Sunday, September 26, 2021

Schuylkill County Nursing Students Take Part in Bloomsburg University White Coat Ceremony


Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania held its seventh annual Nursing White Coat ceremony on Saturday Sept. 11, at the Haas Center for the Arts on campus. The White Coat Ceremony celebrates sophomore nursing students who are entering the next phase of their education.

Fire Destroys Home Overnight in Mount Carmel

A fire destroyed a home overnight in Mount Carmel.

Saturday, September 25, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: September 25th, 2021

            

Skook News Obituaries: September 25th, 2021

Pine Grove Man Facing Charges After Assaulting Neighbor and Burglarizing Camp Site

A Pine Grove man is facing charges after an incident at a campground this week.

Geisinger Updates Visitation Policies


With continued increases in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Geisinger is updating its in-person visitation policies to protect the safety of their patients, visitors and employees.

Skook News Obituaries: September 24th, 2021

           

Skook News Obituaries: September 24th, 2021

Friday, September 24, 2021

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: September 23rd, 2021

          

Skook News Obituaries: September 23rd, 2021

LCCC Announces August Graduates


Lehigh Carbon Community College’s (LCCC) President Ann D. Bieber announced the August 2021 graduates, including those with honors.

Coroner Called to Crash on Route 901 near Interstate 81

As of 5:45pm, Thursday, emergency personnel have Route 901 closed in Foster Township due to a motor vehicle accident.

Schuylkill Haven Man Charged for Road Rage Incident Over Parking Space



A Schuylkill Haven man has been charged after a road rage incident in a Berks County parking lot earlier this month.

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #5

   

Schuylkill County Football Schedule 

for Week #5

WEATHER ALERT: Flash Flood Watch Update for Schuylkill County

  

The National Weather Service in State College has updated it's Flash Flood Watch for Thursday for Schuylkill County.

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Frackville Man Facing Charges for having a Sexual Relationship with a Juvenile

A Frackville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a juvenile.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Pottsville Wins Clash of 61 Over Blue Mountain

Each year, Pottsville and Blue Mountain meet once a year for the Clash of 61 during the regular high school football season.

Skook News Obituaries: September 22nd, 2021

         

Skook News Obituaries: September 22nd, 2021

Blue Mountain Displays Appreciation for Military

On Saturday, as part of the Clash of 61 between Blue Mountain and Pottsville, the Eagles also displayed their appreciation for the Military.

State Police Investigating Mail Fishing in Schuylkill and Berks Counties

According to PSP Troop L Public Information Officer Trooper David Beohm, the Schuylkill Haven barracks is working in conjunction with the United State Postal Inspectors Office is investing an incident involving "mail fishing".

North Schuylkill Announces 2021 Homecoming Court


North Schuylkill will crown its’ 2021 Homecoming Queen on Friday, October 1st. The ceremony will take place at halftime of the Spartans’ football game versus Northern Lehigh. 

AROUND SCHUYLKILL COUNTY: South Schuylkill Garden Club Decorates Train Station in Schuylkill Haven

South Schuylkill Garden Club decorates the Train Station in Schuylkill Haven just in time for Schuylkill Haven Borough Day on September 25. 

PrimoHoagies to Open Location in Saint Clair

PrimoHoagies announced Monday that a new location is expected to open next year in Saint Clair.

WEATHER ALERT: Flash Flood Watch Issued for Thursday, 2 to 4 Inches of Rain Possible

 

The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Thursday.

Skook News Obituaries: September 21st, 2021

        

Skook News Obituaries: September 21st, 2021

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Nativity BVM and Mahanoy Area "Stronger Together" Campaign Raises Money to Fight Childhood Cancer

On Friday night, the Nativity BVM and Mahanoy Area Communities presented two checks as part of the "Stronger Together" Campaign.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Nativity Gets Win Against Mahanoy Area

Nativity BVM was victorious Friday night in their High School Football game against Mahanoy Area.  The Green Wave won 36-27 over the Bears.

Schuylkill Technology Center North and South Campuses to Host Open House Event


Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) is hosting an Open House, on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 530pm-730pm at the North and South Campuses.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Minersville Wins at Home Over Williams Valley

Minersville sent a message Friday night in their strong win, 47-24, over Williams Valley.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: North Schuylkill Blows By Palisades


Palisades would not be a team that North Schuylkill would meet during the normal season, but Friday night was the Spartans first test of their new Schuylkill-Colonial League Schedule.

Skook News Obituaries: September 20th, 2021

       

Skook News Obituaries: September 20th, 2021

Monday, September 20, 2021

Mahanoy City Teen Dies in Wayne County Crash



A teen from Mahanoy City died in a crash over weekend in Wayne County.

North Schuylkill Football Hall of Fame Inducts New Members


On Friday night, the North Schuylkill Football Hall of Fame inducted seven new members as part of its 44th and 45th class during a halftime ceremony of Friday’s game against Palisades at Ghosh Orthodontics Field at Spartan Stadium.

32 Injured, 3 Critical, 5 Flown in Bus Crash Along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County


Dozens were injured and remain in the hospital after a bus crash Sunday afternoon in Schuylkill County.

Sunday, September 19, 2021

Pine Grove Township Smoke Shop Robbed at Gunpoint Early Sunday

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are looking for a robbery suspect.

Skook News Obituaries: September 19th, 2021

      

Skook News Obituaries: September 19th, 2021

Multiple Transported After Bus Crash Along Interstate 81 near Hegins


As of 6:30pm, Sunday, the Southbound Exit along Interstate 81 at Hegins in Schuylkill County is closed due to a bus crash.

Burglar Enters New Philadelphia Apartment through Hole in Wall

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a burglary in New Philadelphia.

Additional Details Released on Interstate 81 On Ramp Fatal Crash near McAdoo


The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have released additional details on the fatal crash that occurred on an Interstate 81 on ramp in Schuylkill County.

Saturday, September 18, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: September 18th, 2021

     

Skook News Obituaries: September 18th, 2021

Coroner Called to Crash on Interstate 81 near McAdoo

Around 5:15pm, Saturday, emergency personnel were called to the scene of a tractor trailer crash on Interstate 81 near McAdoo.

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County


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

State Police Release Info on 2nd Assault that Occurred Along Route 61 in Schuylkill County

State Police at Schuylkill Haven have released information on a second assault that occurred along Route 61 in Schuylkill County recently.

Skook News Obituaries: September 17th, 2021

    

Skook News Obituaries: September 17th, 2021