Just before 1:00pm, Thursday, fire units were called to an incident involving multiple vehicles on fire near Saint Clair.
Thursday, October 19, 2017
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 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 Police Log for 10/18/2017
Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Man Wanted for Attempted Homicide 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.
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.
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
Monday, October 16, 2017
Frost Advisory Issued for Overnight Monday into Tuesday
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 10/15/2017
Police Looking for Shenandoah Man Charged with Shooting Man near Frackville on Sunday
Sunday, October 15, 2017
Youth Football Players Honor Breast Cancer Victims and Survivors During Sunday's Game
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
North Schuylkill Crowns Homecoming Queen and Princess
From Left to Right: North Schuylkill Homecoming Princess Brooke Balkiewicz and Homecoming Queen Jennifer Gronski |
Friday, October 13, 2017
Victim Identified in Fatal Thursday Night Crash
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
Pottsville Area Student Facing Charges After Making Threat
Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/13/2017
Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in Tamaqua
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.
Thursday, October 12, 2017
Coroner Called to Crash in Pottsville; Route 61 Closed
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/12/2017
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.
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