Friday, March 5, 2021

Schuylkill County Hospitality Businesses Can Now Apply for CHIRP Grants


Schuylkill County hospitality businesses that are struggling can now apply for CHIRP grants that were recently made available.

Pedestrian Struck Along Route 924 in East Union Township

 A pedestrian was struck Thursday evening in East Union Township.

North Schuylkill Announces Early Dismissal - 03/05/2021


The North Schuylkill School District announced an early dismissal for Friday, March 5th, 2021.

Groody to Seek Re-Election as Schuylkill County Sheriff


On Friday, Schuylkill County Sheriff Joseph Groody announced he will run for re-election. 

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 4th, 2021

                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: March 4th, 2021

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, March 4th, 2021

                  

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, March 4th, 2021

AROUND SCHUYLKILL COUNTY: Six Senior Shenandoah Valley Band Members Recognized for Their Hard Work and Dedication


Six Senior members of the Shenandoah Valley Concert Band received their senior band letters this past week for all their hard work and dedication to the program.

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: District XI Playoff Scoreboard - 03/03/2021

 

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County teams from Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021.

Skook News Obituaries: March 3rd, 2021

                                                

Skook News Obituaries: March 3rd, 2021

Conville Announces Candidacy for Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas

James G. Conville, of Port Carbon is announcing his candidacy for Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas Judge. 

Pennsylvania Will Use Johnson & Johnson COVID Vaccine for Teachers and School Staff, Schuylkill IU 29 to be Distribution Site

On Wednesday, Governor Wolf along with the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced that Pennsylvania will use the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) single-dose COVID-19 vaccine for PreK-12 teachers and other school staff.

Four Face Charges After Drug Raid in Minersville

Four people are facing drug charges after an investigation and drug raid in Minersville on Wednesday morning.

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 2nd, 2021

                                               

Skook News Obituaries: March 2nd, 2021

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021

                 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021

Monday, March 1, 2021

Crash Closes Route 54 Early Saturday in Rush Township

 

A crash closed Route 54 for several hours early Saturday.

State Police Investigating Hit and Run in Ringtown

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a hit and run that occurred in Ringtown last month.

COLLEGE NEWS: Schuylkill County Students Earn Dean's List Honors at Wilkes University


On Monday, March1st, 2021, Wilkes University announced their Fall 2020 Semester Dean's list.

Skook News Obituaries: March 1st, 2021

                                              

Skook News Obituaries: March 1st, 2021

Two Transported After Crash near New Ringgold

Two people were transported after a crash near New Ringgold on Saturday.

Two from McAdoo Facing Retail Theft Charges in Rush Township

 

A couple from McAdoo is facing retail theft charges.

Wolf Administration Revises Mitigation Order on Indoor/Outdoor Events and Lifts Out of State Travel Restrictions

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wolf Administration had put in place several mitigation orders on Pennsylvanians which cancelled events and closed businesses.  On Monday, two of those orders were revised and one was lifted on Monday, March 1st, 2021 and may allow some upcoming events to happen.

WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Schuylkill County.

Sunday, February 28, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: February 28th, 2021

                                             

Skook News Obituaries: February 28th, 2021

Family Offering Reward for Information on Ryan Township Burglary

A family from Ryan Township is offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest of the person that burglarized their home earlier this month.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, February 28th, 2021

                

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, February 28th, 2021

Saturday, February 27, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: February 27th, 2021

                                            

Skook News Obituaries: February 27th, 2021

2021 District XI High School Basketball Playoff Schedule Announced

On Saturday, District XI announced the High School Basketball Playoff Schedule which starts this week.

One Flown After Route 54 Head-On Crash in Ryan Township Early Thursday

One person was flown and another was injured after a crash in Ryan Township early Thursday.

PHOTOS: Nativity BVM Takes Home Schuylkill League Championship Over Pottsville

On Friday, it was nothing but celebrating for the Nativity BVM Hilltoppers after winning the Boys Basketball Schuylkill League Championship.

Friday, February 26, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: February 26th, 2021

                                           

Skook News Obituaries: February 26th, 2021

PHOTOS: Lady Spartans Win Schuylkill League Basketball Title Over Jim Thorpe

The North Schuylkill Lady Spartans took home their second straight Schuylkill League Basketball Championship Friday evening with a 71-63 win over Jim Thorpe at Martz Hall.

Downed Stop Sign Led to Rollover Crash in Middleport

One person was transported after a crash in Middleport on Thursday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, February 26th, 2021

               

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, February 26th, 2021

Thursday, February 25, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: February 25th, 2021

                                          

Skook News Obituaries: February 25th, 2021

Shenandoah Coal Cracker 10K and Fun Run Cancelled for 2021

The organizers of one of the toughest races in Schuylkill County, if not the area announced the 2021 edition would be cancelled.

Water is Safe to Drink Again in Auburn

Borough officials say that it's safe to drink the water again in a borough in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Restaurant Ordered to Close for Violating COVID-19 Order

On Wednesday, the Department of Agriculture released data related to COVID-19 restaurant enforcement actions from February 15 - 21, 2021.  The information included the announcement that the DOAone restaurant in Schuylkill County to close due to violating State COVID-19 order.

State Police, Liquor Control Enforcement Investigating Allegation of Alcohol Sales Without License in Shenandoah

The Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement is investigating allegations of sales of liquor and malt or brewed beverages without the liquor license in Shenandoah.

Schuylkill County Crash Log - February 25th, 2021

   

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 02/15/2021

PHOTOS: Schuylkill League Boys Basketball Semi-Finals: Pottsville vs. Williams Valley

Photos from Wednesday evening's Schuylkill League Boys Basketball Semi-Final game between Pottsville and Williams Valley.

PHOTOS: Schuylkill League Boys Basketball Semi-Finals: Nativity BVM vs. Blue Mountain

Photos from Wednesday evening's Schuylkill League Boys Basketball Semi-Final game between Blue Mountain and Nativity BVM.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, February 25th, 2021

              

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, February 25th, 2021

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: February 24th, 2021

                                         

Skook News Obituaries: February 24th, 2021

Shenandoah Man Arrested for Arson of His Own Home

A Shenandoah man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after being charged Wednesday for lighting his own house on fire last month.

TJ Maxx is Coming to the Fairlane Village Mall

Earlier this week it was announced that TJ Maxx is coming to the Fairlane Village Mall.

Schuylkill Technology Center Cooperative Education Offers Creative Solution to the Skills Gap

Many organizations are currently challenged with finding qualified employees to meet their needs and that is particularly true for technical or skilled trade positions. Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) near Frackville receives multiple calls each week from companies looking to recruit from a student body for available openings. 

The STC Cooperative Education Program has been particularly beneficial in helping to fill some of those skills gap. High School students, typically seniors, earn STC credits while working in paid positions within industry, applying the skills they gained in their STC program of study to real world scenarios.

PHOTOS: Schuylkill League Girls Basketball Semi-Finals: North Schuylkill vs. Minersville Area

Photos from Tuesday evening's Schuylkill League Girls Basketball Semi-Final game between North Schuylkill and Minersville.

Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Walmart to Host COVID-19 Community Vaccine Clinic at the Fairlane Village Mall

This week, Walmart will host a COVID-19 Community Vaccine Clinic in Pottsville.

Skook News Obituaries: February 23rd, 2021

                                        

Skook News Obituaries: February 23rd, 2021

Shenandoah Valley Announces Students of the Month for November, December, and January


The Shenandoah Valley School District will recognize the following three students as Students of the Month for November 2020, December 2020, and January 2021 during their upcoming School Board Meeting on Wednesday evening.