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Sunday, July 13, 2014

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.

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.

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

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

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 Next Week

Special Christmas in July offers at Hersheypark next week.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

A Severe Thunder Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County

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

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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.

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.

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.

Stolen Dog Returned to Hillside SPCA

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

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

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

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.

Coal Region Connections Radio Show Launches Saturday

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

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Schuylkill County

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/27/14

Photo courtesy of Ryan Fannock

PennDot has begun work on Route 309 (Railroad St.) in Tamaqua.

Flood Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

NOTE: The vehicle in the photo was not the vehicle
that the person died in.

Before 1PM Wednesday, Emergency personnel were called to 2730 Main Street, Gilberton (Mahanoy Plane) for head on collision with possible entrapment.

Bottoms Up Hideaway Opens Wednesday!!!!

Schuylkill County’s newest entertainment facility. We will open their doors on Wed. June 25th for Yings and Wings, June 26th country line dance lessons, 27th live request Dj and the 28th their grand opening featuring UUU .

Come out and enjoy great food being served by Johnz’ Kitchen & Catering with the family. Stay for the entertainment. Live band weekly, Karaoke, Line Dancing, Live DJ and also nights for the under 21 crowd as well. Formerly the Flying Dutchman Motorcycle Track on RT# 895 (670 Rock Rd) Pine Grove.

Sunday, June 22, 2014

Police Investigating Arson at Mining Company

Police are investigating a car fire in Reilly Township at mining company early Saturday.

According to a story by WNEP, Police are investigating an car fire that was found around 5am Saturday morning near the Hegins Mining Company on Swatara Road in Reilly Township.

A person reportedly parked a Toyota Sedan near the company and set it on fire.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information concerning the arson can contact the State Police at Schuylkill Haven at (570) 739-1330.

Link to WNEP
http://wnep.com/2014/06/22/vehicle-fire-troopers-calling-it-arson/

Emergency Crews Respond to Shenandoah Fire Sunday

Photo Posted to
Schuylkill County Firewire
by Cassandra Lynn Dillon-Foresman

Emergency crews were called to 200 Block of Lloyd Street, Shenandoah Sunday.

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