Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/27/14

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/27/14

PennDot Beginning to Work on Route 309 in Tamaqua

Photo courtesy of Ryan Fannock

PennDot has begun work on Route 309 (Railroad St.) in Tamaqua.

1 Dies Motor Vehicle Accident Near Gilberton

NOTE:  The vehicle in the photo was not the vehicle
that the person died in.

Before 1PM Wednesday, Emergency personnel were called to 2730 Main Street, Gilberton (Mahanoy Plane) for head on collision with possible entrapment.

Bottoms Up Hideaway Opens Wednesday!!!!

Schuylkill County’s newest entertainment facility. We will open their doors on Wed. June 25th for Yings and Wings, June 26th country line dance lessons, 27th live request Dj and the 28th their grand opening featuring UUU .

Come out and enjoy great food being served by Johnz’ Kitchen & Catering with the family. Stay for the entertainment. Live band weekly, Karaoke, Line Dancing, Live DJ and also nights for the under 21 crowd as well. Formerly the Flying Dutchman Motorcycle Track on RT# 895 (670 Rock Rd) Pine Grove.

Police Investigating Arson at Mining Company

Police are investigating a car fire in Reilly Township at mining company early Saturday.

According to a story by WNEP, Police are investigating an car fire that was found around 5am Saturday morning near the Hegins Mining Company on Swatara Road in Reilly Township.

A person reportedly parked a Toyota Sedan near the company and set it on fire.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information concerning the arson can contact the State Police at Schuylkill Haven at (570) 739-1330.

Link to WNEP
http://wnep.com/2014/06/22/vehicle-fire-troopers-calling-it-arson/

Emergency Crews Respond to Shenandoah Fire Sunday

Photo Posted to
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.

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