Thursday, March 5, 2015

Speeds Reduced on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

Due to the winter storm impacting the region, PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on the major roadways in east central Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 3/5/15


Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 3/5/15

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Schuylkill County Snow Emergencies for 3/4/15 and 3/5/15


Announced Snow Emergencies for 3/4/15 and 3/5/15

The Hillside SPCA Has Chance of Winning $25,000 in National Contest

The Hillside SPCA has a chance of winning a $25,000 cat shelter through Purina.

Events Planned for 39th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Pottsville; Grand Marshall Announced

On Saturday, March 14, 2015, the City of Pottsville will be wearing green as hundreds of marchers form to present the 39th Annual Pottsville St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Although the parade is the main focus of the celebration, the Division will sponsor events from morning until night in and around downtown Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Prison Sweep Finds No Contraband

A routine sweep was done at the Schuylkill County Prison on Wednesday.

Man Leads Police on High Speed Chase

A man lead Mahanoy Township Police on a High Speed Chase Monday night.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Backup on Route 309/Blue Mountain

We are getting reports from drivers that there is a backup of traffic on the Blue Mountain on Route 309 south of Tamaqua.

Schuylkill County Man Facing Charges From Prescription Drug Scheme

 A Pottsville man is facing charges for being a part of a prescription drug scheme

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closing - 3/4/15




Schuylkill County School Delays - 3/4/15

Death Ruled Homicide; Police Looking for Two Men

A suspicious death has been ruled a homicide.

Governor Wolf Proposes Sales Tax Hike / Lower Property Taxes

Governor Wolf proposed his budget Tuesday morning in Harrisburg.

Woman Dead After Standoff with Police

Police, along with other law enforcement, were called to Bear Creek Street in Auburn on Monday morning for a woman who allegedly barricaded herself into her home.

UPDATE: Victim Identified; Body Found with Multiple Gunshot Wounds in Pottsville Death

The victim has been identified in the Pottsville Death Investigation.

Monday, March 2, 2015

Death Investigation in Pottsville

The Republican Herald posted that police are investigating a suspicious death in Pottsville.

Mrs. T's Recalling Product

** NOTE:  THIS POST IS ORIGINALLY FROM 2015.  It began being shared again in 2016.  It is not a new recall!

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(03/02/15) Mrs. T's Pierogies, Shenandoah, is recalling some of it's Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil varieties of pierogies due to that it may contain pieces of plastic.

Reported Standoff in Auburn

Police in riot gear reportedly have a home surrounded in Auburn.

Hyundai Announces Recall

Hyundai is recalling over 200,000 vehicles due to a power steering defect.

17 Year Old Identified from Fatal Crash Near Tamaqua

According to the Times News, the 17 Year Old that died in Sunday morning's crash on Route 309 near Tamaqua has been identified.

Two Men Face Drug Charges

Two men are facing drug charges after an incident in Coaldale on Saturday.

PIAA Announces Opponents and Locations for First Round of State Playoffs


PIAA Announces Opponents and Locations for First Round of State Playoffs

Sunday, March 1, 2015

17 Year Old Dies in Sunday Morning Crash on Route 309

A 17 year old died in the crash that closed Route 309 Sunday Morning.

Coal Region Connections: Bill O'Reilly and the Pennsylvania Coal Region

HIS SHOW IS THE MOST-WATCHED ON CABLE NEWS FOR 15 YEARS, HE HAS AUTHORED SEVERAL BEST SELLING BOOKS, & HE CAN TRACE HIS HUMBLE BEGINNINGS RIGHT BACK TO THE COAL REGION. Click LIKE if you watched Bill O'Reilly or read any of his books.

Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 3/2/15



Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 3/2/15

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 61 Northbound Shutdown Between St. Clair and Frackville

Route 61 Northbound, "The Grade", Shutdown Between St. Clair and Frackville.

One Person Killed in Three-Vehicle Accident on Route 309 Sunday Morning

One person was killed in a 3 vehicle accident on Route 309 near Tamaqua Sunday morning.

Police Seek Person of Interest Regarding Missing Purse

Tamaqua Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest regarding a missing purse from the Tamaqua Boyer's Markert Friday evening.

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Two Flown After Crash on Route 61 in St. Clair

Emergency personnel were called to Route 61 and Hancock Street in St. Clair for a motor vehicle accident around 6:45pm Saturday evening.

District XI Championship Scores from 2/28/15


District XI Championship Scores from 2/28/15

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


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


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!

Kidnapping Suspect in Custody

The suspect from a Berks County kidnapping has been found

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.

Drug Charges Against Ashland Man

An Ashland man was taken into custody on Thursday on drug charges.

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


District 11 High School Basketball Playoff Scores
for Schuylkill County Teams - 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

Four people are in prison after a home invasion in Frackville Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

District 11 High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 2/24/15


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




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.