Friday, June 11, 2021

Mahanoy City Elks Honors Students of the Year


On Thursday, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 honored the Students of the Year from the Mahanoy Area High School during their Flag Day Program held at the Lodge.

Downtown Ashland/Fountain Springs Without Power Friday Afternoon

A portion of Ashland and Fountain Springs are reported to be without power Friday afternoon in the downtown section of Ashland.

Semi-Final PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

   

Semi-Final PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

Mahanoy City Elks Holds Flag Day Program with Boy Scouts


The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 held their annual Flag Day Program on June 10th with the participation of the Barnesville Boy Scout Troop No. 725.

Skook News Obituaries: June 10th, 2021

                                                                                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries:  June 10th, 2021

Thursday, June 10, 2021

Tony's Lunch in Girardville is Back in Business


After a 14 month break, fans of a popular late night restaurant in Girardville were lined up Thursday evening to get their fix of some of Schuylkill County's favorite cheeseburgers.

Quarterfinal PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Results - 06/10/2021

  


Quarterfinal PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Results - 06/10/2021

Wanted Man Facing Firearm and Drug Charges After Refusing to Leave Hotel Room in Pottsville


A Lebanon County man, that had an arrest warrant, was taken into custody and will face additional charges after refusing to leave a hotel room in Pottsville.

Van Burns in Mahanoy Plane; Threatens Nearby Homes

A vehicle fire in Mahanoy Plane threatened nearby homes late Wednesday.

Squatter Found Inside Home for Sale in Pine Grove Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident in Pine Grove Township last month.

Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: June 9th, 2021

                                                                                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries:  June 9th, 2021

Schuylkill County Treasurer's Office Reminds Hunters of Doe Application Procedures and Informs About Price Increase


Schuylkill County Treasurer, Linda L. Marchalk is reminding hunters that 2021 Hunting Licenses go on sale Monday, July 12th, 2021.

Erratic Driver Cuts Off Tractor Trailer Causes Rollover Crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County


The Pennsylvania State Police are asking for anyone who has information about a crash that occurred Monday on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Two Injured in Crash on Gold Star Highway near Shenandoah

Two people were injured in a crash on the Goldstar Highway near Shenandoah last Friday.

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: June 8th, 2021

                                                                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries:  June 8th, 2021

Schuylkill Track and Field Official Recognized for Decades of Work



The Schuylkill Chapter of the PIAA Track & Field Officials presented a commemorative plaque To Walter “Wally” Choplick for his four decades of dedication as a league and district Track & Field Official from 1980 – 2020.

Yuengling Announces Highly Anticipated Launch Date for Iconic Beers in Texas


D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery® and Molson Coors Beverage Company announced today, as a part of their joint venture, Yuengling beers will be available across Texas starting August 23, 2021. Yuengling will launch with its iconic Yuengling® Traditional LAGER, Light Lager 99, Golden Pilsner, and FLIGHT by Yuengling, the Next Generation of Light Beer TM.

Schuylkill County Election Bureau Certifies Primary Election Results

 

On Monday, June 7th, 2021, the Schuylkill County Election Bureau officially certified the primary election results from May 18th, 2021.

State Police Looking for Information on Who Sprayed WD-40 on a Vehicle in Shenandoah Heights

The Pennsylvania State Police are looking for the suspect or suspects involved in criminal mischief in Shenandoah Heights.

Frackville Man with Active Arrest Warrant Provides False Identification to Police

 

A Frackville man was taken into custody last week after a traffic stop.

Schuylkill County Students Earn Slippery Rock University Dean's List


Slippery Rock University has announced its dean's list for the spring 2021 semester. 

Jacavage Earns Albright College's Baseball MVP Award


During a live broadcast on May 25th, 2021, Albright College announced that student-athlete, Joshua Jacavage had earned the Baseball MVP award.

Woman and Child Transported After Darkwater Crash on Route 61

A woman and child were reported to have suffered injuries over the weekend in a crash on Route 61.

Shenandoah Valley Inducts Alumni into Wall of Fame



Each year as part of the Shenandoah Valley High School’s Commencement, along with the 71 graduates, three prominent alumni were formally inducted into the SV Alumni Wall of Fame.

Quarterfinal PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Schedule

 


Quarterfinal PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

Skook News Obituaries: June 7th, 2021

                                                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries:  June 7th, 2021

Monday, June 7, 2021

COLLEGE NEWS Schuylkill Students Earn East Stroudsburg University Dean's List for the Spring 2021 Semester

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On May 29th, 2021, East Stroudsburg University announced a total of 1,466 students that were named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2021 semester of the 2020-2021 academic year.  From those students, 23 were from Schuylkill County.

Nearly $1,000 in Groceries Stolen from Weis Markets near Pottsville

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating multiple incidents of retail theft that totaled nearly $1,000 at Weis Markets near Pottsville.

COLLEGE NEWS: Schuylkill County Students Earn Dean's List Honors at Kutztown University



On June 2nd, 2021, nearly 2,300 students were named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List at Kutztown University. Included in that list were 86 students from Schuylkill County.

Firefighters Respond to Shed Fire near Mowry Monday Afternoon

Firefighters dealt with a shed fire and temperatures near 90 on Monday afternoon.

First Round PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Results - 06/07/2021


First Round PIAA Baseball and Softball State Playoff Results - 06/07/2021

TRAFFIC ALERT: Tractor Trailer Crash on Interstate 81 near Frackville/Mahanoy City

Emergency personnel are at the scene or responding to a tractor trailer crash on Interstate 81 Monday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Students Earn Lebanon Valley College Spring Semester 2021 Dean's List


On Monday, Lebanon Valley College announced more than 700 students named to the Dean's List for the spring 2021 semester. In that list, 33 students were named from Schuylkill County.

Lehigh Valley Health Network Adjusts Visitation Policy as COVID-19 Improves


Lehigh Valley Health Network is revising its visitation policy as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to improve in our communities.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Schuylkill Haven Area - Class of 2021


Schuylkill Haven Area will graduate 77 in the Class of 2021.

Schuylkill County Students Earn Bloomsburg University Spring Semester 2021 Dean's List


Last week, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania announced that nearly than 2,300 students were named to the Spring 2021 Dean's List.  Out of those named, 95 were from Schuylkill County.

First Round PIAA Baseball and Softball Schedules for Schuylkill County Teams


First Round PIAA Baseball and Softball Playoff Schedules for Schuylkill County Teams

Sunday, June 6, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: June 6th, 2021

                                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries:  June 6th, 2021

Barnesville Man is Facing Burglary and Drug Charges


A Barnesville man will face charges after an alleged burglary in Rush Township.

Car Pulled from Lake at Tuscarora State Park

A car had to be pulled from the lake at Tuscarora State Park on Sunday.

Skook News Obituaries: June 5th, 2021

                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries:  June 5th, 2021

Saturday, June 5, 2021

Fire Crews at Scene of Working House Fire in Pottsville

Firefighters are at the scene of a house fire in Pottsville late Saturday.

One Flown After Crash in Lavelle on Saturday Afternoon

One person was flown to an area hospital after a crash in Lavelle on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Columbia Block Party Fire Truck Parade



On the weekend of June 4th and 5th, the Columbia Hose & Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1 in Shenandoah held it's annual block party.  On Saturday, a fire truck parade was held.

Skook News Obituaries: June 4th, 2021

                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  June 4th, 2021

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: June 3rd, 2021

                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  June 3rd, 2021

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Thursday Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Thursday evening.