"Project Cheer" to Help Bring Joy this Holiday Season

For the third year in a row, a group of volunteers are working on helping bring some Christmas cheer to some lucky families for the holidays.

T102, Yuengling, and Adelphia Seafood Teaming Up to Honor Veterans

T-102, Yuengling and Adelphia Seafood are teaming up this year to honor veterans in and around Schuylkill County on Veterans Day. 

Philadelphia Eagles to Honor Schuylkill County Native Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice

On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles will honor a Schuylkill County native who gave the ultimate sacrifice while fighting for our country.

Schuylkill County Communities to Receive Grant Funding through the USDA

Recently, the USDA has announced that Schuylkill County communities have been awarded funding through grants.

Dustin's Adventureland Purchases First Piece of Equipment for Schuylkill County's First All-Inclusive Playground

On Tuesday evening, Dustin's Adventureland announced they purchased the first piece of equipment toward Schuylkill County's first All-Inclusive Playground.

Two Shenandoah Valley Elementary Students Receive STAR Reader Awards

Two Shenandoah Valley third graders were informed that they were selected to receive a STAR Reader Award from the KSLA Schuylkill (formerly the Schuylkill County Reading Council). 

WATCH LIVE: Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Holds Press Conference on Handling of Schuylkill County Block Grant funding

On Monday, October 26th, 2020 at 11:00am, the Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce held a press conference on the handling of the Schuylkill County Block Grant Funding.

Schuylkill Technology Center announced Practical Nursing Program Student of the Month

Last week, Schuylkill Technology Center announced that Aja Wehrmann, of Brockton has been selected as Student of the Month from the Practical Nursing Program. 

Tamaqua Arts Center Director Announces Resignation

After eight years leading the Tamaqua Community Arts Center (www.tamaquaarts.org), Leona Rega, Arts Center Director, resigned her position to tackle new challenges in Gettysburg.

Schuylkill Technology Center Announces Practical Nursing Student of the Month

On Friday, Schuylkill Technology Center announced that Kileen Sattizahn (Marlin) has been selected as Student of the Month for October from the full time Practical Nursing Program.

Shenandoah Valley School District Receives USDA Grant for New Equipment

On Tuesday, the United States Department of Agriculture announced that the Shenandoah Valley School District has been awarded a grant.

Wine Terrace to Open This Month At Black Rock Brewing Company

After months of exciting renovations both inside and outside, Spring Gate Pottsville will be opening this month in the courtyard of the historic YWCA building at 325 South Centre Street in Pottsville. 

Mahanoy Area School District Closed Wednesday

 The Mahanoy Area School District has announced that it will be closed Wednesday.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New STS Operations and Maintenance Facility

On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new state-of-the-art public transportation operations and maintenance facility that will be located at 300 Wade Road in St. Clair, PA.

Skook News is Developing a Mobile App!

Announcement #2: Skook News Mobile is coming to IPhone and Android.

Girardville Mayor Announces Collection for Gilberton Flood Victims

On Friday, the Mayor of Girardville announced the borough would begin collecting for the victims of the Gilberton Flooding.

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2020

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2020

Shenandoah Valley Announces 2020 Wall of Fame Honorees

The Shenandoah Valley School District has announced their 2020 Wall of Fame honorees.

Sisters and Shenandoah Valley Alumni to be Recognized by Penn State University

Anthony and Judy Demalis received word that their daughters Alaina & Emily who are students matriculating at the University Park Campus of the Pennsylvania State University will be given special recognition for their outstanding academic achievement.

PADCO and City Offering Small Business Emergency Loans for Pottsville Businesses

Earlier this week, the Pottsville Area Development Corporation (PADCO) announced they are partnering with the City to assist the small businesses in the City with loans up to $5,000 through a newly developed program named “Pottsville Small Business Emergency Loan”.