Sunday, March 14, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 13th, 2021

                                                         

Skook News Obituaries: March 13th, 2021

Saturday, March 13, 2021

PHOTOS: District XI Boys Class 2A Championship: Shenandoah Valley vs. Williams Valley


Photos from Friday night at Martz Hall, Pottsville, when the Williams Valley Vikings took on the Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils for the District XI Class 2A Boys Championship.

PHOTOS: District XI Girls Class A Championship: Nativity BVM vs. Marian Catholic

On Friday evening, the Nativity BVM Golden Girls took home the District XI Girls Class Championship with a 43-28 win over Marian Catholic.

Windmill Catches Fire near Mahanoy City Saturday Morning


For the second time in less than a few months, a windmill caught fire at the Locust Ridge Wind Farm.

Friday, March 12, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 12th, 2021

                                                        

Skook News Obituaries: March 12th, 2021

Pedestrian Struck Along Route 54 near Mahanoy City Friday Evening

Mahanoy Township Police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck Friday evening near Mahanoy City.

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 March 15th, 2021 through March 19th, 2021.

2021 Schuylkill County Primary Candidates Announced - County and Magisterial Seats

The Schuylkill County Election Bureau has announced the Candidates that will be on the ballot for the 2021 Primary election in Schuylkill County.

One Person Transported After Crash near Frackville Friday Morning


One person was taken to the hospital after a crash near Frackville Friday morning.

Thursday, March 11, 2021

2021 District XI Championship Schedule - 03/12 & 03/13

  

2021 PIAA District XI Championship Schedule

Skook News Obituaries: March 11th, 2021

                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: March 11th, 2021

Two Men in Custody After Attempted Knife Attack in Girardville

Two men were taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon after an alleged attempted assault with a knife.

Mahanoy Girls Take District XI Semi-Final Over Williams Valley

On Wednesday night, it was all Mahanoy during the Golden Bears District XI Semi-Final against Williams Valley.

State Police Looking for Information on Runaway Teen from Tamaqua

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are looking for information on the whereabouts of a teen that went missing last week in Tamaqua.

Victim Identified in Fatal Route 61 Crash near Saint Clair

Authorities have identified the victim in a fatal Route 61 crash near Saint Clair on Wednesday.

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Lehigh Valley Health Network Eases Some COVID-19 Restrictions


On Wednesday, new guidelines were put in place at all Lehigh Valley Health Network hospitals easing COVID-19 restrictions that were put in place.

Schuylkill County Woman Admits Involvement in Road Rage Incident


A woman from Schuylkill County contacted Tilden Township Police and admitted her involved in a road rage incident near Hamburg.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: District XI Playoff Scoreboard - 03/10/2021

  

Wedesday Night's District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores

Thomas to Seek Seat on the Pottsville Area School Board


On Tuesday, Bob Thomas, of Pottsville announced he is seeking one of the four seats on the Pottsville Area School Board. 

Yuengling Announces Collaboration with DraftKings




On Wednesday, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, announced its collaboration with DraftKings, a digital sports entertainment and gaming company known for its industry-leading daily fantasy sports and mobile sports betting products.

Coroner Called to Crash on Route 61 near Saint Clair

A County Official has been called to a crash on Route 61 near Saint Clair Wednesday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Firefighters in Training Learn Remotely

With the help of technology, Schuylkill County Firefighters in training can get back in the classroom.

Tuesday, March 9, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 9th, 2021

                                                      

Skook News Obituaries: March 9th, 2021

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: District XI Playoff Scoreboard - 03/09/2021

 

Tuesday Night's District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores

Fire Units Responding to Barn Fire near Pitman

Emergency personnel are responding to a fire near Pitman on Tuesday afternoon.

Police Attempting to Identify Woman Involved in Road Rage Incident near Hamburg


Police near Hamburg are attempting to identify a woman involved in a road rage incident.

Lady Spartans Season Comes to an End in Heartbreaker Against ACC

The North Schuylkill Lady Spartans season came to an end Monday night after a last-second shot kept them from moving on to the District XI Championship.

Suspect in Custody After Fleeing Police

A suspect is in custody after fleeing police after a pursuit that ended in Ringtown on Sunday morning.

Monday, March 8, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 8th, 2021

                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: March 8th, 2021

Road Reopens After Log Truck Crashes near Hegins

A road was closed for part of Monday after a log truck crashed near Hegins.

Shenandoah Man Locked up in Schuylkill County Prison After Overnight Incident


A Shenandoah man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after an overnight incident on Lloyd Street.

Sunday, March 7, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 7th, 2021

                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: March 7th, 2021

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL; District XI Playoff Schedule

 

District XI Playoff Schedule for the Week of March 8th, 2021

UPDATE: Police Release Photo of Suspect that Fled Police After Pursuit Ended near Ringtown


Locust Township Police have released the photo and identity of a suspect that fled police on foot near Ringtown.

Girardville on the Right Track with New Chief of Police



After being sworn-in during a council meeting in early February, Girardville's new police chief is taking the steps needed to build a better police department for the borough.

Shenandoah Man Taken Into Custody Friday Night After Pursuit


A Shenandoah man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after a pursuit that began in Ringtown late Friday.

Police Looking for Pursuit Suspect near Ringtown

Police are looking for a suspect that led police in a pursuit then fled on foot in Ringtown early Sunday.

"Polar Pop" Event Raises Money for the Schuylkill County Special Olympics

About a dozen people spent part of their Saturday morning cold and wet as part of a fundraiser for the Special Olympics.

STS to Offer Free Transportation to COVID Vaccination Appointments

The Schuylkill Transportation System (STS) announced on Friday that will begin offering free transportation to all Schuylkill County residents in need to receive their COVID-19 vaccination.

Saturday, March 6, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 6th, 2021

                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: March 6th, 2021

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: District XI Playoff Scoreboard - 03/06/2021

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County teams from Saturday, March 6th, 2021.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, March 6th, 2021

                   

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, March 6th, 2021

Schuylkill County Awarded $2 Million in State Grants for Demolition Projects


Officials announced on Friday that Schuylkill County has been award a $2 Million grant that will be used for demolition projects.

Fire Crews Respond to Electrical Fire in Ashland

Early Friday morning, fire crews responded to an electrical fire in Ashland.

Friday, March 5, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 5th, 2021

                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: March 5th, 2021

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: District XI Playoff Scoreboard - 03/05/2021

  

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Scores for Schuylkill County teams from Friday, March 5th, 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 8th, 2021 through March 16th, 2021.

Schuylkill County Land Bank Receives Demolition Grant to Rehab Blighted Properties

On Friday, the Schuylkill County Land Bank announced that the organization has received a $100,000 grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development’s Keystone Communities Program, according to a join press release from Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Representative Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill). 

Marian Catholic Announces 1st Semester Honor Roll Students


Marian Catholic High School near Tamaqua has announced the names of the following students and congratulates them for their outstanding achievement in academics for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year.

Schuylkill Technology Center Awarded Grant Funds to Purchase New Training Equipment

On Friday, Schuylkill Technology Center near Frackville announced the awarding of $47,486 in matching grant funds to be utilized for the purchase of equipment for the Automotive Technology, Health Careers, Logistics Technology and Welding Programs.