Friday, July 5, 2019

Thursday, July 4, 2019

Gordon Authorities Warn Residents about Theft from Vehicles

Gordon officials are warning residents about recent theft from vehicles in the borough.

Locust Lake State Park Beach Reopens to Swimming

The beach at Locust Lake State Park reopened Thursday after being closed by DCNR.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/03/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/03/19

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

“Lowes Heroes’ Project” Assists Shenandoah Historical Society

The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society has become the latest recipient to receive paint supplies from the “Lowes Heroes’ Project” which will be used to construct an exhibit featuring the various houses of worship located throughout the borough of Shenandoah. 

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



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

Locust Lake State Park Beach Closed Starting Wednesday

The beach at Locust Lake State Park will be closed started Wednesday according to DCNR.

Woman Leads Police in High Speed Pursuit through Multiple Communities Tuesday Afternoon

A Pottsville woman led police in a high speed pursuit through multiple Schuylkill County communities Tuesday afternoon.

Scranton Mayor Pleads Guilty To Corruption Charges

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Scranton Mayor William L. Courtright, age 61, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty today to a criminal information charging him with three felony public corruption offenses. The guilty pleas were entered before Chief United States District Court Judge Christopher C. Conner in Williamsport where Judge Conner was presiding over a trial in an unrelated matter. Before entering his guilty pleas, Courtright resigned from his position as Mayor of Scranton.

Life Flight Implements New Maintenance Software to Get Back into Service Faster

When emergency care is needed, every minute counts, and that means having air medical services at the ready. Geisinger Life Flight is now able to launch their helicopters back into service faster with digital signatures maintenance software.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/03/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/03/19

High School Students and Volunteers Partner to Restore Shenandoah Helipad

Students from the Shenandoah Valley High School partnered with the Lowes Home Improvement Center in Pottsville to repaint the large red cross located at the Heliport located at the east end of Shenandoah.

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Victim Identified in Fatal ATV Crash Late Monday

The victim in a fatal ATV crash late Monday has been identified.

Victim ID'd in Fatal Crash on Route 443 Tuesday Morning

The victim of a crash on Route 443 in Wayne Township has been identified.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/02/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/02/19

Coroner Called to Crash Tuesday Morning in Wayne Township

A Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner was called to the scene of a crash Tuesday morning near Friendensburg.

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Monday Evening in Ashland


A man was injured Monday evening in a crash in Ashland.

Man Charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia After Fatal Crash that Killed Schuylkill County Men

A man involved in a fatal Berks County crash that killed two men from Schuylkill County has been charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/01/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/01/19

Monday, July 1, 2019

Teen Girl Dies in ATV Accident Monday Evening

A teen died Monday evening in an ATV crash near Pitman.

Road Work Announced by PennDOT for This Week


PennDOT has announced road work for the week of July 1st, 2019 through July 5th, 2019.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/01/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/01/19

Geisinger Awarded $8.5 Million to Study Genetics of Mental Health

Geisinger, along with two university partners, has been awarded an $8.5 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to study the role of genetics in neuropsychiatric disorders, including autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/30/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/30/19

Sunday, June 30, 2019

Two from Schuylkill County ID'd as Victims in Fatal Crash in Berks County


Two from Schuylkill County have been identified as the victims in a crash in Berks County early Saturday.

Saturday, June 29, 2019

Gordon Welcomes New Fire Truck to Borough

On Saturday, the Gordon Fire Department welcomed a new fire truck to the borough.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Schuylkill County through Saturday evening.

Police Investigating Who Stole Lights from Front of Home in Frackville

The West Mahanoy Township Police are investigating an incident where lights were stolen from a home early Friday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/28/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 06/28/19

Friday, June 28, 2019

Mahanoy City Couple Arrested for Stealing from Lottery Machine In Northumberland County

A Mahanoy City couple was taken into custody on Thursday after police said they were responsible for a theft earlier this month.

Coal Cracker Kids Awarded Environmental Education Grant

On Friday, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded $205,000 in Environmental Education Grants to 45 projects addressing environmental justice, climate change, and water quality.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/28/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 06/28/19

Blighted Structure Collapses in Shenandoah

Late Thursday, a home that was listed as blight collapsed in Shenandoah.

Thursday, June 27, 2019

Senator Argall and Senator Yudichak Announce Expansion of Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation Tax Credit

Senator David G. Argall (R – Schuylkill/Berks) and Senator John Yudichak (D – Luzerne/Carbon) announced today that the Pennsylvania state budget includes a major expansion of the Coal Refuse Energy and Reclamation Tax Credit which will protect over 3,000 energy jobs and continue the successful environmental reclamation work in counties impacted by centuries of coal mining.

Shenandoah Man Sentenced for Role in Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Derek Yashinsky, age 29, of Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on June 26, 2019, by Senior U.S. District Court Judge James M. Munley to 28 months’ imprisonment followed by two years on supervised release, for his role in a heroin trafficking conspiracy.