Wednesday, March 24, 2021

State Police Investigating Possible Vehicle Arson Along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Jonestown are investigating a possilbevehicle arson that occurred earlier this month.

Winning Pennsylvania Lottery Numbers for Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021

  

Winning Pennsylvania Lottery Numbers for Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 23rd, 2021

                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: March 23rd, 2021

PHOTOS: PIAA Semifinal: Mahanoy Area vs. Mount Carmel

On Monday night, the Mount Carmel Area Girls Basketball team travelled to Mahanoy Area to play in the semifinals of the PIAA Class 2A tournament.  The winner of the game would go to Hershey to play for a State Championship.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Still waiting for a Meuser/Argall Apology


LETTER TO THE EDITOR:  Still waiting for a Meuser/Argall apology.

Three Transported After Two Vehicle Crash in Mahanoy Township

Three people were transported after a crash in Mahanoy Township on Tuesday afternoon.

Fire Destroys Home in Ringtown Early Tuesday Morning

A fire destroyed a home in Ringtown early Tuesday morning.

Monday, March 22, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 22nd, 2021

                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: March 22nd, 2021

Hardware Store Gets New Life near Fountain Springs

Businesses across the United States have been struggling through the pandemic but a remodeled hardware store with new owners is getting a new life near Fountain Springs.

One in Custody After Police Pursuit Ends in Branchdale

A Lebanon County man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after leading State Police in a pursuit across Schuylkill County over the weekend.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Pine Grove Water Customers

A boil water advisory was issued Monday morning for the customers of the Pine Grove Water system.

Skook News Obituaries: March 21st, 2021

 



                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: March 21st, 2021

Sunday, March 21, 2021

Urban Announces Candidacy for Magisterial District Judge

Attorney, Anthony “Tony” J. Urban announced late last week his candidacy for for Magisterial District Judge for District Court 21-2-01, Frackville.

Crash Knocks Out Power to Parts of Girardville; Driver Flees

 A crash on Sunday afternoon knocked out power to parts of Girardville.

Saturday, March 20, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 20th, 2021



                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: March 20th, 2021

Ashland Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire

Ashland firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in the borough Saturday afternoon.

Friday, March 19, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 19th, 2021

                                                              

Skook News Obituaries: March 19th, 2021

PIAA Playoff Scores - Quarterfinals - March 19th, 2021

  

PIAA High School Basketball Playoff Scores from Friday, March 19th, 2021

Lehigh Valley Health Network Unveils New Fleet of COVID-19 Mobile Vaccination Vehicles


Thanks to Bennett Toyota in Allentown, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has a few new tools when it comes to distributing COVID-19 vaccines to people throughout the region. Bennett Toyota donated three new vehicles to LVHN, which will be used as part of LVHN’s COVID-19 mobile vaccination unit.

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 22nd, 2021 through March 26th, 2021.

New York Man in Custody for Accidently Shooting Brother in Minersville


A New York man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after allegedly accidently shooting his brother in Minersville earlier this week.

Man Wanted for Kidnapping an 18 Month Old in New York Taken into Custody Along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

A man that was wanted for kidnapping an 18-month old in New York was taken into custody in Schuylkill County on Thursday.

Teen Passenger Dies in Crash in Norwegian Township

A teen that was a passenger in a vehicle that crashed in Norwegian Township on Thursday afternoon has died.

Thursday, March 18, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 18th, 2021

                                                             

Skook News Obituaries: March 18th, 2021

Driver Uninjured After Mahanoy Township Crash Early Wednesday


The driver involved in a crash in Mahanoy Township on Wednesday walked away without any reported injures.

Schuylkill Technology Center Announces Practical Nursing Program Students of the Month


Recently, the Schuylkill Technology Center near Frackville announced their March Students of the Month from their Practical Nursing Program.

Schuylkill Woman Swindled Out of $3,500 Through Online Scams

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident that lost a woman over $3,000.

Updated PIAA Quarterfinal High School Basketball Playoff Schedule

 

The Updated PIAA State Playoff Schedule for our Schuylkill County High School Basketball Teams.

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

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Skook News Obituaries: March 17th, 2021

                                                            

Skook News Obituaries: March 17th, 2021

Schuylkill Haven Man Wanted After Leading Police in Pursuit Across Schuylkill County

A Schuylkill Haven man is wanted by the Pennsylvania State Police after leading law enforcement in a pursuit on Wednesday morning.

Three Schuylkill County Men Charged with Stealing and Torching Classic Corvette

Three men from Schuylkill County are locked up in Lebanon County Prison after they allegedly stole and torched a classic Corvette in Lebanon County earlier this week.

COLLEGE NEWS: Penn State Schuylkill Announces Fall 2020 Semester Dean's List


On Wednesday, Penn State Schuylkill, in Schuylkill Haven, announced the names of 240 students to their Fall 2020 Semester Dean's List.

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

One Injured in Rollover Crash in East Union Township Early Tuesday

A man was injured Tuesday morning when he rolled his vehicle in East Union Township.

Skook News Obituaries: March 16th, 2021

                                                           

Skook News Obituaries: March 16th, 2021

Schuylkill County Crash Log for 03/16/2021

Schuylkill County Crash Log for 03/16/2021

State Troopers Investigating Vehicle Struck on Interstate 81 near Delano

The Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a driver and vehicle involved in a hit and run on Interstate 81 earlier this month.

AROUND SCHUYLKILL COUNTY: Shenandoah Valley Recognizes Alumni Who Pursued Career with the Pennsylvania State Police



The Shenandoah Valley School District recently honored a graduate as part of an ongoing tradition in the school district.

North Schuylkill Selected as Winner of PennDOT Innovations Challenge

On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced that a team of students from the North Schuylkill School District in Schuylkill County have been selected as the PennDOT District 5 winner for its fourth Innovations Challenge.

AROUND SCHUYLKILL COUNTY: Mahanoy City Elks Installs New Officers


The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge installed their new slate of officers at their monthly meeting held Monday, March 15, 2021.

One Flown After Tractor Trailer Crash on Interstate 81 near Frackville


The driver of a tractor trailer was flown to an area hospital after crashing his rig on Monday afternoon.

Skook News Obituaries: March 15th, 2021

                                                          

Skook News Obituaries: March 15th, 2021

Monday, March 15, 2021

Emergency Personnel at Scene of Tractor Trailer Crash on Interstate 81 near Frackville

Emergency personnel are currently at the scene of a tractor trailer crash with entrapment on Interstate 81 near Frackville.

Wolf Administration Eases More Restrictions on Pennsylvania Businesses, Restaurants, and Venues

On Monday, the Wolf Administration announced that more restrictions that were place on Pennsylvania business/restaurants/venues will be eased as of April 4th, 2021.

Schuylkill County Woman Dies in Northumberland County ATV Crash

A Schuylkill County woman has been identified as the victim of a fatal ATV crash on Sunday.

Sunday, March 14, 2021

Cressona Man Struck by Vehicle near Hamburg

A Cressona man was struck by a vehicle while he was walking along a roadway near Hamburg.

Pottsville Man in Custody After Leading Police in Pursuit from Berks to Schuylkill County

A Pottsville man was taken into custody after a pursuit ended near Schuylkill Haven on Saturday.

PHOTOS: District XI Championship - Nativity BVM vs. Notre Dame East Stroudsburg


In the second of two matchups at Martz Hall in Pottsville on Saturday night, Nativity BVM took on Notre Dame East Stroudsburg for the District Class A title.

PHOTOS: District XI 2A Girls Championship - Mahanoy Area vs. Minersville Area

On Saturday evening, the first of two District XI Championships at Martz Hall took place where Minersville took on Mahanoy Area for the Class 2A Title.

PIAA State High School Basketball Playoff Schedule

The PIAA has announced the upcoming schedule for the first round and quarterfinal schedule for the four Schuylkill County teams still in the tournament.