Thursday, September 16, 2021

Woman Assaulted with Metal Pipe Along Route 61 near Cressona

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a reported assault in North Manheim Township.

Girardville Man Swindled Out of Thousands of Dollars through Email Scam

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigation a reported theft from a Girardville man through an online scam .

National Weather Service Confirms Downburst Caused Damage in Hometown/Tamaqua Area

The National Weather service issued a statement on Thursday about what caused the damage in the Hometown Tamaqua area which was believed to have been a tornado.

Diamond Engagement Ring Missing After Being Dropped Off for Fedex Pickup at the Cressona Mall

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident where a piece of jewelry went missing.

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: September 15th, 2021

  

Skook News Obituaries: September 15th, 2021

North Schuylkill School Board Adjourns Meeting for "Health and Safety Issues"

As with other district's around our area lately, the issue of wearing a mask and requiring children to wear a mask during their school day, was the topic of discussion at North Schuylkill Wednesday evening.

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #4

  

Schuylkill County Football Schedule 

for Week #4

High School Football: Minersville Shuts Out Shenandoah Valley


On Sunday night, Minersville shut down the Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils in Shenandoah 43-0 during their Week 3 matchup.

High School Football: Blue Mountain Wins Over Bangor

In a game that was cancelled, then rescheduled for Monday, the Eagles were able to pick up a win at home over Bangor 35-27.

High School Football: Nativity Falls to Conwell Egan

Nativity lost at home to Conwell Egan Friday night 40-3.

Frackville Man Charged With Drug Trafficking And Firearm Offenses



On Wednesday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Aaron Walter Gray, 36, of Frackville, was indicted on Tuesday by a federal grand jury for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

      

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

Pedestrian Struck Along Route 924 near Shenandoah Early Tuesday

State Police are investigating an incident after a pedestrian was struck in Mahanoy Township early Tuesday.

Skook News Obituaries: September 14th, 2021

 

Skook News Obituaries: September 14th, 2021

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Schuylkill County Fire Company and Saw Mill Out Thousands of Dollars After Checks Altered

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating multiple incidents where bank checks were altered after being sent through the mail.

Saint Clair Woman Facing Access Device Fraud Charges

 

A woman from Saint Clair is facing felony access device fraud charges.

High School Football: Williams Valley Downs Schuylkill Haven

Photos from Friday's High School Football game when Williams Valley hosted Schuylkill Haven.

Two Transported After SUV Hits Tree near Fountain Springs

Two people were injured in a one-vehicle crash in Butler Township on Tuesday morning.

High School Football: Pottsville Rumbles Passed Saucon Valley

Photo's from Friday's High School Football game when Pottsville Area Hosted Saucon Valley.

Shenandoah Valley and Minersville Football Players Honor Veterans


Fans attending the Minersville – Shenandoah Valley football game on Sunday evening had the opportunity to not only see a high school football game but to show their appreciation to the men and women from all branches of the military who served our country. 

Schuylkill County School Delays - 09/14/2021

    

Schuylkill County School Delays - 09/14/2021

Monday, September 13, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: September 13th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: September 13th, 2021

Over 10,000 Schuylkill County Homes Without Power Late Monday

PPL is reporting over 10,000 homes without power late Monday after storms pushed through.

Schuylkill County Free Seminar for Nonprofit Organizations

A free seminar for Schuylkill County nonprofit organizations is being held on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, 7-8:30pm at the Humane Fire Company, 200 Humane Ave, Pottsville, PA 17901 on the topic of “Anti-Theft and Fraud Prevention.”

High School Football: Hamburg Area Blanks Mahanoy Area

Photos from Friday Night Football where Mahanoy Area hosted Hamburg Area.

High School Football: North Schuylkill Wins at Home Over Jim Thorpe

On Friday night, North Schuylkill hosted Jim Thorpe for Week 3 of the High School Football season.

Skook News Obituaries: September 12th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: September 12th, 2021

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Pottsville Man Dies After Being Struck by City Police Cruiser

A Pottsville man has died after being struck by a Police Cruiser in the city early Sunday.

PHOTOS: Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention Parade 2021

Two decades since the tragic events that occurred on September 11th, 2001, the Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention Parade was held in Minersville.

Skook News Obituaries: September 11th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: September 11th, 2021

Saturday, September 11, 2021

20 Years Later: Remembering Those Who Lost Their Lives on September 11, 2001

Below is a list of everyone who lost their lives on 9/11.  We will never forget

Skook News Obituaries: September 10th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: September 10th, 2021

Friday, September 10, 2021

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard for Week #3

 

Schuylkill County

High School Football Scoreboard

for Week #3

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County


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

One Transported After Shenandoah Crash

One person was transported after a crash in Shenandoah on Friday morning.

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Thousands of Dollars in Equipment Stolen from Construction Site Along Interstate 81

Thousands of dollars in equipment have been reported stolen from a construction site in Schuylkill County.

9/11 Ceremony Scheduled for Pottsville on Saturday Morning

The First United Methodist Church located at 330 West Market Street, Pottsville and the City of Pottsville invite the community to gather in unity to remember the tragic events of 9/11. 

Skook News Obituaries: September 9th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries: September 9th, 2021

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Schuylkill Country Club’s Book Club presents an "Evening with John O’Hara"

The Schuylkill Country Club Book Club (SCC) is presenting an “Evening with John O’Hara” Thursday, September 23, 2021 at the Country Club in Orwigsburg. The public is invited to this special event.

State Police Investigating Assault of 6 Year Old from Zion Grove

State Police in Lebanon County are investigating a report of an assault of a child last month.

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: September 8th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries: September 8th, 2021

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #3

 

Schuylkill County Football Schedule 

for Week #3

Parade Route/Parking Restrictions for Saturday's Firefighters Convention Parade in Minersville


Information on the parade route and parking restrictions in Minersville for Saturday's Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association Parade.

High Winds, Hail, and Heavy Rain Possible with Wednesday Afternoon Storms

There is the potential for strong storms late Wednesday afternoon in Schuylkill County.

Traffic Restrictions in Pottsville for Milling and Paving


Pottsville Police have announced restrictions in place for road work over the next week.

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Scores - 09/07/2021

 

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Scores - 09/07/2021

Heroin Seized in Drug Bust in Minersville


 A man is in custody after a drug bust in Minersville on Wednesday Morning.

Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: September 7th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries: September 7th, 2021

Pottsville Police Issues Traffic Advisory for Sunday Morning


The Pottsville Police Department has issued a traffic advisory for Sunday morning.

Wiconisco Man Charged with Homicide for Shooting Roommate


A Dauphin County man has been charged with homicide after he reportedly killed his roommate on Monday.