Wednesday, April 21, 2021

2020 Pennsylvania Traffic Fatalities Second Lowest on Record


The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced Tuesday that in 2020, statewide traffic deaths increased to 1,129 from the record low of 1,059 in 2019. 

Knoebels Amusement Resort Earns the Certified Autism Center Designation


Knoebels has earned the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation, which is granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). 

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 20th, 2021

                                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries:  April 20th, 2021

Pottsville Fire Department and American Red Cross to Install Free Smoke Alarms Next Week

 


The Pottsville Fire Department and American Red Cross will be installing free smoke detectors in city homes next week as part of the Sound the Alarm Campaign.

Shenandoah Man Fires Gun During Welfare Check

 


A Shenandoah man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after firing off a gun while police were doing a welfare check.

Mahanoy City Elks Recognizes Mahanoy Area Participants of the Americanism and Drug Awareness Essay and Poster Contests


The Mahanoy City Lodge recently presented certificates to the participants of the Americanism and Drug Awareness Essay and Poster Contests sponsored by the Elks Grand Lodge. 

$1.6 Million of CHIRP Funding Distributed to 83 Schuylkill County Businesses

On Monday, NEPA Alliance announced that all $1.6 Million of Schuylkill County's CHIRP Funding has been awarded.

Monday, April 19, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 19th, 2021

                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries:  April 19th, 2021

UPDATE: Charges Pending for Ashland Man After Sunday Night's Crash

 

Update to previous story on Sunday evening's crash.

Ashland Non-Profit Aims to Love and Serve Community


Help Net Ministries Inc., a 501c3 non-profit, based in Ashland, is following its mission to love and serve its members of the community.

One Injured; One in Custody in Walnut Street Crash in Ashland

One person is in custody and another injured after a crash in Ashland late Sunday.

Sunday, April 18, 2021

Two Vehicles Damaged in Separate Incidents in Shenandoah

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two separate incidents where cars were damaged in the Shenandoah area recently.

Skook News Obituaries: April 18th, 2021

                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries:  April 18th, 2021

Pistols, Bayonet, and Ammunition Stolen from Home in Valley View

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a burglary in Valley View.

Skook News Obituaries: April 17th, 2021

                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries:  April 17th, 2021

HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL Holy Redeemer Tops North Schuylkill

On Saturday afternoon, an undefeated Holy Redeemer topped the North Schuylkill Spartans 9-4.

Saturday, April 17, 2021

Volunteers Beautify Centralia with Apple Trees

An abandoned town got some much-needed love from volunteers on Saturday.

North Schuylkill Recognizes Senior Baseball Players

Prior to Saturday's game against Holy Redeemer, the North Schuylkill Spartans held their Senior Day for the Baseball team.

Schuylkill County Law Enforcement to Participate in National Drug Take Back Day


Schuylkill County Sheriff Joe Groody, Schuylkill County Drug and Alcohol and local Law Enforcement have announced they are participating in the National Drug Take Back Day, on Saturday April 24 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Friday, April 16, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 16th, 2021

                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries:  April 16th, 2021

LVHN Vaccinates One-day High of More Than 9,200 on April 14


This week, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) continued efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccine to as many people as possible as quickly as possible on Wednesday, April 14, vaccinating a one-day high of 9,286 people at all vaccination sites. 

Crews Prepare Centralia to Plant 250 Apple Trees on Saturday

On Saturday, volunteers will be in Centralia to help plant hundreds of trees in an effort to spruce up the  town and develop wildlife.

Skook News Obituaries: April 15th, 2021

                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  April 15th, 2021

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Shenandoah Valley National Honor Society Holds Candlelight Induction Ceremony


On Tuesday evening, Shenandoah Valley High School held a candlelight induction ceremony for their Senior, Junior, and Sophomore members.

Ashland Area Turkey Hills Temporarily Close After Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19


Ashland area Turkey Hills will reopen soon after closing earlier this week.

Bloomsburg Couple Charged With COVID-Relief Fraud


A couple from Bloomsburg is facing federal charges for COVID-Relief Fraud.

Pennsylvania's Firearm Background Check System Experiences Record Volume For Third Consecutive Quarter


The Pennsylvania State Police announced last week that the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) set a record for activity in the first quarter of 2021. 

State Police Seize More Than $17.7 Million In Illegal Drugs During The First Quarter Of 2021


On Thursday, the Pennsylvania State Police announced that troopers confiscated $17,784,894 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines, and other illicit drugs in the first quarter of 2021.

Deer Blamed for Rollover Crash on Gold Star Highway


A woman walked away from a crash uninjured after a rollover crash on the Gold Star Highway over the weekend.

Police Investigating Stolen UTV, Construction Supplies, and Copper Wire in East Union Township


The East Union Township Police are investigating a theft of a UTV and other items last weekend.

State Police Release Details of Fiery Tractor Trailer Crash on Interstate 81

The Pennsylvania State Police have released details of the fiery crash involving two tractor trailers in Schuylkill County on Monday.

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 14th, 2021

                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  April 14th, 2021

Blighted Building Collapses in Mahanoy City

 A blighted building collapsed in Mahanoy City midday Wednesday.

Methamphetamine and THC Seized from Pottsville Home; Woman Wanted on Drug Charges


Pottsville police seized narcotics and took a man into custody last week in Pottsville.

UPDATED: Missing Carbon County Man Found Safe

The Pennsylvania State Police have issued a Missing Endangered Person Advisory for a man from Carbon County.

Fire Crews Responding to Structure Fire Along Route 61 near Pottsville

 

Fire crews are responding to a structure fire in Pottsville.

Tuesday, April 13, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 13th, 2021

                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  April 13th, 2021

Sebastian Bach to Headline "Vocals for Vets" This Fall at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds



A special fundraising event that will benefit homeless veterans will take place at the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds this fall.

Yuengling Rolls Out Limited-Edition LAGER Camo Cans to Support Veterans


D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, announced Tuesday the rollout of its limited-edition camouflage cans in partnership with military veteran nonprofit Team Red White & Blue (Team RWB) as part of its Stars & Stripes program.

HIRING EVENT - Pioneer Pole Buildings

 Pioneer Pole Buildings will be holding a hiring event on Friday, April 23rd, and Saturday, April 24th.



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.