Emergency personnel were called to Route 61 and Hancock Street in St. Clair for a motor vehicle accident around 6:45pm Saturday evening.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Winter Weather Advisory Issued; 2-4 Inches of Snow Expected
Friday, February 27, 2015
Gilberton Man Facing Drug Charges
Andrew Harding of Gilberton has been charged by Officer Rentschler of the East Union Twp Police with 5 Felony Counts of Possession with Intent to deliver a controlled substance (Heroin, Cocaine, Meth, Alprazolam, & Zolpem) along with 5 counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, 5 counts of drug paraphernalia, 1 count possessing instruments of a crime. Harding was committed to Schuylkill County Prison on $50,000 straight cash bail.
District 11 High School Basketball Scores - 2/27/15
Schuylkill Mall Big Diamond Speedway Car Show Scheduled
Event: Schuylkill Mall - Big Diamond Speedway Car Show
When: March 2nd through 6th
Dozens of your favorite Big Diamond Race Cars
When: March 2nd through 6th
Dozens of your favorite Big Diamond Race Cars
FBPA to Purchase More Lights for Christmas Season
PRESS RELEASE - The Frackville Business & Professional Association (FBPA) took steps this month to make Frackville more illuminous for the 2015 Christmas season!
Schuylkill County Lenten Specials
Below is a collection of Lenten Dinner Specials that are being held in Schuylkill County from now until the end of Lent. If you have an addition to the list, please send it to our Facebook page or email us at skooknews@outlook.com. Thanks
Schuylkill County Launches New Map Viewing Web Site
On Wednesday, Schuylkill County launched a new web site to provided better information to it's residents.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
PennDOT Offering Free Motorcycle Safety Courses
Although winter weather still has an icy grip on the commonwealth, through the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP), PennDOT has begun offering all riders – from novice to experienced – a chance to take advantage of valuable safety training before hitting the road for the riding season.
PennDOT Issues Statement on Vendor Error in Select Driver License Products
Deputy PennDOT Secretary for Driver and Vehicle Services Kurt J. Myers issued the following statement on actions being taken as a result of a vendor error in some driver license products:
Ansbach Announces Candidacy for Register of Wills
Kerry L. Ansbach of Pottsville announced Thursday that he is seeking the Republican nomination for Schuylkill County Register of Wills.
10 Year Old Charged with Bomb Threat
A 10 year old boy is being charged after Police and school officials say he wrote two bomb threats in the past week.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
District 11 High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 2/25/15
Knoebels Job Fair Scheduled
Elysburg, PA – Considering the cold weather, it might be difficult to believe that Knoebels Amusement Resort’s opening day is just a little more than two months away. In preparation for its 89th season of fun, food and fantasy, Knoebels has scheduled its annual job fair for Saturday, March 7, at the Elysburg Fire Company Hall, East Mill Street in Elysburg.
Four Jailed After Frackville Home Invasion
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
District 11 High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 2/24/15
Police Looking for Person Who Used Fake Money at Schuylkill Mall
According to an article posted by the Times News, Police are looking for a person who used fake $100 at the Schuylkill Mall on February 19th at several stores.
Delaware AMBER ALERT; Has Ties to Carbon County
An amber alert has been issued for a little girl out of Delaware. The man police say kidnapped her has ties to Carbon County.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Schuylkill County School Delays - 2/24/15
What Municipalities Have the Highest/Lowest Household Income?
On Monday morning, the Morning Call released data that was collected by the US. Census Bureau and shows what municipalities have the highest and lowest household incomes in the Lehigh Valley. Schuylkill County was a apart of that list.
Tractor Trailer Crashes into Restaurant Overnight; Driver Sent to Hospital
Around 2:45am, emergency personnel were called to Russo's Pizza, on Route 61, near Orwigsburg for a tractor trailer into a building with entrapment.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Pottsville School District Wants Public Opinion on Merger with St. Clair School District
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Saturday's District XI High School Basketball Scores - 2/21/15
Road Work Scheduled for Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements - 2/21 & 2/22
Friday, February 20, 2015
Two Hurt After SUV Crashes into Creek Friday Afternoon
Around 3pm, Friday, emergency personnel were called to Route 54, near Holly Road, Barnesville for a motor vehicle accident.
District 11 High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 2/20/15
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County
The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning for Saturday
Time Changes for Saturday's District 11 Girls Basketball Schedule
Thursday, February 19, 2015
PennDOT Releases Performance Report
PennDOT today announced that Pennsylvanians can view ratings of the state’s efforts in transportation safety, mobility, system preservation and accountability in the updated Transportation Performance Report.
Schuylkill County School Delays for 2/20/15
Schuylkill County School Delays - 2/19/15
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Frackville Man Accused of Setting Fire Inside Cell at SCI-Mahanoy
Gas Prices Rise for Three Consecutive Weeks
The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline has increased every day since January 27 for a total of 22 cents per gallon over 22 days. Today’s average price of $2.26 per gallon is seven cents more than one week ago and 19 cents more than one month ago. Consumers are still saving $1.10 per gallon at the pump in comparison to this date last year, a spread that has slowly started to narrow after widening to as much as $1.25 per gallon on January 26.
Schuylkill County St. Patrick's Day Shirts Available
Schuylkill County Elections Announcments - 2/18/15
Tuesday Night's District 11 High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 2/17/15
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
PennDOT Temporarily Waives Certain Restrictions on Commercial Drivers Hauling Heating Oil, Propane Gas
To ensure that much-needed heating fuel can reach Pennsylvanians with no interruptions, PennDOT has temporarily waived certain restrictions on commercial drivers to allow for the smooth delivery of heating oil and propane gas to homes and businesses for heating purposes.
Schuylkill County Woman Accused of Stealing from Grandmother
HARRISBURG – Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today announced that agents from her office have arrested a Schuylkill County woman accused of stealing $11,400 in Social Security benefits from her grandmother, who has dementia and was not capable of consenting to the withdrawals from her bank account.
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