Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 11/19/13

With the wild weather behind us, just chilly, partly sunny days and cold nights for the next few days. Temperatures mainly hanging in the 40s for daytime highs. Slight moderation by week's end before REALLY cold air this weekend. Perhaps some precipitation then, too.

Mahanoy City Fire Department Strikes Deal For Truck

Photo From Southampton Fire Company

The Washington Hook and Ladder has announced that they have struck a deal with the Southampton Fire Company to purchase their E-One Ladder Truck.

No other information has been given at this time.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast 11/18/13

The Midwest part of the country was totally hammered Sunday with severe weather and tornadoes. While we won't see anything like that, I expect things to get a little rocky after midnight with some very gusty winds which could take down a few trees and possibly contribute to a power outage or two. Fortunately I am NOT forecasting any tornadoes.

After an active Sunday and early Monday, things begin to calm down on Monday but also gradually turn noticeably cooler by the end of the day after a very mild start.

The rest of the week then just looks chilly and seasonally or perhaps a little below seasonally chilly with moderation by week's end.

I'm still looking at Thanksgiving week for a potentially active and chilly week, but more details on that to come.

Ashland Borough Issues Water Boil Advisory

The Ashland Borough has issued a water boil advisory until further notice due to a water main break.

Skook News Week in Review

 

 

This week's week in review

Marian Volleyball Wins Class A State Title

On Saturday at the Central York High School, Marian faced Cochranton for the Class A State Volleyball Title and won 25-16, 25-23, 25-17 sweeping the entire game.

This is Marian's second State Volleyball Saturday and it was Cochranton only loss the entire season.

4 Homes In Shenandoah Damaged By Fire

On Saturday morning, around 11:15am, crews were called to 206 East Washington Street in Shenandoah for a fire.  Not long after they arrived, the fire was switched to 2nd Alarm calling in extra crews from around the area.

Suspect In Orwigsburg Home Invasion Turns Himself In

Skook News has just learned from the Orwigsburg Police Deparment that Jason Stevens turned himself into police Saturday.

An arrest warrant was issued yesterday for Stevens for a home invasion that took place in Orwigsburg early Thursday morning.

Sunday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

Some hype starting to abound regarding potentially rough weather Monday morning and while I don't think it'll be anything to write home about, I wouldn't be surprised to have a round of gusty, windswept rain and some isolated thunder drift through later overnight Sunday into Monday morning as a powerful, arctic cold front moves through and sweeps away our mild air. 

Until then, one more very mild day for Sunday with temperatures a few degrees either side of 60 in many areas. Then Monday may be one of those days where it starts extremely mild but ends cold, backwards from how things usually go. 

Then Tuesday through the end of the new week should feature very brisk, chilly air once again, although perhaps maybe not quite as harshly cold as this past week.

Speaking of hype, some hype starting to float around via other weather sources of a Thanksgiving storm of some sort. Wayyyy too far out to get excited about. All I will say is that it "does" look chilly and perhaps unsettled around Thanksgiving, but that's as far as I'll go at this point. Still a good week and a half away. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast For Saturday

By: Monsoon Mike

A pretty nice Saturday upcoming with at least partly sunny skies and temperatures deep into the 50s. An overnight shower cannot be ruled out, but the better chances for showers and perhaps periods of rain come later on Sunday night after a mainly cloudy daytime. Temperatures Sunday, however, make it to around 60 or better. Things start mild on Monday but end chilly on the opposite side of a strong cold front. The rest of next week is back into the freezer! 

Arrest Warrant Issued For Suspect In Orwigsburg Home Invasion

Orwigsburg Police have just issued an arrest warrant for a suspect in yesterday morning's home invasion

 

Jason C. Stevens “Poota”

21 year old black male

6’01, 250 pounds

Brown hair, brown eyes

 

Last known to reside in the Borough of Shenandoah.

 

Any information, please contact the Schuylkill County Communications Center at 628-3792

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores - 11/15/13

Who survived Friday night's games?

Marian 28 Mahanoy Area 3
North Schuylkill 18 Northwestern Lehigh 19
Schuylkill Haven 42 Williams Valley 16

Schedule For Tonight's Schuylkill County Football Games - 11/15/13

Big games tonight for all 5 teams that are still left!

Police Looking For Thief Who Stole ATV

Police are reporting that they are investigating the theft of an ATV in Wayne Township.

They say that the theft took place on Sunday between 11:30am and 4:45pm at 2001 Fair Road.

The owner reported that someone started his red and green 1994 Yamaha Timberwolf 25 ATV and rode away on it.

Anyone with information is to call State Police at (570) 739-1330.

Tim Holden Sworn in as Liquor Control Board Member

On Thursday, Tim Holden was sworn in to the Pennsylvania Liqour Control Board at the Schuylkill County Courthouse.

It was announced earlier in the week that Holden would be taking the position.

Holden previously served 20 years in the United State House of Representatives but lost in 2012 in the Democratic Primary.

Tamaqua Man Taken Into Custody on Outstanding Warrants

On November 10th, Derek Shellhamer, 26, 307 Arlington St. was taken into custody on outstanding warrants by the Schuylkill County Probation Office.

Shellhamer's residence was posted with a no trespassing sign by the code enforcement office but officers noticed that the basement door was broken into.  Officers then searched the residence where they found  Shellhamer hiding in an upstairs closet.  When they searched him they found a metal spoon, waxed packing materials and half a pill of Traxodone which is an antidepressant.

Shellhamer was then placed into Schuylkill County Prison.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - Friday

By: Monsoon Mike

Get ready for a BEAUTIFUL Friday & Saturday with partly sunny skies & temperatures soaring through the fifties!

SIXTIES are possible especially in southern portions of Skook Sunday & Monday but shower chances increase those two days especially late Sunday night into Monday as our next powerful cold front moves through. In fact, the late Sunday/early Monday rain showers could be a decent soaking.
Then it's back to the freezer by Tuesday, so enjoy this brief respite!

Vehicle Pushed Into Shenandoah Business In Crash

Picture from Firewire Schuylkill County

Around 11am, crews were called to 601 West Center St., Shenandoah.

It was reported that a tan Ford Taurus rear ended the white pickup truck and pushed the truck into RJ and Friends Bar.

The Ford Taurus was reported to have fled the scene and an alert was sent out looking for the vehicle with front end damage and leaking fluids.

Shortly the Ford Taurus returned to the scene.

UPDATED: Orwigsburg Police Looking For Armed Home Invaders

Police are looking for 2 men that kicked in a door to a home on West Market Street in Orwigsburg around 1am Thursday morning.

The armed invaders then threatened the two people that lived inside the home.

The invaders took a purse, a safe, and a bottle of alcohol before leaving.  No one was reported hurt.

No information was given about the intruders.

If anyone has any information, please call the Orwigsburg police.

UPDATE FROM ORWIGSBURG POLICE:  The suspects have been described as at least 2 black males.  They believe this was a targeted event and the suspect(s) know the victims.  The investigation is still ongoing.

Coaldale Looking For Police Chief But Current Chief Doesn't Plan on Leaving

The Coaldale borough has published notices that they are looking for a new police chief.  The strange thing is, the current police chief has no plans for retiring.

At this point, only an ad has been posted that they are looking for someone for the position and sites that it's a personnel issue that they cannot discuss.

You can read more about it here
http://www.tnonline.com/2013/nov/13/wanted-new-police-chief