10 Facts You May Not Have Known About Schuylkill County

10 Facts You May Not Have Known About Schuylkill County

Rush Township Police Investigating Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a theft from Walmart on  Thursday, October 8th, 2015.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 8

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 8

Father Pleads Guilty in Connection with Son's Starvation Death

A Schuylkill County Native pleaded guilty Monday morning to charges of Third-degree murder, Endangering the welfare of a child, and Concealing a death in connection with the death of his son by starvation in Harrisburg.

Senators Propose Study of State Office Space Holdings

HARRISBURG – As part of their ongoing efforts to find ways to eliminate unnecessary state spending, state Senators David G Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) want to know if the state’s office space holdings have matched the downward trend in the number of people employed by the state.

Police Investigating Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a theft of BB guns from the Hometown Wal-Mart that occurred on Friday, October 16, 2015.

Police Looking for Suspects in Barry Township Assault

Two men were assaulted Friday morning in Barry Township and Police are looking for help finding the suspects.

Diocese Selling Stained Glass Windows from Closed Churches

The Allentown Diocese is going to selling the stain glass windows from closed Schuylkill County churches.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #8

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #8

Woman Charged with Attempting to Drown Baby

The Republican Herald is reporting that a woman in West Penn Township allegedly attempted to drown her 1 month old daughter earlier Friday in a bath tub.

Infant Dies in Fire in Lehighton

A 7 month old infant has reportedly died in fire Friday in Lehighton, Carbon County.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #8

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #8

Schuylkill County Native Writing Pilot for New NBC Drama "Centralia"

Written by: Jay Skook

Last week, Skook News published an article regarding NBC buying a pilot for a new drama named "Centralia". The idea for the show actually came from a Schuylkill County native.

Nativity BVM Awarded Win After Opponent Forfeits

Nativity BVM's opponent for this week was scheduled to be National Collegiate Prep School but it has been announced that the school out of Washington D.C. will forfeit.  No reason was announced.