Sunday, August 15, 2021

Victim Identified in Fatal Route 61 Motorcycle Crash

The Pennsylvania State Police have released the identify of the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash on Route 61.

Saturday, August 14, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: August 14th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  August 14th, 2021

Coroner Called to Motorcycle Crash on Route 61; Northbound Closed near Saint Clair


As of 11:15pm, Saturday, Route 61 northbound is currently closed due to a motorcycle crash between Saint Clair and Frackville.

Suspicious Fire Under Investigation in Shenandoah


 A fire early Saturday morning is under investigation in Shenandoah.

Firefighters Respond to House Fire in Orwigsburg

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

Schuylkill County Fire Community Remembers Joe "Blackie" Kufrovich

On Saturday morning, the Schuylkill County Fire Service came together to remember Joe "Blackie" Kufrovich, a friend, mentor, and leader in the fire community.

Friday, August 13, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: August 13th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  August 13th, 2021

Child Taken to Hospital After Being Rescued from Minersville Fire


A child and several firefighters were taken to the hospital after a fire in Minersville on Friday afternoon.

Pine Grove Business Owner Charged with Possessing Child Pornography


A businessman from Pine Grove was taken into custody yesterday and charged by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office with possessing child pornography.

Body of Schuylkill County Man Found Along Roadway in Northumberland County

The death of a Schuylkill County man is under investigation in Northumberland County.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued until Friday Evening

     

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

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County


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

Skook News Obituaries: August 12th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  August 12th, 2021

Heat Advisory Issued for Friday Afternoon for Schuylkill County

 


The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Schuylkill County for Friday.

Thursday, August 12, 2021

Knoebels Team Members Awarded Scholarships


Ten Knoebels Amusement Resort team members are starting off the 2021-22 school year with an extra $500 in their pockets from the park’s scholarship program. 

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County - 08/12/2021

    

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

Pottsville Police Issue Traffic Advisory for Car Cruise


The Pottsville Police have announced a traffic advisory ahead of Saturday's car cruise.

State Police Investigating Stolen Pickup Truck from Coal Company near Girardville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a report of a stolen vehicle from the Reading Anthracite Property near Girardville.

WEATHER ALERT: Excessive Heat Warning Issued for Thursday


The National Weather Service has issued an "Excessive Heat" Warnings for Schuylkill County.

Skook News Obituaries: August 11th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  August 11th, 2021

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Mahanoy City Humane Fire Company Wraps Up 3rd Annual Kids Firefighter Camp


On Wednesday, the Humane Fire Company, Mahanoy City, wrapped up their Annual Youth Fire Camp with a day at the Schuylkill County Fire Academy.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

   

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

Route 61 Closed South of Pottsville Due to Tractor Trailer Fire


 A tractor trailer fire has closed Route 61 southbound on Wednesday afternoon.

Skook News Obituaries: August 10th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  August 10th, 2021

Tuesday, August 10, 2021

WEATHER ALERT: Heat Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County for Wednesday and Thursday


The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the next two days for Schuylkill County.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Nativity BVM Green Wave Football Schedule 2021

 The 2021 High School Football Schedule for the Nativity BVM Green Wave

Woman Dies in Crash Early Tuesday Morning near Schuylkill/Dauphin County Line

 

A Schuylkill County woman died in an early morning crash near Williamstown.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Portion Route 901 Closed in Northumberland County Due to Hole in Roadway

Officials closed a portion of Route 901 in Northumberland County on Tuesday morning.

Big Diamond Speedway Results - 08/06/2021


Craig Von Dohren wins 100th career race at Big Diamond. Steve Davis & Doug Hendricks win Andrew Fayash Memorial Sportsman races.

Pennsylvania State Police Welcomes 91 New Troopers Including 3 Assigned to Schuylkill County


On Friday, Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced that 91 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth.   Three were assigned to Schuylkill County.

Monday, August 9, 2021

Woman Seriously Injured in Rush Township Crash on Friday

 

A woman was taken to the hospital after a crash in Rush Township on Friday.

Skook News Obituaries: August 9th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  August 9th, 2021

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: North Schuylkill Spartans Football Schedule 2021

The 2021 High School Football Schedule for the North Schuylkill Spartans.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Tamaqua Area Raiders Football Schedule 2021

The 2021 High School Football Schedule for the Tamaqua Area Raiders.

Berks County Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Route 61 near Port Clinton

State Police have released additional information on a fatal crash that occurred on Route 61 near Port Clinton on Sunday.

Sunday, August 8, 2021

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Motorcycle Crash on Route 61 near Port Clinton

A motorcycle crash in Port Clinton late Sunday is reported to be fatal.

Skook News Obituaries: August 8th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries:  August 8th, 2021

State Police Looking for Ford Escape Involved in Incident on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident that occurred on Saturday on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Incident at Food Mart in Lavelle Draws Response from Police, Fire, and EMS

An incident at a food mart in Lavelle drew a response from emergency services on Sunday morning.

Saturday, August 7, 2021

Geisinger Reinstates Visitation Restrictions Due to COVID-19 Spread

As COVID-19 cases increase, Geisinger will reinstate visitation restrictions and continues to en

Photos of the Bobby Moser Memorial Motorcycle Ride 2021

Photos of the Bobby Moser Memorial Motorcycle Ride that took place on August 7th, 2021.

Skook News Obituaries: August 6th, 2021f

                                                                                                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries:  August 6th, 2021

Friday, August 6, 2021

Thursday, August 5, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: August 5th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries:  August 5th, 2021

Two Cass Township Homes Damaged in Crash Thursday Morning


After a dangerous incident Thursday morning, only minor injuries were sustained when a car crashed into two homes in Cass Township.

Cressona Band Plays Final Concert of Summer Season in Ashland

On Wednesday evening, the Cressona Band played their final concert of the summer season at Eureka Park in Ashland.

Route 901 Closed After Car Crashes into Home in Cass Township

Route 901 is currently closed in Cass Township after a car crashed into a home.

Skook News Obituaries: August 4th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries:  August 4th, 2021

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

PA Synergy 16U Fastpitch Team Captures Another Championship


The PA Synergy 16U Fastpitch team, Pottsville, earned another USSSA World Series berth by capturing the Finalist Trophy in the Grand Championship Tournament in Greencastle, Pa on July 31-Aug 1.