Crews at the Scene of a Working Structure Fire in Shenandoah

Around  3pm Sunday, fire crews were called to 504 West Center Street in Shenandoah for a working structure fire.

Schuylkill County Events for Week Ending November 22nd

Check out this week's listing of upcoming events from in and around Schuylkill County

Mahanoy City Police Arrest 3 on Drug Charges Saturday

Mahanoy City Police Arrest 3 on Drug Charges on Saturday

Brewer's Outlet Closes It's Doors One Last Time

On Saturday, the Brewer's Outlet in Pottsville closed it's doors for the final time after 51 years in business.

Schuylkill County High School Football District Championship Playoff Scores

High School Football District Championship Playoff Scores

Pottsville Native Selected on 74th Postmaster General

It was announced today that Megan Brennan, a Pottsville native, was selected as the 74th Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service

Link to USPS
http://about.usps.com/news/national-releases/2014/pr14_061.htm

Schuylkill County Society of Crippled Chilren and the United Way

You are “Giving Hearts” and “Giving Hope” when you contribute to the 2015 Campaign at the Schuylkill United Way! To donate visit www.schuylkillunitedway.org, or call our office at 570.622.6421.

Two County School Districts Awarded Grants to Fund School Police and Resource Officers

In a press release from the Department of Education, it was announced that two Schuylkill County School Districts were awarded grants to fund school police and resource officers.

Mahanoy City Receives Grant to Demolish Brewery and Build Park

Officials announced Friday morning in Mahanoy City that the borough will receive $420,000 in grant money to demolish the former Kaier's Brewery and redevelop the area into a community park and playground.

Butler Township Police Investigating Theft

Butler Township Police posted the following to their Facebook page regarding a theft at Lavelle Motors in Lavelle near Ashland

Power Outage in Butler Township Friday Morning

PPL is reporting that over 400 customers are currently without power in the Butler Township area near Gordon of Schuylkill County.

UPDATE:  A check of the status at 1:25PM showed that power had been restored.

More information as it is available.

Schuylkill County Santa Arrivals!

It's that time of year when Santa makes his appearances around Schuylkill County.  Below is a listing of when Santa will be making arrivals and appearances around Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County Issued Hazardous Weather Outlook

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Schuylkill County

Officials to Announce Funding Plans for Redevelopment of Former Brewery

MAHANOY CITY – State and local officials will announce funding plans for the redevelopment of the former Kaier’s Brewery property at a news conference on Friday, November 14 at 11 a.m. at the site of the blighted brewery.

10 Signs you are from Schuylkill County

Argall Will Chair Senate Policy Committee

HARRISBURG – As part of the Senate Republican Caucus’s reorganization on Wednesday afternoon, Senator David G. Argall (R-29) was appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati to serve as the Chairman of the Senate Majority Policy Committee.

Susquehanna Bank Sold to BB&T

Susquehanna Bank, based out of Lancaster, which has branches in Ashland, Saint Clair, and Pottsville within Schuylkill County, was sold to BB&T out of North Carolina for $2.5 billion.  Susquehanna shareholders will receive a portion of shares of BB&T stock and $4 cash for each of their shares.

This Week's Scheduled High School Football Playoff Games

This Week's Scheduled High School Football Playoff Games

Fire Crews at the Scene of a Structure Fire in Frackville

Fire Crews were called to 9 South Railrood Avenue for a structure fire around 12:15pm on Wednesday.

School District and Police Identify Student Responsible for Threats

The Mahanoy City Police announced via their Facebook page that the Mahanoy City Police and Mahanoy Area School District identified the student responsible for yesterday's threat to the School District.

2014 Thanksgiving Store Hours

The Black Friday sales have gradually spread into Thanksgiving evening prompting stores to open as soon as we wake up from our Thanksgiving naps.  For those of you brave enough to go out for the Thanksgiving deals, here at when the stores will be opening on turkey day

Is Someone Buying Ashland Hospital?

Saint Catherine Medical Center in Fountain Springs closed back in 2012 after it filed for bankruptcy.  There's a chance someone might be giving it new life.

2014 Black Friday Ads Released

Many people are against Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping but there are still millions of people that will eat their turkey and head out to do some shopping.

Mahanoy Area to Reopen Wednesday After Bomb Threat

For the third time this school year, Mahanoy Area dismissed students early due to a specific bomb threat to the school district on Tuesday.

Is Koziar's Christmas Village One of Your Annual Christmas Traditions?

A SHORT DRIVE FROM THE COAL REGION IS AN ATTRACTION THAT HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED AS HAVING 1 OF THE BEST OUTDOOR CHRISTMAS DISPLAYS IN THE WORLD. Click LIKE is you heard of or visited KOZIAR'S CHRISTMAS VILLAGE in Bernville & tell us what was your most memorable experience there.

Arby's Returns to the Schuylkill Mall

Arby's reopened it's doors on Monday.

Mahanoy Area Receives Bomb Threat Tuesday Morning; Students Dismissing

According to sources, Mahanoy Area received another bomb threat Tuesday morning.

New License Plates Recognize Military Service

Photo from dmv.state.pa.us

New license plates, designed to recognize veterans and provide funds to preserve monuments in the Gettysburg National Military Park are now available from PennDOT.

The Best on Earth - Our Veterans

Lottery Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold in Northumberland County

The PA Lottery Sold a MONOPOLY MILLIONAIRES’ CLUB Ticket Worth $1 Million in Northumberland County

Two Area School Districts Challenge State Funding

Two area schools are part of a lawsuit that is challenging the constitutionality of the state funding of public education.

Group Aims to Save Brewer's Outlet Mural

A group on Facebook is looking to save the mural created by Dave Naydock

Ashland Woman Facing Homicide Charges After Motor Vehicle Accident

An Ashland woman is facing homicide charges after a motor vehicle accident in June.

This Week's Schuylkill County Events

Check out this week's listing of upcoming events from in and around Schuylkill County

Home Destroyed by Fire in Blythe Twp.

Just before 2:45pm Saturday afternoon, fire crews responded to 79 Creek Road, Blythe Township, near New Philadelphia for a fully involved structure fire.

Police Seek Suspects After Man Shot in Home Invasion

A man was shot during a home invasion in Cass Township Friday morning.

Coal Region Connections: Was the Best Eggnog Made in the Coal Region?

THERE ARE 100s OF VARIETIES OF EGG NOG SOLD IN THE U.S. & CANADA, BUT MANY SAY THE BEST TASTING EGGNOG IS MADE RIGHT HERE IN THE COAL REGION. Click LIKE if you enjoy the fresh gourmet, original recipe taste of GUER'S EGG NOG during the holiday season.

Schuylkill County High School Football Playoff Scores

Schuylkill County has 5 teams in the PIAA District 11 High School Football Playoffs.  Here is the scores from Friday and Saturday's games along with the teams they will face next week.


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AA

Palmerton - 0
North Schuylkill - 38

Palisades - 14
Northwestern Lehigh - 42

NEXT WEEK:  Northwestern Lehigh @ North Schuylkill for District 11 AA Final

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A

Mahanoy Area - 7
Pius X - 26
(Saturday Game)

Williams Valley - 12
Marian Catholic - 35


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AAA Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

Coughlin - 21
Blue Mountain - 35

Fleetwood - 57
Honesdale - 20

NEXT WEEK:  Fleetwood @ Blue Mountain for AAA Eastern Conference Final

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AA Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

Pine Grove - 17
Hanover Area  - 7

Northern Lehigh - 49
Western Wayne - 41

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A Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

Line Mountain - 14
Tri-Valley - 27

Upper Dauphin - 14
Millersburg - 47

Charges Filed for Assault on Mahanoy Township Supervisor

Assault charges were filed against Charles P. Chiao, 75, of Morea, husband of township supervisor Sharon Chiao, after he allegedly assaulted the township supervisor chairman, James Stevens.

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