Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Mock Crash Reminds Students About Dangers of Distracted and Impaired Driving

With the North Schuylkill High School prom coming up this weekend, a “mock crash” was held on Monday as a reminder to students about the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/10/17


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/10/17

Tuesday, May 9, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/09/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/09/2017

North Schuylkill Baseball Game to Benefit SPCA

An upcoming North Schuylkill Baseball game will benefit the SPCA.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/09/17




Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/09/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/09/17


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/09/17

Police Looking to Identify Individuals in Investigation


The Rush Township Police department is looking to identify these two individuals in regards to an investigation at Walmart in Hometown.

Yuengling Ice Cream Now Available at Sheetz

Looking to grab a pint of Yuengling’s Ice Cream on-the-go? Now you can at over 300 participating Sheetz locations! Yuengling’s Ice Cream has partnered with Sheetz convenience stores to bring the iconic super-premium ice cream to Sheetz locations in 6 Eastern states, ranging from Ohio to North Carolina.

Argall Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Reform Lieutenant Governor Selection Process

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) is proposing a new way to select lieutenant governors to mirror how vice presidents are selected at the federal level.

Schuylkill Mall Tenants Receive Notice to Leave

Schuylkill Mall tenants were given information on their future Tuesday morning.

Monday, May 8, 2017

Boat and Kayak Rentals at Sweet Arrow Lake

Interested in boating or kayaking at Sweet Arrow Lake Park?

Hershey ZooAmerica to Visit Sweet Arrow Lake Park

Hershey ZooAmerica will again make a stop at Sweet Arrow Lake Park.

Photo Safari at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park

A photo safari is scheduled at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park.

Rainbow Hose Company #1 Block Party


Schuylkill County Fire Companies Awarded DHS Grants

County Fire Company's have been awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Boil Advisory Issued Due to Water Main Break

A water boil advisory has been issued for parts of Schuylkill County.

Freeze Watch Issued for Tuesday Morning

(05/08/2017) The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Watch for Tuesday Morning.

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Friday, May 5, 2017

Williams Valley Celebrates Prom with a Journey to "Neverland"

Family and friends packed the auditorium of the Williams Valley Jr/Sr high school on Friday May 5th for a journey to "Neverland".

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/05/17


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/05/17

Flood Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Schuylkill County until Friday Afternoon.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/04/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/04/2017

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/03/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/03/2017

Frost Advisory Issued Overnight into Thursday

(05/03/2017) The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Schuylkill County for overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Northern Berks County on Thursday

(05/03/17) The Pennsylvania Game Commission has scheduled a prescribed burn in Northern Berks County for Thursday.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 81 Northbound Backed Up Due to Crash in Contruction Zone

(05/03/2017) A crash in a construction zone is causing backups on Interstate 81 Northbound Wednesday afternoon.

FYE in Schuylkill Mall Announces Closing Date

The FYE in the Schuylkill Mall has announced a closing date.

According to store manager Brian Gross, the FYE location in the Schuylkill Mall will officially close Saturday, May 27th.

UPDATE: After announcing the 27th as their last day, management is telling us the store will stick around through June.

On February 28th, 2017, FYE began a liquidation sale of most of it's products. The store is expected to increase the percentage off on products as the closing date approaches.

FYE, owned by Transworld Entertainment, has been in the mall since the early 2000's when Trans World purchased Disc Jockey.

The store joins a long list of other tenants that have left the mall since Northpoint purchased the mall earlier this year.

Attempts to communicate with Northpoint on their plans have not been successful.

Listed are stores remaining inside the mall:
  • Pearl Movie Theatres
  • AT&T
  • Suglia's Pizza
  • Bath & Body Works
  • Victoria's Secret
  • Benigna's Creek (Winery)
  • Blum's Auction
  • Brackney Leather
  • Davita Dialysis
  • Dunham's Sports
  • Mike Bailey Photography
  • Mustard Seed Merchantile
  • North Schuylkill High Railers
  • Passion Nails
  • TruBridge
  • Urban Hairstylists
  • Venue 4 Him
  • Vertigo Systems

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/03/17


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/03/17

Shenandoah Valley's Drama Club Performs Phantom of the Opera


Shenandoah Valley's Drama Club brought light from the darkness with their rendition of Phantom of the Opera this past weekend.

Man Charged for Pottsville Burglaries

A man was charged for burglaries in Pottsville Tuesday morning.

First Positive Test in Pennsylvania for the West Nile Virus in Mosquitos Found in Schuylkill County

The first positive test for the West Nile Virus in Mosquitos was found in Schuylkill County this week.

ARDC Midgets, Money in the Mountains Highlights May at Big Diamond Speedway

Upcoming May Events at Big Diamond Speedway

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Vandals Damage Tombstones Overnight in Cemetary

The East Union Township Police Department is seeking information on vandalism that occurred overnight in Brandonville.

Man Charged After PFA Violation and Resisting Arrest

A man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after violating a PFA Order and resisting arrest from officers.

Monday, May 1, 2017

Fire Destroys Business in Pine Grove

Photo Courtesy of Denny Aungst
A large fire destroyed a long time family business in Pine Grove on Monday.

Ashland Street Sweeper Schedule for 2017

Ashland has announced their 2017 Street Sweeper Schedule.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued until Late Monday Evening


(05/01/17)  A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County.

Emergency Personnel Responding to 2nd Alarm Commercial Fire

Around 5:50pm, Monday, emergency personnel were called to 10 Snyder Ave, Pine Grove, for a fully involved commercial fire.

Schuylkill County Events Calendar is Back

Just in time for the Summer Event Season, the Schuylkill County Events Calendar has returned!


You can find the calendar at the link below or off the link on our main site.
http://www.skooknews.com/p/schuylkill-county-events-calendar.html

You can also send additions to the calendar to skooknews@outlook.com

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/01/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/01/2017

Man Escapes from ADAPPT Facility in Berks County

The PA State Police at Reading investigated an escape at ADAPPT.  Kyle David Trivitt, 20,  was court ordered to be at ADAPPT, located at 206 Madison Ave., Reading, Berks Co. 

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/01/17



Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/01/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/01/17


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/01/17