Monday, July 12, 2021

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Monday Evening


A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County by the National Weather Service.

Kutztown University Announces Schuylkill County Recipients of Degrees for the 2021 Spring Semester


Kutztown University has announced local Schuylkill County recipients of degrees for the 2021 spring semester.

WEATHER ALERT: Flash Flood Watch Issued for Monday Afternoon and Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Schuylkill County.

Fire Crews Respond to Garage Fire in Delano Township

 

Fire crews are responding to a garage fire in Delano Township on Monday morning.

Llewellyn Cubmaster Honored with Unit Leader Award of Merit


Longtime Llewellyn Cubmaster Thomas “Tom” Witmer was honored this past Sunday night with the Boy Scouts of America’s Unit Leader Award of Merit.

Frackville Man Cited for Dumping Garbage

A Frackville man is being cited after he was found to be dumping garbage on a property that wasn't his.

Mahanoy Plane Man Arrested After Damaging Property and Breaking into Abandoned Home

A Mahanoy Plane man is facing charges after an incident last month.

Skook News Obituaries: July 11th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries:  July 11th, 2021

Sunday, July 11, 2021

One Transported After Rollover Crash in Mahanoy Township

One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Mahanoy Township Sunday evening.

12th Annual Youth Trap Shoot Held at the Ashland Gun Club


A youth trap shoot was held at the Ashland Gun Club near Fountain Springs on Saturday. 

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Sunday Evening

 A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County by the National Weather Service.

Skook News Obituaries: July 10th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries:  July 10th, 2021

Saturday, July 10, 2021

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County


PennDOT District 5 has announced Road Work for Next Week in Schuylkill County.

McAdoo Police Investigating Stabbing, Victim Flown

The McAdoo Police Department is investigating a stabbing they say occurred Friday evening.

Skook News Obituaries: July 9th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries:  July 9th, 2021

Friday, July 9, 2021

Ashland Celebrates District 24 Little League Championship


The borough of Ashland celebrated their District 24 Little League win with a parade Friday evening.

O’Connor Law’s Attorneys named Super Lawyers and Rising Stars


O’Connor Law has announced that Attorney Michael J. O’Connor has been named a Super Lawyer and Attorney Valeen D. Hykes and Attorney James M. O’Connor have received the honor of Rising Stars.

Skook News Obituaries: July 8th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  July 8th, 2021

Thursday, July 8, 2021

Suspect Sought by State Police for Hit and Run Crash that Left Pottsville Woman in Critical Condition

A Pottsville woman is still listed in critical condition after a hit and run crash that occurred on Interstate 81 on Wednesday in Mahanoy Township.

Coal Cracker Kids Seeking Summer Participants

A youth-led news source in Schuylkill County is seeking summer participants to produce a newspaper and podcast.

No Injuries Reported in Rollover Crash in Girardville

No injuries were reported after a rollover crash in Girardville early Monday.

Unoccupied Home Burglarized in Shenandoah

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a burglary that was reported in Shenandoah last month.

One Flown, Two Others Sent to Hospital After Hit and Run on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a hit and run that left 3 people injured on Interstate 81 on Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Woman Reportedly Defrauded Out of $10,000 through Scam

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a report of a crime by deception.

Skook News Obituaries: July 7th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  July 7th, 2021

Schuylkill County Commissioners to Release How CARES Act Funding was Appropriated Next Week

During Wednesday's work session of the Schuylkill County Commissioners, it was announced that after months and months of requests from county citizens, the media, and even one of the Commissioners, the details on how the County's CARES Act funding was appropriated will be made available next week.

Youth Group Volunteers to Help Clean Up Ashland; Family Street Fair Scheduled

A group of teen volunteers from a youth group are visiting Ashland over the next several days to help clean up the borough.

Schuylkill County Fire Crews Responding to Luzerne County House Fire

Firefighters from northern Schuylkill County are responding to a house fire in Black Creek Township, Luzerne County.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Wednesday Evening

 

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County by the National Weather Service.

Skills Machine Stolen from Truck Stop in Pine Grove Township

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of a skills game machine from the Pilot Truck Stop on Suedberg Road in Pine Grove Township.

Pennsylvania State Police Investigating Multiple Reports of Fraudulent Unemployment Claims

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating multiple reports of fraudulent unemployment compensation claims being reported not only locally but across the State.

Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: July 6th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  July 6th, 2021

Shenandoah Police Attempting to Identify Male Involved in Retail Theft


The Shenandoah Police Department is investigating an incident of retail theft in the borough.

Luzerne Children and Youth Services Director Arrested for Endangering Children


Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced on Tuesday that the former director of Luzerne County’s Children and Youth Services has been charged for directing employees to falsely terminate reports of child abuse and neglect, putting dozens of children in Luzerne County at risk. She has since resigned from her position.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County by the National Weather Service.

Monday, July 5, 2021

Mahanoy City Man Arrested for Disorderly Conduct

A Mahanoy City man was taken into custody after an incident with police late Sunday.

Skook News Obituaries: July 5th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  July 5th, 2021

District 24 Little League All-Star Finals Scheduled for This Week

The District 24 Little League Tournament is wrapping up this week with the championships scheduled for all divisions for this week.

Knoebels Announces Wage Increases Along with July 8 Job Fair


Get hired on the spot to work at Knoebels on Thursday, July 8, from 4-7PM at Pavilion L near Impulse roller coaster. Learn about recently announced wage increases, explore team member perks, and chat with department managers.

Woman Facing Homicide Charges for Killing Husband near Mount Carmel

A woman is facing homicide charges in Northumberland County for allegedly stabbing her husband to death over the weekend.

Sunday, July 4, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: July 4th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  July 4th, 2021

PHOTOS: Frackville Fireworks 2021

Photos from the 2021 Frackville Fireworks held on July 3rd, 2021.

Skook News Obituaries: July 3rd, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  July 3rd, 2021

Saturday, July 3, 2021

East End of Girardville Without Power After Transformer Blows

The east of Girardville is currently without power after a transformer blew around 6:30pm, Saturday.

PA State Game Commission Investigating Mysterious Bird Deaths


The Pennsylvania State Game Commission is investigating several mysterious deaths in birds across Pennsylvania including in Schuylkill County.

Friday, July 2, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: July 2nd, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  July 2nd, 2021

Two from Schuylkill County Plead Guilty to Methamphetamine Trafficking in Federal Court


Two from Schuylkill County pleaded guilty to methamphetamine trafficking in federal court this week.

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County


PennDOT District 5 has announced Road Work for Next Week in Schuylkill County.

Catalytic Converter Thieves Caught on Camera; One in Custody

 


On Friday, an investigation began into the theft of 6 catalytic converters from vehicles in a car lot.

Skook News Obituaries: July 1st, 2021

                                                                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries:  July 1st, 2021