Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Pottsville Man Charged with Murder for Road Rage Stabbing Along Route 61


Late Monday, a Pottsville man was charged with murder for the stabbing of an Orwigsburg man along Route 61.

Monday, April 12, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 12th, 2021

                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  April 12th, 2021

State Police Identify Victim in Road Rage Homicide; Asking for Eyewitnesses to Come Forward

State Police have released additional information into Monday's homicide along Route 61 near Orwigsburg.

Route 61 Closed in the Orwigsburg Area for a Police Incident

An ongoing police incident has closed a section of Route 61 near Orwigsburg.

BBT Branch in Shenandoah to Close in July

The Shenandoah Branch of BBT will be closing this summer.

** Amber Alert ** Issued for Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania State Police has issued an Amber Child Abduction Alert for the Philadelphia Police Department, Philadelphia County.

North Schuylkill Dismissing Early on Monday

The North Schuylkill School District announced an early dismissal for Monday.

Interstate 81 Northbound Closed Between Hegins and Minersville

A crash has closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Berks Man Pleads Guilty to Methamphetamine and Heroin Trafficking into Schuylkill County


Last week, a Reading man plead guilty to charges in Federal Court for methamphetamine trafficking to numerous counties including Schuylkill County.

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 11th, 2021

                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  April 11th, 2021

SEDCO Elects Officers for the 2021-2022 Term


On Thursday afternoon, the Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation (SEDCO) board of directors held its annual meeting in Orwigsburg’s Veterans Community Memorial Hall and elected a slate of officers who will serve during the 2021-2022 term. 

Victim Identified in Fatal Porter Township Crash; 1 Seriously Injured

One person died and another person was seriously injured in a crash this week in Porter Township.

State Police Report on Recent Retail Thefts

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven released information on reports from various retail thefts that occurred recently.

Saturday, April 10, 2021

Frackville and Englewood Firefighters Respond to Vehicle Fire

 Firefighters responded to a car fire in Frackville on Saturday evening.

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 April 12th, 2021 through April 16th, 2021.

Skook News Obituaries: April 10th, 2021

                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  April 10th, 2021

North Schuylkill Youth Soccer Registration

 


Old Friend to the Fire Service Returns Home to Schuylkill County

On Saturday, the Goodwill Fire Company and Schuylkill Historical Fire Society welcomed Frackville's old ladder truck back to the County after being away for almost a decade.

Skook News Obituaries: April 9th, 2021

                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  April 9th, 2021

Friday, April 9, 2021

Three Locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for Abusing and Torturing Children in Minersville


Law enforcement took three people into custody in Minersville on Thursday after an investigation found that they abused and tortured the children in their home.

HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL: Lady Spartans Defeat Pine Grove Area

On Thursday evening, the North Schuylkill Lady Spartans defeated the Pine Grove Cardinals 10-1 at home in Fountain Springs.

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL: North Schuylkill and Pine Grove Tie Suspended Game

As night fell in Fountain Springs on Thursday evening, a baseball game between North Schuylkill and Pine Grove had to be suspended due to darkness with the game tied at 6 a piece.

Emergency Personnel Responding to Working House Fire near Valley View

Numerous fire units have been called to a house fire near Valley View.

Thursday, April 8, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 8th, 2021

                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries:  April 8th, 2021

One Transported After Rollover Crash near Mahanoy City

One person was injured in a rollover crash near Mahanoy City on Thursday evening.

Second Rally Scheduled to Call for the Resignation or Impeachment of Commissioner Halcovage


Almost two weeks since the previous rally, the Schuylkill County Democratic Women's League and Schuylkill County Young Democrats have scheduled a second rally to call for the resignation of County Commissioner George Halcovage and to raise awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Coroner Called to Crash in Porter Township

Emergency personnel are at the scene of a fatal crash in Porter Township.

PHOTOS: Crimson Tide Gets Softball Win Against Lehighton

The Crimson Tide Girls Softball team won big Tuesday night over Lehighton Area.

PHOTOS: Pottsville Wins at Home Over Lehighton


Pottsville won Tuesday night at home over Lehighton.

Orwigsburg Man Tricks Victim Out of $8,000 During Motorcycle Sale

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, charges have been filed against an Orwigsburg man after he stole thousands of dollars from someone in Rush Township.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 7th, 2021

                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries:  April 7th, 2021

Tuesday, April 6, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 6th, 2021

                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries:  April 6th, 2021

Centralia Firefighters Make Quick Work of Brush Fire


Centralia Firefighters responded to a brush fire on Tuesday afternoon on the Snake Road near the Columbia/Schuylkill County Border near Ashland. 

Shenandoah Fire Department and American Red Cross to Install Free Smoke Detectors


The Shenandoah Fire Department will be installing free smoke detectors in borough homes later this month.

North Schuylkill and Shenandoah Valley School Districts Recognized by NAMM as "Best Communities for Music Education"


The NAMM Foundation, which celebrates the value and promotes the value of music education, has recognized two Schuylkill County school districts' music departments.

Schuylkill Haven Man Leads Police in Pursuit that Ended in Ashland

 


An update on a police pursuit that ended in Ashland over the weekend.

Three Homes Damaged by Fire in Frackville

 Three homes were damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon in Frackville.

Saint Clair Man Dies from Injuries Suffered in Interstate 81 Crash Last Week

State Police say a Saint Clair man has died from injuries he suffered in a crash on Interstate 81 last week.

Monday, April 5, 2021

Williamstown Man Being Sought for Stealing Williams Valley School Van in Custody

A Williamstown man that was being sought for stealing a Williams Valley School District van last month was taken into custody in Florida.

Skook News Obituaries: April 5th, 2021

                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries:  April 5th, 2021

Large Verizon Cell Phone Outage Reported Monday Evening in Northeast Pennsylvania

A large cell phone outage is being reported Monday evening in Northeast PA.

Knoebels To Host Drive Through Job Fair This Weekend



As Knoebels readies its rides, food stands and games for opening day, it’s also gearing up by completing its team. The amusement park is hoping to hire 800 new team members this month and is looking to their April 10 drive through job fair to help this effort.

Items and Cash Stolen from Unlocked Vehicles in Auburn

The Pennsylvania State Police are warning residents of Auburn about locking their vehicles.

Sunday, April 4, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 4th, 2021

                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries:  April 4th, 2021

One Taken into Custody After Crash in Girardville

One person was taken into custody after a crash in Girardville late Sunday.

Three Seriously Injured in Head-On Crash on the Gordon Nagle Trail

Three people were reported to have suffered serious injuries in a crash on the Gordon Nagle Trail on Saturday.

Easter Bunny Completes Second Tour of Schuylkill County

On Friday and Saturday, the Easter Bunny completed another epic tour around Schuylkill County.

Minersville Police Seek Girardville Woman on Drug Charges

 

A Girardville woman is facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Minersville.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, April 4th, 2021

                                 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, April 4th, 2021

State Police Seize $500,000 Worth of THC Edibles During Traffic Stop in Lebanon County

State Police from the Jonestown Barracks made an unexpected drug bust early Saturday morning in Lebanon County.

Two Injured in ATV Crash in McAdoo

Two people were injured when a car and ATV collided in McAdoo Thursday morning.

Shenandoah Man Apprehended After Threatening to Burn Home Down

A Shenandoah man was taken into custody after making threats earlier this week.