Schuylkill Pay It Forward Movement #SkooksPayItForward

Skook News is proud to launch the "Schuylkill Pay it Forward" movement.

Minersville Man Dies in Berks County Crash

We've been notified by family and also from reports that a Schuylkill County man has died in a motorcycle crash in Berks County.

Suspect in Porter Township Stabbing Taken Into Custody

According to multiple reports, Lacey Sitlinger, the suspect in a stabbing in Porter Township Saturday evening, has been taken into custody.

She was taken into custody Sunday afternoon.

She was arrested on multiple charges which included simple assault,  reckless endangerment, and harassment.

After being arraigned, she was placed in Schuylkill County Prison unable to post bail.

63 Year Old Male Missing from Shenandoah

The man in the picture to left has been missing from Shenandoah since April 16th.

Missing Female Possibly in Mahanoy City or Pottsville Area

The family of a missing female from the Berwick area contacted us to share the following information.

Pine Grove Woman Found Dead in Berks County

The Republican Herald is reporting that a 24 year old woman from Pine Grove was found dead between Musselman and Beagle Roads, just north of Interstate 78 in Berks County.

Police Seek Female in Porter Township Stabbing Saturday Evening

Around 7:30pm Saturday evening, Police and Emergency Personnel were called to the 1500 Block of East Colliery Ave, Porter Township for a male with multiple stab wounds.

Vehicle Rollover on Route 309 Friday Evening

Three people escaped serious injury after the vehicle they were in flipped along US309 northbound in the area between Owl Creek Road and Fegley’s Mini Mart in South Tamaqua.

Bridge Replacement in Port Carbon to Begin Tuesday

On Thursday, PennDOT Announced the  start of Pottsville Street Bridge Replacement Project in Port Carbon Borough, Schuylkill County.

Trailer Fire Leads to Brush Fire

Just before 5pm Friday, fire crews were called to 849 Swopes Valley Road, Pine Grove Township for a fully involved house fire.

Interstate 81 Police Chase After Vehicle Stolen in Minersville

Scot Lee Mace, 38, of Minersville was taken into custody, Tuesday, after leading police on a chase on Interstate 81 that started in Kings Village Parking Lot, Minersville.

PENNDOT Announces Launch of Web Site For Public's Recommendations

PENNDOT announces the launch of a web-site for the public to submit their recommendations for future projects.

Grand Opening of the Skook News Apparel Online Store!!! With a Special Offer!!

Skook News is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Skook News Apparel Online Store!!!

FBI and State Police Search Clerk of Courts Office Wednesday Morning

The Republican Herald is reporting that FBI Agents and Pennsylvania State Police searched the Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts Office for about 3 hours this morning.

The search was related to the investigation into alleged misappropriation of public money.

http://republicanherald.com/fbi-and-state-police-search-clerk-of-courts-office-1.1669561

Pine Grove Area Dismissing Early Due to Water Main Break

The Pine Grove Area School District will be dismissing early Wednesday (04/16/14) due to a water main break.

Secondary School will dismiss at 1PM

Elementary will dismiss at 1:45PM