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Monday, January 28, 2019

Schuylkill County Snow Emergencies and Parking Bans - January 28, 2019

Several Schuylkill County Municipalities have announced snow emergencies and parking bans ahead of a winter storm on Tuesday, January 29th, 2018.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/29/19

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Tuesday.

Grover the Groundhog is still cozy and snoozing in his burrow but will emerge to at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park on Saturday, February 2, 2019 to make his annual weather prediction.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/28/2019

BEST OF SKOOK: Winner of the "Best Breakfast" in Schuylkill County for 2019 Is . . .

And the winner of the Best of Skook Poll, "Best Breakfast in Schuylkill County" is . .

Hazleton Police are investigating the death of an Ashland Man in Hazleton.

Two Police Officers were honored for their heroics by the Mahanoy City Elks and other organizations.

Sterling Koch and Freeway Jam

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/26/19

East Stroudsburg University has announced their 2018 Fall Semester Dean's List.

Hundreds Attend to Support Scholarship Fund with Bundukie Challenge

On Saturday evening, the 2nd Annual Bundukie Challenge was held at the Glover's Hill Athletic Club in Shenandoah.

Two were taken into custody on warrants earlier this week in Ashland.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/26/2019

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Tamaqua Organizations Partner to Create Escape Room

Raiders STEP Up and the Tamaqua Community Arts Center have partnered together with the support of Tamaqua Area School District administration to create a local escape room, "The Art of Escape Tamaqua," set to run as a limited time engagement through the month of February.

Two men have been charged with robbing a vehicle from a woman in Tower City on Thursday.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has decided to place a hold on the medical bills of any patient who is a government employee and impacted by the ongoing partial federal government shutdown.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/25/19

Schuylkill County Sports Bar to Offer Free Meals to Furloughed Federal Workers This Weekend

A sports bar in Mahanoy City will be offering free meals to anyone furloughed or laid off Federal workers who live in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/24/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/24/2019

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/24/2019

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/23/19

Schuylkill County Students Earn Dean's List from Bloomsburg University

Bloomsburg University has announced their 2018 Fall Semester Dean's List.

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, is celebrating 190 years and six generations of family brewing. In 2019, Yuengling will commemorate its 190th anniversary by offering fans exciting packaging, promotions, special beers, and celebratory events throughout the year.

The 2nd Annual Bundukie Challenge is this Saturday, January, 26th, 2019.

A man that has been wanted for assault in a crash in Ashland is now in custody.

Schuylkill County School Early Dismissals for 01/23/2019

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/23/2019

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/22/19

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory UPDATED for Wednesday.

Building on his commitment to prepare students to use computers and technology in their careers, Governor Tom Wolf announced on January 16th, 2019, $8.7 million in targeted grants to expand computer science classes and teacher training at 765 schools across the commonwealth, two that are in Schuylkill County.

BEST OF SKOOK: Who makes the "Best Breakfast" in Schuylkill County?

POLL: Who makes the Best Breakfast in Schuylkill County?

Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) has been selected to serve on the high-profile state House Education and Judiciary committees.

The Shenandoah Valley Arts Department has released their schedule of events for Spring 2019.

The 2019 Schuylkill County Visitors Guide is now available.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisor for Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/22/19

Frackville Elks Announces February Events

The Frackville Elks, located at 307 South 3rd Street, Frackville, has announced their February 2019 events.

The Santander Arena and Performing Arts Center, Reading, have announced 4 upcoming shows.

Nashville icon, Trace Adkins, to play Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe, in June.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/22/2019

Ashland Police Take Man into Custody Wanted on Warrants

Ashland Police take man into custody wanted on warrants.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/21/19

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/22/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/21/2019

According to PPL, 193 homes are without power Monday morning in Ryan Township.

Early Monday morning, fire crews were called to a house fire in Cass Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/20/19

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Schuylkill Unveils New Family Birth and Newborn Center

Earlier this week, Lehigh Valley Hospital unveiled and held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new "Family Birth and Newborn Center" at the Lehigh Valley Hospital East Norwegian Campus.

Road Work and Bridge Work Scheduled by PennDOT for This Week

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 01/18/19 & 01/19/19

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