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Monday, April 3, 2017

JOB OPENING: Pottsville Police Patrolman

The Bureau of Police of the City of Pottsville is accepting applications for the position of Police Patrolman.

Police are trying to identify two men, where one of them stole a package from a front porch.

A crash has closed the Burma Road Monday afternoon.

The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. on Saturday officially announced when it will close its Bon-Ton store at the Schuylkill Mall in Frackville, Pennsylvania.

Railroad Speeders Cross Schuylkill County on Saturday

On Saturday, members of the North American Railcar Operators Association (NARCOA) crossed Schuylkill County in their "Speeders"

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Wolf Administration Announces $3.4 Million Project to Improve PA 309 in Schuylkill County

The Wolf Administration announced today work is scheduled to begin Tuesday (April 4) on a project to improve PA 309 in Tamaqua Borough and Rush Township, Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/31/2017

On Thursday, a man was caught stealing thousands of dollars in aluminum.

On Thursday, PPL Electric Utilities announced asking customers not to use LED nightlights contained in energy-efficiency kits after three people reported the units started smoking and one reported it caught fire.

Boil Advisory Issued

A boil advisory has been issued for Schuylkill Haven.

A "Deadly Crash" Facebook post played on people's emotions Wednesday night on Facebook in order to try and spread a virus.

The Pennsylvania State Police and US Marshals have issued a missing endangered person advisory for a Judge from Lackawanna County.

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On Wednesday, a Schuylkill County woman testified on Capitol Hill on the Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease.

District Attorney Rewards Law Enforcement in their Effort to Drive Drugs Out of Schuylkill County

On Wednesday, Schuylkill County District Attorney rewarded law enforcement in their efforts to drive drugs out of Schuylkill County.

A man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop this past weekend.

The 5th Annual Family Fun Fishing Event kick-off will be held on Sunday, April 23 from 6 am to 2 pm at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park thanks to major sponsors, Friends of Schuylkill Parks and Recreation and Pine Grove Fish and Game.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash Causing Backups on Route 61

(03/28/17) A crash near St. Clair is causing backups on Route 61.

Route 901 Closed Due to Crash

(03/27/17) Route 901 was closed Monday evening due to a crash.

Fire Crews Quickly Extinguish Kitchen Fire Saturday Afternoon

(03/25/17) Around 2:45pm, Saturday afternoon, fire crews were called to 1 East Upper Railroad Street, Girardville for a kitchen fire.

This past week, we had the privilege of helping Patti Centiole announce the opening date of the new Centiole's Pizza.

Winning Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket Sold in Schuylkill County

A winning Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket was sold in Schuylkill County.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Police Warn Residents of PPL Phone Scam

Police are warning residents of another phone scam that is being reported in the area.

Skook News will be coming to you live Thursday evening with the announcement!

Minersville Wins Girls AA Basketball State Title

15 Dogs Rescued from Home in Pottsville

Over a dozen dogs were rescued from a home in Pottsville last week.

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Fire & Film

(03/22/2017) A man led police in separate chases in Schuylkill County Tuesday night.

Filmmakers have announced screening of upcoming Documentary about Centralia.

Magisterial District Judge Christina E. Hale announced her candidacy for a second term in Magisterial District 21-2-01, Frackville.

Police are warning of a phone scam that occurred this week.

(03/22/2017) A fire has closed Route 309 in West Penn Township.

PIAA High School Basketball 2A Eastern Conference Championship Score - 03/21/17

A man wanted by Police in Schuylkill County was arrested in New York.

A man wanted by Police was taken into custody on Monday.

(03/21/2017)The Girardville Saint Patrick's Day has been officially rescheduled.

Girardville Saint Patrick's Day Parade Cancelled; May Be Rescheduled

It was announced Monday evening that the Girardville Saint Patrick's Day Parade is cancelled for Saturday, March 25, 2017.

A man was seriously injured when he was ran over by a garbage truck Friday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/20/2017

The Schuylkill County Office of Emergency Management announced Monday that certain phone exchanges will lose service for a period of time overnight into Tuesday.