Skook Spotlight: Girardville, PA (15 Pics)

SPCA Called to Home In Fountain Springs, Butler Township

The SPCA was called to a home yesterday in Fountain Spring, Butler Township after a dog was killed by two other dogs in the yard of 308 Fountain St.

Originally police were called, then the police called the SPCA.

When they arrived, they found more than a dozen dogs, 2 tortoises, two ducks, 25 guinea pigs, 17 rabbits, and dozens of birds.

There was also a pot bellied pig in the basement.

Animals were found not to have food or water.

The animals were taken to the Hillside SPCA where they will be put up for adoption.  They also ask for donations because of the amount of care all of these animals will need until they are adopted.

KESSLER DISCIPLINARY HEARING: No Decision Yet, Special Meeting Tonight

This morning Mark Kessler had his disciplinary hearing with the Gilberton Borough Mayor, Mary Lou Hannon,  there are very few details about what said during the hearing but there has been no decision yet. The Borough Council will vote this evening at 7 P.M.

The area outside the borough building was surrounded by Kessler supporters and news media.  Gene Stilp was also on hand.

Joseph Nahas, Kessler's attorney said the council rejected his motion to dispute arbitration.

When asked, Kessler's lawyer, Joseph Nahas, expects him to be fired.

Below are some images from this morning that were found through Twitter @JohnLuciew

Suspended Gilberton Police Chief's Disciplinary Hearing Scheduled For Tomorrow

Gilberton should be a busy place tomorrow morning at 10AM.  That is when the suspended Police Chief of Gilberton, Mark Kessler, will sit down with his lawyer and Mayor Mary Lou Hannon for a disciplinary hearing.

The original date of the hearing was postponed when Kessler's lawyer could not attend.

No other members of the borough council are to attend this hearing.  Kessler's lawyer says a press conference will follow immediately after the hearing.

Mahanoy City Hook & Ladder 457 Removed From Firehouse

Photo From Schuylkill County Firewire

This morning in Mahanoy City began the rebuilding process for the Washington Hook and Ladder.

Approximately 10AM, a small crowd gathered with cameras in hand and remained silent as the shell of the fire truck was removed and then taken away.

Mahanoy Street was close while the work was being done.

The Hookies, as Mahanoy City refers to the department is still to receive a loaner truck from an anonymous fire department in Lackawanna County while they rebuild.

Schuylkill County Man Killed on Route 183 Crash in Berks County

William B. Weikel, 55, of Zion Grove, was killed Monday morning when the pickup he was driving that was part of a convoy escorting an over-sized load down route 183 just below the Schuylkill County line in Berks County.

Route 183 was closed for about 3 hours because of the crash and a second crash that happened shortly after.

Today's Weather Forecast - 09/16/2013

The rain for today is over, but the rest of the day will be mostly cloudy  High around 68.

Tonight, the clouds will break and we'll have clear skies with a bright moon.  Low around 50

Tuesday is going to be a beautiful day.  Sunny all day with a high around 65.  Tuesday night is looking to be pretty cool with temperature dipping into the upper 30's.

Wednesday will start with some fog but once that breaks, we'll have a beautiful sunny day.  Highs in the lower 70's.

Thursday will look an awful like Thursday with highs reaching more into the mid 70's.

SKOOK NEWS SPECIAL REPORT: Fake Facebook Profiles of Older People

Facebook has grown to be the largest social networking site in the world, and it's arguably the safest as well.  Myspace was great at the time but eventually lost it's steam when viruses and other problems began being shared through the site.

What I am about to talk about may or may not be a virus, but it's definitely a security problem that I've witnessed on more than one occasion with friends of mine on Facebook within Schuylkill County.

Skook News: Week #3 High School Football Power Rankings

Mahanoy Area holding strong but North Schuylkill's loss has shaken up the board

Police Identify People Killed In Route 61 Accident

Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner, Andrew Szczyglak released the names of the two individuals killed this morning in a head on crash on Route 61, north of St. Clair.

The victims were Ervin Wallace, 48, Shenandoah and Brian A. Hibshman, 32, Berks County.

Double Fatality On Route 61

Emergency personnel received a call last around 3:30AM this morning for a head on collision just north of St. Clair in the area of Dark Water.

Route 61 was closed for a short period of time while the accident was cleaned up and investigated.

Two victims of the crash died from their injuries.  As of the writing of this article, the names have not been released of the victims.

Stay tuned to Skook News for further details.

Man Crushed By Car Identified

On Friday Afternoon, Police released the name of the man that was crushed by a car as Raymond Yocum, 57, of Tamaqua.

It was said that he was working on a car on a hill and the car accidentally slipped out of gear causing the car to roll on top of Yocum.

Yocum's death has been ruled accidental.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores - Week #3

Schuylkill County High School Football - Week #3

Marian 6  Mahanoy Area 40
Pottsville 23  Blue Mountain 21
Schuylkill Haven 41  Minersville 7
North Schuylkill 21 Jim Thorpe 41
Panther Valley 40 Kutztown 26
Pine Grove 33 @ East Juniata 14
Shenandoah Valley 15  Tamaqua 38
Tri-Valley 13  Newport 7
Williams Valley 54 @ Millersburg 13

Suspended Gilberton Police Chief Declares Candidacy for County Sheriff

It looks like suspended Gilberton Borough Police Chief Mark Kessler is looking to bigger and better things when it comes to his job.

While Kessler is still suspended from his current job of Police Chief of Giberton, he has announced that his is running for Schuylkill County Sheriff as an Independent write-in.

He said he has been thinking about running for awhile.

Kessler will be running against the incumbent Sheriff Joseph G. Groody (Democrat) and Patrick Reynolds (Republican) in the November 5th election.

Further on Kessler's disciplinary hearing, it will be held  at 10AM on September 19th at the borough municipal building.

Schuylkill County Upcoming Events

Sunday September 15th -  5PM
Dedication of Monument to first settler in Minersville

Union Cemetary on 5th Street, Minersville

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Lewis' General Store Storytime and Crafts for kids - 10AM - Saturday, September 14th
22 East Main St. Schuylkill Haven

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Shenandoah Town Wide Yard Sale - September 21st

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Autumn Stroll Followed By Halloween Parade - October 19th
Pine Grove

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Frackville Museum Open House - 1-4PM, Saturday, September 14th

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TOB Marching Band Competition - Williams Valley Football Stadium - 6PM, September 14th

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Chinese Auction -Schuykill County Predators Semi-Pro Football Team.
Masonic Hall, Pottsville

All proceeds go to benefit Breast Cancer and Autism

Schuylkill County Man Dies When Car Falls and Pins Him

This morning around 9 AM emergency personnel was called to South and South 3rd Streets, Minersville for what was originally reported as a vehicle accident with injuries.  The individual hurt was pinned beneath the car.

We have now learned that someone in the accident has died from their injuries.  All we know at this point is that the person was male.

Look at our site for future updates on this story.

UPDATE:  WNEP is reporting that it was not a motor vehicle accident but the man was working beneath the car when it fell and pinned him.

Schuylkill County High School Football Week #3

Week #3 of Schuylkill County High School Football

Pottsville @ Blue Mountain
Marian @ Mahanoy Area
Schuylkill Haven @ Minersville
North Schuylkill @ Jim Thorpe
Panther Valley @ Kutztown
Pine Grove @ East Juniata
Shenandoah Valley @ Tamaqua
Tri-Valley @ Newport
Williams Valley @ Millersburg

Saturday Games
Our Lady of Mount Carmel @ Nativity BVM

Washington Hook and Ladder's Fire Truck Being Removed

The Washington Hook and Ladder, Mahanoy City, is reporting on their Facebook page that at 9AM, Wednesday, September 18, they will be removing their chard fire truck from their firehouse.

On the morning of Saturday, August 24th, their fire house caught and destroyed their aerial truck.  This was also the morning of the 2013 Firemen's Convention that also took place in the borough.

Since then they've received an outpouring of donations from the borough and surrounding areas.

Help is even coming as far as Lackawanna County where it's been said that a department is to donate an aerial truck to them.

Mahanoy Area Fixes Bus Misspelling

Mahanoy Area's spell check must have kicked in!

The MA school bus, that Skook News reported on Monday having a misspelling on the side,was corrected as of yesterday morning.  This was reported by numerous people who saw the original misspelling.

Original Article from Monday
http://skooknews.blogspot.com/2013/09/mahanoy-area-school-bus-has-misspelling.html

Help Save The Rack for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we would like to do our part and spread the awareness of breast cancer.

We've created the shirt below to sell and the proceeds from this shirt will go directly to the Susan G Komen.

Help us Save The Rack!!

http://teespring.com/SaveDaRack

Today's Weather Forecast - 9/12/13

We are going to start out the day with some fog and a thunderstorm.  Clouds will stick around all day with the chance of thunderstorms all afternoon and evening.  High of 79 and humid

Tonight we will still have the chance of thunderstorms and by midnight just partly cloudy skies.  Low of 56

Tomorrow, things finally cool off.  We will have a partly sunny day with a chance of a stray shower late in the afternoon.

Saturday and Sunday are looking perfect with sunny skies, clouds, and highs around 70 degrees.

UPDATED: Early Morning Fire in North Union Township

Photo from Schuylkill County Firewire

Crews were called to an early morning 2nd Alarm House Fire on Catawissa Creek Road, Zion Grove, North Union Township this morning around 6 AM.

UPDATE:  The owners of the home were said to be on vacation but the family lost 2 cats in the fire.

Crews from Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties responded and it took several hours to put the fire out.

The State Fire Marshal is investigating the blaze.

Person Killed in Crash Near Cressona Mall

Yesterday afternoon around 5 PM, James Gorski, 65, was traveling south on 61, used the left turn lane to turn onto Seven Stars Road and crossed into the path of Thomas Salvadora.  Salvadora could not stop and hit the passenger side of Gorski's car.

Salvadora was not injured but Gorski died from his injuries.

Route 61 was shut down for a short time in the area.

Skooks Think We Should NOT Get Involved With Syria

Even though this doesn't directly impact Schuylkill County, the issue with the United States getting involved with Syria using chemical weapons has become a hot topic.  At some point, our United States Representatives and Senators will be taking a vote on whether the United States should do something about Syria.

Our elected officials are to represent us and our views, so we asked our readers on our Facebook page the other day what we should we do about Syria?

Today's Weather Forecast - 09/11/2013

Today's forecast is HOT!!  We will start out the day mostly sunny but by the afternoon the thunderstorms will be popping up.   Today's hi will be around 90 but will feel closer to 100.

Tomorrow will be a mix of sun, clounds, showers, and thunderstorms throughout the day.  Still humid too.  High around 82 but will feel well into the 90's.

Friday, autumn will arrive.  Much cooler temperature with a high in the mid 60's.  Sunny but the chance of an afternoon shower.

Remembering Those Who Lost Their Lives on 9/11

Below is a list of everyone who lost their lives on 9/11.

Black Bear Cubs Play in Schuylkill County Food Plot

Brad Daub, of Harrisburg, wondered what was pressing down the vegetation of one of his woodland food plots in western Schuylkill County, until his most recent check of the video on his game camera.

There he found clip after clip of a pair of black bear cubs wrestling their way across the food plot, snapping and trampling all vegetation in their path.

"I have almost 30 videos of these two over four days," he explained. "In almost every video they are playing and rolling around like this."

The recent video clips were the first time Daub spotted the cubs and their mother never showed herself in front of the camera.

Schuylkill County Roadwork - Week of 9/09/13

ROAD NAME: Gordon Mountian Road
BETWEEN: Heckscherville Road AND Biddle Street
Type of Work: Milling & Paving
Work being Done By: PENNDOT Contractor
Type of Restriction: Daytime
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging.

START DATE: 09/16/2013 Est. Completion Date: 10/31/2013
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 7:00 PM

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Today's Weather Forecast - 09/10/13

After starting our Partly Cloudy this morning, the will begin to come out between 10 and 11 and by the afternoon we will see Mostly Sunny skies.  The high for today will be around 83 degrees but will close to 90.

Tonight will be mostly clear and warm with lows in the upper 60's to almost 70.

Tomorrow is going to be mostly sunny with a chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon.  High of 88 but will feel well into the 90's.

Thursday will be the gloomiest day of the week with showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.  As the day goes on, we could be seeing some heavy thunderstorms by the afternoon. High around 85.

By Friday and the weekend, Autumn will begin with high temperatures only reaching into the 60's and dry.

Release from Public Utilities Commission Regarding New Area Code Overlay

***NEW AREA CODE OVERLAY FOR SCHUYLKILL COUNTY AND OTHER COUNTIES IN 570 AREA CODE***
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced today that mandatory ten-digit dialing is set to begin in September 2013 for residential and business customers within the existing 570 area code.

Presently, customers in this area are taking part in a permissive dialing period. However, beginning Sept. 21, 2013, mandatory 10-digit dialing will be required. During the upcoming mandatory dialing period, all calls must be made using the area code plus the seven-digit number. If only the seven-digit telephone number is dialed, customers will reach a recorded announcement stating they must hang up and redial the number using the area code plus the seven-digit number. This recording will be available permanently.

On July 15, 2010, the Commission approved an overlay plan for the 570 code, after consideration of public input and area code relief options. An overlay plan means that once the existing telephone numbers in the 570 area code are exhausted, new telephone services in that geographic region will be assigned telephone numbers out of the new area code, which has been designated as 272. 

Tractor Trailer Fire Shuts Down 81 South

A tractor trailor fire has 81 south shut down at exit 131.   Around 2:15pm, authorities got a call that a tractor trailor was on fire at mile marker 129 going south on 81 in Schuylkill County.

Picture from Ryan Twp Facebook page

Mahanoy Area School Bus Has Misspelling

What would you think if a school district, who was teaching your kids how to read and write, had a misspelling of their own?

Well, in Schuylkill County, that's the case, particularly Mahanoy Area.

One of our readers sent in the picture to the left today.  It's one of Mahanoy Area's buses with a misspelling.

The side of the bus reads "Mahanoy Area Schools District".

The left side of the bus contains the misspelling, but the right is correct.

Skook News: Week #2 High School Football Power Ranking

We have a new number 1!!!

Skook Spotlight - St. Clair, PA (11 Pics)

Today's Weather Forecast 9/9/13

After starting out very cool in the 40's, we are are going to have a Partly Sunny day with a high around 73.

Tonight, will be cloudy and much warmer then it's been at night with a low of 64.

Tomorrow, the heat is back!  Mostly Sunny and breezy with a high of 85

Wednesday is going to be Partly Sunny and hot.  There's a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon or evening.  High around 90.

Thursday will be cloudy with rain and thunderstorms throughout the day.  High in the lower 80's.

Friday, I think Autumn will arrive, with Partly Sunny skies and much cooler with a high only reaching into the mid 60's.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores - Week #2

Blue Mountain 49  Jim Thorpe 19
Mahanoy Area 52  Nativity BVM 6
Marian 6  Schuylkill Haven 30
Minersville 0 North Schuylkill 48
Panther Valley 7  Schuylkill Valley 46
Newport 9 @ Pine Grove 26
Berwick 56 @ Pottsville 7
Tamaqua 21  William Allen 0 
Juniata 22  Tri-Valley 29
Upper Dauphin 7  Williams Valley 26
University Prep 42 Shenandoah Valley 24

Our Latest T-Shirt Design - Breast Cancer Awareness

We've had 2 t-shirts that sold really well in the past and we wanted to do a shirt that we could do something for the good.

We've all been affected by Breast Cancer in one way or another.  I lost an Aunt to breast cancer back in June and another Aunt who fought and won.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we all need to do our part and "Save the Boobs".

For every shirt we sell, $1 will be donated to Susan G Koman.

You can buy the shirt at the link below for $12.50,
http://teespring.com/SkooksSaveBoobs

This sale will run until September 15th and will ship in time so you have the shirt by the beginning of October.

Schuykill County High School Football Week #2

Week #2 of Schuylkill County High School Football

Blue Mountain @ Jim Thorpe
Mahanoy Area @ Nativity BVM
Marian @ Schuylkill Haven
Minersville @ North Schuylkill
Panther Valley @ Schuylkill Valley
Newport @ Pine Grove
Berwick @ Pottsville
Tamaqua @ William Allen
Juniata @ Tri-Valley
Upper Dauphin @ Williams Valley

Firetruck to be Donated to Mahanoy City Fire Department

2 weeks ago, just hours before the start of the Fireman's Convention in Mahanoy City, Mahanoy City's Washington Hook and Ladder truck was destroyed when a fire started in their firehouse.

WNEP has reported this morning that an anonymous fire company has come to their aide and will donate an aerial firetruck to the Mahanoy City fire department.

The only information known about the fire company is that they are from Lackwanna County.

Today's Weather Forecast 9/5/2013

Today is going to be sunny and pleasant.  The humidity is gone for now and this whole week is going to feel really comfortable.  It's going to be a mostly sunny day with high around 72.

Today is going to be the coolest night we've had in a long time.  It's going to be clear with a low around 42.

Tomorrow is going to be pretty much the same as today but only reaching a high around 70.

The weekend is looking great with temperatures rising to the upper 70s to around 80.  There will be a slim chance of a shower on Sunday.

Half Way to St. Pattys Day Bash, Mahanoy City

WHEN:  September 14th 9:30PM-1:30AM

WHERE:  Citizen's Fire Company #2, Mahanoy City

$5 cover, Toolshed Jack will be playing

Today's Weather Forecast 9/4/13

Today is going to be gorgeous, Mostly Sunny, low humidity, and just a little warm then today, High of 78

The rest of this week and weekend is looking just as nice,  sunshine every day with no chance of rain and high's won't cross the 80 degree mark. 

Skook News: Week #1 High School Football Power Ranking

Based on the performance of each of the county's high school football teams, we will rank them based on their record and there performance on the field

Jewelry Stolen From Home in Barnesville

Police are asking for your help in finding a thief that stole jewelry from a home in Barnesville sometime Sunday night into early Monday morning.

Police say someone stole approximately $1,500 worth of jewelry from a home on Maple St.

If anyone has any information abou this burglary, please contact police

Schuylkill County Road Projects - Week of 09/03/13

Information provided by PennDOT
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Municipality: Frailey, Foster, and Cass Townships
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 104 (Ravine) AND Exit 119 (Highridge)
Type of Work: Other
RESTRICTION: No restriction for shoulder work. Please use caution while traveling in this work zone.
START DATE: 09/03/2013  Est. Completion Date: 09/06/2013
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
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Municipality: Union Twp.
ROAD NAME: Brandonville Road
BETWEEN: Ringtown Borough AND PA 339
Type of Work: Construction
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging. Please use caution while traveling in this work zone.
START DATE: 09/03/2013  Est. Completion Date: 09/06/2013
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM

Skook Spotlight: Schuykill Haven (12 Pics)

Ashland Police Looking For People That Fled Fire Scene

On Monday, investigators were back at the scene of the fire at 714 W. Centre St. Ashland, that left 8 people homeless.

The fire happened early Monday morning around 3.A.M.

Ashland police actually called in the fire after they got a call that there were  individuals on the roof of the Mineshaft Restaurant which is up the street from where the fire took place.

Today's Weather Forecast 9/3/13

Today is going to be a gorgeous day!   Lots of clouds and sun all day and not nearly as warm or humid.  High around 75.

Tonight, Mostly Clear and a low around 52.

Tomorrow, Mostly Sunny, low humidity, and just a little warm then today, High of 78

The rest of this week and weekend is looking just as nice,  sunshine every day with no chance of rain and high's won't cross the 80 degree mark.

Overnight Fire, Ashland

An overnight fire, hit 714 W. Centre St., Ashland at approximately 3:30am.

The police department called in the fire with flames showing from the rear of the building.

Fire crews from around the county and nearby counties responded but the fire was quickly put down.

Schuylkill County's Sunday and Labor Day Weather Forecast 9/1/13

Your Sunday looks like it's going to be  Mostly Sunny day, humid, with a  chance of Thunderstorms in the afternoon.  High of 85

Sunday evening is going to be mostly cloudy with a low near 70 and humid

LABOR DAY is going to be a mostly cloudy day with the chance of thunderstorms all day. High in the mid 80's and humid.

Pictures of the ABA Parade 2013, Ashland, PA (29 Pics)

Gilberton Borough Council Extends Kessler Suspension

During a special executive session of Gilberton Borough Council, they decided to extend Kessler's suspension until a disciplinary hearing could be held.

In the meeting, Gilberton Mayor Mary Lou Hannon read a letter provided by Kessler's attorney, and said

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores - 8/30/13

High School Football Scores - 8/30/13
Last Updated:  10:20PM


Blue Mountain 20 Conrad Weiser 48
Panther Valley 28 Mahanoy Area 51
Lehighton 27  Marian 13
Williams Valley 46  Minersville 12
New Hope-Solebury 35  Nativity BVM 6
North Schuylkill 34 Shenandoah 7
Pine Grove 14  Northern Lebanon 7
Pottsville 41 Shamokin 13
Schuylkill Haven @ Wyomissing (Game is Saturday)
Jim Thorpe 34  Tamaqua 14
Anneville-Cleona @ Tri-Valley

AMBER ALERT CANCELLED: Berks County

An Amber Alert issued from Berks County has been cancelled.  The two children are safe and the suspect is in custody

Dania Perez, 6, and Janeth Perez, 8 were taken from their home in West Reading, Berks County, Thursday night.

Perez-Corza, 23, was the suspect who had taken the girls.

Molino, Schuylkill County, Suspect Captured

Word is coming in that the suspect who police have been looking for over 12 hours has been captured and is in police custody at the State Police Barracks in Schuylkill Haven.  They brought him in around 8AM.

Edward Hill Clark has been on the run overnight after he pointed a rifle at a State Police Officer and the PSP officer fired at Clark.  The incident happened around 7PM yesterday evening at Happy Valley Trailer Park near Molino.  It was initially reported that Clark had fired his rifle, but that was not the case.

Police were initially called to the trailer park when the park's owner and Clark got into an argument.

More on this as it becomes available

Today's and the Weekend Weather Forecast 8/30/13

Today, we'll start out with some fog which will linger around until around 10am.  The clouds will still around until this afternoon but then once they break, it's going to be a Mostly Sunny day.    The humidity is going to be dropping all day long so by this afternoon it will feel great!!  High around 85.

Tonight will be mostly cloudy but humid again, lows in the upper 60's.

Saturday (ABA Parade Day!!!)  Looks like its going to be a REALLY good day for the parade.  The morning will start out cloudy but then by noon will be a mostly sunny day.  The humidity will be in the 70% area so it will feel a bit muggy.  The humidity will spark up some thunderstorms by 7PM but nothing too severe.  Highs in the mid 80's.

Sunday is looking just like Saturday,  Mostly sunny, clouds in the morning and a thunderstorm in the evening.  Highs in the mid 80's

AMBER ALERT: BERKS COUNTY - West Reading PD

AMBER ALERT WEST READING PD


On August 29, 2013, at approximately 9:00p.m., Dania Perez, a 6 yr old Hispanic female, 40 inches tall, thin build with black hair and brown eyes, and Janeth Perez, an 8 yr old Hispanic female , 48 inches tall, thin build, black hair and brown eyes, were abducted from their home in West Reading, PA. They were abducted by Hostin Perez-Corza, a 23 yr old Hispanic male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 170 pounds, black hair brown eyes. They fled the scene in a 1999 Ford Expedition, white in color, bearing PA Registration JJZ-5836.

Anyone with information should call 911.

UPDATE:  11am, 8/30/13, the children are safe and the suspect is in custody

Person They Are Looking For In Molino Incident

Edward Hill Clark is the person they are looking for.  Initially it was reported that Clark shot at the officer but it was actually a state trooper who fired at Clark when he pointed his rifle at the officer.

Police are reporting that he may be injured from the shots that were fired.  They are also saying he is armed and dangerous

Shots Fired At Officer In Molino

While an officer was investigating an incident in Happy Valley Trailer Park, off 895, in Molino, a man exited the woods nearby, fired shots at the officer, then fled into the woods.

Officer from around the county responded and as of 10 pm have not found a suspect.

More as info becomes available.

County DA says Fatal Shooting Justified

Schuylkill County's District Attorney Karen Byrnes Noon said Thursday that the fatal shooting that happened during a home invasion near New Ringold in East Brunswick Township was justified after Zachary Foster, 19, broke into the home of Curt Stein, 49.

No charges will be filed against Stein.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedules

Below is a list of the football schedules for the School Districts within Schuylkill County

Four Teens Escape Northwestern Acadamy

I know this is outside Schuylkill County but it's worth mentioning in case they are in our area.

Around 2 A.M., African American cadets escaped Northwestern Academy Juvenile Facility, Kulpmont.

The 4 escapees are:

• Sean Watson, 19, Bowie, MD
• David Rosario, 18, Reading, PA
• 16 year old from Washington DC
• 15 year old from Washington, DC

Police Obtain Warrant For Shenandoah Man After High Speed Pursuit

On Monday afternoon, John Pino, Shenandoah, led police on a high speed chase from Wal-Mart in St. Clair to Mahanoy City.

Police were able to stop Pino but was shot by police.  He has been in the Geisinger Medical Center since in serious condition.  He was originally admitted in critical condition.

On Wednesday, Magisterial District Judge Anthony Kilker issued the warrant for Pino.

Pino will remain in the hospital until doctors release him, then he will be taken into custody.

Gilberton Schedules Meeting, Kessler Posts New Video

Gilberton has set the time and date for a special meeting where they will decide the status of Chief Mark Kessler.

The meeting is to take place Friday, August 30th, 2013 at 7PM at the municipal building.

Friday is also the last day of his suspension.

There is no word if Kessler is to be in attendance to this meeting.