philadelphia

According to officials, a body has been found near New Philadelphia Saturday evening.

Coal Region Connects: Were Golden Sun Chips the Best Chips Ever Made?

SOME SAY THE BEST POTATO CHIPS WERE MADE BY A LITTLE COMPANY IN SLATINGTON. Click LIKE if GOLDEN SUN Potato Chips rings a bell to you.

Hazleton Police Looking for Help Finding Man Who Robbed Bank

The Hazleton Police Department is looking for the public's help in finding a suspect who robbed a bank Thursday.

South Tamaqua Man Missing Since Saturday, 6/14

South Tamaqua man missing since Saturday, 6/14/14.

SUV Towing Camper Overturns On Hometown Hill

Photo Courtesy of TamaquaArea.com

A SUV Towing a campter overturned on the Hometown Hill Wednesday evening.

Standoff in Frackville Ends Peacefully Early Thursday

A nearly 4 hour standoff ended peacefully early Thurday morning in Frackville.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

The following counties have been issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 5:00am including Schuylkill

Police and SWAT Surround Home In Frackville

As of this writing (10:30pm), police currently have 29 South 4th Street surrounded in Frackville.  At this time we know that a gunman has barricaded themselves in the home.  The area has been blocked off and people who live by are to stay in their homes.

UPDATE (12:25am):  Both suspects gave up willingly and came out with hands up.

UPDATE:  8:45am:
http://www.skooknews.com/2014/06/standoff-in-frackville-end-peacefully.html

Coal Region Connections: Happy 100th Birthday to Tastykake

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY TO A COAL REGION LUNCH BOX & BROWN BAG STAPLE FOR DECADES! Click LIKE if you grew up enjoying "tasty-breaks" with TASTYKAKE & tell us what's YOUR favorite TASTYKAKE product.

BEST OF SKOOK: And the Winner of "Best Band" in Schuylkill County is . . . .

And the Winner of "Best Band" in Schuylkill County  is  . . . . .

Schuylkill County Firefighters Respond to Northumberland County Fire Overnight

Photo by Thomas Jeffrey / Posted to
Schuylkill County Firewire

Schuylkill County emergency were called to Northumberland County to help with an overnight fire.

Female From Shamokin Missing in Hazleton Area

A female from Shamokin went missing in the Hazleton Area late Monday.
Sabrina Mclaughlin of Shamokin, PA has been missing since late Monday night and was last known to be in the Hazleton area.

She was reported to be wearing a black tank top and jean shorts with a pink zebra backpack.  She is reported to be about 5 foot tall, weighs about 100-115 pounds, with long brown hair and green eyes.

Anyone with information or who may have seen Sabrina is too call the Hazleton Police at 570-459-4940 or dial 911.

5:30pm Update:  She has been located, thanks to all who shared