Mahanoy City Man Faces Dozens of Charges for Forgery and Identity Theft in Lawrence County

A Mahanoy City man is facing dozens of charges for identity theft in Lawrence County and making almost $18,000 in purchases.

Governor Wolf Announces New Restrictions for Bars and Restaurants Due to Uptick in Positive Coronavirus Cases

On Wednesday, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced new restrictions after he said what he called a "unsettling climb" in Coronavirus cases recently.

Butler Township Man Surrenders After Standoff

A Butler Township man surrendered Wednesday afternoon after a standoff along at a home along Route 61.

Standoff Closes Route 61 in Butler Township

A standoff has closed Route 61 in Butler Township Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/15/2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/15/2020

Maryland Man Facing Homicide Charges After Fatal Crash near the Schuylkill/Carbon County Line

A Maryland man is facing homicide charges after a fatal crash near the Schuylkill / Carbon County line on Monday.

Skook News Obituaries for 07/14/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/14/2020

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/14/2020

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/14/2020

Driver Flees After Crashing Stolen Vehicle in Upper Mahantongo Township

A man is facing theft charges after stealing a car then crashing it in Upper Mahantongo Township.

Schuylkill Technology Center Practical Nursing Students Graduate

Students from the Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) Practical Nursing Program received diplomas in a social distanced graduation ceremony on Wednesday, July 8th at the STC North Campus.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/14/2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/14/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/13/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/13/2020

Tremont Man Charged with Assault in Luzerne County

A Tremont man was charged with an assault last month in Luzerne County.

Tractor Trailer Rolls Monday Morning in Hegins Township

No injuries were reported after a tractor trailer rolled Monday morning in Hegins Township.

Rush Township Police Seek Man with Two Active Warrants

The Rush Township Police Department is looking for a man with two active warrants.

Two Men Ditch Drugs After Crash; Methamphetamine, Heroin, and Marijuana Seized

Two men attempted to ditch drugs after a crash in Cass Township last week.

Man Injured in Interstate 81 Crash on Saturday in Butler Township

A man suffered minor injuries in a crash on Interstate 81 on Saturday in Butler Township.

Man Shot in Wooded Area in Norwegian Township; State Police Investigate

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating what they are calling an "accidental" shooting in Norwegian Township.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 54 Closed near Schuylkill/Carbon County Line Due to Crash

As of 1:30pm, Monday, Route 54 is closed near the Schuylkill/Carbon County line due a crash.

Driver Flees Scene of Crash in Ashland Late Sunday

A driver fled the scene of a crash late Monday in Ashland.

Police Activity on Peach Mountain in Norwegian Township Monday Morning

Police and emergency personnel are at the scene of an incident on Peach Mountain in Norwegian Township Monday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/13/2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/13/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/12/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/12/2020

No Injuries Reported in Beaver Dam Road Crash in Butler Township Overnight

No injuries were reported after a crash in Butler Township overnight.

Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch Off Ticket Worth $5,000 Sold in Girardville in June

Last week, the Pennsylvania Lottery Ticket announced that a scratch off lottery ticket worth $5,000 was sold in Girardville in June.

State Police Seize Nearly $6 Million in Drugs Statewide During Second Quarter of 2020

Last week, the Pennsylvania State Police announced that during the second quarter of 2020, troopers confiscated almost $6,000,000 worth of illicit drugs.

Road to Close Daily for Bridge Work in Upper Mahantango Township

PennDOT will be closing a road daily this week while they work on a bridge in Upper Mahantango Township.

Bridge Work to Begin This Week on Route 61 in Ashland

PennDOT has announced bridge work that will begin this week in Ashland.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/12/2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/12/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/11/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/11/2020

Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash in Schuylkill County on Saturday

A Berks County man died from his injuries suffered in a motorcycle crash in Schuylkill County on Saturday.

Skook News Obituaries for 07/10/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/10/2020

Lease Signed to Build Schuylkill County's First All-Inclusive Playground in Minersville

On Friday, Dustin's Adventureland officially signed a lease with the borough of Minersville to build Schuylkill County's first all-inclusive playground.

"Back the Blue" Campaign Visits More Schuylkill County Law Enforcement Agencies

As part of the "Back the Blue" campaign that we posted about yesterday, the group continued to hand out more gift baskets to area police on Friday.

Teen Reported Missing from Lebanon County; Possibly in Schuylkill or Berks County

State Police are investigating a missing teen from Lebanon County.

Route 54 Reopens near Locustdale; Work to Continue During Overnight Hours

A detour that was in place while work on Route 54 near Locustdale was lifted Thursday.

NOW HIRING: Fabcon Precast, Mahanoy City

FabCon Precast near Mahanoy City is now hiring!

Apply online at www.fabconprecast.com

Kulpmont Man Found with Methamphetamine and Ecstasy After Traffic Stop in Pottsville

A Kulpmont man is facing drug charges are a traffic stop in Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 07/10/2020

Below is a collection of reports from recent crashes in Schuylkill County.

Girardville Man Charged for Stealing Motorcycle for Parts

A Girardville man is facing charges after stealing a motorcycle  in the borough earlier this week.

Skook News Obituaries for 07/09/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/09/2020

PA Synergy 14U Softball Players Selected to Nationals All Star Team

Congratulations are in order for these five PA Synergy 14U Elite girls who were selected to the Nationals Softball 14U All-Star Team during Nationals in Myrtle Beach on July 8, 2020. 

Driver Flees After Hitting Teen on Bike near McAdoo

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a hit and run near McAdoo.

Crossfire Youth Ministry Revamps Parks and Centre Street in Ashland; Community Picnic Planned

The Crossfire Youth Ministry lends a hand to Ashland. 

"Back the Blue" Campaign Shows Support for Schuylkill County Law Enforcement

A campaign in Schuylkill County has allowed the community to show support for Schuylkill County's Law Enforcement.

Fire Crews Responding to Working House Fire in Porter Township

Fire crews are responding to a house fire in Porter Township.

Skook News Obituaries for 07/08/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/08/2020

Girardville Police Take Woman Wanted in Lancaster County into Custody

Girardville Police took a wanted woman into custody late Wednesday.

Yuengling Begins Rolling out "Flight" in 16-Ounce Cans

Starting this week, Yuengling began rolling out Flight in cans.

Frackville Fire Department Rescues St. Bernard from Porch Roof

The Frackville Fire Department was busy Wednesday evening after a St. Bernard made it's way onto a porch roof in the borough.