Skook News: Week #1 High School Football Power Ranking

Based on the performance of each of the county's high school football teams, we will rank them based on their record and there performance on the field

Jewelry Stolen From Home in Barnesville

Police are asking for your help in finding a thief that stole jewelry from a home in Barnesville sometime Sunday night into early Monday morning.

Police say someone stole approximately $1,500 worth of jewelry from a home on Maple St.

If anyone has any information abou this burglary, please contact police

Schuylkill County Road Projects - Week of 09/03/13

Information provided by PennDOT
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Municipality: Frailey, Foster, and Cass Townships
ROAD NAME: Interstate 81
BETWEEN: Exit 104 (Ravine) AND Exit 119 (Highridge)
Type of Work: Other
RESTRICTION: No restriction for shoulder work. Please use caution while traveling in this work zone.
START DATE: 09/03/2013  Est. Completion Date: 09/06/2013
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 7:00 AM To 3:00 PM
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Municipality: Union Twp.
ROAD NAME: Brandonville Road
BETWEEN: Ringtown Borough AND PA 339
Type of Work: Construction
RESTRICTION: Lane restriction with flagging. Please use caution while traveling in this work zone.
START DATE: 09/03/2013  Est. Completion Date: 09/06/2013
Restrictions in Effect (time of day): 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM

Skook Spotlight: Schuykill Haven (12 Pics)

Ashland Police Looking For People That Fled Fire Scene

On Monday, investigators were back at the scene of the fire at 714 W. Centre St. Ashland, that left 8 people homeless.

The fire happened early Monday morning around 3.A.M.

Ashland police actually called in the fire after they got a call that there were  individuals on the roof of the Mineshaft Restaurant which is up the street from where the fire took place.

Overnight Fire, Ashland

An overnight fire, hit 714 W. Centre St., Ashland at approximately 3:30am.

The police department called in the fire with flames showing from the rear of the building.

Fire crews from around the county and nearby counties responded but the fire was quickly put down.

Pictures of the ABA Parade 2013, Ashland, PA (29 Pics)

Gilberton Borough Council Extends Kessler Suspension

During a special executive session of Gilberton Borough Council, they decided to extend Kessler's suspension until a disciplinary hearing could be held.

In the meeting, Gilberton Mayor Mary Lou Hannon read a letter provided by Kessler's attorney, and said

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores - 8/30/13

High School Football Scores - 8/30/13
Last Updated:  10:20PM


Blue Mountain 20 Conrad Weiser 48
Panther Valley 28 Mahanoy Area 51
Lehighton 27  Marian 13
Williams Valley 46  Minersville 12
New Hope-Solebury 35  Nativity BVM 6
North Schuylkill 34 Shenandoah 7
Pine Grove 14  Northern Lebanon 7
Pottsville 41 Shamokin 13
Schuylkill Haven @ Wyomissing (Game is Saturday)
Jim Thorpe 34  Tamaqua 14
Anneville-Cleona @ Tri-Valley

AMBER ALERT CANCELLED: Berks County

An Amber Alert issued from Berks County has been cancelled.  The two children are safe and the suspect is in custody

Dania Perez, 6, and Janeth Perez, 8 were taken from their home in West Reading, Berks County, Thursday night.

Perez-Corza, 23, was the suspect who had taken the girls.

Molino, Schuylkill County, Suspect Captured

Word is coming in that the suspect who police have been looking for over 12 hours has been captured and is in police custody at the State Police Barracks in Schuylkill Haven.  They brought him in around 8AM.

Edward Hill Clark has been on the run overnight after he pointed a rifle at a State Police Officer and the PSP officer fired at Clark.  The incident happened around 7PM yesterday evening at Happy Valley Trailer Park near Molino.  It was initially reported that Clark had fired his rifle, but that was not the case.

Police were initially called to the trailer park when the park's owner and Clark got into an argument.

More on this as it becomes available

AMBER ALERT: BERKS COUNTY - West Reading PD

AMBER ALERT WEST READING PD


On August 29, 2013, at approximately 9:00p.m., Dania Perez, a 6 yr old Hispanic female, 40 inches tall, thin build with black hair and brown eyes, and Janeth Perez, an 8 yr old Hispanic female , 48 inches tall, thin build, black hair and brown eyes, were abducted from their home in West Reading, PA. They were abducted by Hostin Perez-Corza, a 23 yr old Hispanic male, 6 feet 2 inches tall, 170 pounds, black hair brown eyes. They fled the scene in a 1999 Ford Expedition, white in color, bearing PA Registration JJZ-5836.

Anyone with information should call 911.

UPDATE:  11am, 8/30/13, the children are safe and the suspect is in custody

Person They Are Looking For In Molino Incident

Edward Hill Clark is the person they are looking for.  Initially it was reported that Clark shot at the officer but it was actually a state trooper who fired at Clark when he pointed his rifle at the officer.

Police are reporting that he may be injured from the shots that were fired.  They are also saying he is armed and dangerous

Shots Fired At Officer In Molino

While an officer was investigating an incident in Happy Valley Trailer Park, off 895, in Molino, a man exited the woods nearby, fired shots at the officer, then fled into the woods.

Officer from around the county responded and as of 10 pm have not found a suspect.

More as info becomes available.

County DA says Fatal Shooting Justified

Schuylkill County's District Attorney Karen Byrnes Noon said Thursday that the fatal shooting that happened during a home invasion near New Ringold in East Brunswick Township was justified after Zachary Foster, 19, broke into the home of Curt Stein, 49.

No charges will be filed against Stein.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedules

Below is a list of the football schedules for the School Districts within Schuylkill County

Four Teens Escape Northwestern Acadamy

I know this is outside Schuylkill County but it's worth mentioning in case they are in our area.

Around 2 A.M., African American cadets escaped Northwestern Academy Juvenile Facility, Kulpmont.

The 4 escapees are:

• Sean Watson, 19, Bowie, MD
• David Rosario, 18, Reading, PA
• 16 year old from Washington DC
• 15 year old from Washington, DC

Police Obtain Warrant For Shenandoah Man After High Speed Pursuit

On Monday afternoon, John Pino, Shenandoah, led police on a high speed chase from Wal-Mart in St. Clair to Mahanoy City.

Police were able to stop Pino but was shot by police.  He has been in the Geisinger Medical Center since in serious condition.  He was originally admitted in critical condition.

On Wednesday, Magisterial District Judge Anthony Kilker issued the warrant for Pino.

Pino will remain in the hospital until doctors release him, then he will be taken into custody.

Gilberton Schedules Meeting, Kessler Posts New Video

Gilberton has set the time and date for a special meeting where they will decide the status of Chief Mark Kessler.

The meeting is to take place Friday, August 30th, 2013 at 7PM at the municipal building.

Friday is also the last day of his suspension.

There is no word if Kessler is to be in attendance to this meeting.

EVENT: Pottsville Girls Soccer Team Car Wash and Bake Sale

WHAT:  Pottsville Girls Soccer Team Car Wash

WHEN:  Sunday, September 1st, from 10AM-4PM

WHERE:  Sands Suzuki, Route 61 and Norwegian Street, Pottsville