Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Authorities Investigate Threat at Pottsville Area; Additional Safety Protocols Enacted for Wednesday

Authorities are investigating a school threat that was made Tuesday.

Skook Sports High School Football Rankings, Statistics, and Player of the Week - Week 9


Skook Sports High School Football Rankings, Statistics and Player of the Week ... as of Week - 9!!

American Hose Co. #1 Christmas Gun Raffle Tickets On Sale Now

The American Hose Co. #1 in Ashland is selling tickets for their Christmas Gun Raffle.

Shenandoah Valley Students Visit Muhammad Ali Training Camp

On Monday, 52 Shenandoah Valley students visited the Muhammad Ali Training Camp in Deer Lake.

Tamaqua Area Middle School Announces Students of the Month for September

Tamaqua Middle School principal, Chris Czapla is pleased to announce the Students of the Month for the month of September.

Minersville Man Arrested for Sexual Assault of 12 Year Old Girl

A Minersville man was arrested last week for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12 year old girl in Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/22/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/22/19

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/22/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/22/19

Emergency Personnel Rescue Infant from Home After Dog Fight in Ashland

Emergency personnel in Ashland rescued a baby from the 3rd story of home on Monday afternoon after a dog fight broke out downstairs.

PA Attorney General Announces Investigation into Facebook over Antitrust Violations

On Tuesday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that he and a bipartisan coalition of 46 other Attorneys General are investigating social media giant Facebook over potential antitrust violations.

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL: District XI Playoff Schedule


District XI High School Volleyball Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

Tamaqua Halloween Parade Postponed Until Wednesday

The Tamaqua Halloween Parade that was scheduled for Tuesday evening has now been postponed until Wednesday.

World-Famous Competitive Eater to Attempt the Newly Invented "Skook Grilled Cheese Challenge"

Wheel Restaurant located in downtown, Pottsville, PA has announced they will be welcoming world-famous competitive eater Randy Santel to the restaurant on Thursday, October 24th for a special event!

Schuylkill Technology Center South Announces October Students of the Month

The Schuylkill Technology Center has announced that the following students at the South Campus were selected as Student of the Month recipients for the month of October, 2019.

Monday, October 21, 2019

Blaschak Coal Secures Grant to Extract Rare Elements from Anthracite-Based Resources

State Rep. Neal P. Goodman and state Sen. David Argall announced Monday that Blaschak Coal Corp. of Mahanoy City has secured a $25,000 grant that will help the company extract rare earth elements and critical materials/minerals from anthracite-based resources.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/21/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/21/19

Geisinger Careworks Expands Hours; Open 7 days a week in Pottsville

The season for sniffles and sneezing is upon us, and flu season is just around the corner. The Geisinger Careworks urgent care team in Pottsville is ready to care for anyone who is feeling under the weather, and now they’re here for patients seven days a week.

Victim Identified in Fatal Crash Over Weekend near Ringtown

The victim in a fatal crash that occurred over the weekend in Union Township near Ringtown has been identified.

North Schuylkill Selling Advance Tickets Ahead of Friday's Football Game Against Pottsville

Advance tickets will be on-sale for North Schuylkill’s football game versus Pottsville Area on Friday, October 25th, 7 pm, at Ghosh Orthodontics Field at Spartan Stadium.

North Schuylkill Students Place at NAGA Tournament in Philadelphia

Two North Schuylkill students have placed at a North American Grappling Association Tournament in Philadelphia.

Schuylkill Technology Center North Announces October Students of the Month

The Schuylkill Technology Center has announced that the following students at the North Campus were selected as Student of the Month recipients for the month of October, 2019.

Route 54 Closed Monday Morning in Hometown Due to Tractor Trailer Hitting Pole

About 2 dozen homes are without power and Route 54 in closed in Hometown after an incident involving a tractor trailer hitting a utility police Monday morning.