Monday, May 3, 2021

Senator Argall Urges Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage to Resign


Since last year when the sexual harassment allegations made against Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage went public, both Republican and Democratic officials have been coming forward urging him to resign.  

Apartment Building Damaged by Fire in New Philadelphia

The top floor of an apartment building was damaged by fire on Sunday afternoon in New Philadelphia.

Sheppton Home Broken into by Drunk Couple on ATV

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a break-in at a home in East Union Township over the weekend.

Skook News Obituaries: May 2nd, 2021

                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries:  May 2nd, 2021

Sunday, May 2, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: May 1st, 2021

                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  May 1st, 2021

Saturday, May 1, 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 May 3rd, 2021 through May 7th, 2021.

Ashland Man in Custody After Leading East Union Township Police in Motorcycle Pursuit


An Ashland man is facing charges after leading police in a high-speed pursuit on a motorcycle on Saturday afternoon.

Skook News Obituaries: April 30th, 2021

                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  April 30th, 2021

Friday, April 30, 2021

Drug Investigation Leads to Raid and Arrest on East Ogden Street in Girardville

A month long investigation into alleged drug activity in the borough of Girardville led to an arrest Thursday morning.

Nativity's Hertz to Continue Academic and Athletic Career at Lebanon Valley College

Nativity BVM's Kegan Hertz has signed his letter of intent to continue with his academic and athletic career at Lebanon Valley College in Annville.

Cass Township Without Power Friday Afternoon


As high winds becomes to pick up Friday afternoon, Cass Township is the first of what will probably many power outages across Schuylkill County.

State Police Investigating Deflated Tires in Shenandoah

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident that left 4 tires deflated in Shenandoah.

Marian Catholic High School FBLA Members Compete in Virtual State Leadership Conference



Marian Catholic High School’s Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competed in the 2021 Pennsylvania State Leadership Virtual Conference. Marian Catholic had 13 students qualify for the SLC as a result of the Region 23 Conference held in December. 

Mahanoy City Woman Faces Charges After Threatening Granddaughter's Boyfriend with Butcher Knife

A Mahanoy City woman was locked up in Schuylkill County Prison late Thursday after she threatened her granddaughter's boyfriend with a butcher knife.

Thursday, April 29, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 29th, 2021

                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  April 29th, 2021

WEATHER ALERT: High Wind Warning Issued for Late Friday to Early Saturday


The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Late Friday into Early Saturday for Schuylkill County and others counties.

Quick Response by Firefighters Saves Girardville Homes

A quick response by firefighters saved multiple homes from major damage in a fire in Girardville Thursday morning.

"Explore The Pocono Mountains 350" NASCAR Cup Series Race Announce and Special Fan-Driven Sweepstakes Coming Soon



Pocono Raceway is partnering with the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau for the Explore the Pocono Mountains 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, June 27. 

Several Homes Damaged by Fire in Girardville

 A fire damaged several homes Thursday morning in Girardville.

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 28th, 2021

                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  April 28th, 2021

Girardville Man Charged After Assaulting and Pushing Woman Out of a Vehicle


Mahanoy City Police have charged a Girardville man after he assaulted a woman on Tuesday.

East Union Township Man Locked Up After Throwing Speaker at Grandmother

 

An East Union Township man is locked up after an incident Wednesday morning.

Schuylkill County School Districts Receive Awards through "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" Competition

On April 27th, 2021, the "Whats So Cool About Manufacturing?" awards were presented virtually to the winners, including some from Schuylkill County.

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, April 28th, 2021

                                                

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, April 28th, 2021

Man Flown After Crash Last Week on Interstate 81

A man was flown after a crash along Interstate 81 in Foster Township last week.

Schuylkill Technology Center Student Signs Letter of Intent for Thaddeus Stevens College


On Monday, April 12, 2021 Schuylkill Technology Center's Assistant Vocational Director, Stacey Minahan (2nd Row- Left) and Precision Machining Instructor, Fred Cicero (Second Row Right) joined STC Precision Machining student Adam Stock of Pottsville School District and his parents Nicole and Edward Stock in Adam's signing his Letter of Intent to enroll in Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and to play football for Thaddeus Stevens. 

Pennsylvania Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Reform Selection of the Lieutenant Governor

By a bipartisan vote of 43-4, the Senate passed legislation to amend the state constitution to change how the lieutenant governor is selected in Pennsylvania, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), the prime sponsor of the bill. 

Skook News Obituaries: April 27th, 2021

                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  April 27th, 2021

Tamaqua Man Charged with Murder in Missouri


A Tamaqua man is facing murder charges and is locked up in prison in Missouri.

Woman Injured in Rollover Crash in Foster Township

A woman from Pottsville was injured early Sunday morning in a crash.

No Injuries Reported in Rollover Crash in Frackville

No injuries were reported in an early morning crash in Frackville on Tuesday.

Monday, April 26, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 26th, 2021

                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  April 26th, 2021

Shenandoah Valley to Present 93rd Annual Spring Band Concert

The Shenandoah Valley School District Music Department proudly presents the 93rd Annual Spring Band Concerts.

One Injured in Fiery Crash in Pottsville on Friday


A teen was taken to the hospital with injuries after a four-vehicle crash in Pottsville on Friday evening.

Skook News Obituaries: April 25th, 2021

                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  April 25th, 2021

State Police Looking for Pine Grove Man Involved in Incident

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are asking for the public's help in finding a man involved in an incident earlier this week.

Sunday, April 25, 2021

Police Investigate Phone Call to Knoebels


An incident prompted an area of Knoebels Amusement Park to be cleared late Sunday.

Big Diamond Speedway Results - 04/23/2021

Billy Pauch Jr returns to victory lane at Big Diamond, Tanner Thorson tops the USAC AMSOIL Sprints.

Skook News Obituaries: April 24th, 2021

                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries:  April 24th, 2021

Saturday, April 24, 2021

Truck Hauling Garbage Overturns near Mahanoy City


A truck hauling garbage crashed and closed the the Interstate 81 exit at Mahanoy City on Saturday morning.

High School Baseball: North Schuylkill Wins in 5 Innings Over Lehighton

It only took North Schuylkill 5 innings this past Tuesday to win 15-5 over Lehighton.

Yuengling Cleans Up Local Waterways for Earth Day


On Friday 4/16, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc, America’s Oldest Brewery®, partnered with the Schuylkill Headwaters Association to clean up along local waterways in honor of Earth Day. 

Friday, April 23, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 23rd, 2021

                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries:  April 23rd, 2021

Scout Cleans Up Locustdale Memorial as Eagle Scout Project


Colin Nicholas Haslam, of Lavelle, recently cleaned up and redid the Locustdale Memorial along Route 54 as part of his Eagle Scout Project.

Woman Transported After Route 61 Crash near Frackville


A Saint Clair woman was injured in a crash along Route 61 near Frackville on Tuesday.

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.

Pottsville Woman Seriously Injured in Gordon Nagle Trail Crash on Thursday

A Pottsville woman suffered serious injuries in a three-vehicle crash in North Manheim Township on Thursday morning.

Skook News Obituaries: April 22nd, 2021

                                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries:  April 22nd, 2021

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 21st, 2021

                                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries:  April 21st, 2021

Schuylkill County Fair to Return This Summer



The Schuylkill County Fair is on schedule for August 2 – 8, 2021.