Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Minersville Police Charge Man with Sexually Assaulting Teen


An investigation by Minersville Police led to a man being charged with sexually assaulting a teen girl.

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Weather Forecast - 10/05/2021

  


 Your Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, October 5th, 2021.

Monday, October 4, 2021

No Injuries Reported in Route 901 Crash on Monday Afternoon

No injuries were reported in a one-vehicle crash on Route 901 near Lavelle on Monday afternoon.

Frackville Man Wanted by Schuylkill County District Attorney's Office Taken into Custody

 

A Frackville man wanted in Schuylkill County was taken into custody last week in Mahanoy City.

Local Schuylkill County Talent Highlighted at Music in the Schoolyard


The 2nd Annual "Music in the Schoolyard" event was held on Sunday in Gordon.

Skook News Obituaries: October 4th, 2021

                     

Skook News Obituaries: October 4th, 2021

Tamaqua to Celebrate 37th Annual Heritage Day This Sunday


The Tamaqua Historical Society will present its 37th Annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival on Sunday October 10 from 10 to 5 PM in downtown Tamaqua. 

US Marshals Announce Results of Operation Dunder Mifflin in the Scranton Area


On Monday, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the results of Operation Dunder Mifflin – an effort to verify the registered addresses of convicted sex offenders.

Pottsville Police Investigate Shots Fired; One in Custody


A man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after he allegedly fired shots from a handgun on Saturday afternoon in Pottsville.

Police Looking for Witnesses of Pedestrian Being Struck in Shenandoah

The Pennsylvania State Police are asking for help from anyone who may have witnessed a pedestrian being struck in Shenandoah on Sunday.

Weather Forecast - 10/04/2021

 


 Your Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, October 4th, 2021.

Sunday, October 3, 2021

North Schuylkill Kicks Off Start of Schuylkill County Anti-Bullying Campaign


The Schuylkill County Anti-Bullying Campaign kicked off Friday night with a “white out” at the North Schuylkill football game. 

Two Schuylkill County Businesses Cited by Liquor Control Enforcement

Two Schuylkill County businesses were cited recently for Liquor Control Violations.

Minersville Woman Attempts to Escape Police Custody

A Minersville woman, who was taken into custody for a trespassing incident, is facing additional charges for attempting to escape police.

Skook News Obituaries: October 3rd, 2021

                    

Skook News Obituaries: October 3rd, 2021

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: North Schuylkill Keeps Winning Streak Alive After Close One with Northern Lehigh

North Schuylkill went into Friday night's game as the only undefeated team in Schuylkill County and Northern Lehigh came close to ruining that streak. 

Saturday, October 2, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: October 2nd, 2021

                   

Skook News Obituaries: October 2nd, 2021

North Schuylkill Crowns Homecoming Queen and Princess


On Friday night, North Schuylkill crowned their 2021 Homecoming Queen and Princess.

Route 501 Closed near Pine Grove for Fatal Crash in Berks County


As of 4:00pm, Saturday, Route 501 was closed in Schuylkill County for due to a crash.

Friday, October 1, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: October 1st, 2021

                  

Skook News Obituaries: October 1st, 2021

Schuylkill County Friday Night High School Football Scoreboard - 10/01/2021

 

Schuylkill County 

High School Football Scoreboard - 10/01/2021

Schuylkill County Anti-Bullying Campaign Kicks Off Friday night


The Schuylkill County Anti-Bullying Campaign kicks off this Friday night with a “white out” at the North Schuylkill football game. 

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County


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

PennDOT Job Fair to Include Same-Day Interviews for Winter Positions


The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will host a job fair at the PennDOT Monroe County office, 1586 North Ninth Street, Stroudsburg, PA on Tuesday, October 5 from 8 AM to 3 PM.

Skook News Obituaries: September 30th, 2021

                 

Skook News Obituaries: September 30th, 2021

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

BUSINESSES OF THE SKOOK: Pilger Ruh Brewing in Pottsville


Today we launch our new series of posts "Businesses of the Skook" with People of Skook.

Skook News Obituaries: September 29th, 2021

                

Skook News Obituaries: September 29th, 2021

Mini Mart in Humboldt Sells Winning PA Lottery Scratch-Off Worth $3 Million


The Pennsylvania Lottery has announced a mini mart in the Humboldt Industrial Park has sold a winning scratch off worth millions!

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #6

Schuylkill County 

High School Football Schedule 

for Week #6

Shenandoah Valley Class of 1970 Reunites for 51st Class Reunion


Originally scheduled for last year, the pandemic virus forced the Shenandoah Valley Class of 2020 to postpone their 50th anniversary reunion to 2021. 

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Bloomsburg University Students Native to Schuylkill County Doing Student Teaching this Fall


Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania has placed 42 students as student teachers this fall throughout eastern Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County Halloween Parade and Trick or Treat Schedule - 2021


Schuylkill County Halloween Trick or Treat, Parade, and Other Events Schedule for 2021

Skook News Obituaries: September 28th, 2021

               

Skook News Obituaries: September 28th, 2021

Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital Accredited as Trauma Center


Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, has been accredited as a trauma center by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation (PTSF).

Skook News is Launching the Morning Edition


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Schuylkill County Crash Log - 09/28/2021

Collection of recent crash reports that were published by Schuylkill County Law Enforcement.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: North Schuylkill Wins on the Road at Pen Argyl

North Schuylkill went on the road this past weekend to face Pen Argyl.

Mahanoy City Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison for Crime Spree


A Mahanoy City man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison on a slew of charges after he went on a crime spree over the past several days.

Victim Identified in Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Route 901

 

The victim in a fatal motorcycle on Thursday has been identified.

Skook News Obituaries: September 27th, 2021

              

Skook News Obituaries: September 27th, 2021

Monday, September 27, 2021

Shenandoah Valley Crowns Homecoming Queen

Shenandoah Valley's Homecoming week was held last week culminating with the crowning of the 2021 homecoming queen.

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Yuengling Hershey's Chocolate Porter Returns!


D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, announced today the highly-anticipated return of its incredibly delicious beer collaboration with Hershey’s, America’s most beloved chocolate brand. 

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Pottsville Wins at Home Over Lehighton

Pottsville had full control of their game Friday night when they hosted Lehighton.

Pennsylvania State Police Investigating Several Indecent Exposure Incidents in Schuylkill County


The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating several incidents of indecent exposure in Schuylkill County over the last several months.

Accused Murderer of Schuylkill County Business Owner Lands Spot on Netflix Reality Show


The accused murderer of a Schuylkill County businessman has landed herself a spot on a Netflix reality show.

Sunday, September 26, 2021