Thursday, October 19, 2017

Fire Units Responding to Car Fire Along Route 61

Just before 1:00pm, Thursday, fire units were called to an incident involving multiple vehicles on fire near Saint Clair.

Blue Mountain Middle School Evacuated Thursday Morning After Threat Found

Blue Mountain Middle School Students were evacuated for a short time Thursday morning after a threat was found.

SCAM ALERT: Department of Revenue Issues Warning on New Phishing Email Attack

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue today reminded the public and tax practitioners to beware of phishing scams that involve fraudulent email messages designed to steal sensitive information, such as passwords, usernames or personal financial information.

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #9


Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #9

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/19/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/19/2017

Rock Slide Cleanup Near Jim Thorpe to be Completed Thursday

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 5 announced work that began October 11 to remediate a recent rock slide along US 209/Mauch Chunk Street in Mahoning Township, Carbon County will be complete this afternoon (work was originally expected to last through October 27).

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/19/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/19/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/18/2017


Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/18/2017

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Man Wanted for Attempted Homicide in Custody

A man wanted for a shooting near Frackville is in custody.

High School Students Invited to Participate in PennDOT Innovations Challenge

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the  Pennsylvania  Department of Education (PDE) today invited high school freshmen,  sophomores  and juniors to take part in the first PennDOT Innovations Challenge.

Harlem Globetrotters Returning to Wilkes Barre

The Harlem Globetrotters, known for their one-of-a-kind family entertainment, will bring their Amazing Feats of Basketball World Tour to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday, February 24th, 2018 for 2 shows at 2PM and 7PM to take on their long-time adversaries the Washington Generals.

Who Remember's the Halloween Costumes of the 80's?


Mega Millions Lottery Now Offering Higher Starting and Faster Growing Jackpots

The Mega Millions® multi-state lottery game is being updated to offer $40 million starting jackpots and faster jackpot growth.

Primerica Promotes Shenandoah Native to Regional Vice President

Primerica, a financial service company, announced earlier this month that a Shenandoah native has been promoted to Regional Vice President within the company.

LVHS Offering Free Car Seat Safety Check This Saturday

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill is hosting a FREE car seat check on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 9 am – Noon in the parking lot of the Medical Office Building, 100 Schuylkill Medical Plaza, Pottsville.

Mahanoy Area Students Dismissing Early After Threat at School

After a threat was found in school Wednesday morning, Mahanoy Area students are being dismissed early.

63 Charged With Welfare Fraud in August; Commonwealth Owed More Than $252,000 in Restitution

STATEWIDE - The Office of Inspector General (OIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 63 individuals between August 1 and August 31, 2017.

Mahanoy Area Receives Threat Wednesday Morning

Students at the Mahanoy Area School District have been evacuated due to a threat Wednesday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/18/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/18/2017

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Schuylkill County High School Football Power Rankings After Week 8


Skook News/ Skook Sports High School Football Power Rankings as of Week - 8, also included is the Schuylkill League Standings ! Where does your team rank ?

Man Charged with Raping 12 Year Old Girl

A Mahanoy City man is facing charges for allegedly raping a young girl earlier this month.

Monday, October 16, 2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/17/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/17/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/16/2017


Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/16/2017

Frost Advisory Issued for Overnight Monday into Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Schuylkill County.

Police Release Photo of Suspect in Shooting near Frackville on Sunday


The Pennsylvania State Police have released the photo of a suspect in a shooting that occurred near Frackville on Sunday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/16/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/16/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/16/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/16/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/15/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/15/2017

Police Looking for Shenandoah Man Charged with Shooting Man near Frackville on Sunday

Police are looking for a suspect that shot a man in a motel near Frackville on Sunday.

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Youth Football Players Honor Breast Cancer Victims and Survivors During Sunday's Game

On Sunday, Youth Football players and cheerleaders from Frackville and Ashland honored those they've lost or survived breast cancer.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/15/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/15/2017

Saturday, October 14, 2017

Washington Hook and Ladder Dedicates New Fire House and Ladder Truck

On Saturday, the Washington Hook and Ladder, Mahanoy City, rose from the Ashes when they dedicated their new fire house and housed their new ladder truck.

Ashland 's Washington Fire Company Hosts Annual Applefest

On Saturday, the Washington Fire Company, Ashland, hosted it's Annual Applefest.

North Schuylkill Crowns Homecoming Queen and Princess

From Left to Right:  North Schuylkill Homecoming Princess
Brooke Balkiewicz and  Homecoming Queen Jennifer Gronski
On Friday evening, North Schuylkill crowned a new Homecoming Queen and Princess.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/14/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/14/2017

Friday, October 13, 2017

Schuylkill County Football Scores for Week #8


Schuylkill County Football Scores for Week #8

Victim Identified in Fatal Thursday Night Crash

Police have identified a man that was killed in a 3 vehicle crash Thursday night in Pottsville.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/13/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/13/2017

Wolf Administration Launches Multi-Agency Social Media Campaign to Educate All Drivers on Teen Driver Challenges

The Wolf Administration announced today a combined effort, led by PennDOT and supported by other state agencies and safety partners, to educate motorists on challenges facing teen drivers through a social media campaign during Teen Driver Safety Week.

Social Security Recipients to Receive 2% Increase in Benefits

On Friday, it was announced that monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 66 million Americans will increase 2.0 percent in 2018, the Social Security Administration.

Mahanoy City Fire Station to Rise from the Ashes on Saturday

A Mahanoy City fire station will return after it's previous one burned down 4 years ago.

Pottsville Area Student Facing Charges After Making Threat

A Pottsville Area student is facing charges after making a threat.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/13/2017


Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/13/2017

Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in Tamaqua



Fire crews are responding to a working structure fire in Tamaqua Friday morning.

Student Charged for Making Bomb Threat at Blue Mountain

A student has been charged and locked up in prison for making a bomb threat at Blue Mountain last week.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/13/2017


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/13/2017

Thursday, October 12, 2017

Coroner Called to Crash in Pottsville; Route 61 Closed

A Schuylkill County coroner has been called to a motor vehicle accident in Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/12/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/12/2017

Ashland Applefest is This Saturday


Ashland's Annual Applefest will take place this Saturday.

Town Hall Meeting to Focus on Opioid Crisis in Schuylkill County

A town hall meeting scheduled for November 1st, 2017 will focus on the Opioid Crisis our community is facing.

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #8


Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #8