Fire Crews Battle 3-Alarm Fire Overnight in Port Carbon; 13 Displaced

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Schuylkill County fire crews spent their Saturday night and early Sunday morning battling a fire in Port Carbon.

Funds Announced for Multimodal Transportation Projects in Schuylkill County

Governor Tom Wolf announced Friday that 50 highway, bridge, transit, aviation, and bike and pedestrian projects in 23 counties were selected for $44.5 million in funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund including Schuylkill County.

Fire Crews at the Scene of a Working Structure Fire in Port Carbon

Fire crews are at the scene of a working structure fire, late Saturday, in Port Carbon.

Three Displaced After Fire Destroys Home in Porter Township Friday Night

A family of three is displaced after a fire destroyed their home Friday night in Porter Township.

Saint Clair Police Log - 02/02/2019

Saint Clair Police have provided information from recent incidents.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/01/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/01/19

Fire Crews at the Scene of a House Fire in Tower City

Fire crews from around Schuylkill County are at the scene of a house fire in Tower City.

Upcoming Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work Announced by PennDOT

PENNVEST Funding Approved for Area Infrastructure Project in Hegins and Hubley Townships

Funding for the design portion of the Hegins-Hubley Authority’s sanitary sewer project was approved Wednesday by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), according to Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) and Sen. David Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).

SCAM ALERT: Pottsville Police Warn Residents About Phone Scam

The Pottsville Police have issued a warning to City and County residents about a phone scam.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/01/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/01/19

Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce Appoints New Executive Director

Effective January 7, 2019, the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce has appointed Jack Kulp of Tamaqua as their executive director, replacing Ben Turrano who has accepted a position at the Tamaqua campus of Lehigh Carbon Community College.

Route 183 Closed Near Schuylkill/Berks County Line

A crash has closed Route 183 Friday morning.

Maternity Services to Begin Monday at New Family Birth and Newborn Center in Pottsville

The brand new Family Birth and Newborn Center at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill (East Norwegian Street campus) is getting ready for its first delivery.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/31/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/31/19

Special Egg Hunt Scheduled for Children with Disabilities

A community in Schuylkill County has come together to create an egg hunt for children with special needs.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 02/01/19

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 02/01/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/31/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/31/19

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/31/19

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/31/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/30/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/30/19

Schuylkill County Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin and Methamphetamine in Schuylkill and Berks Counties

On Tuesday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Marquese Whitted, 33, of Schuylkill County, pleaded guilty before Senior U.S. District Court Judge A. Richard Caputo, to participating in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and methamphetamine in Schuylkill and Berks Counties.

Governor Wolf Proposes Raising Minimum Wage to $12 an Hour by July

On Wednesday, Governor Tom Wolf proposed to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to $12 an hour.

Police Investigating Attempted Robbery at Knifepoint near Minersville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an attempted robbery at a store in Kings Plaza near Minersville.

Rush Township Police Apprehend Fugitive Wanted in Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties

On Tuesday, the Rush Township Police executed an arrested warrant and apprehended a fugitive wanted in Schuylkill and Luzerne Counties.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/29/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/29/19

Wind Chill Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory from Early Wednesday Through Thursday.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/30/19

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/30/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/29/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/29/19

Michael J. O'Connor & Associates Welcome New Attorney to their Staff

The attorneys and staff of Michael J. O’Connor & Associates, LLC are proud to welcome James M. O’Connor, Esq. to their legal team.

Police Investigating Attempted Burglary in Ryan Township

State Police are investigating an attempted burglary of a home in Ryan Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/28/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/28/19

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

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

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Tuesday

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

Grover the Groundhog to Make Annual Weather Predication at Sweet Arrow Lake This Saturday

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

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 . .

Police Investigating Death of Ashland Man in Hazleton

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

Mahanoy City Police Officers Honored for Their Heroics

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

SKOOK MUSIC: Sterling Koch and Freeway Jam

Sterling Koch and Freeway Jam

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/26/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 01/26/19

Schuylkill County Students Earn Dean's List from East Stroudsburg University

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.

Police Take Two into Custody Wanted on Warrants

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

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/26/2019

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/26/2019

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

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 Dauphin County Men Charged with Robbery of Motor Vehicle in Tower City

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

Lehigh Valley Health Network to Freeze Billing for Services for Government Workers Affected by the Partial Shutdown

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 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 Obituaries for 01/24/19