Thursday, June 3, 2021

PHOTOS: North Schuylkill Graduation 2021


Photos from North Schuylkill's Class of 2021 Graduation held on June 2nd, 2021.

Skook News Obituaries: June 2nd, 2021

                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  June 2nd, 2021

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2021


Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2021

Skook News Obituaries: June 1st, 2021

                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  June 1st, 2021

Pottsville Man Leads State Police in Motorcycle Pursuit

A man from Pottsville led State Police in a pursuit on a motorcycle on Monday morning.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Williams Valley Class of 2021



Williams Valley will graduate 80 Seniors in the Class of 2021.

Mahanoy City Holds Memorial Day Service



On Sunday, Mahanoy City held their annual Memorial Day Service, the day prior to the holiday.

Ashland Honors World War II Veteran During Memorial Day Parade and Service

On Monday, the Ashland American Legion Post 434 hosted the borough's Memorial Day Parade and Service.

Fire Crews at Scene of Working Structure Fire in Tamaqua

Fire crews were called to a working house fire in Tamaqua early Tuesday.

Monday, May 31, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: May 31st, 2021

                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  May 31st, 2021

PHOTOS: Mahanoy City Memorial Day Parade 2021

 Photos from the 2021 edition of the Mahanoy City Memorial Day Parade.

PHOTOS: Frackville Memorial Day Parade 2021

Photos from the 2021 edition of the Frackville Memorial Day Parade.

Sunday, May 30, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: May 30th, 2021

                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  May 30th, 2021

Parking Restrictions for Schuylkill County Memorial Day Parades


PARKING RESTRICTIONS FOR MEMORIAL DAY PARADES IN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY

Marian's Chelak to Continue His Academic and Athletic Careers at DeSales University


Marian Catholic High School has announced that senior Ean Chelak who will be continuing his academic and Track & Field careers at DeSales University! 

State Representative Twardzik Meets Virtually with Area Students


On Thursday afternoon State Representative Tim Twardzik of the 123rd District, took part in a Virtual Student Town Hall with high school students from throughout his district. 

Bus Driver Who Has Transported Shenandoah Valley Students for Decades Retires


At the recent meeting of the Shenandoah Valley School, Board, a special plaque was presented to Shenandoah Valley bus driver Ron Thomas, who transported students to school and athletic events for the past 48 years and now has made the decision to retire. 

Saturday, May 29, 2021

PHOTOS: Friendship Fire Company, Englewood Block Party Fire Truck Parade


The Englewood Block Party is the regularly the kick-off of the summer schedule of block parties in the Coal Region. With the cancelling of most block parties for 2020 including Englewood's, fire companies were eager to get out and celebrate.

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 June 1st, 2021 through June 4th, 2021.

Skook News Obituaries: May 28th, 2021

                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  May 28th, 2021

Friday, May 28, 2021

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Blue Mountain - Class of 2021


Blue Mountain to graduate 241 seniors in the Class of 2021.

Schuylkill County Communities Receive $980,000 in Blight Remediation Grants


Schuylkill County organizations received over $980,000 in grants to fight blight, according to Senator David G. Argall, PA State Rep. Tim Twardzik, PA State Rep. Joe Kerwin, and PA State Rep. Jerry Knowles.

North Schuylkill Advances to District XI Championship in Late Game Win Over Pine Grove


Thursday evening's District XI AAA Softball Semi-Final matchup was expected to be close but nobody predicated the exciting finish.

Shenandoah Heights Man Wanted by Adult Probation Found with Cocaine and Fentanyl


A wanted Shenandoah Heights man was found with drugs earlier this month.

Thursday, May 27, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: May 27th, 2021

                                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries:  May 27th, 2021

Two Truck Drivers Uninjured After Fiery Crash on Interstate 81

Two truck driver were uninjured after a crash on Interstate 81 near Frackville on Thursday afternoon.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Minersville Area Class of 2021


The Minersville Area School District will graduate a 71 Seniors as part of the Class of 2021.

Interstate 81 Closed North of Frackville for a Tractor Trailer Crash

Interstate 81 northbound is closed near Frackville for a tractor trailer crash on Thursday afternoon.

Man Facing Criminal Attempted Homicide Charges for Shooting Woman in Port Carbon

A man is facing criminal attempted homicide charges after shooting a woman in Port Carbon on Wednesday.

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: May 26th, 2021

                                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries:  May 26th, 2021

Over 5,000 Homes Without Power As Storms Pass Through Schuylkill County


Over 5,000 homes are reportedly without power in Schuylkill County Wednesday evening.

Woman Shot on Wednesday Afternoon in Port Carbon

 


A woman was reportedly shot on Wednesday afternoon in Port Carbon.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Most of Pennsylvania

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for most of Pennsylvania.

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: May 25th, 2021

                                                                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries:  May 25th, 2021

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Marian Catholic - Class of 2021

Marian Catholic to graduate 58 seniors in the Class of 2021.

DISTRICT XI SOFTBALL: North Schuylkill Defeats Salisbury in 5 Innings


On Tuesday, The North Schuylkill Spartan Softball team defeated Salisbury in 5 innings during the first round of the District XI playoffs.

No Injuries Reported After Two-Vehicle Crash in Lavelle

No injuries were reported after a two-vehicle crash in Lavelle on Tuesday afternoon.

Man Transported After Motorcycle Incident Along Route 901

 A man was transported to an area hospital on Tuesday after a motorcycle incident near Lavelle.

District XI Baseball Playoff Scores - 05/24/2021

 

District XI Baseball Playoff Scores - 05/24/2021

Marian Catholic High School Announces Summer Youth Athletic Camps

Marian Catholic High School will be hosting various Summer Youth Athletic Camps in June and July of 2021. 

Launch Pottsville Competition Looking for Entrepreneurs


On Monday, the Pottsville Area Development Corporation announced the Launch Pottsville Competition is back on for 2021! 

Monday, May 24, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: May 24th, 2021

                                                                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries:  May 24th, 2021

Shenandoah Police Investigating Teen Assaulted with Handgun; One in Custody


The Shenandoah Police Department is investigating an assault that occurred on Monday.

Ashland Area Volunteers Place Flags on Veteran's Graves for Memorial Day


On Saturday morning, some groups from the Ashland area assisted veterans in placing new and replacing old flags on graves for Memorial Day.

Cause of Fatal Fire in Hegins Township Ruled Accidental

An investigation by a State Police Fire Marshal has ruled a fatal fire over the weekend in Hegins Township accidental.

Mount Carmel Man Charged with Murdering Man in Bedford County with Cross Bow

A Mount Carmel man is in custody and accused of killing another man with a crossbow in Bedford County over the weekend.

UPDATE: Mahanoy City Woman Falls Asleep While Driving and Crashes into Treatment Center

 

State Police have provided an update into a crash that occurred early Monday near Mahanoy City.

One Flown After Crash near Schuylkill Haven on Monday Morning

A driver was flown to an area hospital after a crash in South Manheim Township on Monday morning.