Skook News - Your #1 Source for Schuylkill County News

Friday, February 10, 2017

Man Uninjured After Crash on Two Miler Thursday Night

A man was not injured in crash on the two-miler late Thursday.

On Thursday, drugs were found while serving a warrant.

Route 61 Closed South of Frackville Due to Crash

Around 10:45, emergency personnel were called to the area south of Frackville on Route 61 southbound for a motor vehicle accident.

The Mahanoy City Police Department is investigating a theft of 2 dirt bikes.

Schuylkill County School Delays - 02/10/17

Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine A. Holman has announced her intention to seek a second term.

Due to the winter storm moving through the region, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways.

One Injured in Stabbing at Hotel

One person was injured Wednesday morning in a stabbing at a hotel.

Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 02/09/17

Cabin Fever Hike Scheduled

Shake off those winter blues by enjoying a crisp walk outdoors with “Porcupine Pat” McKinney on Saturday, February 25, 2017, 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/08/2017

LCCC Announces Fall 2016 Dean's List

Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) has announced the Dean's List for the Fall 2016 semester.

(02/08/17) A man wanted for murder in the city of Reading has been reported to have been in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 02/08/2017

High School Wrestling

Mahanoy Area vs. Halifax Time Change for 02/08/2017 - Junior High Match to begin at 5:00pm and Varsity at 6:00pm, Senior night will start at 5:45pm.

-------------------------------------------------

Mahanoy City

Snow Ban in effect Wednesday night into Thursday - No parking on Centre, Main and South Streets after midnight until 7:00 AM.
-------------------------------------------------

McAdoo

Snow ban in effect from 10:00pm Wednesday until 10:00pm Thursday. Violators will be ticketed and ti

towed.

-------------------------------------------------

Pottsville

Snow Emergency Level One, 8:00pm Wednesday until Noon Thursday, all vehicles must be removed from snow emergency routes

-------------------------------------------------

Saint Clair

No park on Second Street and Hancock Street from 9pm today (Wednesday February 8) until 4pm tomorrow (Thursday February 9).

Any vehicle located on those streets during the above dates/times will be TICKETED and TOWED at the expense of the owner.

-----------------------------------------

Follow more from Skook News or send photos through Social Media at

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SkookNews
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/SkookNews
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/SkookNews

Contact Us: skooknews@Outlook.com

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/07/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/07/2017

Photo Submitted by Jenna Kachelries

While some Tamaqua kids were enjoying the warm weather and playing basketball, a borough Police Officer decided to join in.

(02/07/17) The body of a hunter was found Tuesday morning in Butler Township.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/07/2017

Police are investigating the theft of copper piping.

Pennsylvania Rep Introduces Bill to Make All Schools Begin New Year After Labor Day

Pennsylvania State Representative Robert Godshall, R-Montgomery County, has reintroduced a bill that would make it a law for all public schools Statewide to begin their new year after Labor Day.

Mount Carmel Police Dept are asking for the public's help in locating Jeffrey Kays, 36, of Mount Carmel who was reported missing by his family on Sunday February 05,2017.

Pennsylvania Basic Boating Course at Sweet Arrow Lake

Sweet Arrow Lake County Park and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission are sponsoring a Basic Boating Education Course at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park on February 25, 2017, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Break the Ice Oldies Dance with the Legends

Warm up at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park clubhouse on Friday, February 24, 2017, 7:00-10:00 p.m. by dancing to the music of “The Legends”.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/06/2017

Amber Alert Issued for 2 year Old Abducted from Columbia County

Photo posted by WNEP

An Amber Alert was issued for a 2 Year Old abducted in Columbia County.

Skook News Times Lapse of the Mother's Memorial recorded on February 4, 2017

On Saturday Feb 11th, 8:30- noon; Wednesday April 26th, 4:30-6:30 pm; Tuesday June 20th, 4:30-6:30 pm; Saturday Aug 12th, 8:30-noon; Wednesday Oct 25th, 4:30-6:30 pm.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/04/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/04/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 02/04/17

Frackville Borough Police are asking the public for assistance in identifying three individuals involved in a theft earlier Saturday.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/03/17

Man Charged After Fleeing Police Thursday Night

A man has been charged after fleeing police in East Union Township Thursday evening.

Police are asking for the public's help in locating the driver of a vehicle that fled earlier this week.

Cinderella's Closet This Sunday at the Schuylkill Mall

This Sunday, February 5th, the Frackville Rotary will hold it's Cinderella's Closet at the Schuylkill Mall.

Submitted Photo

The Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce held their reorganization meeting on Thursday, January 5 at the chamber office to elect a new executive board and seat 7 new board member.

One person was flown after a crash Friday morning on Route 61.

Young Artists Urged to Enter Pennsylvania American Water's "Protect Our Watersheds" Art Contest

Pennsylvania American Water announced Friday that entries are now being accepted for its 15th Annual “Protect Our Watersheds” Art Contest.

Nickelback will be returning at Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, August 5 at 6 pm.
Tickets prices are $35.10, $55.10, $65.10, $85.10 and $130.10 (processing fees apply). Tickets for this show are available at Giant Center Box Office. They can be charged by phone at 717-534-3911 or 800-745-3000, and online at www.HersheyEntertainment.com or www.TicketMaster.com.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/02/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/02/2017

More details have been released in an investigation into a theft from a storage unit in Orwigsburg.

A well known diner will close it's doors this weekend.

On Wednesday, The Internal Revenue Service warned taxpayers to watch out for fake emails or websites looking to steal personal information. These “phishing” schemes continue to be on the annual IRS list of “Dirty Dozen” tax scams for the 2017 filing season.

While Punxsutawney Phil was predicting Wednesday morning 6 more weeks of Winter, Grover in Schuylkill County was predicting the opposite.

Fire Crews Called to Working Structure Fire in Hometown Wednesday Evening

Around 8:50pm, Wednesday evening, emergency personnel were called to a working structure fire at 174 Claremont Ave, in Hometown for a working house fire.

The Hamburg Police Department is seeking the public's help in apprehending Mark Connor (AKA Philly).

Photo Credit: Zane Rist

Around 8:50am, Wednesday, emergency personnel were called to the intersection of West Market and 20th Street in Pottsville for a motor vehicle accident involving a vehicle and a Pottsville Area School Bus.

PennDOT Urges Drivers to Use Caution during Winter Weather.

A school bus and a car collided Wednesday morning in Pottsville.

Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club reorganized for the 2017 calendar year.

Lehigh Valley Schuylkill Building Awareness for Heart Disease Through Little Red Dress Event

Pottsville, Pa. (Jan. 30, 2017) – In recognition of National Heart Health Month and in an effort to make women more aware that heart disease is the number one killer of women, Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill Auxiliary Schuylkill will hold a “Little Red Dress Event” on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017 (Snow Date – Sunday, Feb. 26) at the Ramada Inn, 101 South Progress Avenue, Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/01/2017

Two Face Assault Charges

Two face assault charges after an incident Tuesday.

Shortly after 300pm, Tuesday, Mahanoy City Police received a call for a stab victim in the 400 block of E Mahanoy Ave. When they arrived they found Ronald Babarsky, 23,no known address, with an injury from a knife.

Babarsky was transported from the scene by ambulance for his injuries and through the course of the investigation arrested both Barbarsky and Andrea Wilson, 30, of Mahanoy City for assault charges.

Wilson is charged with two counts of Felony aggravated assault, 3 counts of simple assault, 1 count of reckless endangering another person, and possession of instruments of a crime. Babarsky is charged with 1 count of unlawful restraint, 2 counts of simple assault, and 1 count of reckless endangering another person.

Both were committed to Schuylkill County Prison after the incident.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/30/17

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/30/17

On Monday evening, Tamaqua Borough Council approved the hire of Christian DeAngelo as new full-time police officer.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/31/2017

Schuylkill County School Closings and Delays - 01/31/17

Schuylkill County School Delays - 01/31/17

Argall and Knowles Testify at Public Hearing on Proposed Closure of Hamburg State Center

Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representative Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) testified at Monday’s public hearing hosted by the Department of Human Services regarding the proposed closure of Hamburg State Center.

Friday, February 10, 2017

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Monday, February 6, 2017

Sunday, February 5, 2017

Saturday, February 4, 2017

Friday, February 3, 2017

Thursday, February 2, 2017

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Monday, January 30, 2017