Police Looking for Man After Indecent Exposure, Open Lewdness Incident

The Mahanoy Township Police posted the following to the Facebook page regarding an incident Thursday

Pennsylvania State Treasurer Resigning

On Thursday morning, Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord announced his resignation.

2015 Youth Little League Baseball/Softball Sign-Ups

2015 Youth Little League Baseball/Softball Sign-Ups from Schuylkill County

2015 Super Bowl Commercials

It's that time of the year.  Time for that one night of their where everyone sits down and watches the biggest night of the year for sports.  But who cares about the game, we are here for the commercials!  Below are some of the 2015 Super Bowl commercials that have been released or banned already.

Vandalism in Frackville, West Mahanoy Township

On Tuesday morning, residents in Frackville and West Mahanoy Township woke up to find graffiti on their garages.

Argall encourages students with interest in public service to apply for scholarship

HARRISBURG – College students who are interested in a career in public service can apply for the James A. Finnegan Fellowship Foundation internship program through February 7, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).

Utility/Water Company Worker Robbery Warning

There have been many incidents reported over the last week or two about fake utility/water company workers robbing homes.

Should Medical Marijuana Be Legalized in Pennsylvania?

Today, Tuesday, January 27th, Senator Daylin Leach (Democrat) and Mike Folmer (Republican) reintroduce legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in Pennsylvania.

Maroons Pub Closes in Pottsville

Followers had notified Skook News that over the weekend they found Maroons Pub in Pottsville had closed it doors.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings for 1/27/15

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings for 1/27/15

Woman Sentenced for Hiding Baby's Body in Trash

Tara Paltanavage, Middleport, was sentenced Monday for hiding her baby's body in the trash.

Weekend Crashes Near Tamaqua

Two crashes occurred over the weekend near Tamaqua injuring two.

Account Setup to Help Fire Victim

On January 20th, 2015, Steven Hutnyan lost his home and most of his possessions in a fire in Mahanoy City.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/26/15

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 1/26/15

Blue Mountain - CLOSED
Gillingham Charter - CLOSED

Mahanoy Area - CLOSED
Marian Catholic - CLOSED

North Schuylkill - CLOSED
Panther Valley - CLOSED

Pine Grove - CLOSED
Pottsville - CLOSED

Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
Schuylkill Maple Ave. - CLOSED
Schuylkill Special Education Center - CLOSED
Schuylkill Tech North and South - CLOSED

Shenandoah Valley - CLOSED
St. Ambrose/ Schuylkill Haven - CLOSED
St. Clair - CLOSED
St. Jerome / Tamaqua - CLOSED

Tamaqua Area - CLOSED

Tri-Valley - CLOSED
Trinity Academy -   CLOSED

Williams Valley - CLOSED

High Speed Chase Ends in Schuylkill County; Suspect and Troopers Injured

A high speed chase that began in Pittston, PA ended in Schuylkill County Sunday afternoon.