Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Remembering Robin Williams Greatest On-Screen Moments
Hersheypark to Announce New Attraction for 2015 at 11am
Six People Taken to Hospital After Head-On Collision in Hometown Monday
Monday, August 11, 2014
Two People Injured in Crash in Pottsville Monday Morning
Possibility of Heavy Rain For Schuylkill County and Parts of Pennsylvania Tuesday
The National Weather Service has announced the possibility of Heavy Rain for Schuylkill County and parts of Pennsylvania this week.
Tamaqua Native, Jacob Kulick, To Release New EP on Tuesday
This Week's Announced PennDot Projects for Schuylkill County
Coal Region Connections: The Pioneer Tunnel, Ashland
By Mark Marek, Coal Region Connections
THERE'S A COAL REGION ATTRACTION THAT DRAWS OVER 40,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY & WAS DESIGNATED A PA. TOP 10 ATTRACTION in 1979. Click LIKE if you are familiar with or visited the Pioneer Tunnel & Steam Train in Ashland.
THERE'S A COAL REGION ATTRACTION THAT DRAWS OVER 40,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY & WAS DESIGNATED A PA. TOP 10 ATTRACTION in 1979. Click LIKE if you are familiar with or visited the Pioneer Tunnel & Steam Train in Ashland.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Man Identified from Hometown Motorcycle Crash
NASCAR Driver Involved in Fatal Sprint Car Accident in Upstate New York
Tony Stewart was racing at an upstate New York race track where he was involved in an incident where the other driver died from his injuries.
Saturday, August 9, 2014
Motorcycle Crash on Route 209 Near Cumbola on Saturday
Emergency personnel were called to the area of Boardman Brothers along Route 209 Saturday near Cumbola.
Friday, August 8, 2014
Tamaqua Man Dies After Being Tasered
From Courtesy of TamaquaArea.com |
Biker Dies from Injuries from Crash Near Hometown
Police Investigating Death of Man Shot with Stun Gun Outside Gas Station in Tamaqua
Mustard Seed Mercantile To Celebrate First Anniversary Showcasing County Talent
County Fire Companies Respond to Structure Fire in Summit Hill Friday
Coal Region Connections: Mahanoy City Will Soon Be Losing An Iconic Piece of It's Past
MAHANOY CITY WILL BE SOON BE LOSING AN ICONIC PIECE OF ITS PAST. Click LIKE if you remember the Kaier's Brewery or any of the Kaier's beer products.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
One Person Injured in Crash Involving Vehicle and Motorcycle in Cass Twp.
Our New Boilo Tee Shirt is On Sale Now
Our newest Boilo T-Shirt went on sale this afternoon
Head on over and check it out in our store at
http://skooknews.spreadshirt.com
Head on over and check it out in our store at
http://skooknews.spreadshirt.com
Amber Alert Issued from Philadelphia Area
Wednesday, August 6, 2014
Mahanoy City Police Looking For Elderly Male Who Told Child To Get Into His Vehicle
PennDot and State Airports Plan Activities for National Aviation Day
PennDot and State airports announced Wednesday morning that they inviting second through sixth grade students to participate in airport tours and activities as part of this year’s National
Aviation Day celebration.
Woman Accused of Placing Baby's Body in Trash, Gave Birth to Stillborn in Bathtub
Coal Region Connections: Boilo, The Champagne of the Coal Region
IT WAS THE #1 CAUSE OF HOUSE FIRES IN THE 1930S. IT'S BEEN CALLED THE "ANTHRACITE MINER'S CURE FOR EVERYTHING" & "CHAMPAGNE OF THE COAL REGION". Click LIKE if you are familiar with, drank, or made BOILO.
Tuesday, August 5, 2014
Baby's Body Found in Garbage Bag Near Middleport
A baby's body was found in a trash bag this morning in Blythe Township. The bag was found near 189 Winfield Drive when authorities were called around 3am after a resident smelled something in the trash.
The cause remains unknown and an autopsy will be performed Wednesday.
Update from Republican Herald:
State police at Frackville arrested Tara Lynne Paltanavage, 22, of 189 Winfield Drive, Middleport. Charged with endangering the welfare of children, concealing the death of a child, recklessly endangering another person and abuse of corpse. Paltanavage was arraigned before District Magisterial Judge David Plachko and bail was set at $250,000. Paltanavage was committed to Schuylkill County Prison.
http://m.republicanherald.com/baby-s-body-discovered-in-trash-arrest-made-1.1730976
More information as it becomes available.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Rocks Thrown Through Windshield in West Mahanoy Twp.
Schuylkill County Communities Planning National Night Out for Tomorrow Night August 5, 2014
Coal Region Connections: 30 Years Ago, Schuylkill County & The Entire Coal Region Lost a Treasured Landmark
30 YEARS AGO SCHUYLKILL COUNTY & THE ENTIRE COAL REGION LOST A TREASURED LANDMARK. Click LIKE if you still have fond memories of LAKEWOOD PARK in Barnesville.
Police Searching For Man in New Philadelphia
Photo posted from Republican Herald |
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/04/2014
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Man Accused of Hiding Son's Corpse in Harrisburg Has Roots to Schuylkill County
Scheduled Schuylkill County Roadwork from PennDot
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Find in Orwigsburg
Saturday, August 2, 2014
Two Dozens Vehicles Damaged By Vandals Friday Night in Tamaqua
People Forced Out of Homes in Shenandoah Because of Building Collapse
About dozen people have been forced out of their home because of a building collapsing in Shenandoah.
Items Stolen from Vehicles Overnight in Mount Carmel
The following was posted by the Mount Carmel Police Department Saturday afternoon via their Facebook page
Coal Region Connections: Paranormal Stories of the Coal Region
MANY PROMINENT PLACES THROUGHOUT THE COAL REGION ARE SAID TO HARBOR SPIRITS, GHOSTS, & PARANORMAL ACTIVITY. Click LIKE if you are fascinated by stories of the supernatural or believe there are unexplained happenings going in your neighborhood.
Friday, August 1, 2014
Special Weather Statement - Strong Storms in the Area
Schuylkill Musicians: Skook Music and Schedule of Schuylkill County Bands for the Month of August
New T-Shirt Design Added to Skook News Apparel
Two Calves Born Overnight At the Schuylkill County Fair
Photos from the Schuylkill County Fair's Facebook Page |
Elsa Will Be At the Home Depot in St. Clair on Saturday, August 2nd
Elsa will be at Home Depot in St. Clair, PA on Saturday August 2nd from 10 to 2! ALL proceeds from photos with Elsa are being donated to the Hillside SPCA! She will be taking photos with both children and pets!
Two Charged with Car Theft in Blythe Township
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