Results from the Anthracite Swim League Winter Championships

On Saturday, March 24th, the Anthracite Swim League held their Winter Championships at the Ned Hampford Natatorium at Martz Hall in Pottsville.

2024 District XI Swimming and Diving Meet Results

Results from the 2024 District XI Swimming and Diving Meet held at Emmaus and Parkland High Schools from February 25th, 2024 to March 2nd, 2024.

District XI Swimming and Diving Championship Results

The PIAA District XI AA Swimming and Diving Championships, held Friday and Saturday, saw impressive performances from several Schuylkill County school districts. 

2-1-1 Day on February 11 Celebrates Human Service Help Line

Pottsville, PA – February 11 is 2-1-1 Day. What better time to recognize this new call service making a difference in Schuylkill County!

2-1-1 is the free, confidential, 24-hour information and referral service that connects Schuylkill County with all the health and human services available to help.

“People called to find information on basic needs, like heating or utility assistance, eldercare, or to find the closest food bank,” said Kelly K. Malone, Executive Director, Schuylkill United Way. “But they also called for everyday information like where to take their child for developmental screening, or how to locate job training or how to schedule free tax filing support through local services.”

“Without 2-1-1 assistance, the average person would make numerous phone calls to many different agencies before finding what they’re looking for,” said Toni Gainer, 2-1-1 Director. “And even then, it may not be the right answer. 2-1-1 information and referral specialists are specially trained to listen, assess the situation, ask the appropriate questions, and then refer the caller directly to the human services that will address their problems.”

Schuylkill United Way has been providing referral services since October 2015, and became part of the national 2-1-1 program launched by United Way over 20 years ago. The user-friendly, three-digit 2-1-1 number now serves more than 283 million Americans—more than 90% of our population—in all 50 states, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico.

So what happens when someone calls 2-1-1? The call is routed to the regional 2-1-1 call center based in Lancaster County. There it is answered by a trained, bilingual information and referral specialist, who discerns the need, then searches a comprehensive database of relevant human service referrals. The 2-1-1 specialist then explains how to access those services, availing a translation service for over 170 different languages, if needed.

Here are just two examples of lives touched locally by 2-1-1:

A veteran recently reached out to 2-1-1 in need of housing assistance for his family. United Way’s 2-1-1 trained referral specialists were able to serve as the vet’s first point of contact so that he and his family maintained a roof over their heads.

Although housing was the vet’s most pressing need, the trained, information and referral specialist assessed the family situation and learned that he and his family also needed utility and food assistance. He was also connected with utility assistance programs, local food pantries, a place to apply for SNAP/Food Stamps, and how to file their taxes for free.

A mother, calling from a rural area, needed help for her son. Treatment for a workplace injury had escalated into an addiction to pain medication. Her 2-1-1 specialist connected her with the substance abuse professionals he needed. She was also referred to assistance programs such as support groups for herself and her son.

United Ways have been long-standing supporters and the national leader of the 2-1-1 movement in Partnership with AIRS (Alliance of Information and Referral Services). As the largest private funder of the 2-1-1 network, United Ways continue to strengthen and support 2-1-1 as another way to build stronger communities and create opportunities for all.

Schuylkill County Fire and EMS Awarded 2019-2020 Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant

The Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner recently announced grants awarded to several fire and emergency service agencies in Schuylkill County.

PA Attorney General Reveals List of Catholic Priests Involved in Sexual Abuse Investigation; Including Some That Served in Schuylkill County

The list of Catholic Priests who were involved in a sexual abuse investigation statewide revealed those who served in Schuylkill County.

More than $1.3 Million in Grants Awarded to Schuylkill County Fire and EMS

On Monday, the Office of the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner the 2020-2021 funding for fire companies statewide including Schuylkill County's.

Schuylkill County Fire and EMS Organizations Receive Thousands in Grants

Schuylkill County fire companies and emergency medical service providers have been awarded thousands in state grant funding for 2018-2019.

Skook Sports High School Football Rankings, Statistics, and Player of the Week - Week 5

Skook Sports High School Football Rankings, Statistics and Player of the Week ... as of Week - 5!!

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 1

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 1

Skook Sports High School Football Rankings, Statistics, and Player of the Week - Week 8

Skook Sports High School Football Rankings, Statistics and Player of the Week ... as of Week - 8!!

Schuylkill County Fire/EMS Approved for State Grant Funding

Schuylkill County State Representatives Jerry Knowles (R-124), Mike Tobash (R-125) and Neal Goodman (D-123) announced this week that 118 volunteer fire and EMS units throughout Schuylkill County have been approved to receive more than $1.4 million in state grant funding through the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Ambulance Service Grant Program.

Schuylkill High School Football Power Rankings and Player of the Week After Week 1

2018 Skook Sports/Skook News High School Football Rankings and Season Stats as of Week-1 !

Schuylkill County Fire and EMS Awarded State Grants

This week, fire companies and EMS agencies across Schuylkill County have been awarded state grants through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program (FCEMSGP).

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings as of Week 1

Schuylkill County Power Rankings as of Week 1 

More than $1.3 Million in Grants Awarded to Schuylkill County Fire and EMS

On Thursday, the office of the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner announced that 86 Schuylkill County fire departments and EMS companies will soon be receiving grants from the annual Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

Skook Sports High School Football Rankings, Statistics, and Player of the Week - Week 7

Skook Sports High School Football Rankings, Statistics and Player of the Week ... as of Week - 7!!

District XI High School Football Rankings After Week 4

 

The District XI High School Football rankings after Week 4.

Schuylkill County First Responders Secure Over $1.6 Million in State Grants

This week, fire companies and EMS agencies across Schuylkill County have been awarded state grants totaling more than $1.6 million. 

More than $1.2 Million in Grants Awarded to Schuylkill County Fire and EMS

On Thursday, Senator David G. Argall, Representative Neal Goodman, Representative Mike Tobash, and Representative Jerry Knowles announced that 97 Schuylkill County fire departments and EMS companies will soon be receiving grants from the annual Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.