Ashland Man Acquitted on Charges of Alleged Sexual Abuse

John J. Micklesavage, 48, of Ashland,  was acquitted on sexual assault charges from an alleged sexual abuse of a girl in early 2012, according to the Republican Herald.

Coal Region Connections: Is the Tamaqua Elks Haunted?

SOME PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS SAY THIS OLD BUILDING IS HOME TO NOT 1....NOT 2...BUT 3 RESTLESS SPIRITS. Click LIKE if you believe the century old Tamaqua Elks Building is haunted or at the very least--home to some strange, unexplained activity.

Delano Firefighter Charged with Theft

Shane Kuropatsky, captain of the Delano Fire Company was arraigned on theft charges for stealing from the fire company according to the Republican Herald.

Commonwealth Court Blocks Plan for International Cargo Airport

A Commonwealth Court issued a ruling on Thursday to block the building of an international cargo airport in Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #9

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #9

Ringtown Man Jailed for Assault

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.

Overnight Burglary Near Pottsville

The Mobil Gas Station at the corner of Route 61 and Ann Street near Pottsville was burglarized overnight.

Truck Crashes into Home in Tamaqua

Photo by Earl Hartnraft

No one was injured this afternoon (Wednesday, October 22, 2014) after the male driver of a pickup crashed into an unoccupied home on Lincoln Street in Tamaqua.

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.

Sears Closing Five Stores in Pennsylvania

Photo Courtesy of Mike Kalasnik on Flickr

On Friday, it was announced that the Sears in the Schuylkill Mall would be closing in January, now more stores in the chain are scheduled to close around Pennsylvania.

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.

Thank You! SkookNews.com Hits 2,000,000 Views

SkookNews.com Hit 2,000,000 Views earlier Monday.

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

State Police are looking for 3 individuals involved in an attempted theft.

Hometown Teen Wins Turkey Hill Recipe Contest

A teen from Hometown won a dessert recipe contest through the convenient store chain.

This Week's Upcoming Schuylkill County Events

Check out this week's listing of upcoming events from in and around Schuylkill County

Tractor Trailer Damages Garage in Gordon; Driver Flees Scene

A tractor trailer damaged a garage in Gordon early Saturday.

Arrest Made in West Mahanoy Township Shooting

An arrest was made early Saturday for a shooting in West Mahanoy Township.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 8

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #8

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #8

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

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

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

Sears to Close in the Schuylkill Mall

Photo Courtesy of Mike Kalasnik on Flickr

Sears has announced that they are planning to close in the Schuylkill Mall

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.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #8

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

Multiple Injuries Reported in Crash on Route 901/209 Thursday

A crash was reported around 1PM that involved multiple injuries.

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.

Toyota Recalls 1 Million Vehicles

Toyota is recalling more than 1 Million vehicles

Vehicle Crashes into Candle Barn Near Pottsville

Photo posted from the Yorkville Fire Rescue FB Page

A vehicle crashed into the Blue Mountain Candle Shop Wednesday afternoon.

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

Two McAdoo  firefighters were honored Tuesday night for their acts of courage earlier in the year.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Ranking After Week #7

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Ranking After Week #7

Dogs and Cats Rescued from Home in Tamaqua

Dogs and Cats were rescued from a home in Tamaqua on Tuesday afternoon.

Car Fire in Shenandoah Tuesday Afternoon

Photo Courtesy of Tiffany Ann

Just before 1PM Tuesday afternoon, an older model car caught fire on Main St. in Shenandoah near Francesco's Italian Restaurant.

The fire appeared to be contained to the engine area, based on eyewitnesses.

No injuries were reported or how the fire started.

Streets Closed in Tamaqua Tuesday and Wednesday

Certain streets will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday in Tamaqua for road work.

Family Dollar Near Hegins Broken Into Overnight

The Family Dollar near Hegins was broken into Monday night into Tuesday.

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.

Armed Robbery At Ashland Restaurant Monday Evening

A reported armed robbery took place at an Ashland restaurant Monday evening.

Missing Mahoning Township Teen Found Safe

A missing Mahoning Township teen that was posted on various sites has been 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".

This Week's Upcoming Schuylkill County Events - Sunday, October 12th through Saturday, October 19th

Check out this week's listing of upcoming events from in and around Schuylkill County

Shenandoah Police Seek 2 Individuals After Drug Sweep Friday Morning

7 people are being charged with various drug offenses from a sweep Friday in Shenandoah.