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Friday, January 15, 2021

Geisinger Administers 20,000th COVID-19 Vaccine

Geisinger reached another milestone in the COVID-19 vaccine distribution process on Thursday when it administered its 20,000th vaccine.

Coroner Called to Crash Along Route 924 near Gilberton

Emergency personnel are at the scene of a crash on Route 924 near Gilberton.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, January 15th, 2021

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, January 15th, 2021

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Final Scores from Thursday, January 14th, 2021

High School Basketball Results from Thursday, January 14th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: January 14th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: January 14th, 2021

State Police Receive Another Report of Forged Checks in the Ringtown Area

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigated a 5th incident where checks sent through the mail were forged and cashed.

The Pottsville Police have provided an update on Thursday afternoon's incident on West Market Street.

Law Enforcement at the Scene of an Incident in Pottsville

Police are at the scene of an ongoing police incident in Pottsville on Thursday afternoon.

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Road Closed Thursday Afternoon Due to Crash near Mahanoy City

A road in Mahanoy Township is closed after a crash Thursday morning.

On Thursday, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery® announced the first step in its westward expansion with distribution of its iconic beers into Texas later this year.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, January 14th, 2021

High School Basketball Results from Wednesday, January 13th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: January 13th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: January 13th, 2021

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/13/2021

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/13/2021

High School Basketball Results from Tuesday, January 12th, 2021

Mahanoy City Borough Recognizes Firefighter for Saving Man's Life

A volunteer firefighter was recognized Tuesday evening for his recent heroic effort in saving a man's life during a fire.

Vehicle Stolen from Pottsville Recovered near Frackville

A vehicle stolen from the Pottsville area on Christmas day was recovered near Frackville.

On Tuesday afternoon, Todd Selgrade, of Girardville announced his intent to seek the candidacy for Magisterial District Judge for District Court 21-2-01, Frackville.

Skook News Obituaries: January 12th, 2021

The Schuylkill County Historical Society has welcomed two new members. Danielle Laudeman and “12 Volt” Dave Clews.

John Malinchok, the second-generation business owner of Malinchok Insurance in Frackville, announced on Tuesday January 12, 2021 that he wants to be the next magisterial district judge in northern Schuylkill County.

Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) has announced his assignment to the Children and Youth, Commerce, Education and Urban Affairs committees for the 2021-22 Legislative Session.

On Monday, Schuylkill County Attorney Christopher Hobbs announced his candidacy for the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/12/2021

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Scores from Monday, January 11th, 2021

High School Basketball Results from Monday, January 11th, 2021

A Shenandoah man will have to answer to charges after crashing a vehicle into multiple parked cars early Monday.

The Pottsville Crimson Tide boys basketball team faced the Lehighton Indians Monday evening.

Skook News Obituaries: January 11th, 2021

On Monday, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, announced its new partnership with Lee Brice, American country music singer and songwriter and Curb Records recording artist, and the start of Yuengling’s Stars & Stripes program.

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) will partner with Lehigh Valley Health Network to offer an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program in Schuylkill County running Jan. 18 through May 17. Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at LCCC Tamaqua at the Morgan Center.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/11/2021

ATV Reported Stolen near Schuylkill Haven

An ATV was reported stolen last month in West Brunswick Township.

Driver Flees West Brunswick Township Crash

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are looking for the driver and vehicle that were involved in a crash in West Brunswick Township earlier this month.

Schuylkill Haven Man Found with Stolen Vehicle

Earlier this month, a Schuylkill Haven man was found with a stolen vehicle.

HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING: Results from Saturday, January 9th, 2021

Schuylkill County High School Varsity Results from Saturday, January 9th, 2021

Driver Hits Parked Cars in Ringtown on Sunday Morning

A driver hit two parked cars in Ringtown on Sunday morning.

Louisiana Man Found with Stolen Vehicle in Pine Grove Township

A Louisiana man was taken into custody last weekend after being found with a stolen vehicle in Pine Grove Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/10/2021

High School Basketball Results from Saturday, January 9th, 2021

Schuylkill County Democrats Urge Legislators to Recant Positions on Election Fraud

After a week that involved protests, rioting in the United State Capitol Building, and the United States Congress affirming President-Elect Joe Biden, the Schuylkill County Democrat Committee is urging Republican elected officials that represent the county to recant their position on election fraud.

Earlier this week, the United States Supreme Court announced that it has granted a Schuylkill County school district’s request to hear a case in which the school punished a student for online speech that occurred off-campus on a weekend, according to the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania.

Skook News Obituaries: January 9th, 2021

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Scores from Friday, January 9th, 2021

High School Basketball Results from Friday, January 9th, 2021

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! Thank you to all the Schuylkill County Law Enforcement officials that keep us and our communities safe.

Pennsylvania State Police Welcomes 51 New Troopers

On Friday, Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced that 51 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 160th graduating cadet class.

Skook News Obituaries: January 8th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: January 8th, 2021

On Friday, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced in a press release that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $1,130,278.60 in federal funding to Frackville Borough for roadway and culvert repairs as result of severe storms and flooding which occurred in 2018.

Man Wanted by Girardville Police for Access Device Fraud

The Girardville Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a man that is wanted on felony access device charges.

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County

PennDOT District 5 has announced Road Work in Schuylkill County Scheduled for the Week of January 11th, 2021 through January 15th, 2021.

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