Police Looking For Fuel Thieves

Police are looking for information on a fuel theft that took place between 7:30pm Wednesday and 3:00pm Thursday.

They say that the fuel was stolen from an excavator that was parked near Jeff's Swamp Road  in Tremont Township.

Police say the fuel cap was broken into and the thieves emptied the fuel tank.

Anyone with information is to call the State Police at Schuylkill Haven at (570) 739-1330.

Schuylkill Haven to Play Bristol in Class A First Round

For Round #1 of the Class State Playoffs Schuylkill Haven is set to face Bristol High School out of Bristol,PA .  They are coming into this game against Schuylkill Haven with a record of 9-1 for the season.

Kickoff is at 7PM at Blue Mountain High School


Bristol  vs. Schuylkill Haven
Game at Blue Mountain High School - 7PM

4 Escape Northwestern Academy

Around 7:15-7:30 Monday evening 4 cadets escaped the Northwestern Academy, Coal Township.

The last they were seen running towards the Kulpmont area and they were wearing yellow sweatshirts and black pants.

The four juveniles are described as

• 16 year old Hispanic Male 5 Foot, 130 pounds, black hair, blue eyes (From York Area)
• 16 year old Hispanic Male 5 Foot 1, 105 pounds, black hair, brown eyes (From York Area)
• 16 year old Caucasion Male 5 Foot 7, 145 pounds, borwn hair, brown eyes (From Pottsville area)
• 14 year old black male 6 Foot 1, 169 pounds, black hair, brown eyes (From Levittown)

Anyone with information regarding this should call police at (570) 644-0333.


Back in August, Skook News reported a similar story when 4 teens escaped
http://www.skooknews.com/2013/08/four-teens-escape-northwestern-acadamy.html

Mahanoy City Fire Department Strikes Deal For Truck

Photo From Southampton Fire Company

The Washington Hook and Ladder has announced that they have struck a deal with the Southampton Fire Company to purchase their E-One Ladder Truck.

No other information has been given at this time.

Ashland Borough Issues Water Boil Advisory

The Ashland Borough has issued a water boil advisory until further notice due to a water main break.

Skook News Week in Review

 

 

This week's week in review

Marian Volleyball Wins Class A State Title

On Saturday at the Central York High School, Marian faced Cochranton for the Class A State Volleyball Title and won 25-16, 25-23, 25-17 sweeping the entire game.

This is Marian's second State Volleyball Saturday and it was Cochranton only loss the entire season.

4 Homes In Shenandoah Damaged By Fire

On Saturday morning, around 11:15am, crews were called to 206 East Washington Street in Shenandoah for a fire.  Not long after they arrived, the fire was switched to 2nd Alarm calling in extra crews from around the area.

Suspect In Orwigsburg Home Invasion Turns Himself In

Skook News has just learned from the Orwigsburg Police Deparment that Jason Stevens turned himself into police Saturday.

An arrest warrant was issued yesterday for Stevens for a home invasion that took place in Orwigsburg early Thursday morning.

Arrest Warrant Issued For Suspect In Orwigsburg Home Invasion

Orwigsburg Police have just issued an arrest warrant for a suspect in yesterday morning's home invasion

 

Jason C. Stevens “Poota”

21 year old black male

6’01, 250 pounds

Brown hair, brown eyes

 

Last known to reside in the Borough of Shenandoah.

 

Any information, please contact the Schuylkill County Communications Center at 628-3792

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores - 11/15/13

Who survived Friday night's games?

Marian 28 Mahanoy Area 3
North Schuylkill 18 Northwestern Lehigh 19
Schuylkill Haven 42 Williams Valley 16

Schedule For Tonight's Schuylkill County Football Games - 11/15/13

Big games tonight for all 5 teams that are still left!

Police Looking For Thief Who Stole ATV

Police are reporting that they are investigating the theft of an ATV in Wayne Township.

They say that the theft took place on Sunday between 11:30am and 4:45pm at 2001 Fair Road.

The owner reported that someone started his red and green 1994 Yamaha Timberwolf 25 ATV and rode away on it.

Anyone with information is to call State Police at (570) 739-1330.

Tim Holden Sworn in as Liquor Control Board Member

On Thursday, Tim Holden was sworn in to the Pennsylvania Liqour Control Board at the Schuylkill County Courthouse.

It was announced earlier in the week that Holden would be taking the position.

Holden previously served 20 years in the United State House of Representatives but lost in 2012 in the Democratic Primary.

Tamaqua Man Taken Into Custody on Outstanding Warrants

On November 10th, Derek Shellhamer, 26, 307 Arlington St. was taken into custody on outstanding warrants by the Schuylkill County Probation Office.

Shellhamer's residence was posted with a no trespassing sign by the code enforcement office but officers noticed that the basement door was broken into.  Officers then searched the residence where they found  Shellhamer hiding in an upstairs closet.  When they searched him they found a metal spoon, waxed packing materials and half a pill of Traxodone which is an antidepressant.

Shellhamer was then placed into Schuylkill County Prison.