Coal Region Connections: Miners to Millionaires, The Cipko Brothers

By:  Mark Marek, Coal Region Connections

MINERS TO MULTI-MILLIONAIRES--THESE 2 COAL REGION BROTHERS DONATED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO NEEDY GROUPS & TOWNS. Click LIKE if you miss the generosity of Ralph & Daniel Cipko.

50 Photos of Rainbows Over Schuylkill County

On the evening of July 8th, 2014, Schuylkill County was issued a severe thunderstorm and tornado warning.  While the storm threatened most of the county, in the end, it didn't pack that much of a punch and was mostly heavy downpours and a lot of lightning.

Celebrity Showman Contest Set for Schuylkill County Fair

A Celebrity Showman Contest is Set for the Schuylkill County Fair.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

Severe Thunder Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County until 8PM

A Severe Thunder Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County

New Shirts Added to Skook News Apparel

Head on over and check out our "Skook News Apparel" store for our newest t-shirts we just added this morning.

http://skooknews.spreadshirt.com

If you haven't already, head on over and check out our other shirts as well.

Strong Storms Likely Tuesday Afternoon and Evening

Strong storms are likely to hit the area this afternoon.

Police Chase in Mahanoy Twp. Ends in Drug Arrest

A Mahanoy City man was arrested Monday evening on drug charges after leading police on a chase.

Six County Firemen's Association of PA Announces 2014-2015 Officers

The Six County Firemen's Association of PA has announced there 2014-2015 Officers!

Standing from L to R: William Tarby, Vice President, Lackawanna County, Deanna Force, Vice President Montour County, Joseph Judy, Vice President Northumberland County, Gary Perna Sr., Vice President Schuylkill County, Gerald Guscott, Vice President Luzerne County. Seated L to R, Gary Perna Jr., President, Schuylkill County and Robert Mandak Sr., Chaplain Luzerne County. Missing from photo Secretary John Nilles, Treasurer Joseph Simonovich and Michele Fry, Vice President Columbia County. 

Man Arrested for Drug and Weapons Possession Following Traffic Stop

Photo posted from
Mahanoy City Police Dept.

A man was arrested for drug and weapons possession following traffic stop Sunday.

Stolen Dog Returned to Hillside SPCA

A dog that was reported stolen on Saturday was returned Sunday.

One Killed in Fire Overnight in Cass Township

One person was killed in an overnight fire in Cass Township.

Woman Reportedly Takes Dog From Hillside SPCA

According to the Hillside SPCA's Facebook page, the woman in the image to left reportedly has taken a Yorkie that was not available for adoption from the Hillside SPCA Saturday around 2:45pm.

If you know who this woman is, please contact the Hillside SPCA (570) 622-7769 or the State Police at Schuylkill Haven (570) 593-2000 immediately.

More information as it comes available.

Link to Hillside SPCA Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/hillsidespca

Photos from Mahanoy City's Community Day

Coal Region Connections: Postie's Birch Beer

SUMMERTIME, JULY 4TH PICNICS, FIRE COMPANY BLOCK PARTIES, CHURCH FESTIVALS, COMPANY OUTINGS, WEDDINGS--all had 1 thing in common throughout the coal region decades ago. Click LIKE if you remember & loved POSTIE'S delicious birch beer soda on tap.