Police Looking for Suspect from Hometown Bank Robbery

Police are looking for a suspect after the robbery of a bank in Hometown

Fire Damages 6 Homes/Apartments in Mahanoy City Tuesday

Around 6:15pm,  Tuesday, families were chased from their homes on the 200 Block of East Centre St. after a fire broke out in one of the homes.

Fully Involved Apartment Fire in Mahanoy City

Around 6:15pm, crews were called to  227 East Centre St., Mahanoy City for a fully involved apartment fire.

Just before 6:30pm, the fire hit a second alarm.

Many outside units from around the county have been called to fight the blaze.

Units from Mahanoy City, Shenandoah, Frackville, Tamaqua, Hometown, Minersville, and Hazle Twp. have already been called.

UPDATE (8:45pm) - no reported injuries, still fighting hotspots

Stay tuned to this post as we will post updates as they come available.

Gotta Love a Schuylkill County Dog

In honor of National Dog Day,  Below are some of the pictures of Schuylkill County dogs we received from our followers

Basement Fire in Cumbola Quickly Extinguished

Just after noon Tuesday, crews were called to 314 Bob Alley, Blythe Township.  When crews arrived they found smoke coming from the home and discovered a fire in the basement.

The fire was quickly extinguished.

No word on the extent of the damage to the home but the Red Cross was called to assist.

Bank in Hometown Robbed Tuesday Afternoon, Police Looking for Suspects

Police are looking for 2 suspects after the robbery of a bank in Hometown

News Stories From This Week in 2013

Listing of stories that took place this week a year ago.













Aftermath of Washington Hook and Ladder's Fire
http://www.skooknews.com/2013/08/video-and-pics-aftermath-of-washington.html

3 County Police Chase
http://www.skooknews.com/2013/08/update-on-3-county-car-chase-from-early.html

Police Chase Ends in Mahanoy City with Shots Fired
http://www.skooknews.com/2013/08/police-chase-ends-in-mahanoy-city-with.html

Vehicle Crashes into Port Carbon Turkey Hill
http://www.skooknews.com/2013/08/vehicle-crashes-into-port-carbon-turkey.html

Schuylkill County Homeowner Shoots and Kills Intruder
http://www.skooknews.com/2013/08/schuylkill-county-homeowner-shoots-and.html

Winners of the 2013 Schuylkill County Fireman's Convention
http://www.skooknews.com/2013/08/winners-from-2013-schuylkill-county.html

Police Chase Ends in Crash Overnight
http://www.skooknews.com/2013/08/police-chase-ends-in-crash-overnight.html

Mahanoy City Fire Company Fights It's Own Fire Hours Before Convention
http://www.skooknews.com/2013/08/mahanoy-city-fire-company-fights-its.html

Ashland's Mothers' Memorial and the Ashland Boys' Association

This Saturday, August 30th, will mark Ashland's annual tradition of the ABA parade.  Did you know the Mothers' Memorial was first proposed by the ABA?

Ashland Historical Marker Declared "Marker of the Week" by Web Site

Ashland Historical Marker Declared "Marker of the Week" by Web Site

Cleanup Continues from Tractor Trailer Accident on Route 61

The cleanup continues from a tractor trailer accident on Route 61 from Monday afternoon.

Route 61 Open Again After Rockslide

Route 61 northbound is reopen after being closed Monday evening due to a rock slide.

Rock Slide Closes Route 61 Near Pottsville

Route 61 northbound was closed Monday evening due to a rock slide.

A rock slide has closed both northbound lanes of Route 61 near Pottsville between Pizza Hut and Sands Ford just after 6:30pm Monday.

Update:  As of 9:00pm, Route 61 is open

Traffic Alert: Overturned Tractor on Northbound Route 61 North of St. Clair Monday Afternoon

As of 3:30pm Monday afternoon, crews are on the scene of an overturned tractor trailer on Route 61 northbound north of St. Clair.

St. Clair Fire is on scene.

Avoid the area if possible.

Ashland ABA Parade Planned for This Saturday

Ashland's ABA Parade Planned for this Saturday

Ashland Man Injured After Falling from Window

An Ashland man was injured after falling from a window in the borough Sunday morning.