On Wedneday, Christopher Troutman, 43, of Ringtown was arraigned on charges of 4 felony counts of aggravated assault and 4 felony counts of simple assault and recklessly endangering another person according to the Republican Herald.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Overnight Burglary Near Pottsville
The Mobil Gas Station at the corner of Route 61 and Ann Street near Pottsville was burglarized overnight.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Truck Crashes into Home in Tamaqua
Photo by Earl Hartnraft |
Ashland to Receive Loan for High-Hazard Dam Improvements
ASHLAND – Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Representative Neal Goodman (D-123) announced a $1.675 million loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure and Investment Authority (PENNVEST) that will allow Ashland Borough to repair a high-hazard dam.
Woman Not Guilty for Mahanoy City Stabbing
A jury Wednesday afternoon found Kimberly Hous, 34, of Mahanoy City, not guilty for the stabbing death of Lawrence Quinn, 52. Quinn was Hous' mother's boyfriend.
Social Security Benefits to Go up By 1.7 Percent
The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will go up for nearly 64 million Americans in 2015.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Sears Closing Five Stores in Pennsylvania
Photo Courtesy of Mike Kalasnik on Flickr |
Vietnam Vet Presented with Flag Pole and Flag
On Sunday, the Nam Knights Motorcycle Club of Lehigh Valley honored John Schmidt Jr,, 67, of Auburn, with a flag pole and flag at the request of his son, John Schmidt of Pottsville.
Monday, October 20, 2014
Thank You! SkookNews.com Hits 2,000,000 Views
New Tool for Parents, Guardians to Create Safer Teen Drivers
PennDOT announced today that a new partnership will help keep teen drivers
safe
and save the commonwealth nearly $70,000 in annual printing costs.
“The Parent’s Supervised Driving Program,” developed by the Safe Roads
Alliance
and sponsored by State Farm Insurance and Sheetz, provides parents with a
printed handbook designed as a simple, easy-to-follow guide to help their
teens
become safe and responsible drivers. The alliance is a non-profit
organization
dedicated to improving highway safety by improving driver education with
particular emphasis on behind-the-wheel training.
Police Seek Suspects for Attempted Theft
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Hometown Teen Wins Turkey Hill Recipe Contest
This Week's Upcoming Schuylkill County Events
Tractor Trailer Damages Garage in Gordon; Driver Flees Scene
Arrest Made in West Mahanoy Township Shooting
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 8
Friday, October 17, 2014
Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #8
Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Next Week
3 Pennsylvania Residents Being Monitored for Ebola in Texas
Officials announced Friday that 3 Pennsylvania residents are currently being monitored in Texas because they shared a flight with one of the country's three confirmed Ebola patients.
Coal Region Connections: Do you believe in Ouji Boards?
IS THIS OLD BOARD GAME A HARMLESS DIVERSION, MYSTICAL FUN, OR A DOORWAY TO ANOTHER WORLD & DIMENSION? Click LIKE if you sat around a "Ouija Board" in a darkened room with candles burning when you grew up & did you ever encounter any unexplained experiences?
Schuylkill United Way: Success Story from a Sexual Assault Survivor
Retraction 10/17/14
We wanted to apologize for the misinformation that was originally posted for the "Sears Closing in the Schuylkill Mall".
We just want to report that the "Schuylkill Mall is NOT closing".
We apologize for the error.
Link to corrected story
http://www.skooknews.com/2014/10/sears-to-close-in-schuylkill-mall.html
We just want to report that the "Schuylkill Mall is NOT closing".
We apologize for the error.
Link to corrected story
http://www.skooknews.com/2014/10/sears-to-close-in-schuylkill-mall.html
Sears to Close in the Schuylkill Mall
Photo Courtesy of Mike Kalasnik on Flickr |
Man Shot, Crawled out of Woods
A man was found along Route 54 with a gun shot wound to the lower back near Shenandoah Thursday night in Mahanoy Township.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #8
Woman Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle in Tamaqua
A Brockton woman died after being struck by a vehicle in while crossing Broad St in front of the Tamaqua High Rise.
Police Investigate Possible Meth Lab in Tamaqua on Thursday
According to the Times News, the State Police were at 130 East Broad Street in Tamaqua Thursday afternoon investigating a Meth Lab.
http://www.tnonline.com/2014/oct/16/police-scene-possible-meth-lab-tamaqua
http://www.tnonline.com/2014/oct/16/police-scene-possible-meth-lab-tamaqua
Multiple Injuries Reported in Crash on Route 901/209 Thursday
Mahanoy City and Minersville Receives Highest Rain Measurement Over Past Couple Days
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Former Pottsville School Board Member Spoke at Board Meeting Wednesday Evening
Scot Thomas, a former Pottsville Area school board member who has been seeking answers to a recent hiring, spoke during the School Board's regular meeting.
Schuylkill County is Under A Flood Watch Until Thursday Morning
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
Vehicle Crashes into Candle Barn Near Pottsville
Photo posted from the Yorkville Fire Rescue FB Page |
Friends of Fired Turkey Hill Employee Create Facebook Petition to HelpGet Job Back
Friends of a Turkey Hill employee who they say was unjustly fired from her job have created a Facebook group to petition for her to get her job back.
Halloween Parade Postponed
The Andreas Halloween Parade that was scheduled for Wednesday evening has been postponed until Thursday, October 16th. The parade will form at 6:15pm at the Andreas Sporting Club and will begin at 7PM.
Schuylkill County Responders Honored Tuesday Evening
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Schuylkill County High School Football Power Ranking After Week #7
Dogs and Cats Rescued from Home in Tamaqua
Car Fire in Shenandoah Tuesday Afternoon
Photo Courtesy of Tiffany Ann |
The fire appeared to be contained to the engine area, based on eyewitnesses.
No injuries were reported or how the fire started.
Family Dollar Near Hegins Broken Into Overnight
Ashland Police Seek Suspect in Robbery
Around 8pm, Monday evening, a masked man entered May's Drive In restaurant, Ashland and stole an unknown amount of money.
Monday, October 13, 2014
Armed Robbery At Ashland Restaurant Monday Evening
Missing Mahoning Township Teen Found Safe
Pottsville Firm to Offer High Speed Internet and Phone Service Across the United States
Pottsville PA – FuseSimple is pleased to announce the launch of its affordable high-speed Internet and phone service to customers across the United States. The service is reliable and priced at a level that is attractive to everyone. It is just $55USD per month for unlimited Hi-Speed Internet plus Phone service.
Coal Region Connections: Who has heard the story of the Gordon Mountain Ghost?
A GRUESOME UNSOLVED MURDER ALMOST 90 YEARS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR 1 OF THE COAL REGION'S MOST ENDURING GHOST STORIES. Click LIKE if you heard and/or believe the tale of the "Broad Mountain (or Gordon Mountain) Ghost".
Sunday, October 12, 2014
This Week's Upcoming Schuylkill County Events - Sunday, October 12th through Saturday, October 19th
Saturday, October 11, 2014
Shenandoah Police Seek 2 Individuals After Drug Sweep Friday Morning
One Person Entrapped in Interstate 81 Crash Saturday Morning
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