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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Argall Will Chair Senate Policy Committee

HARRISBURG – As part of the Senate Republican Caucus’s reorganization on Wednesday afternoon, Senator David G. Argall (R-29) was appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Majority Policy Committee.

Susquehanna Bank, based out of Lancaster, which has branches in Ashland, Saint Clair, and Pottsville within Schuylkill County, was sold to BB&T out of North Carolina for $2.5 billion. Susquehanna shareholders will receive a portion of shares of BB&T stock and $4 cash for each of their shares.

This Week's Scheduled High School Football Playoff Games

Fire Crews were called to 9 South Railrood Avenue for a structure fire around 12:15pm on Wednesday.

The Mahanoy City Police announced via their Facebook page that the Mahanoy City Police and Mahanoy Area School District identified the student responsible for yesterday's threat to the School District.

The Black Friday sales have gradually spread into Thanksgiving evening prompting stores to open as soon as we wake up from our Thanksgiving naps. For those of you brave enough to go out for the Thanksgiving deals, here at when the stores will be opening on turkey day

Saint Catherine Medical Center in Fountain Springs closed back in 2012 after it filed for bankruptcy. There's a chance someone might be giving it new life.

Many people are against Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping but there are still millions of people that will eat their turkey and head out to do some shopping.

Mahanoy Area to Reopen Wednesday After Bomb Threat

For the third time this school year, Mahanoy Area dismissed students early due to a specific bomb threat to the school district on Tuesday.

A SHORT DRIVE FROM THE COAL REGION IS AN ATTRACTION THAT HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS HAVING 1 OF THE BEST OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS IN THE WORLD. Click LIKE is you heard of or visited KOZIAR'S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE in Bernville & tell us what was your most memorable experience there.

Arby's reopened it's doors on Monday.

According to sources, Mahanoy Area received another bomb threat Tuesday morning.

New License Plates Recognize Military Service

Photo from dmv.state.pa.us

New license plates, designed to recognize veterans and provide funds to preserve monuments in the Gettysburg National Military Park are now available from PennDOT.

The PA Lottery Sold a MONOPOLY MILLIONAIRES’ CLUB Ticket Worth $1 Million in Northumberland County

Two area schools are part of a lawsuit that is challenging the constitutionality of the state funding of public education.

Group Aims to Save Brewer's Outlet Mural

A group on Facebook is looking to save the mural created by Dave Naydock

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Final Regular Season High School Football Power Rankings

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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