Hazleton Police Looking for Help Finding Man Who Robbed Bank

The Hazleton Police Department is looking for the public's help in finding a suspect who robbed a bank Thursday.

South Tamaqua Man Missing Since Saturday, 6/14

South Tamaqua man missing since Saturday, 6/14/14.

SUV Towing Camper Overturns On Hometown Hill

Photo Courtesy of TamaquaArea.com

A SUV Towing a campter overturned on the Hometown Hill Wednesday evening.

Standoff in Frackville Ends Peacefully Early Thursday

A nearly 4 hour standoff ended peacefully early Thurday morning in Frackville.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

The following counties have been issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 5:00am including Schuylkill

Police and SWAT Surround Home In Frackville

As of this writing (10:30pm), police currently have 29 South 4th Street surrounded in Frackville.  At this time we know that a gunman has barricaded themselves in the home.  The area has been blocked off and people who live by are to stay in their homes.

UPDATE (12:25am):  Both suspects gave up willingly and came out with hands up.

UPDATE:  8:45am:
http://www.skooknews.com/2014/06/standoff-in-frackville-end-peacefully.html

Coal Region Connections: Happy 100th Birthday to Tastykake

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY TO A COAL REGION LUNCH BOX & BROWN BAG STAPLE FOR DECADES! Click LIKE if you grew up enjoying "tasty-breaks" with TASTYKAKE & tell us what's YOUR favorite TASTYKAKE product.

BEST OF SKOOK: And the Winner of "Best Band" in Schuylkill County is . . . .

And the Winner of "Best Band" in Schuylkill County  is  . . . . .

Schuylkill County Firefighters Respond to Northumberland County Fire Overnight

Photo by Thomas Jeffrey / Posted to
Schuylkill County Firewire

Schuylkill County emergency were called to Northumberland County to help with an overnight fire.

Female From Shamokin Missing in Hazleton Area

A female from Shamokin went missing in the Hazleton Area late Monday.
Sabrina Mclaughlin of Shamokin, PA has been missing since late Monday night and was last known to be in the Hazleton area.

She was reported to be wearing a black tank top and jean shorts with a pink zebra backpack.  She is reported to be about 5 foot tall, weighs about 100-115 pounds, with long brown hair and green eyes.

Anyone with information or who may have seen Sabrina is too call the Hazleton Police at 570-459-4940 or dial 911.

5:30pm Update:  She has been located, thanks to all who shared

Water Plant Employee Caught Urinating Into Filtering System

A water plant employee of the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority was caught urinating into a filtering system.

17 People Targeted in Tamaqua Drug Raid Monday Morning

According to multiple sources, 17 people were targeted Monday morning in a drug raid in Tamaqua.

COAL REGION CONNECTIONS: Who Remembers Charles Chips?

THE MILK MAN, THE BREAD MAN, THE ICE MAN, THE FISH MAN-- ALL GONE! Click LIKE if you remember the pretzel & chip man--CHARLES CHIPS--making coal region deliveries to homes & businesses in the late 50s, 60s, & early 70s.

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EDT THIS EVENING...

Missing Girl From Coal Township

A 15 year old girl from Coal Township, Northumberland County, has been missing since Sunday.

Woman and Child Taken to Hospital After Crash in Tamaqua Wednesday

Photo and Story posted from TamaquaArea.com

A woman and small child were taken to the hospital after their car crashed into the rear of two parked vehicles around 5:45 PM Wednesday (June 11, 2014) along East Broad Street (in front of Griffiths Funeral Home) in Tamaqua.

Flood Advisory Issued For Schuylkill County

* URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR POOR DRAINAGE AREAS FOR... SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...

* UNTIL 130 AM EDT

Man Wanted for Robbery in Lansford Taken Into Custody in Rush Township

A man wanted in connection with a robbery in Lansford was taken into custody in Rush Township Tuesday.

Update on Capt. Jason Jones Procession

The procession for Capt. Jason Jones will take place Wednesday.

Father's Day Train Rides This Sunday in Tamaqua

This Sunday, June 15th, Father's Day, train rides will be available at the Tamaqua Train Station.

Sketch Released of Suspect from Schuylkill Mall Bank Robbery

Police have released a composite picture of the suspected bank robber from last week's robbery at the National Penn Bank in the Schuylkill Mall.

If anyone recognizes him, they are to call 911.

PIAA Baseball/Softball State Semi-Finals Results

The schedule for Schuylkill County teams remaining in the PIAA State Playoffs for Baseball and Softball




Class A - Softball

Minersville - 10
Bristol - 1

Class A - Baseball

Devon Prep - 4

Schuylkill Haven - 0

Class AAA - Baseball

Pope John Paul II - 1
Tamaqua - 0

Watch PIAA Semi-Finals Online!

Looking to follow Schuylkill Haven and Tamaqua's Baseball games today?

Coal Region Connections: Time for Ice Cream Memories

By Mark Marek, Coal Region Connections

TIME FOR ICE CREAM MEMORIES.

I recall the late afternoon & early evening Mr. Softee & Chilly Willy trucks well. Your heard the music from the trucks when they were a block away. Mr. Softee was my favorite because of the soft ice cream & their double cones pictured below.

Crash in Tamaqua Sunday Morning Injures Pregnant Woman

Sunday morning just after 8:30am, crews were called to the intersection of Cedar and Center St., Tamaqua for a motor vehicle accident.

Prisoner Who Escaped Custody Caught Overnight in Berks County

The prisoner who escaped custody while being transferred back to the Schuylkill County Prison yesterday was caught overnight.

Schuylkill County Clerk Files Motion to Overturn Same Sex Marriage Decision

A Schuylkill County Clerk Files Motion to Overturn Same Sex Marriage Decision Friday Afternoon.

Prisoner Escapes While Being Transported Back to Schuylkill County Prison

An inmate at the Schuylkill County Prison escaped Friday afternoon.

PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Schedule

The schedule for Schuylkill County teams remaining in the PIAA State Playoffs for Baseball and Softball

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2014

It's that time of year!!  Time for fireworks!  Below is the schedule of fireworks displays from around Schuylkill County

Locust Dale Man Arrested for Open Lewdness in Mt. Carmel

Image from
Mount Carmel Borough Police Department
Facebook page

A Locust Dale man was arrested for an Open Lewdness incidents on June 2nd in Mt. Carmel

Two Charged with Theft Near Pottsville

Two people have been charged with stealing thousands of dollars from a company in Schuylkill County.

No Furloughs For the Mahanoy Area School District

The Mahanoy Area School Board announced Thursday during their board meeting there would be no furloughs for the district.

Man Steals Car and Robs Bank at Schuylkill Mall

Police are looking for a man who stole a car and robbed a bank at the Schuylkill Mall Thursday afternoon.

PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Results

PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Results for Schuylkill County Teams on 06/05/2014

St. Clair School Board Votes to Suspend Programs and Furlough Teachers

The St. Clair School Board met Wednesday night and voted to suspend certain school programs and to furlough 12 teachers.

Traffic Stop Leads to Foot Pursuit in Schuylkill Haven

A traffic stop in Schuylkill Haven led to a foot pursuit in the borough Monday evening.

Tuesday's Two Vehicle Accident in Hometown

Posted from TamaquaArea.com


Emergency personnel were called around 1:40 PM on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 to SR309 near Rita’s Italian Ice after two vehicles collided.

4 Injured in St. Clair Motor Vehicle Accident Tuesday Evening

Around 6:15, Tuesday evening crews were called to the intersection of Route 61 and Hancock St., Saint Clair, for a motor vehicle accident involving 2 vehicles.

Amazing Photos of Storms That Came Through Schuylkill County Tuesday Evening

Photo Courtesy of  Justin Startzel, Tamaqua

Between 7pm and 8pm, Tuesday evening, some rather serious looking storms blew over Schuylkill County.  While these storms looked serious, they only dumped a small amount of rain and had some moderate winds with them.  None of which, caused any damage.

They did offer us some amazing shots.


These are some photos that were sent to us from around Schuylkill County:

Soldier From Orwigsburg Killed in Afghanistan

A solider from Orwigsburg was killed in Afghanistan on Monday.

Upcoming PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Schedule For Schuylkill County Teams

Upcoming PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

Mt. Carmel Police Investigating Two Open Lewdness Incidents

Image from Mt. Carmel Police Dept.

The Mount Carmel Police are investigating two open lewdness incidents that occurred Monday evening.

Images of Damaged Cars and Homes Surrounding Monday's Fire in Pine Grove

The 3 Alarm Fire Monday afternoon was so intense and hot, that it melted the siding of homes and parts of cars nearby.  Here are a collection of the images provided by Coal Region Fire

Image Courtesy of Coal Region Fire

Baseball and Softball PIAA State Championship Results for Schuylkill County - 6/2/14

Baseball and Softball PIAA State Championship Results for Schuylkill County - 6/2/14

Police Seek Tamaqua Man In Relation to Stabbing

A Tamaqua man was stabbed in the stomach Saturday evening and police are in search of a man in relation to the incident.

Reported Stolen Vehicle Crashes Down Embankment

Photo Taken by TamaquArea.com

Posted by:  TamaquaArea.com

Emergency personnel were called to the area of 380 Tuscarora Mountain Drive in Barnesville just before 5:30 AM today (Monday, June 2, 2014) for a report of a van over an embankment.

Monday Afternoon Fire in Pine Grove

Monday afternoon, crews were called to 18 Spruce St., Pine Grove for a structure fire.

Congratulations to the Class of 2014

Below are graduates of Schuylkill County Schools as submitted by their families, along with messages to them

Congratulations to all the graduates

Shenandoah Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash in Blythe Twp.

(06/01/14) - A Shenandoah man died Sunday afternoon in a motorcycle crash in Blythe Twp.