Ashland Church Celebrating 1 Year Anniversary This Sunday

The New Beginning Church, located at 919 Centre St., Ashland, will be celebrating their one year anniversary this Sunday.

God's Chuckwagon is Coming to Ashland

Would you like a free meal for you and your family to help stretch the food budget? God's Chuck Wagon, a ministry fully supported by private donations, will be in front of New Beginning Church 919 Centre Street in Ashland every Friday afternoon from 4-6.

Overnight Dryer Fire in Coaldale

Just after midnight, Wednesday morning crews were calls to 242 W. Ridge St. for a house fire.  When crews arrived they found smoke coming from the house and the house adjacent to it at 240 W. Ridge St.

Shenandoah Kielbasa Festival This Saturday

The Shenandoah Kielbasi Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 17th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

BEST OF SKOOK: And the winner of "Best Chinese Restaurant" in Schuylkill County is . . .

And the winner of "Best Chinese Restaurant" in Schuylkill County is . . .

Ashland's Mother's Memorial

Schuylkill County's Memorial to our mothers, Ashland's Mother's Memorial.

Pottsville Man Faces Charges After Being Shot At By Trooper in Lehigh County

The Morning Call Newspaper out of Allentown is reporting that a Pottsville man is facing charges after being shot at by a trooper in Lehigh County.

Wednesday Morning House Fire in St. Clair

Image Courtesy of
Schuylkill Police/Fire/EMS Facebook Page

As of 10:45am, crews were on the scene of a house fire at 207 N. Front St. in St. Clair.

Schuylkill Haven Police Looking For Suspicious Males in Tire Slashings

The Schuylkill Haven Police Department is looking for the public's help regarding multiple calls they've received for slashed tires.

PennDot Launches 511PA Mobile App

PennDot announced in a press release Monday afternoon the launch of their new 511PA mobile app.

Garage Fire Closes Part of Route 61

Photo by Collin Atkinson posted on
Schuylkill County Firewire

Just after midnight, a garage fire closed Route 61 south for a short time while crews put out the fire.

The garage was located across Route 61 from Sands Ford.

Pottsville fire put out the blaze while Pottsville Fire Police closed Route 61.

No other information is available at this time.

PennDot Announces New Traffic Patterns on Route 61 in Pottsville

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced new traffic patterns for Route 61 near Pottsville starting Monday.

Tamaqua Police Confiscate Drugs in Raids

According to an article posted by the Times News, Tamaqua Police conducted 2 raids in Tamaqua Thursday evening.  Marijuana, Cocaine, rifle and cash were all confiscated during the raids.

Couple Charged in Death of Baby

WNEP is reporting that a couple in Tamaqua has been charged with the death of their 6 month old baby.

Phone Scam Alert Tries to Gain Access to your Computer

According to multiple reports to our page and also now reported on "Schuylkill County Police Activity", there is a new phone scam alert where scammers are trying to gain access to your computer.

Southern Schuylkill County Fire Companies Called For 5 Alarm Blaze in Hamburg

According to the Reading Eagle, a fire broke out at 130 N. Third St., Hamburg just before 1:30am.  The fire quickly went to 3 alarms then later 5 alarms.

Governor Corbett Supports Medical Marijuana Extract for Children With Seizures

News out of Harrisburg,  Gov. Tom Corbett has changed his position on medical marijuana and is backing the legalization of a marijuana extract to treat severe seizures in children

Corbett had been under pressure from parents who believe the oil extract, called cannabidiol, can save the lives of their seizure-wracked children. Democrats running to challenge Corbett in the fall election also favor the legalization of medical marijuana.

Corbett's office confirmed to the Associated Press on Thursday of his decision.

Driver Flees After Crash in Walker Township

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

An unidentified male driver fled on foot after crashing into another vehicle and storage shed along Valley Road in Walker Township Wednesday (April 30, 2014) night.

Magnesium Fire At Hart Metals In Tamaqua; Firefighter Taken To Hospital For Observation

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

Fire companies were called to Hart Metals Inc. in Tamaqua just after 10 PM Wednesday (April 30, 2014) for a report of a commercial fire involving magnesium.

Shenandoah Homicide Suspect Caught in NYC

According to WNEP, Luis Ramos, the suspect in yesterday's homicide in Shenandoah has been captured.

Flood Warning Issued for Schuylkill County Until 2:00AM

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE PA HAS ISSUED A

* FLOOD WARNING FOR... CENTRAL DAUPHIN COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... EAST CENTRAL CUMBERLAND COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... SOUTHEASTERN COLUMBIA COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... NORTHWESTERN YORK COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... SOUTHEASTERN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... NORTHWESTERN LEBANON COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...

* UNTIL 200 AM EDT

Flood Warning Issued For Swatara Creek

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE, PA HAS ISSUED A * FLOOD WARNING FOR THE SWATARA CREEK AT HARPER TAVERN (Lebanon County) * FROM THIS EVENING TO FRIDAY MORNING...OR UNTIL THE WARNING IS CANCELLED. *

Tamaqua Man Allegedly Raped Northampton County Girl Over 4 Year Period

LehighValleyLive.com is reporting that Michael G.Hall Jr., from South Tamaqua Drive, Tamaqua allegedly sexually assaulted and raped a girl over a 4 year period in Lower Nazareth Township.

Schuylkill County Summer Event Schedule

Below is a listing of Spring and Summer events that are scheduled for Schuylkill County

Vehicle Crashes Into Home in Orwigsburg

Image Posted from
Orwigsburg Fire Department Facebook Page

On Tuesday, the Orwigsburg Fire Department responded to New Philadelphia Road for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

Man Wanted for Shenandoah Homicide

State Police are looking for the man in the picture to the left, who is wanted for the homicide of a woman in Shenandoah on Tuesday.

West Mahanoy Twp. Death Ruled Homicide

The Republican Herald is reporting this evening that a West Mahanoy Twp. death Monday morning has been ruled a homicide.

It is being reported that David R. Halaburda died of a blunt force head and neck injuries.

http://republicanherald.com/west-mahanoy-death-ruled-homicide-1.1677400

Homicide Investigation in Shenandoah

Police and Schuylkill County Coroner's Office are currently at the scene of a reported homicide in Shenandoah.

BEST OF SKOOK: The Best Places to Camp in Schuylkill County

Listed are the locations in Schuylkill County that our followers voted as "Best Places to Camp".

Flood Watch Issued For Schuylkill County

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...

Investigation into Death in Frackville Monday Morning

The Republican Herald is reporting this morning that there is an investigation into a death in West Mahanoy Township Monday morning.

Reports are the investigation is taking place at 256 Wylam St.

UPDATE:  A suspect is reportedly in custody.  The victim was a 50 year old male.

We will share more information as it becomes available.

Update:  WNEP is reporting that Thomas Petrousky is the man in custody.  He is said to have been the roommate of the 50 year old who was found dead.  Petrousky was taken into custody after acting strange and trying to get onto a neighbors property.


http://republicanherald.com/police-investigate-death-near-frackville-1.1676352

W. Mahanoy township police investigate possible homicide. Coroner says 50 year old man dead. @WNEP pic.twitter.com/UGujp99qb4
— Kristina Papa (@_KristinaPapa) April 28, 2014

Apartment Fire in Tamaqua Displaces Families

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

As of 3:15am, Tamaqua Police Officers were still on scene investigating an apartment fire that displaced multiple families in downtown Tamaqua Wednesday Evening.

Red Flag Warning Issued For Schuylkill County

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR MOST OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...

Missing Juvenile From Schuylkill Haven Located

The missing female from Schuylkill Haven that prompted Police and crews to search the Schuylkill River and Schuylkill Haven has been located.

County Man Accused of Exporting Equipment to Iran

The United State Justice Department is reporting that a Schuylkill County man is accused of exporting equipment to Iran.

Divers Search For Missing Girl in Schuylkill Haven

Just after 9:30pm crews were called to the Schuylkill River in Schuylkill Haven after police contacted them to for a search for a missing 14 year old female.

Fire Weather Watch Has Been Issued For Schuylkill County

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF THE MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY AND WESTERN POCONOS...

24 Hour Cold Water Challenge Gets County Wet For a Good Cause

What started as a fundraiser in Luzerne County has taken Schuylkill County by storm.

State Police Seek Public's Help with Investigation of Pine Grove Woman's Death

The Republican Herald posted the following pictures of a vehicle and person that the State Police are seeking identification of as part of their homicide investigation into a Pine Grove woman.

Schuylkill Pay It Forward Movement #SkooksPayItForward

Skook News is proud to launch the "Schuylkill Pay it Forward" movement.

Minersville Man Dies in Berks County Crash

We've been notified by family and also from reports that a Schuylkill County man has died in a motorcycle crash in Berks County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast 04/22/14

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 4/22/14

Suspect in Porter Township Stabbing Taken Into Custody

According to multiple reports, Lacey Sitlinger, the suspect in a stabbing in Porter Township Saturday evening, has been taken into custody.

She was taken into custody Sunday afternoon.

She was arrested on multiple charges which included simple assault,  reckless endangerment, and harassment.

After being arraigned, she was placed in Schuylkill County Prison unable to post bail.

63 Year Old Male Missing from Shenandoah

The man in the picture to left has been missing from Shenandoah since April 16th.

Missing Female Possibly in Mahanoy City or Pottsville Area

The family of a missing female from the Berwick area contacted us to share the following information.

Pine Grove Woman Found Dead in Berks County

The Republican Herald is reporting that a 24 year old woman from Pine Grove was found dead between Musselman and Beagle Roads, just north of Interstate 78 in Berks County.

Police Seek Female in Porter Township Stabbing Saturday Evening

Around 7:30pm Saturday evening, Police and Emergency Personnel were called to the 1500 Block of East Colliery Ave, Porter Township for a male with multiple stab wounds.

Vehicle Rollover on Route 309 Friday Evening

Three people escaped serious injury after the vehicle they were in flipped along US309 northbound in the area between Owl Creek Road and Fegley’s Mini Mart in South Tamaqua.

Bridge Replacement in Port Carbon to Begin Tuesday

On Thursday, PennDOT Announced the  start of Pottsville Street Bridge Replacement Project in Port Carbon Borough, Schuylkill County.

Trailer Fire Leads to Brush Fire

Just before 5pm Friday, fire crews were called to 849 Swopes Valley Road, Pine Grove Township for a fully involved house fire.