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.

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.

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.