Coal Region Connections: Do you believe in Ouji Boards?

IS THIS OLD BOARD GAME A HARMLESS DIVERSION, MYSTICAL FUN, OR A DOORWAY TO ANOTHER WORLD & DIMENSION? Click LIKE if you sat around a "Ouija Board" in a darkened room with candles burning when you grew up & did you ever encounter any unexplained experiences?

Schuylkill United Way: Success Story from a Sexual Assault Survivor

Schuylkill United Way:  Success Story from a Sexual Assault Survivor

Retraction 10/17/14

We wanted to apologize for the misinformation that was originally posted for the "Sears Closing in the Schuylkill Mall".

We just want to report that the "Schuylkill Mall is NOT closing".

We apologize for the error.

Link to corrected story
http://www.skooknews.com/2014/10/sears-to-close-in-schuylkill-mall.html

Sears to Close in the Schuylkill Mall

Photo Courtesy of Mike Kalasnik on Flickr

Sears has announced that they are planning to close in the Schuylkill Mall

Man Shot, Crawled out of Woods

A man was found along Route 54 with a gun shot wound to the lower back near Shenandoah Thursday night in Mahanoy Township.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #8

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #8

Woman Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle in Tamaqua

A Brockton woman died after being struck by a vehicle in while crossing Broad St in front of the Tamaqua High Rise.

Police Investigate Possible Meth Lab in Tamaqua on Thursday

According to the Times News, the State Police were at 130 East Broad Street in Tamaqua Thursday afternoon investigating a Meth Lab.

http://www.tnonline.com/2014/oct/16/police-scene-possible-meth-lab-tamaqua

Multiple Injuries Reported in Crash on Route 901/209 Thursday

A crash was reported around 1PM that involved multiple injuries.

Mahanoy City and Minersville Receives Highest Rain Measurement Over Past Couple Days

According to the US National Weather Service Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center, Mahanoy City  & Minersville received the most rain from this past storm.

Former Pottsville School Board Member Spoke at Board Meeting Wednesday Evening

Scot Thomas, a former Pottsville Area school board member who has been seeking answers to a recent hiring, spoke during the School Board's regular meeting.

Schuylkill County is Under A Flood Watch Until Thursday Morning

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

Flood Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE PA HAS ISSUED A FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SCHUYLKILL COUNTY

Toyota Recalls 1 Million Vehicles

Toyota is recalling more than 1 Million vehicles

Vehicle Crashes into Candle Barn Near Pottsville

Photo posted from the Yorkville Fire Rescue FB Page

A vehicle crashed into the Blue Mountain Candle Shop Wednesday afternoon.

Friends of Fired Turkey Hill Employee Create Facebook Petition to HelpGet Job Back

Friends of a Turkey Hill employee who they say was unjustly fired from her job have created a Facebook group to petition for her to get her job back.

Halloween Parade Postponed

The Andreas Halloween Parade that was scheduled for Wednesday evening has been postponed until Thursday, October 16th.  The parade will form at 6:15pm at the Andreas Sporting Club and will begin at 7PM.

Schuylkill County Responders Honored Tuesday Evening

Two McAdoo  firefighters were honored Tuesday night for their acts of courage earlier in the year.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Ranking After Week #7

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Ranking After Week #7

Dogs and Cats Rescued from Home in Tamaqua

Dogs and Cats were rescued from a home in Tamaqua on Tuesday afternoon.