Monday, July 14, 2014

Matty Fresh Releases New Single, Mainstream Music

Matty Fresh released a new single to his upcoming album today.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 07/14/14

Your Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/14/14

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County by the National Weather Service.

Mahanoy Twp. Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

Mahanoy Twp Police made a drug arrest during a traffic stop Sunday evening.

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust in Mahanoy City

A traffic stop in Mahanoy City Sunday led to a drug bust.

Nearly 2,000 Residents without Power in Schuylkill County

According to PPL, nearly 2,000 county residents are without power as of 10:00pm Sunday.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County


Update: A severe thunderstorm warning ha seen issued for Schuylkill County until 9:30pm

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County


A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Schuylkill County until 11 pm

1 Teen Killed in Porter Twp Crash Overnight

A 17 year old has reportedly been killed in a Porter Twp crash early Sunday.

Just after 4am, crews were called to Route 209 in the area of the waterfalls in Porter Township for a motor vehicle accident.

According to sources, 1 teen died in the crash.  Another teen was life flighted.

Route 209 was closed for a time after the crash.

We will continue to update you as more information becomes available.


Saturday, July 12, 2014

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 07/13/14

Possibility of Strong storms from Sunday through Tuesday.

3 Arrested After Robbery in Mahanoy City

2 Adults and a Juvenile were arrested Friday evening for a robbery in Mahanoy City.

"Schuylkill Musicians" to Guest Blog for Skook News

We are pleased to announce a new Guest Blogger has been added to our site.

Stabbing in Tamaqua Friday Evening

A reported stabbing took place Friday evening in the borough of Tamaqua on Rowe St. Friday evening around 9:30pm.

The victim was reported to be a 56 year old male.

No other information was available at this time.  We will continue to update you as we learn more about this incident.

Friday, July 11, 2014

Coal Region Connections: Remember Roller Derby at Martz Hall?


Who Remembers Roller Derby at Martz Hall?


Scheduled PennDot Road Work For Schuylkill County

Scheduled PennDot Road Work for Next Week

Hersheypark Offers Sweet Christmas Offers and Treats Next Week

Special Christmas in July offers at Hersheypark next week.

Missing Female from Pottsville

The female to the lefts name is Kendra Frehafer.  She has been reported missing since 5:30am Friday morning.  She reportedly went for a walk and never returned.  She is from Pottsville and reportedly hangs out in the surrounding areas.

Update:  She reportedly has been found.

If you have seen Frehafer or may know her whereabouts, please contact Pottsville Police at (570)622-1234

Property Investigation Uncovers Marijuana Growing Operation

A property investigation Thursday uncovered a marijuana growing operation in West Mahanoy Twp.

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Lightening Possibly Causes Fire in West Penn Twp.

Photo posted by News 13
Schuylkill and Carbon County crews were called to Rabbit Run Road, West Penn Township, Wednesday evening for a working structure fire.

Ashland Little League 9-10 Year Olds Win District 24 Title

Congratulations are in order for the Ashland Little League 9-10 Year Old team for their winning of the District 24 Title.

Rush Township Police Needs Public's Help Identifying Individual


The Rush Township Police Department is looking for your help identifying this male involved in an incident in Hometown.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Schuylkill County



A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County until 10:00 PM.

Coal Region Connections: Miners to Millionaires, The Cipko Brothers

By:  Mark Marek, Coal Region Connections

MINERS TO MULTI-MILLIONAIRES--THESE 2 COAL REGION BROTHERS DONATED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO NEEDY GROUPS & TOWNS. Click LIKE if you miss the generosity of Ralph & Daniel Cipko.

50 Photos of Rainbows Over Schuylkill County

On the evening of July 8th, 2014, Schuylkill County was issued a severe thunderstorm and tornado warning.  While the storm threatened most of the county, in the end, it didn't pack that much of a punch and was mostly heavy downpours and a lot of lightning.

Celebrity Showman Contest Set for Schuylkill County Fair

A Celebrity Showman Contest is Set for the Schuylkill County Fair.

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

Severe Thunder Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County until 8PM

A Severe Thunder Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County

New Shirts Added to Skook News Apparel

Head on over and check out our "Skook News Apparel" store for our newest t-shirts we just added this morning.

http://skooknews.spreadshirt.com

If you haven't already, head on over and check out our other shirts as well.

Strong Storms Likely Tuesday Afternoon and Evening

Strong storms are likely to hit the area this afternoon.

Monday, July 7, 2014

Police Chase in Mahanoy Twp. Ends in Drug Arrest

A Mahanoy City man was arrested Monday evening on drug charges after leading police on a chase.

Six County Firemen's Association of PA Announces 2014-2015 Officers



The Six County Firemen's Association of PA has announced there 2014-2015 Officers!

Standing from L to R: William Tarby, Vice President, Lackawanna County, Deanna Force, Vice President Montour County, Joseph Judy, Vice President Northumberland County, Gary Perna Sr., Vice President Schuylkill County, Gerald Guscott, Vice President Luzerne County. Seated L to R, Gary Perna Jr., President, Schuylkill County and Robert Mandak Sr., Chaplain Luzerne County. Missing from photo Secretary John Nilles, Treasurer Joseph Simonovich and Michele Fry, Vice President Columbia County. 

Man Arrested for Drug and Weapons Possession Following Traffic Stop

Photo posted from
Mahanoy City Police Dept.
A man was arrested for drug and weapons possession following traffic stop Sunday.

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Stolen Dog Returned to Hillside SPCA

A dog that was reported stolen on Saturday was returned Sunday.

One Killed in Fire Overnight in Cass Township

One person was killed in an overnight fire in Cass Township.

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Woman Reportedly Takes Dog From Hillside SPCA

According to the Hillside SPCA's Facebook page, the woman in the image to left reportedly has taken a Yorkie that was not available for adoption from the Hillside SPCA Saturday around 2:45pm.

If you know who this woman is, please contact the Hillside SPCA (570) 622-7769 or the State Police at Schuylkill Haven (570) 593-2000 immediately.

More information as it comes available.

Link to Hillside SPCA Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/hillsidespca






Photos from Mahanoy City's Community Day


Coal Region Connections: Postie's Birch Beer

SUMMERTIME, JULY 4TH PICNICS, FIRE COMPANY BLOCK PARTIES, CHURCH FESTIVALS, COMPANY OUTINGS, WEDDINGS--all had 1 thing in common throughout the coal region decades ago. Click LIKE if you remember & loved POSTIE'S delicious birch beer soda on tap.

Friday, July 4, 2014

Coal Region Connections Radio Show Launches Saturday

The Coal Region Connections Facebook page is expanding onto your airwaves this Saturday.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Schuylkill County

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Schuylkill County until 6:15pm.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning Has Been Issued for Southwestern Schuylkill County.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County is included in a Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9:00pm Thursday.

BEST OF SKOOK: The Winner of "Best Fireworks" in Schuylkill County is . . .

And the winner of "Best Fireworks" in Schuylkill County is . . .

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL MIDNIGHT TONIGHT...

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Matty Fresh to Release Album By the End of the Summer

For those of you who have followed Matt Freiler into his transformation of Matty Fresh, you are in for some good news.  He's currently working on more songs to compile a full album.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County until 7:00pm Wednesday

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Coal Region Connections: Coal Region Customer Reward Programs

COAL REGION CUSTOMER REWARD PROGRAMS WERE MUCH DIFFERENT 50 YEARS AGO! Click LIKE if you remember S&H, Gold Bond, King Korn trading stamps & the horrible taste of "licking & sticking" those stamps into coupon books.

Friday, June 27, 2014