Friday, August 27, 2021

Coroner Called to Head-On Crash on Route 901 on Friday

For the second time in just as many days, emergency personnel were called to a head on crash on Route 901 in Barry Township.

PHOTOS: North Schuylkill's "Meet the Spartans" - Fall 2021 Edition

 Photos from North Schuylkill's Fall 2021 Meet the Spartans Night.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule - Week #1


Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #1 - 2021 Season

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries: August 26th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  August 26th, 2021

Two Flown After Route 901 Head-On Crash in Barry Township

Two people were flown after a crash in Barry Township Thursday evening.

Annual Doggie Swim and Top Dog Contest at JFK Pool Pottsville

The CACL Financial Bark Park Committee is hosting a fun weekend for Dogs and their people. 

Firefighters Prevent Potential House Fire in Lavelle

On Wednesday, a quick response by volunteer firefighters prevented a potential house fire in Lavelle.

Skook News Obituaries: August 25th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  August 25th, 2021

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Geisinger Requiring COVID-19 Vaccine for All Employees


On Wednesday, Geisinger announced all employees will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 15. 

St. Luke’s to Open Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology in New Ringgold


On Wednesday, St. Luke’s University Health Network announced the September 1st opening of its new St. Luke’s Center for Diabetes & Endocrinology in New Ringgold. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries: August 24th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries:  August 24th, 2021

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

State Police Investigating Death of 10 Month Old in Tremont

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the death of a child over the weekend in Tremont.

Shenandoah Man Taken into Custody for Pointing Gun Inside Business

Police from Shenandoah and the surrounding communities responded to a report of an armed subject late Monday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries: August 23rd, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries:  August 23rd, 2021

Monday, August 23, 2021

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Advisory Issued for Eastern Schuylkill County

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

Skook News Obituaries: August 22nd, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries:  August 22nd, 2021

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Heritage, Ethnicity, and Kielbasi Celebrated in Shenandoah

After taking the year off in 2020, due to COVID, Shenandoah's Heritage Day and Kielbasi Fest were combine into a one day event that drew a crowd to the borough.

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch as Tropical Storm Henri creeps up the east coast.

Skook News Obituaries: August 21st, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries:  August 21st, 2021

Saturday, August 21, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: August 20th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries:  August 20th, 2021

Friday, August 20, 2021

Thursday, August 19, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: August 19th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries:  August 19th, 2021

Woman Transported to Hospital After Crashing into Mahanoy Plane Home

 A woman was taken to the hospital Thursday afternoon after crashing her vehicle into a home in Mahanoy Plane.

Confirmed Tornado Touches Down in Schuylkill County on Wednesday


The NWS is officially reporting that a tornado touched down in Schuylkill County on Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Historical Society Announces September Events

The Schuylkill County Historical Society has announced upcoming events for September 2021.

Abandoned Home Collapses Overnight in Shenandoah

An abandoned home that has been leaning for years collapsed overnight in Shenandoah.

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Schuylkill County Coronavirus Update - 08/18/2021

 

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that between Tuesday and Wednesday, there were 2,332 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the statewide total is 1,256,324..

Inmate from FCI Schuylkill Charged After Being Found with Cell Phone


The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jose Martinez, age 54, an inmate at Federal Correctional Institute-Schuylkill (FCI Schuylkill), Minersville, was charged on August 4, 2021, by criminal information for unlawfully possessing a prohibited object.

Several Schuylkill County Communities Without Power Late Wednesday

As storms pushed through Schuylkill County Wednesday afternoon and evening, that led to downed trees and power lines knocking out power to some homes.

Skook News Obituaries: August 18th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries:  August 18th, 2021

Eyewitness Videos Show Possible Tornado Over Hegins



A slew of videos came into our inbox Wednesday afternoon as storm passed over the Hegins/Valley View area dropping a possible tornado.

Mahanoy City Woman Taken Into Custody for Attacking Boyfriend with Butcher Knife


According to borough police, Deanna Kropa, 32, of Mahanoy City was taken into custody Wednesday morning after an incident at her East South Street home.

WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch Issued for Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Wednesday Afternoon and Evening.

Coroner Called to Standoff Late Tuesday Evening in Port Carbon

An incident in Port Carbon that began Tuesday afternoon and went into the evening hours ended with a call to the coroner's office.

Shenandoah Borough Announces Parking Restrictions for Kielbasi Fest/Heritage Day


Parking restrictions for this Saturday, August 21st, 2021 for Kielbasi Fest/Heritage Day.

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

“Prelude to the Coalcracker” for the Modifeds this Friday night at Big Diamond


“Prelude to the Coalcracker” for the Modifeds this Friday night August 20th at Big Diamond. $10,000 paycheck awaits the winner of the 50-Lap feature.

Skook News Obituaries: August 17th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries:  August 17th, 2021

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County and Surrounding Counties

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

Child Injured in Minersville Fire Passes Away

The victim of a house fire in Minersville last week has passed away.

Police Respond to Third Street in Port Carbon

Police have responded to an incident in Port Carbon on Tuesday afternoon.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Mahanoy Area Golden Bears Football Schedule 2021


The 2021 High School Football Schedule for the Mahanoy Area Golden Bears.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils Football Schedule 2021


The 2021 High School Football Schedule for the Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils.

Skook News Obituaries: August 16th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries:  August 16th, 2021

Monday, August 16, 2021

Firefighters Responding to Working Structure Fire in New Ringgold

Around 3:30pm, Monday, emergency personnel were called to a working structure fire in New Ringgold.

Mount Carmel Police Attempting to Identify Person that Fled Law Enforcement


The Mount Carmel Borough Police Department is looking to identify the male in the photo from an incident that occurred Sunday, August 15th. 

Schuylkill County Coronavirus Update - 08/16/2021

On Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that between Saturday and Monday, there were 5,951 new cases of COVID-19.

Masks to be Required for Visitors and Employees of the Schuylkill County Government Facilities

With the rise of new COVID-19 cases across Pennsylvania and Schuylkill County,  Schuylkill County Officials are reimplementing the mask requirement policy in County-owned facilities.

Hundreds Gather for Annual Pottsville Car Cruise

This past Saturday, the Great Pottsville Cruise returned to the city.

Wegmans to Hold Hiring Event in Schuylkill County



Wegmans Distribution Center in High Ridge Industrial Park will be holding a hiring event on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021.

Big Diamond Speedway Results - 08/13/2021


Cory Haas wins in the return of the 410 Sprint cars to Big Diamond Speedway. Kevin Brady tops in Crates, Crazy 8’s Roadrunners wins go to Andrew Fayash III (2), Don Murphy and Alex Schoffstall.

Skook News Obituaries: August 15th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  August 15th, 2021