2nd Round of Strong Storms - Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement from the National Weather Service

Illegal Dumping At Schuylkill County Recyclable Locations

Illegal Dumping is becoming a problem at Schuylkill County Recyclable locations.

Crews at the Scene of a Working Structure Fire in Schuylkill Haven

Fire crews are currently at the scene of a working fire at 213 St. Peter St. for  a working structure fire.  Early reports were that the home was struck by lightning but that has not been confirmed.

Crews were called just after 4:30pm Wednesday.

More information as it becomes available.

Photo posted from
Schuylkill County Fire Companies by
Rich Moran

Man Charged in Shenandoah Robbery

A Shenandoah man has been charged for an early Tuesday morning armed robbery.

Two Injured in Crash in Rush Township Tuesday

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

Two women suffered unknown injuries after overturning their vehicle around 6:30 PM today (Tuesday, July 22, 2014) along SR54 (Lafayette Avenue) in Hometown (Rush Township).

Air Conditioner Stolen From Porch, Help Needed in Identifying Person

Residents are looking for help identifying who stole an air conditioner off a front porch.

Overturned Truck Sends One to the Hospital

Image posted to Schuylkill County Firewire
by Jessica Slotcavage

An accident involving an overturned truck sends one to the hospital Monday morning.

2014 Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule

Schedule for the 2014 High School Football Season in Schuylkill County

Arby's Closes At Schuylkill Mall

On Friday, Arby's in the Schuylkill Mall closed it's doors.

Coal Region Connections: The Lakewood Theatre

MOST REMEMBER LAKEWOOD PARK IN BARNESVILLE FOR ITS RIDES, SWIMMING POOL, BALLROOM, & ETHNIC FESTIVALS. Who remembers the LAKEWOOD THEATRE--later renamed the Lakewood Musical Theatre, Lakewood Musical Playhouse, & Lakewood Country Playhouse.

PennDOT Announces Start of Interstate 81 Resurfacing Project in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced on Friday a
project to resurface Interstate 81 in Frailer, Foster, and Butler
townships,
Schuylkill County will begin on Monday, July 21.

Scheduled Schuylkill County PennDot Work

Scheduled Schuylkill County PennDot Work for the week ending 7/26/14

Drug Charges Filed on 4 Mahanoy City Residents

Drug Charges Filed on 4 Mahanoy City Residents in relation to an incident from last month

Tamaqua Police Searching for Armed Robber

Tamaqua Police are looking for an individual who reportedly robbed two teenagers.

Crews on the Scene of Structure Fire in Reilly Twp.

Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Reilly Twp. Thursday morning.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 07/15/14

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 07/15/14

Rush Township Crash After Driver Falls Asleep Monday Evening

Photo from News 13

A Lansford man will be cited for a crash in Rush Twp Monday evening.

Ashland Little League Advances In Tournament

On Monday evening, Ashland advanced to the next round of the Section 3 Little League tournament.

Porter Township Fire Department Needs Help Repairing Engine

A Porter Township Fire Company is looking for help in getting their fire truck repaired.

12 Year Old Rescued After Falling in Storm Drain in Frackville

Photo Courtesy of
Schuylkill County Firewire

A 12 year was rescued Monday after falling in a storm drain.

Matty Fresh Releases New Single, Mainstream Music

Matty Fresh released a new single to his upcoming album today.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 07/14/14

Your Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/14/14

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County by the National Weather Service.

Mahanoy Twp. Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest

Mahanoy Twp Police made a drug arrest during a traffic stop Sunday evening.

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS EVENING...

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust in Mahanoy City

A traffic stop in Mahanoy City Sunday led to a drug bust.

Nearly 2,000 Residents without Power in Schuylkill County

According to PPL, nearly 2,000 county residents are without power as of 10:00pm Sunday.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

Update: A severe thunderstorm warning ha seen issued for Schuylkill County until 9:30pm

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Schuylkill County until 11 pm

1 Teen Killed in Porter Twp Crash Overnight

A 17 year old has reportedly been killed in a Porter Twp crash early Sunday.

Just after 4am, crews were called to Route 209 in the area of the waterfalls in Porter Township for a motor vehicle accident.

According to sources, 1 teen died in the crash.  Another teen was life flighted.

Route 209 was closed for a time after the crash.

We will continue to update you as more information becomes available.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 07/13/14

Possibility of Strong storms from Sunday through Tuesday.

3 Arrested After Robbery in Mahanoy City

2 Adults and a Juvenile were arrested Friday evening for a robbery in Mahanoy City.

"Schuylkill Musicians" to Guest Blog for Skook News

We are pleased to announce a new Guest Blogger has been added to our site.

Stabbing in Tamaqua Friday Evening

A reported stabbing took place Friday evening in the borough of Tamaqua on Rowe St. Friday evening around 9:30pm.

The victim was reported to be a 56 year old male.

No other information was available at this time.  We will continue to update you as we learn more about this incident.

Coal Region Connections: Remember Roller Derby at Martz Hall?

Who Remembers Roller Derby at Martz Hall?

Scheduled PennDot Road Work For Schuylkill County

Scheduled PennDot Road Work for Next Week

Hersheypark Offers Sweet Christmas Offers and Treats Next Week

Special Christmas in July offers at Hersheypark next week.

Missing Female from Pottsville

The female to the lefts name is Kendra Frehafer.  She has been reported missing since 5:30am Friday morning.  She reportedly went for a walk and never returned.  She is from Pottsville and reportedly hangs out in the surrounding areas.

Update:  She reportedly has been found.

If you have seen Frehafer or may know her whereabouts, please contact Pottsville Police at (570)622-1234

Property Investigation Uncovers Marijuana Growing Operation

A property investigation Thursday uncovered a marijuana growing operation in West Mahanoy Twp.

Lightening Possibly Causes Fire in West Penn Twp.

Photo posted by News 13

Schuylkill and Carbon County crews were called to Rabbit Run Road, West Penn Township, Wednesday evening for a working structure fire.

Ashland Little League 9-10 Year Olds Win District 24 Title

Congratulations are in order for the Ashland Little League 9-10 Year Old team for their winning of the District 24 Title.

Rush Township Police Needs Public's Help Identifying Individual

The Rush Township Police Department is looking for your help identifying this male involved in an incident in Hometown.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For Schuylkill County

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County until 10:00 PM.

Coal Region Connections: Miners to Millionaires, The Cipko Brothers

By:  Mark Marek, Coal Region Connections

MINERS TO MULTI-MILLIONAIRES--THESE 2 COAL REGION BROTHERS DONATED MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO NEEDY GROUPS & TOWNS. Click LIKE if you miss the generosity of Ralph & Daniel Cipko.

50 Photos of Rainbows Over Schuylkill County

On the evening of July 8th, 2014, Schuylkill County was issued a severe thunderstorm and tornado warning.  While the storm threatened most of the county, in the end, it didn't pack that much of a punch and was mostly heavy downpours and a lot of lightning.

Celebrity Showman Contest Set for Schuylkill County Fair

A Celebrity Showman Contest is Set for the Schuylkill County Fair.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

Severe Thunder Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County until 8PM

A Severe Thunder Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County