Students Mail Letters to Santa

On Friday, In keeping with the annual holiday tradition, North Schuylkill Elementary School’s Kindergarten classes mailed their letters to Santa Claus. 

Schuylkill County 4-H Scholarship Awarded

Congratulations were extended to Brendin Freeman as the recipient of the Schuylkill County 4-H Scholarship at the recently held Schuylkill County 4-H Achievement Night Banquet. 

Photos and Video from Pottsville's Fireworks Celebration at the Station

Photos and Video from Pottsville's Fireworks Celebration at the Station

(Fireworks by Bixler Pyrotechnics Ashland)

PHOTO: Tompkins Vist Bank Assists in Keeping Fair Prices Affordable

Tompkins Vist Bank presents funds to Charlie Kershner entertainment booking agent for Schuylkill County Fair and SCF Entertainment Chairman Grace Karrer. Funds were presented by Joe Hammond Vice President for Tompkins Vist Bank. The funds will help to provide assistance to the SCF to keep the gate admission at a very affordable level for all who attend the Fair August 1 through the 6.

Photos from Muhammad Ali's Training Camp in Schuylkill County

Below are some photo's taken by Skook News Photographer Daniel Reed last weekend at Muhammad Ali's Training Camp near Deer Lake.

Girardville Celebrates Century Old Fire Engine

On Saturday, the Rangers Hose Company, Girardville, held a day of activities to celebrate their 1916 Ford Model T fire engine turning 100 years old.

Photos of Mahanoy City's Annual Memorial Day Parade 2016

PHOTO: Tamaqua Student Receives FARM Scholarship

Photo caption: (L to R) Kim Morgan, Scholarship Chairman presents the Foundation for Agriculture and Resource Management (FARM) to the 2015 Hannah Miller of Tamaqua. 2016 Scholarship appllications are due by June 1 and the application may be found on the Schuylkill County Fair web site at www.schuylkillfair.com

PHOTO: Blue Mountain Graduate Recipient of South Schuylkill Garden Club Scholarship

Courtney Steinruch a soon to be Blue Mountain graduate speaks about her future plans to study environmental science to the members of the South Schuylkill Garden Club at their monthly meeting. Courtney is this year's recipient of the Club's Scholarship. Looking on is Porcupine Pat as the Scholarship Chairman.

Photo taken by Kim Morgan

PHOTO: South Schuylkill Garden Club Collecting for Annual Plant Sale

The 3 co-chairs of the South Schuylkill Garden Club are busy collecting and potting plants for the annual plant sale on May 21st. Carol Haldeman from Pine Grove,Jeanne Zulick from Schuylkill Haven, and Helen Moyer from Freidensburg.