Monday, October 19, 2015

Schuylkill County Fall Foliage - Part One


Skook News followers have been submitting some really great fall foliage photos over the past week. The following are just a small group of the photos we have received.  Many more to come.

Argall to Participate in Upcoming Senior Expos

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) office will offer information to help local seniors during two upcoming senior expos.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Reported Tri-Axle Rollover in Hometown

Around 12:00pm, Monday, emergency personnel were called to Mahanoy and Clarmont Ave in Hometown for a reported tri axle roll over.

PA Synergy Softball - Friendly's Family Fun Night - October 20th


Interstate 81 Northbound Closed at Pine Grove Exit

Interstate 81 northbound is currently closed on Exit 100 (Pine Grove) due to a motor vehicle accident near milemarker 103 northbound.

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County This Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County This Week

Vehicle Rollover in Butler Township Monday Morning

Around 8:00am, Monday morning, emergency personnel were called to 296 Malones Road for a motor vehicle accident with rollover.

Man, Woman, and Two Children Injured in Norwegian Township Crash Monday Morning

Around 8:30am Monday, emergency personnel were called to Wade Road, near Saint Clair, for a motor vehicle accident with injuries and entrapment.

Argall Earns Statewide Recognition For Efforts to Protect Consumers


Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) was named “Friend of the Association” by the Pennsylvania Moving and Storage Associates (PMSA) for his efforts to protect Pennsylvania consumers.

Sunday, October 18, 2015

Missing Dog in Frackville

Maggie has been missing since Saturday in Frackville around 3:00pm.

Fire Destroys Homes Sunday Afternoon in Ashland

Just after 2:00pm Sunday afternoon, fire crews were called to 1234 Walnut Street for a working structure fire.

Schuylkill County Man to Be Charged for Shooting Outside Wal-Mart in Wilkes Barre Twp.

According to WNEP, the man who allegedly shot a rifle multiple times outside a Wal-Mart in Wilkes Barre Township Saturday was from Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled For This Week


Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled For This Week

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Rapid Bridge Project Completes Three More Bridges In Schuylkill County

(Allentown) The Public-Private Partnership (P3) project to rebuild 558 bridges all across Pennsylvania over the next three years is wrapping up three bridge replacement projects in Schuylkill County next week.

Friday, October 16, 2015

NBC Buys Pilot for New Drama Series Called "Centralia"

According to media sources, NBC has bought the pilot to a brand new show called "Centralia".

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #7


Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #7

GoGo Squeez Recall

GoGo Squeez is voluntarily recalling some of it's products.

Thursday, October 15, 2015

Frackville Police Investigating Flattened Tires Incident

Frackville Borough Police are currently investigating a criminal mischief incident in the borough.

Frackville Woman Facing Drug/Disorderly Conduct Charges

Borough Police arrested Nicole Ott of Frackville on October 14th after a call of a suspicious person.

Rush Township Police Investigating Theft


The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred Wednesday at the Hometown Walmart between 10pm-1030pm. .