Tuesday Morning's Car Fire on Route 209

Emergency personnel were called just before 9:00am to the intersect of Route 209 and Catawissa Street Tuesday morning for a vehicle fire.

General Motor Recalling Cars / Chrysler Recalling Jeeps

General Motors is recalling over 1 million vehicles for fire causing oil leaks.

Ashland Convenient Store Robbed Early Monday Morning

The Ashland Turkey Hill located on Centre Street in Ashland was robbed early Monday.

Just after between 3:30 and 4:00am, the suspect entered the store and demanded money from the clerk.  Then ran off with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect was described as wearing a mask with a grey hoodie and black pants.

Anyone with information should call the Schuylkill County Communication Center at (570) 462-1991.






Other Media Outlets Stories

WNEP
http://wnep.com/2015/10/26/armed-robber-holds-up-turkey-hill/


Republican Herald
http://republicanherald.com/news/ashland-robbery-suspect-at-large-1.1963180

Lane Restrictions on Route 61 on Tuesday

Lane restrictions will be in place on Tuesday on Route 61 near Pottsville.

Yuengling's Indian Pale Lager to Ship This Week

Pottsville, PA, October 26, 2015 - D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc.'s newest seasonal brand, Yuengling® IPL (India Pale Lager), will be hitting the bottling line and start shipping out this Wednesday, October 28th.

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.