Friday, February 21, 2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/21/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/21/2020

Wayne Township Farm Added to Preservation List

On Thursday, Pennsylvania’s Agricultural Land Preservation Board safeguarded 2,848 additional acres on 39 farms in 19 counties through the state’s nation-leading farmland preservation program.

Reading and Northern Railroad Announces Details on Tamaqua Station Platform Improvements

Reading & Northern Railroad (R&N) has finalized an agreement today to bring back passenger trains to Tamaqua’s 146 year old train station including the building of a new passenger platform.

UPDATE: Southbound Side Complete; Traffic Pattern Changes as part of the Route 924 Bridge Replacement Project in Gilberton

An update on progress and traffic pattern changes have been announced as part of the bridge replacement project on Route 924 in Gilberton.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/21/2020


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/21/2020

Thursday, February 20, 2020

NO CABLE: Thousands Without Cable Service After Construction Company Cuts Fiber Line

A construction company leaves thousands of cable customers without service Thursday in Schuylkill County.

Town-Wide Boil Water Advisory Issued for Pine Grove

The borough of Pine Grove has issued a town-wide water boil advisory after a leak was found.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/20/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/20/2020

Man to be Charged for Threatening Another Man with a Butcher Knife

A Cressona man is being charged after he threatening another man earlier this week.

New Philadelphia Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison for Assault

A New Philadelphia man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for an alleged assault in the borough.

State Police at Frackville Release January 2020 Incident Statistics

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have released their January 2020 Incident Statistics.

Woman Injured in Walker Township Crash

An injured woman was taken to the hospital after a crash in Walker Township on Tuesday.

State Police Investigating Burglary in Shenandoah

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a burglary that occurred in Shenandaoh on Wednesday.

Game Commission Conducting Controlled Burn on Thursday in Reilly Township

On Thursday, the PA Game Commission will be conduction a controlled burn in Reilly Township, Schuylkill COunty.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/19/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/19/2020

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Shenandoah Valley Student of the Month for January - William Conroy

William Conroy, a Shenandoah Valley Senior, has been chosen as the Shenandoah Valley Student of the month for January.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Schuylkill League Championship - Pottsville vs. Tamaqua

Photos from the Boys Schuylkill League Championship on Friday, February 14th, 2020 at Martz Hall in Pottsville.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Schuylkill League Championship - North Schuylkill vs. Jim Thorpe

Photos from the Girls Schuylkill League Championship held on February 14th, 2020 at Martz Hall, Pottsville.

Inmate Stabbed Multiple Times in SCI-Coal Township

An inmate was stabbed multiple times by two other inmates in SCI-Coal Township last week.

Man Charged with Failing to Comply with Megan's Law in Mount Carmel Township

A man is locked up in Northumberland County Prison after reportedly failing to comply with Megan's Law.

Pottsville Area Students Start Petition to Save Full-Time Publications Advisor's Position

On Tuesday, Skook News learned from the Pottsville Pub (Pottsville Area HS Yearbook) staff  that the school board is proposing to cut the yearbook advisory position.

Traffic Stop Leads to Finding of Explosive Devices, Narcotics, and Prescriptions as well as DUI Charges

A traffic stop lead to the finding of explosive devices, narcotics, and prescriptions in Pine Grove Township.

UPDATE: Man and Woman Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison on Animal Cruelty Charges

In an update to a story from Tuesday, a man and woman are locked up in Schuylkill County Prison on animal cruelty charges stemming from an incident in Ashland.

Check Information Forged After Mailed in Oneida

The Pennsylvania State Police at Hazleton is investigated an incident of forgery in East Union Township.

Driver Falls Asleep, Rolls Vehicle on Route 901 in Barry Township

The driver in a rollover crash on Route 901 Monday morning was not injured.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/19/2020


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/19/2020

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

North Schuylkill Names Wrestling Room After Coach Edwards

On a night when the North Schuylkill Wrestling Program celebrated 700 total victories and recognized their graduating Seniors, on February 12th, 2020, the Spartans also held a special ceremony to name their Wrestling Room after one of their winningest coaches.

Emergency Personnel Responding to Working Structure Fire near Cumbola

Emergency personnel are responding to a working structure fire near Cumbola.