School Performance Profiles Released; Schuylkill County Schools Grade Comparison

On Thursday, the acting Secretary of Education, Carolyn Dumaresq, announced the results of the 2013-14 School Performance Profile via www.paschoolperformance.org

Woman Identified in Fatal Crash Near Orwigsburg

Around 2:45pm on Thursday, emergency personnel were called to 200 Pinebrook Place on Route 61 near Orwigsburg for a 2 Car motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

Fatal Crash in Orwigsburg

Around 2:45pm emergency personnel were called to 200 Pinebrook Place on Route 61 near Orwigsburg for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

One person is reported to have died in the accident.

More information as it is available.

The November 1953 Snowstorm

On November 6th, 1953, the Mid-Atlantic received one of it's largest snowstorms this early in the season.

Final Regular Season High School Football Power Rankings

Final Regular Season High School Football Power Rankings

District 11 High School Football Playoff Rundown

Schuylkill County has 5 teams in the PIAA District 11 High School Football Playoffs.  Here is a rundown of who the county's teams are playing this week and who they could be facing in the future

Who did Schuylkill County Vote For?

The winners of the elections have been announced, but what if only Schuylkill County's votes counted?  Who would we have chosen?

Woman Identified Who Died in Brush Fire in East Union Township

Fire crews responded to a brush fire around 1PM in East Union Township.

Ashland Fire Appears Suspicious

Fire Crews were called to the 600 block of Spruce Street in Ashland for a fully involved structure fire.

Election Results: 17th Congressional District

The results are in

Working Structure Fire in Ashland

Just before 10pm Tuesday, fire crews are being dispatched to 605 Spruce Street in Ashland for a fully involved structure fire.

Stay tuned to Skook News for updates

Tom Wolf Projected to Be Next Governor of Pennsylvania

NBC news, abc news, and cnn are all projecting Tom Wolf is the new governor of Pennsylvania.

Keep watching this post for official results

Woman Dies in Brush Fire In East Union Township

A brush fire in East Union Township turned deadly Tuesday afternoon.

Fire Crews Fighting Fire in Wayne Township

Just before 1:30pm, fire personnel were called to 2248 Panther Valley Road in Wayne Township for a house fire.

Schuylkill County Picks The Next Governor?

Did you know that Schuylkill County has voted for the Gubernatorial Election winner for almost 30 years?

Former Pottsville and Saint Clair Football Head Coach Passes Away

According to sources, former Pottsville Football Head Coach Bill Flynn passed away on Monday.

Tower City Man Dies in Dauphin County Crash

WNEP is reporting tonight that Justin Kireta, 26 of Tower City, died in a crash in Dauphin County on Sunday.

Coal Region Connections: Senape's Pitza

IT HAS BEEN SAID EATING "COLD" PIZZA-EVEN FOR BREAKFAST-HAS ITS ORIGIN RIGHT HERE IN THE COAL REGION. Click LIKE if you heard of or tried Senape's "cold" pitza.

Account Set Up To Help Ryan Township Fire Victims

An account has been set up by the Ryan Township Emergency and Rescue Squad to help the Long Family who lost their home on Sunday to fire in the township.

Senior Center to Offer Free Flu Clinic

MAHANOY CITY — Flu vaccinations will be available Nov. 19 for people 18 years of age and over at the Mahanoy City Senior Community Center, 138 W. Centre St.