Thursday, October 12, 2017

High School Football Power Rankings After Week 7

Skook News/Skook Sports High School Football Power Rankings

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/12/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/12/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/11/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/11/2017

Department of Homeland Security Extends REAL ID Enforcement Grace Period for Pennsylvania

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a REAL ID enforcement grace period through January 22, 2018, which means that Pennsylvania residents will not face access issues when entering federal facilities through at least that date.

Pennsylvania State Police Confiscate Over $7 Million in Prohibited Drugs During 3rd Quarter

The Pennsylvania State Police announced today that troopers confiscated $7,408,050 in heroin, cocaine, methamphetamines, and other prohibited drugs in the third quarter of 2017.

Orwigsburg Rod & Gun Club Youth Trap Shooting Team


WWE Live Holiday Tour Coming to the Giant Center in December

WWE Live Holiday Tour is coming to Giant Center Friday, December 29th at 7:30 p.m.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/11/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/11/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/10/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/10/2017

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

State Police Warn of Diversion Thefts and Imposter Fraud

The Pennsylvania State Police issued a Community Awareness Bulletin on Diversion Thefts and Imposter fraud.

Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin and Meth Trafficking Charges


A Cressona man pleaded gulity on Tuesday to heroin and meth trafficking.

World Championship Ice Racing Series Coming to Mohegan Sun Arena

World Championship ICE Racing, presents The Next Generation Fire On Ice Tour, at the Mohegan Sun Arena for one night only on Saturday, December 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Penn's Peak Announces Lorrie Morgan Performance

One of the most eloquently emotive country vocalists of modern times is launching her first new solo album in five years.

Hillary Clinton to Keynote Geisinger Healthcare Symposium Next Month in Danville

Hillary Clinton will serve as the keynote speaker for Geisinger’s upcoming national healthcare symposium, “From Crisis To Cure: Revitalizing America’s Healthcare System.”

Yuengling Announces Sponsorship Agreement with Philadelphia Flyers

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery, is pleased to announce a sponsorship agreement with the Philadelphia Flyers at the Wells Fargo Center, which hosts over 200 events each year.

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Rock Slide Cleanup near Jim Thorpe Postponed until Wednesday

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 5 announced work scheduled to begin today to remediate a recent rock slide along US 209/Mauch Chunk Street in Mahoning Township, Carbon County is postponed until tomorrow.

St. Teresa of Calcutta Church to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of Fatima Rosary This Weekend

To conclude their celebrations of the 100th Anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima, St. Teresa of Calcutta Church in Mahanoy City will sponsor three separate Rosary events on October 13th, 14th, and 15th. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/10/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/10/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/09/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/09/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/09/2017


Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/09/2017

Monday, October 9, 2017

TRAVEL ALERT: Crashes Causing Backups on Interstate 81 in Lebanon County

Crashes causing traffic problems on Interstate 81 on Monday.

Students Participate in Annual Fall Window Painting Contest

North Schuylkill Jr./Sr. High School students could be seen on Wednesday afternoon throughout various towns within the district, participating in their annual Fall Window painting contest.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/09/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/09/2017

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Saturday, October 7, 2017

Friday, October 6, 2017

Schuylkill County Football Scores for Week #7


Schuylkill County Football Scores for Week #7

Road Closed Due to Sinkhole

On Friday evening, a road was closed due to a sinkhole.

LCCC 2017 Summer Dean's List

Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) has announced the Dean's List for the Summer 2017 semester.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/06/2017


Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/06/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/06/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/06/2017

Frackville Pumpkin Festival is This Saturday

The Annual Pumpkin Festival is this Saturday.

William Penn Fire Company Unbaked Pizza Sale

WILLIAM PENN FIRE COMPANY
"ALMOST ARMONDO'S UNBAKED PIZZA SALE"

Alert / Columbia Fire Company Bean Soup Sale

Alert / Columbia Fire Company Bean Soup Sale

Actors Guild of Schuylkill County Presents The Rocky Horror Picture Show

The Actors Guild of Schuylkill County Presents the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

Mrs. T's Annual Community Picnic This Sunday


Mrs. T's will be celebrating National Pierogy Day on Sunday at their Annual Community Picnic from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/06/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/06/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/05/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/05/2017

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Teen Dies After Being Struck By Vehicle Wednesday Afternoon

A teen that was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon in Shenandoah has died.

Work to Clean Up Rock Slide Near Jim Thorpe to Begin Next Week

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 5 announced earlier this week that work to remediate a recent rock slide along US 209/Mauch Chunk Street in  Mahoning Township, Carbon County is scheduled to begin next week.

Race and Registration Dates Announced for the Sixth Annual Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K

Earlier this week the race and registration dates were announced for the 2018 Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5k.

Mahanoy City Fire Ruled Accidental

A fire in Mahanoy City earlier this week has been ruled accidental.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/05/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/05/2017

State Police Seek Leads in Rape Investigation in Northumberland and Columbia Counties

Pennsylvania State Police investigators, in cooperation with local and federal partners, are seeking information as they continue their investigation into a rape that occurred in April of 2017.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/04/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/04/2017

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

Child Struck By Vehicle Wednesday Afternoon

A child was struck by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon in Shenandoah.

Schuylkill Haven High School Put on Lockdown; Person Who Made Threat Identified

On Wednesday, The Schuylkill Haven Area High School received a threat prompting an investigation.

9 Arrested in Drug Raid on Wednesday

On Wednesday, District Attorney Christine Holman's office and the Schuylkill County Drug Task Force conducted a multi-municipality drug raid in central-southern Schuylkill County with the help from the Pennsylvania State Police.

Mahanoy Area Students Safe After Brief Lockdown Wednesday Morning

Mahanoy Area officials have reported to parents that students are safe after a brief lockdown Wednesday morning.

RECALL ALERT: Ground Turkey Recalled Because They May Contain Metal Shavings


Prestage Foods, Inc., a St. Pauls, N.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 38,475 pounds of ground turkey that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/04/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/04/2017