Gone But Not Forgotten Race to Wrap Up May Races at Big Diamond and Current...
MINERSVILLE, PA. -- Over the years, Big Diamond Speedway has been blessed to have some of the greatest people in racing grace the track as drivers, car owners, crew chiefs, mechanics or dedicated...
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Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/24/16
Tuesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/24/16Tuesday - Clouds and Sun with Scattered Thunderstorms in the Afternoon - High in the near 80Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid...
View ArticleAuditor General Reports that 42,000 Calls to Child Abuse Hotline Went Unanswered
HARRISBURG (May 24, 2016) – Thousands of children across the commonwealth could have been left in dangerous situations, Auditor General Eugene DePasquale said Tuesday, because of severe deficiencies at...
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/25/16
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/25/16Mildred A. "Mickey" Mullins, 86, PottsvilleMortimer Scharf, 96, Pottsville
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Hallmark Closing in the Fairlane Village Mall
Photo from HeritageShop.comThe Hallmark Heritage Shop in the Fairlane Village Mall announced Monday that they will be closing.The store closed last Friday to prepare for a liquidation sale that begins...
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Fire Crews at the Scene of a Fire in East Brunswick Township
Around 9:00am, Wednesday, fire crews were called to 111 Bear Creek Drive, East Brunswick Township for a house fire.The fire is reported to be a trailer.More details when they are available.
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Fire Crews Called to Fire in Shenandoah
Around 11:30am Wednesday, fire crews were called to 219 West Oak Street, Shenandoah for a house fire.Crews from Shenandoah, Frackville, and Mahanoy City have been called to the scene.Early reports...
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Pennsylvania Gas Stations Will Soon Be Allowed to Sell Six Packs
Pennsylvania Governor Wolf announced Wednesday that you soon will be able to buy six packs at your local gas stations.A recent Commonwealth Court ruling clarifies this piece of Pennsylvania Liquor Code...
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Fire Company to Celebrate Engine Milestone
The Rangers Hose Company, Girardville, is planning a day of activities for June 4th, 2016 to celebrate their 1916 Ford Model T fire engine turning 100 years old.The event is from 11:00am to 6:00 pm....
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Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/25/16
Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/25/16Wednesday Night - Clear - Low near 60Thursday - Clouds and Sun with Showers and Storms Later - High in the Upper 80'sFriday - Cloudy with...
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/27/16
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/27/16Robert Allen Weyhenmeyer, 69, TamaquaTeresa “Terry” C. O’Brien, 78, Pottsville
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Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting Teenage Girl
A Girardville man has been charged with sexually assaulting a teenage girl.According to the Republican Herald,David J. Whipple, 22, Girardville, was charged by state police Trooper Alan Zulick of the...
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Yuengling to Present Donation to VFW at National Convention
D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., announced Thursday that it will recognize the sacrifices that America’s veterans have made by presenting a generous donation to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the...
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Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2016
Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2016** If you are aware of a fireworks display that is not listed here, please sent it to skooknews@outlook.com or message us via our Facebook page.Big Diamond...
View ArticleHawk Mountain Council to Host Service to Youth and Community Breakfast
The Hawk Mountain Council, Boy Scouts of America will hold a Distinguished Citizen Breakfast to honor the Schaeffer Family, H. Slayton Altenburg and other local community leaders.The Hawk Mountain...
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Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work
Upcoming Schuylkill County Road WorkMunicipality: Rush TwpROAD NAME: 8th StreetBETWEEN: Mahanoy City AND PA 309Type of Work: Shoulder Work/WideningWork being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance ForcesType of...
View ArticleFriday's Results from Big Diamond Speedway - 05/27/16
Friday's Results from Big Diamond Speedway - 05/27/16CJ's Tire & Automotive Services 358 modifieds feature (25 laps):1. Craig VonDohren2. Ryan Godown3. Duane HowardRyan. Jeff Strunk5. Doug...
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/31/16
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/31/16David L. Christman, 58, CoaldaleMark E. Steward, Jr., 22, ShenandoahDorothy L. Blakeslee , 83, Orwigsburg
View ArticleUSDA Rural Development Funds Two New Minersville Trucks through a Loan and...
USDA Rural Development is funding the purchase of two new trucks for the use of the Borough of Minersville, Schuylkill County. The Borough of Minersville is an eligible rural area in the state of...
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