Due to the winter storm impacting the region, PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on the major roadways in east central Pennsylvania.
Thursday, March 5, 2015
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
The Hillside SPCA Has Chance of Winning $25,000 in National Contest
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
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
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Schuylkill County School Delays and Closing - 3/4/15
Death Ruled Homicide; Police Looking for Two Men
Governor Wolf Proposes Sales Tax Hike / Lower Property Taxes
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
Monday, March 2, 2015
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.
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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.
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.
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
Coal Region Connections: Bill O'Reilly and the Pennsylvania Coal Region
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Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 3/2/15
TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 61 Northbound Shutdown Between St. Clair and Frackville
One Person Killed in Three-Vehicle Accident on Route 309 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.
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
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
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!
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.
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
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
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
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
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

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