Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Toyota Recalling Vehicles Due to Power Window Switch

TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 20, 2015 – Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today announced that it is conducting a safety recall of approximately 2,000,000 vehicles related to the driver’s side Power Window Master Switch.

High School Student Injured in West Penn Township Crash Wednesday Morning

A Tamaqua Area High School student was injured Wednesday morning in a crash in West Penn Township.

According to WFMZ, the crash occurred around 7:00AM on Route 895.  The student's jeep struck 3 trees then rolled onto it's roof.



Tamaqua high school student injured in Schuylkill County rollover
Posted by WFMZ on Wednesday, October 21, 2015

One Person Injured in East Brunswick Twp Crash Wednesday Morning

One person was injured Wednesday morning in a crash on Route 443 Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

North Schuylkill High School Closed Wednesday Due to Water Pipe Break

North Schuylkill High School will be closed Wednesday due to a water pipe break that took place Tuesday.

President of King Coal Tours Charged with Fraud

WILLIAMSPORT - The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Robert Else, III, of Elysburg, Pennsylvania, president of King Coal Tours, a charter bus company, has been charged with fraud in connection with a government-funded public transportation program.

Santa Claus Train Rides Announced

Santa Claus Train Rides have been announced for departure from Union Station in Pottsville.

North Schuylkill School District Dismissing Early

North Schuylkill School District will be dismissing early on Tuesday, October 20th.

Frackville Church to Close

A Frackville church, announced to it's parishioners that it will be closing next month.

The Skook Recovers Presents: The Recovery Couch


What we believe is the first of it's kind, this grassroots addiction recovery event was created to inspire, encourage and empower the social consciousness in Schuylkill County and beyond.

In Some Cases, There are Holidays Creepier Than Halloween


Halloween can be scary.  But in some cases, the other holidays can be just as creepy.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 7

Star Wars The Force Awakens Official Trailer Released


Last night, during Monday Night Football's half time, the Official Trailer for Star Wars The Force Awakens was released.

One Injured After Crashing into Blythe Township Creek Late Monday

Just after 10pm Monday, emergency personnel were dispatched to 99 Silver Creek in Blythe Township, near New Philadelphia for a motor vehicle accident with a vehicle into a creek with entrapment.

Monday, October 19, 2015

UPDATE: Maggie Found Safe

Maggie, a yorkshire terrier, who was reported missing in Frackville on Saturday has been found safe.

Maggie's owner thanks everyone for all their help!

Schuylkill County Fall Foliage - Part One


Skook News followers have been submitting some really great fall foliage photos over the past week. The following are just a small group of the photos we have received.  Many more to come.

Argall to Participate in Upcoming Senior Expos

HARRISBURG – Senator David G. Argall’s (R-Schuylkill/Berks) office will offer information to help local seniors during two upcoming senior expos.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Reported Tri-Axle Rollover in Hometown

Around 12:00pm, Monday, emergency personnel were called to Mahanoy and Clarmont Ave in Hometown for a reported tri axle roll over.

PA Synergy Softball - Friendly's Family Fun Night - October 20th


Interstate 81 Northbound Closed at Pine Grove Exit

Interstate 81 northbound is currently closed on Exit 100 (Pine Grove) due to a motor vehicle accident near milemarker 103 northbound.

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County This Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County This Week