Tuesday, February 16, 2021

One in Custody After Police Pursuit Ends near Girardville

A man is in custody after leading police in a pursuit through least 2 counties Tuesday afternoon.

Crash Knocks Out Power to Dozens of Homes near Ashland

A crash in Butler Township knocked out power to dozens of homes on Tuesday afternoon.

Monday, February 15, 2021

PennDOT Announces Restrictions on Interstate 81 and Interstate 78

 


Due to the recent winter storm, PennDOT has updated restrictions on several roadways in in the east central region of Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County School Announcements - 02/16/2021

         

Schuylkill County School Announcements - 02/16/2021

TRAFFIC ALERT: Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Interstate 81 near McAdoo

As of 6:45pm, Interstate 81 northbound is closed at the McAdoo exit due to a multi-vehicle accident.

WEATHER ALERT: Ice Storm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for Schuylkill County.

PennDOT Begins Project on Route 443 near Lehighton


On Friday, PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced a project to reconstruct PA 443/Blakeslee Boulevard from the Carbon Plaza Mall in Mahoning Township to the US 209/Thomas J. McCall Memorial Bridge in Lehighton Borough is underway.

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 02/15/2021

  

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 02/15/2021

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 02/15/21


Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 02/15/21

Skook News Obituaries: February 15th, 2021

                                

Skook News Obituaries: February 15th, 2021

IN CUSTODY: Fugitive from Tamaqua Found with Fentanyl and Methamphetamine


A man that was wanted for kidnapping and firearms charges was taken into custody in West Hazleton on Saturday.

Snow and Ice Expected through Tuesday Afternoon

Schuylkill County should expected some slippery conditions starting Monday and lasting through Tuesday afternoon.

Early Dismissals for Schuylkill County Schools - 02/15/2021

 Early Dismissals for Schuylkill County Schools - 02/15/2021

Schuylkill County School Announcements - 02/15/2021

        

Schuylkill County School Announcements - 02/15/2021

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Man Facing DUI Charges After Crash in Oneida

The Pennsylvania State Police will be charging a West Virginia man with DUI after a crash in East Union Township on Saturday morning.

Pottsville Mayor Seeks Third Term; Democrats to Seek Council Seats

A press conference was held Friday afternoon by Pottsville City Democrats to announce their candidacies for city seats.

Skook News Obituaries: February 14th, 2021

                               

Skook News Obituaries: February 14th, 2021

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

 The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, February 14th, 2021

            

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, February 14th, 2021

Saturday, February 13, 2021

High School Basketball Results from Saturday, February 13th, 2021

               

High School Basketball Results from Saturday, February 13th, 2021

Yuengling Announces Date of 2021 Summer Celebration

Earlier this week, Yuengling announced the date of their Summer Celebration.

Skook News Obituaries: February 13th, 2021

                              

Skook News Obituaries: February 13th, 2021

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 02/13/2021

 

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 02/13/2021

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County Overnight into Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Schuylkill County for overnight Saturday into Sunday morning. 

Shenandoah Police Chief, Law Enforcement Recognized for Work in Schuylkill County Cases

Earlier this week, the United State's Attorney office recognized a Schuylkill County Police Chief and other law enforcement that were involved in other cases that involved Schuylkill County.

Friday, February 12, 2021

High School Basketball Results from Friday, February 12th, 2021

               

High School Basketball Results from Friday, February 12th, 2021

Bald Eagle Fatally Shot near Hamburg; PA Game Commission Investigating

The PA Game Commission investigating the killing of a bald eagle in Berks County last month.

Skook News Obituaries: February 12th, 2021

                             

Skook News Obituaries: February 12th, 2021

Marian Catholic Recognizes Students that Competed in FBLA Competition

Marian Catholic High School recognizes our 20 students who competed in the 2021 Region 23 Future Business Leaders of America virtual competition in early January as representatives of the school’s FBLA Chapter. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, February 12th, 2021

           

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, February 12th, 2021

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Police Looking for Suspect that Attacked Man near New Ringgold

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are looking for a suspect that attacked a man in his driveway in East Brunswick Township.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from Thursday, February 11th, 2021

              

High School Basketball Results from Thursday, February 11th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries for February 11th, 2021

                            

Skook News Obituaries: February 11th, 2021

Thursday, February 11, 2021

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 February 15th, 2021 through February 19th, 2021.

State Police Investigate Burglary in Ryan Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a burglary that occurred in Ryan Township earlier this week.

Schuylkill County Joins Lawsuit Against Borough of Shenandoah for Unpaid Taxes

On Wednesday, the Schuylkill County Commissioners announced the County would join a lawsuit against the borough of Shenandoah to collect unpaid taxes.

Schuylkill County School Announcements - 02/11/2021

       

Schuylkill County School Announcements - 02/11/2021

Driver Falls Asleep, Strikes Fire Hydrant in Girardville

A woman struck a fire hydrant with her vehicle after falling asleep in Girardville early Monday.

State Police Investigating Injured Child in McAdoo

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident where a child was injured in McAdoo.

One Transported After Crash in Girardville

One person was transported late Tuesday after a crash on Girardville.

High School Basketball Results from Wednesday, February 10th, 2021

             

High School Basketball Results from Wednesday, February 10th, 2021

Nativity's Hertz Scores 1,000th Point

On Monday evening, Kegan Hertz, a senior from Nativity BVM scored his 1000th point during a game against Minersville Area. 

Submitted photo.

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

PA Attorney General Office Ends Investigation into Commissioner Halcovage; No Charges to be Filed

The Pennsylvania Attorney General's office said this week that Schuylkill County Commissioner will not face charges after sexual harassment allegations.

Skook News Obituaries: February 10th, 2021

                           

Skook News Obituaries: February 10th, 2021

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County; Possible Slippery Morning Commute

The National Weather Service has issued Winter Weather Advisory from now through Thursday morning for Schuylkill County.

Murder Charges Filed Against Pine Grove Man for Death of Grandmother

Murder charges were filed against a Pine Grove man on Wednesday for the death of his grandmother last month.

Thousands of Dollars in Items Stolen from Construction Trailer near Highridge

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating the theft of tools near Interstate 81 in Butler Township.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - 02/09/2021

            

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

Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Skook News Obituaries for February 9th, 2021

                          

Skook News Obituaries: February 9th, 2021