Portion of the Northeast Extension to Be Closed for 6 Hours on Sunday

I-476 will be closed in both directions between the Mid-County and Lehigh Valley exits.

PennDOT Reminds of Help Available to Assess Older Drivers’ Safety

With the number of older Pennsylvanians steadily increasing, the Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation, Aging, and Insurance remind citizens that striking the right balance between safety on our roadways and the mobility of older drives is very important.

North Schuylkill Dedicates Gymnasium to Hope and Cesari

Submitted Photo

On Tuesday,  as part of "Meet the Spartans Night", the North Schuylkill School District Gymnasium was named in honor of two of it's past coaches.

Second Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket Sold in Schuylkill County from November Drawing

The Pennsylvania Lottery announced last week that a second winning Cash 5 jackpot ticket was sold in Schuylkill County for the November 23rd, 2015 drawing.

Schuylkill County 5-Day Weather Forecast for 12/4/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, December 4th, 2015.

Four Charged with Illegally Obtaining Prescription Drugs

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's office today announced criminal charges have been filed against a woman who worked as a physician's assistant and three alleged co-conspirators all accused of illegally obtaining thousands of prescription pills in Schuylkill County.

Police Investigating Theft

The East Union Township Police are investigating a theft that took place at J&J Auction, located on Center Street in Sheppton.

Schuylkill County 5-Day Weather Forecast - 12/3/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, December 3rd, 2015.

Santa to Visit with Children at the Heights Fire Company

Santa’s coming to the Heights Fire Company on Saturday, December 19 beginning at 1 p.m.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 12/2/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015.

Police Looking to Identify Purse Thief at Wal-mart

St. Clair Police are looking to identify a man that allegedly stole a purse from a shopping cart at the St. Clair Wal-Mart.

Court Rules Pottsville Child Porn Possessor to be Resentenced

This week, a convicted Child Porn Possessor from Pottsville will be resentenced because the State Supreme Court says he got a "raw deal".

Interstate 81 Closed Due to Crash Tuesday

12/01/15 - Around 11:15am, Tuesday morning, emergency personnel were called to Milemarker 103 northbound on Interstate 81 for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment and fire.

Schuylkill County Man Charged in Attack Against Lancaster County Hospital Guard

According to LancasterOnline.com, Christopher Robert Wood, 34, of Minersville, attacked a security guard at the Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Lancaster County, on Friday.

STS Holiday Food Drive

Photo from STS Facebook Page

This holiday season, you can help “STS” feed our Schuylkill County neighbors in need! Bring in your donations to “Union Station” until “Friday, December 18”.

New Ugly Skook Christmas Tees and Sweatshirts Available

Our brand new Christmas tees and sweatshirts are available and boy are they ugly!

Get our new ugly Skook Christmas Tees and Sweatshirts at

http://skooknews.spreadshirt.com



Make sure you follow and like our Skook Apparel Facebook Page as well
https://www.facebook.com/SkookApparel

Chase Damages Police Cruiser in Crash

A Shenandoah Police Officer was unharmed but the officer's police cruiser was severely damaged during a police chase Sunday evening.

One Person Flown After Crash in East Union Township Sunday

Photo Submitted by Coal Region Fire

Around 5:00PM, Sunday, emergency personnel were called to 982 Centre Street, East Union Township near Sheppton, for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

Crews at the Scene of 2nd Alarm Garage Fire in Hegins; 1 Reported Burn Victim

Around 7:30pm Sunday evening,  multiple Schuylkill County Fire Companies were called to a working garage fire in Hegins.

North Schuylkill Spartan Marching Band Plays Walt Disney World

On Friday, November 27th, 2015, the North Schuylkill Spartan Marching Band played at Walt Disney World.

Yesterday members of the Spartan Marching Band performed in a parade down Main Street USA in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom!
Posted by North Schuylkill High School Music Department on Saturday, November 28, 2015

On their trip, they also got a tour of Kennedy Space Center.

This morning, band members were treated to a behind the scenes tour of Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, FL! We learned about the Apollo program, Shuttle Missions and the future of NASA.
Posted by North Schuylkill High School Music Department on Saturday, November 28, 2015

Man Rescued from North Manheim Twp Fire; Cause Still Under Investigation

According to the Reading Eagle, an 81 year old man was rescued by neighbors when his house caught fire Friday.

Pregnant Woman Rescued After Crash

Around 12pm Saturday, emergency crews were called to  241 Claremont Ave, Route 309, near Hometown for a motor vehicle accident, with rollover and entrapment.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 11/29/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, November 29th, 2015.

Schuylkill County Police Log - 11/28/15

Schuylkill County Police Log - 11/28/15

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week 13

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week 13

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/28/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, November 28th, 2015.

Fire Damages Penn Equipment in Port Carbon

Around 2:00PM Friday, fire crews were called to Penn Equipment on Main Street in Port Carbon for a working structure fire.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/27/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, November 27th, 2015.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/25/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, November 25th, 2015.

Santa Returning to Pottsville This Saturday

Santa is returning to Pottsville this Saturday!

Vehicle Fire Closes Interstate 81 Tuesday Evening

Around 6:00pm Tuesday evening, emergency personnel were called to the Northbound lanes of Interstate 81 for a vehicle fire.

Drug Warrant Sweep in Ashland on Tuesdsay

On Tuesday, the Ashland Police Department along with other agencies initiated a drug warrant roundup in the borough.

Man Sought in Connection with Suspected Child Molestation

According to the Times News,  Tamaqua Police are looking for Thomas Edward Rockwell, 78, of Tamaqua in connection with several incidents of suspected child molestation.

Ride Anywhere in Schuylkill County on STS for $1

Photo from STS Facebook Page

The Schuylkill Transportation System will be offering $1 rides anywhere in Schuylkill County over the holiday season.

Police Asking for Help Identifying Person

The following photo was taken on 11/22/15.  Minersville Police are asking for help identifying the person in the photo.

PennDOT Warns of Thanksgiving Holiday Traffic Delays on I-81 in Schuylkill County

Motorists traveling on Interstate 81 north or south are advised to be alert for significant traffic delays over the Thanksgiving Day holiday weekend between Exit 90 (PA 72) and Exit 104 (PA 125) due to a highway construction project in Pine Grove and Tremont townships in Schuylkill County. I-81 north and south is reduced to a single lane in this area.

Inmate Charged With Attempted Murder After Attacking Guard

An inmate at SCI-Mahanoy has been charged with attempted murder after he attacked a prison guard over the weekend.

Schuylkill County Farmer Wins PA Farm Bureau’s YF&R Discussion Meet

(Hershey) – Schuylkill County farmer Cody Holden of Holden Family Farm has been named the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) winner of the 2015 Young Farmer and Rancher Discussion Meet at PFB’s 65th Annual Meeting in Hershey.

Property Tax Independence Act Fails to Pass State Senate

The Property Independence Act failed to pass the Pennsylvania State Senate Monday evening.

Rush Township Police Investigating Retail Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred on 11/21/2015 at Wal Mart in Hometown. 

Anyone with information on this suspect is asked to call the police at 570-668-4242 or message them through their Facebook Page.  

All tips will remain confidential.

U.S. State Department Issues Worldwide Travel Alert

On Monday afternoon, the United States State Department issued a worldwide travel alert due to increased terrorist threats.

New PIAA Classification Reports for Schuylkill County High School Sports

Below are the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 Classification Reports from the PIAA for Schuylkill County High School Sports.

These reports were released on 11/23/15.

Santa Claus Steam Train Rides in Minersville

Santa Claus Steam Train Rides will be departing from the Historic Minersville Railroad Station on December 6th and 20th.

St. Michael's Church Christmas Bread Sale

Christmas Bread Sale

Christmas Holiday Events Planned in Schuylkill County

Schedule for the 2015 Schuylkill County Christmas Holiday Events

Monday Morning Crash in Schuylkill Haven

Around 4:30am, emergency personnel were called to a crash on Route 61 in Schuylkill Haven.

Clint Black to Play in Reading

County Music singer Clint Black is scheduled to play at the Santander Performing Arts Center, Reading on Thursday, May 12, 2016.