Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 8

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 8

Father Pleads Guilty in Connection with Son's Starvation Death

A Schuylkill County Native pleaded guilty Monday morning to charges of Third-degree murder, Endangering the welfare of a child, and Concealing a death in connection with the death of his son by starvation in Harrisburg.

Senators Propose Study of State Office Space Holdings

HARRISBURG – As part of their ongoing efforts to find ways to eliminate unnecessary state spending, state Senators David G Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) want to know if the state’s office space holdings have matched the downward trend in the number of people employed by the state.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 10/26/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, October 26th, 2015.

Police Investigating Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a theft of BB guns from the Hometown Wal-Mart that occurred on Friday, October 16, 2015.

Police Looking for Suspects in Barry Township Assault

Two men were assaulted Friday morning in Barry Township and Police are looking for help finding the suspects.

Diocese Selling Stained Glass Windows from Closed Churches

The Allentown Diocese is going to selling the stain glass windows from closed Schuylkill County churches.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #8

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week #8

Woman Charged with Attempting to Drown Baby

The Republican Herald is reporting that a woman in West Penn Township allegedly attempted to drown her 1 month old daughter earlier Friday in a bath tub.

Infant Dies in Fire in Lehighton

A 7 month old infant has reportedly died in fire Friday in Lehighton, Carbon County.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #8

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #8

Schuylkill County Native Writing Pilot for New NBC Drama "Centralia"

Written by: Jay Skook

Last week, Skook News published an article regarding NBC buying a pilot for a new drama named "Centralia". The idea for the show actually came from a Schuylkill County native.

Nativity BVM Awarded Win After Opponent Forfeits

Nativity BVM's opponent for this week was scheduled to be National Collegiate Prep School but it has been announced that the school out of Washington D.C. will forfeit.  No reason was announced.

Gov. Wolf Announces Expanded PennDOT Technology Pilot to Track Over 700 Plow Trucks

This winter season, more than 700 plow trucks covering interstates and expressways statewide will be outfitted with technology to improve location and operations information through a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) pilot program, Governor Tom Wolf announced today.

Marty McFly and Doc Brown Visit Jimmy Kimmel

On Wednesday night during Jimmy Kimmel Live, Marty McFly and Doc Brown landed in the middle of the show after time traveling.

Schuylkill County Housing Inmates in Prison Gym

The Times News Lehighton is reporting that during a County Prison Board Meeting on Wednesday, it was announced that 8-10 inmates were being housed in the Schuylkill County Prison's gym to relieve overcrowding.

Lansford Police Seeking Wanted Man

Lansford Police, Carbon County are seeking an individual on an active felony warrant

Car Struck While Crossing Train Tracks Wednesday

According to the Morning Call, a Kelayres man was not injured after the vehicle he was driving was struck by a train in Barnesville,  Ryan Township Wednesday.

Reported Brush Fire in Schuylkill Township

Schuylkill County fire crews are responding to a large brush fire in Schuylkill Township.