Ashland Woman Facing Homicide Charges After Motor Vehicle Accident

An Ashland woman is facing homicide charges after a motor vehicle accident in June.

This Week's Schuylkill County Events

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

Home Destroyed by Fire in Blythe Twp.

Just before 2:45pm Saturday afternoon, fire crews responded to 79 Creek Road, Blythe Township, near New Philadelphia for a fully involved structure fire.

Police Seek Suspects After Man Shot in Home Invasion

A man was shot during a home invasion in Cass Township Friday morning.

Coal Region Connections: Was the Best Eggnog Made in the Coal Region?

THERE ARE 100s OF VARIETIES OF EGG NOG SOLD IN THE U.S. & CANADA, BUT MANY SAY THE BEST TASTING EGGNOG IS MADE RIGHT HERE IN THE COAL REGION. Click LIKE if you enjoy the fresh gourmet, original recipe taste of GUER'S EGG NOG during the holiday season.

Schuylkill County High School Football Playoff Scores

Schuylkill County has 5 teams in the PIAA District 11 High School Football Playoffs.  Here is the scores from Friday and Saturday's games along with the teams they will face next week.


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AA

Palmerton - 0
North Schuylkill - 38

Palisades - 14
Northwestern Lehigh - 42

NEXT WEEK:  Northwestern Lehigh @ North Schuylkill for District 11 AA Final

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A

Mahanoy Area - 7
Pius X - 26
(Saturday Game)

Williams Valley - 12
Marian Catholic - 35


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AAA Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

Coughlin - 21
Blue Mountain - 35

Fleetwood - 57
Honesdale - 20

NEXT WEEK:  Fleetwood @ Blue Mountain for AAA Eastern Conference Final

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AA Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

Pine Grove - 17
Hanover Area  - 7

Northern Lehigh - 49
Western Wayne - 41

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A Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

Line Mountain - 14
Tri-Valley - 27

Upper Dauphin - 14
Millersburg - 47

Charges Filed for Assault on Mahanoy Township Supervisor

Assault charges were filed against Charles P. Chiao, 75, of Morea, husband of township supervisor Sharon Chiao, after he allegedly assaulted the township supervisor chairman, James Stevens.

School Performance Profiles Released; Schuylkill County Schools Grade Comparison

On Thursday, the acting Secretary of Education, Carolyn Dumaresq, announced the results of the 2013-14 School Performance Profile via www.paschoolperformance.org

Woman Identified in Fatal Crash Near Orwigsburg

Around 2:45pm on Thursday, emergency personnel were called to 200 Pinebrook Place on Route 61 near Orwigsburg for a 2 Car motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

Fatal Crash in Orwigsburg

Around 2:45pm emergency personnel were called to 200 Pinebrook Place on Route 61 near Orwigsburg for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

One person is reported to have died in the accident.

More information as it is available.

The November 1953 Snowstorm

On November 6th, 1953, the Mid-Atlantic received one of it's largest snowstorms this early in the season.

Final Regular Season High School Football Power Rankings

Final Regular Season High School Football Power Rankings

District 11 High School Football Playoff Rundown

Schuylkill County has 5 teams in the PIAA District 11 High School Football Playoffs.  Here is a rundown of who the county's teams are playing this week and who they could be facing in the future

Who did Schuylkill County Vote For?

The winners of the elections have been announced, but what if only Schuylkill County's votes counted?  Who would we have chosen?

Woman Identified Who Died in Brush Fire in East Union Township

Fire crews responded to a brush fire around 1PM in East Union Township.

Ashland Fire Appears Suspicious

Fire Crews were called to the 600 block of Spruce Street in Ashland for a fully involved structure fire.

Election Results: 17th Congressional District

The results are in

Working Structure Fire in Ashland

Just before 10pm Tuesday, fire crews are being dispatched to 605 Spruce Street in Ashland for a fully involved structure fire.

Stay tuned to Skook News for updates

Tom Wolf Projected to Be Next Governor of Pennsylvania

NBC news, abc news, and cnn are all projecting Tom Wolf is the new governor of Pennsylvania.

Keep watching this post for official results

Woman Dies in Brush Fire In East Union Township

A brush fire in East Union Township turned deadly Tuesday afternoon.

Fire Crews Fighting Fire in Wayne Township

Just before 1:30pm, fire personnel were called to 2248 Panther Valley Road in Wayne Township for a house fire.

Schuylkill County Picks The Next Governor?

Did you know that Schuylkill County has voted for the Gubernatorial Election winner for almost 30 years?

Former Pottsville and Saint Clair Football Head Coach Passes Away

According to sources, former Pottsville Football Head Coach Bill Flynn passed away on Monday.

Tower City Man Dies in Dauphin County Crash

WNEP is reporting tonight that Justin Kireta, 26 of Tower City, died in a crash in Dauphin County on Sunday.

Coal Region Connections: Senape's Pitza

IT HAS BEEN SAID EATING "COLD" PIZZA-EVEN FOR BREAKFAST-HAS ITS ORIGIN RIGHT HERE IN THE COAL REGION. Click LIKE if you heard of or tried Senape's "cold" pitza.

Account Set Up To Help Ryan Township Fire Victims

An account has been set up by the Ryan Township Emergency and Rescue Squad to help the Long Family who lost their home on Sunday to fire in the township.

Senior Center to Offer Free Flu Clinic

MAHANOY CITY — Flu vaccinations will be available Nov. 19 for people 18 years of age and over at the Mahanoy City Senior Community Center, 138 W. Centre St.

Overnight House Fire in Union Township

Photos taken by
Skook News Photographer Michael Armon

Just before 11pm, Fire Crews were called to 357 Aristes Road in Union Township for a working house fire.

Covered Bridge Burns in Perry County

The Delville Coverage Bridge spans the Sherman Creek near Duncannon in Perry County and dates back to 1889.  Last night, the bridge burned.  The fire in under investigation.

Here are some photos shared around the internet of the fire and aftermath

Boil Advisory Lifted

The Boil Advisory that was issued for Minersville on October 29, 2014 has been lifted, the borough announced Monday morning via their Facebook page.

Fire Crews at a Working House Fire near Ringtown

Just before 11pm Sunday, fire crews were called to 357 Aristes Road in Union Township, near Ringtown, for a working structure fire.

High Winds Plague County with Brush Fires on Sunday

Sunday proved to a be a busy day with brush fires around Schuylkill County.

Rush Twp Police Looking for Help Identifying Retail Thief

The Rush Twp. Police are looking for assistance in identifying the man in these photos.

Reported Fully Involved Structure Fire in North Manheim Twp.

Around 2:45pm, emergency personnel were called to 90 Seven Stars Road in Manheim Twp. for a fully involved structure fire.

Reported Fully Involved Fire in Ryan Twp; Grier City

Just after 2pm Sunday, emergency personnel were called to 41 Long Lane in Ryan Twp for a fully involved house fire.  This is the Grier City area of the township.

Early Morning Crash in Ashland

Around 5:30am, Sunday, November 2, 2014, emergency personnel were called to the 700 block of Walnut Street in Ashland for a motor vehicle accident.

This Week's Schuylkill County Events

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

Freeze Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 8 AM EST MONDAY...

First Flurries Reported in County Early Sunday

In the early morning hours of Sunday, November 2, 2014, Schuylkill County saw their first snow flakes of the season.

Governor Visits Schuylkill County Days Before Election Day

Governor Tom Corbett visited Schuylkill with just 3 days left before Election Day on November 4th.

Working Structure Fire in Shenandoah Sunday Morning

Fire companies responded to 208 West Lloyd Street in Shenandoah around 7:15am Sunday morning.

Round One High School Football Playoff Schedule

Announced High School Football Playoff Games

Fire Companies Battling Blaze in Schuylkill Haven

Fire companies are currently at the scene of a working fire at 300 East Liberty Street in Schuylkill Haven.

Arby's to Return to the Schuylkill Mall

The Republican Herald reported Saturday that Arby's will return to the Schuylkill Mall on November 10th.

Link to Full Article
republicanherald.com/news/arby-s-to-return-to-schuylkill-mall-this-month-1.1780867

Local Store Teams with GIrl Scouts For Turkey Contest

Frackville - Local retailer, Mustard Seed Mercantile will team up with Girl Scouts in Heart PA – Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Troop #31806, Hegins, to host The 2014 Talented Turkey Contest from October 29th to November 22, 2014. Any local school-aged children are eligible to submit their version of a turkey using any creative medium they choose including paper, paint, clay, foam, or other materials. Turkeys will be on display through November 22, 2014 at the Mustard Seed Mercantile’s Schuylkill Mall location near Sear’s.

Hometown Man Dies in Crash in Rush Township.

The victim of the fatal crash on Route 309 has been identified. The man who died in the crash was Raymond J. Poreca, 76,  of Hometown.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #10

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #10

Governor Corbett to Visit Schuylkill County Saturday Afternoon

We have just received word that Governor Corbett will be visiting Schuylkill County Saturday afternoon.

Fatal Crash Near Hometown

Just after 5:30pm Friday evening, emergency personnel were called to Route 309 near Skipper Dippers, just north of Hometown, for a motor vehicle accident.

Route 309 Bridge Project Completed in West Penn Township

PennDot announced Friday that the Route 309 bridge project over Lizard Creek in West Penn Township is completed.