BEST OF SKOOK: And the winner of "Best Location for Live Music" in Schuylkill County is . . . .

And the winner of "Best Location for Live Music" in Schuylkill County is . . . .

Gilberton Woman Wanted on Drug Charges

The Schuylkill County DA and Detective's office are looking for Amy Marie Dower, 39, of Gilberton.  Her last known address was 2424 Water St., Gilberton.

She is wanted on multiple drug charges including delivery of a controlled substance bath salts.

Dower is said to be Caucasian, 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing approximately 135 pounds.

If you or anyone you know has information on Dower's whereabouts, you are to call the District Attorney's office at (570) 628-1350 and refer to incident 03-09-14.

Saturday's PIAA State Girls Basketball Playoff Scores

Saturday's PIAA State Girls Basketball Playoff Scores - 3/8/14

Saturday, March 8th, 2014

Girls
Marian Catholic - 47
Northeast Bradford - 23

Shenandoah Valley - 33
Phi-Mont Christian - 56

Rush Township Police Arrest 2 For Intent to Deliver

Images from Rush Township Police FB Page

Friday, the Rush Township Police Department made 2 arrests for intent to deliver drugs.

Schuylkill County PIAA Basketball State Playoff Scores

PIAA Basketball Stye Playoffs for Schuylkill County for

Friday, March 7th, 2014

Girls

Final

Minersville - 55

Central Columbia - 36

Boys

Final

Mahanoy Area - 57

Galeton - 20

Philadelphia Electric - 68

Blue Mountain - 50

Final
Pottsville - 58

Lower Moreland - 38

2014 Schuylkill County Lent Specials

And the Winner of the Cesar Millan Tickets Is . . . .

And the winner of the 2 tickets to see Cesar Millan is . . .

Tuesday Morning Fire in Pottsville

Just before 6am, crews were called 211 Deerfield Drive.  Police were first on the scene and smoke was visible coming from the roof.  When fire crews arrived they found a working fire in the attic of the home.

Crews were able to knock down the fire quickly and were on scene for just more than an hour.

No injuries were reported and no cause has been given.

The Schuylkill Haven RIT Team assisted.

Information provided by www.pottsvillefire.com

BEST OF SKOOK: And the Winner of "Best Family Restaurant" in Schuylkill County is . . .

The winner of "Best Family Restaurant" in Schuylkill County . . . .

Ashland Borough Tickets Cars For Snow Emergency, Revoking Tickets Issued

Last evening, the Ashland Borough announced a snow emergency.  During the overnight hours, the police still ticketed vehicles on the Snow Emergency route even though the borough didn't receive any snow.

According to the Ashland Borough office, the tickets should not have been written due to there being no snow fall.

Any residents that received a ticket for the 3/2/14-3/3/14 snow emergency can take their ticket to the Ashland Police Station where they will revoke the ticket. No fine needs to be paid.

1 Person Dies, 2 Injured in Lykens Fire

Just after 10pm, Sunday night, fire crews were called to the 600 block of Main Street in Lykens.  1 woman has reportedly died in the fire.  2 other people were injured when they jumped from a second story window.

Fire crews had the fire under control in about 45 minutes.

The cause of the fire is not yet know but one of the homes was reported to have contained oxygen tanks.

8 people reportedly have been displaced by the fire.

Man and Woman Arrested for Theft at Hometown Walmart

Images from Rush Township Facebook Page

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

The Rush Township Police Department arrested Steven A. Smith, 36, of Plains, and Barbara L. Figueiredo, 34, also of Plains, on retail theft, receiving stolen property, criminal conspiracy and drug paraphernalia charges. In addition, the pair is facing charges for 4 other theft-related incidents at the Hometown Wal-Mart. Both were arraigned by Judge James Reilly early today (Sunday, March 2, 2014) and are currently lodged in the Schuylkill County prison. Sgt. Duane Frederick said the total value in the 5 thefts is over $2,000.

Skook News: Week in Review for 2/23/14 through 3/1/14

Week in Review for 2/23/14 through 3/1/14

PIAA State Basketball Playoff Schedule

The schedule for Schuylkill County Basketball teams in the State Playoffs are as follows

Rush Township Police Make Arrest For Burglary

Rush Township Police arrested David Halaburda, 19, Barnesville for a burglary on Forest Ave in Rush Township.

Halaburda has been placed in Schuylkill County Prison after being arraigned by Judge James K. Reilly.

Halaburda was out on bail for a previous Burglary.

Posted from Rush Township Police Department Facebook Page