Red Flag Warning Issued For Schuylkill County

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT THURSDAY FOR MOST OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA...

Missing Juvenile From Schuylkill Haven Located

The missing female from Schuylkill Haven that prompted Police and crews to search the Schuylkill River and Schuylkill Haven has been located.

County Man Accused of Exporting Equipment to Iran

The United State Justice Department is reporting that a Schuylkill County man is accused of exporting equipment to Iran.

Divers Search For Missing Girl in Schuylkill Haven

Just after 9:30pm crews were called to the Schuylkill River in Schuylkill Haven after police contacted them to for a search for a missing 14 year old female.

Fire Weather Watch Has Been Issued For Schuylkill County

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH EARLY THURSDAY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF THE MIDDLE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY AND WESTERN POCONOS...

24 Hour Cold Water Challenge Gets County Wet For a Good Cause

What started as a fundraiser in Luzerne County has taken Schuylkill County by storm.

State Police Seek Public's Help with Investigation of Pine Grove Woman's Death

The Republican Herald posted the following pictures of a vehicle and person that the State Police are seeking identification of as part of their homicide investigation into a Pine Grove woman.

Schuylkill Pay It Forward Movement #SkooksPayItForward

Skook News is proud to launch the "Schuylkill Pay it Forward" movement.

Minersville Man Dies in Berks County Crash

We've been notified by family and also from reports that a Schuylkill County man has died in a motorcycle crash in Berks County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast 04/22/14

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 4/22/14

Suspect in Porter Township Stabbing Taken Into Custody

According to multiple reports, Lacey Sitlinger, the suspect in a stabbing in Porter Township Saturday evening, has been taken into custody.

She was taken into custody Sunday afternoon.

She was arrested on multiple charges which included simple assault,  reckless endangerment, and harassment.

After being arraigned, she was placed in Schuylkill County Prison unable to post bail.

63 Year Old Male Missing from Shenandoah

The man in the picture to left has been missing from Shenandoah since April 16th.

Missing Female Possibly in Mahanoy City or Pottsville Area

The family of a missing female from the Berwick area contacted us to share the following information.

Pine Grove Woman Found Dead in Berks County

The Republican Herald is reporting that a 24 year old woman from Pine Grove was found dead between Musselman and Beagle Roads, just north of Interstate 78 in Berks County.

Police Seek Female in Porter Township Stabbing Saturday Evening

Around 7:30pm Saturday evening, Police and Emergency Personnel were called to the 1500 Block of East Colliery Ave, Porter Township for a male with multiple stab wounds.

Vehicle Rollover on Route 309 Friday Evening

Three people escaped serious injury after the vehicle they were in flipped along US309 northbound in the area between Owl Creek Road and Fegley’s Mini Mart in South Tamaqua.

Bridge Replacement in Port Carbon to Begin Tuesday

On Thursday, PennDOT Announced the  start of Pottsville Street Bridge Replacement Project in Port Carbon Borough, Schuylkill County.

Trailer Fire Leads to Brush Fire

Just before 5pm Friday, fire crews were called to 849 Swopes Valley Road, Pine Grove Township for a fully involved house fire.

Interstate 81 Police Chase After Vehicle Stolen in Minersville

Scot Lee Mace, 38, of Minersville was taken into custody, Tuesday, after leading police on a chase on Interstate 81 that started in Kings Village Parking Lot, Minersville.

PENNDOT Announces Launch of Web Site For Public's Recommendations

PENNDOT announces the launch of a web-site for the public to submit their recommendations for future projects.

Grand Opening of the Skook News Apparel Online Store!!! With a Special Offer!!

Skook News is pleased to announce the grand opening of the Skook News Apparel Online Store!!!

FBI and State Police Search Clerk of Courts Office Wednesday Morning

The Republican Herald is reporting that FBI Agents and Pennsylvania State Police searched the Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts Office for about 3 hours this morning.

The search was related to the investigation into alleged misappropriation of public money.

http://republicanherald.com/fbi-and-state-police-search-clerk-of-courts-office-1.1669561

Pine Grove Area Dismissing Early Due to Water Main Break

The Pine Grove Area School District will be dismissing early Wednesday (04/16/14) due to a water main break.

Secondary School will dismiss at 1PM

Elementary will dismiss at 1:45PM

Woman Charged with Mahanoy City Stabbing From December

The Republican Herald is reporting tonight that Kimberly Lynn Hons, 33, of 739 E. Mahanoy Ave., Mahanoy City has been formally charged with voluntary manslaughter and aggravated assault from the stabbing of Lawrence Quinn, 52, in his home in Mahanoy City on December 1, 2013.

Hons was committed to Schuylkill County Prison without bail.

http://republicanherald.com/woman-charged-with-deadly-stabbing-1.1669150

AMBER ALERT ISSUED FROM BERKS COUNTY

The Pennsylvania State Police have issued an Amber Alert from  Berks County.

Minersville Police Looking for Help Identifying Woman

Photos from Minersville PD Facebook Page

The Minersville Police are looking for help in identifying a woman relating to a retail theft.

Anyone with information is to call (570) 544-6212

All information will remain confidential.

Three Hurt in Crash Tuesday in North Maheim Twp.

The Republican Herald is reporting this morning that three people were injured in a crash on Glenworth Road in North Manheim Twp around 10am Tuesday.

Man and Woman Taken to Hospital After Overturning SUV

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

An unidentified man and woman were taken to the hospital via ambulances for unknown injuries after overturning their SUV (sport utility vehicle) around 8 PM, Monday, April 14, 2014 along US209 in Schuylkill Township.

Tamaqua Man Shoots Another in Face in Walker Township

WNEP is reporting Sunday that John Edwin Clause, 58, of Tamaqua shot Mark Scheitrum in the face in his home in Walker Township after an argument.

Fired Mahanoy Area Teacher Denied Jobless Aid

In an article posted by Pennlive.com, John Kozura, a science teacher who was fired from Mahanoy Area School District for disobeying orders not to teach physics to seventh graders is not eligible for unemployment compensation, a Commonwealth Court has ruled.

Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts Resigns

The Republican Herald is reporting that the Schuylkill County Clerk of Courts, Stephen M. Lukach Jr., has resigned.

http://republicanherald.com/lukach-resigns-1.1666905

On March 20th, it was announced that Lukach was under investigation after an audit that revealed some "irregularities".

Pottsville Police Raid Home Friday Morning

The Republican Herald is reporting that Pottsville Police executed a warrant this morning at 517 W. Race St. just before 9.

Ashland Man Charged with Indecent Assault

WNEP is reporting tonight that police arrested Thursday, Shawn Schlaugh, 20, of Ashland on charges of indecent assault.

The charges stem from an incident with a 14 year old girl.  Per the report, Schlaugh may face more charges for 4 separate incidents.

He is currently locked up on $15,000 bail.

http://wnep.com/2014/04/10/alleged-indecent-assault-lands-a-man-in-jail/

One Person Killed in Crash in East Norwegian Twp.

Crews were called to the scene of a motor vehicle accident on Route 209 near Port Carbon in the area of Boardman Brothers this evening just after 6:30pm.

Woman Charged After September Crash in North Manheim Township

According to multiple reports, the State Police have charged a Minersville woman with DUI related to a crash in September.

One Woman Injured, Flown to Hospital After Rush Township Crash Sunday

Around 8:30pm Sunday evening, crews were called to Fairview Street, in Rush Township for a motor vehicle accident.

Pottsville Police Seek Robbery Suspect

The Republican Herald is reporting that the Pottsville Police are looking for a tall white male, wearing a gray hoodie, who is said to have entering the "Ambrose Hearing Center" located at 434 E. Norwegian St., and pulled a hand gun and fled after robbing an employee.

Fatal Crash Near Pine Grove Early Saturday

Around 1am, early Saturday morning crews were called to 293 Birds Hill Road, near Pine Grove for a motor vehicle accident.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 4/4/2014

After the rain from Friday evening heads out over night, we'll have bright sunny skies for Saturday and Sunday.  Saturday is going to be a windy day so it may feel a little cooler than the 50's.  Sunday will be much warmer with temperatures nearly hitting the 60's.

Monday clouds return with some rain possible in the afternoon.

Weather Related Postponements for Friday and Saturday

Friday's list of postponements:

Schuylkill County Burn Ban FAQ

Below are some questions you may have about the burn ban currently in place for Schuylkill County

Shenandoah Valley Schools Close Friday Due to Lack of Staff

The Republican Herald is reporting that Shenandoah Valley School District closed Friday due to lack of staff

http://republicanherald.com/shen-valley-closes-schools-for-day-due-to-lack-of-staff-1.1662730

According to the report, 22 percent of the district's staff called off and the majority that called off was due to illness.

The elementary school closed prior to the start of school but the high school was dismissed at 9am.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

Schuylkill County Under Burn Ban Starting Friday

Starting Friday, April 4, 2014, Schuylkill County will be under burn ban for 30 days.

The county commissioners approved the ban Wednesday after the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency requested the ban at the recommendation of the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Ringtown Man Charged After Suspicious Activity and Attempting to Flee Police

Photo courtesy of
Shenandoah Police Department
Facbook Page

Shenandoah Police were called to the area of North Gilbert St. and West Lloyd Street around midnight March 12, 2014 for a male acting suspiciously over a period of one to two hours.

Woman Admits Shooting Boyfriend, Killing Him

WNEP is reporting that Jessica Alinsky, 30, formerly of Shenandoah, pleaded guilty Wednesday morning to murdering her boyfriend, Matthew Gailie in 2011.

The death happened in September 2011 when police say Alinsky shot Gailie point blank in the face in their home in Eagle Rock.

She is scheduled to be sentenced sometime next month.

http://wnep.com/2014/04/02/woman-admits-shooting-boyfriend-in-the-face-killing-him/

High Speed Chase Through Tamaqua/Schuylkill Twp. Monday

Posted from TamaquaArea.com

A domestic incident yesterday (Monday, March 31, 2014) in Tamaqua ended with a Tamaqua man leading police on winding pursuit through parts of Tamaqua and a high-speed pursuit through Schuylkill Township.

Man Homeless, Dog Dies in Fire in Schuylkill Township

Image from TamaquArea.com

Around 5:30am Tuesday, crews were called to Old Route 209 Road near Tamaqua for a house fire.  When crews around they found flames and heavy smoking coming from the home.

Schuylkill County Man Dies in Carbon County Crash Monday Evening

According to WNEP, Andrew McAloose, 64, of Kelayres was killed when the vehicle he was driving on Teskow Road, near Weatherly around 7pm Monday night,  went off the road and rolled several times.

According to the report, McAlloose was not wearing his seat belt.

http://carboncounty.wnep.com/news/news/1203273-one-killed-following-car-rollover

Coroner's Inquest into Death of Inmate Took Place Today

Last Easter, Matthew Koncsler, 21, was found dead in his prison cell inside Schuylkill County Prison.

This morning, a coroner's inquest took place at the Simon Kramer Institute, New Philadelphia with a jury of 6, 3 males and 3 females.