Thursday, November 25, 2021

Pottsville Fire Chief Offers Tips for Cooking Your Turkey Safely



Pottsville Fire Chief Jim Misstishin offers these to cooking your turkey safely this Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 24th, 2021

                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  November 24th, 2021

Big Diamond Speedway to kick-off their 50th season of racing with the first ever Minersville Dirt Track Racing Festival


This spring, Big Diamond Speedway is kicking off their 50th season anniversary in a big way!

Proposal for Drug Rehab Facility in Butler Township Withdrawn


Plans for a drug rehab facility in Butler Township have been withdrawn.

St. Clair Man Charged for Hit and Run Involving Juvenile Pedestrian in Pottsville


Pottsville Police have charged a St. Clair Man for a hit and run last month in the city that injured a juvenile.

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 23rd, 2021

                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  November 23rd, 2021

State Police Report on Retail Theft at Hometown Walmart

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have released information on several recent retail thefts at the Hometown Walmart.

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On Friday, November 19th, 2021, around 6:20pm, State Police responded to the Hometown Walmart for a report of retail theft.

During the incident, an unidentified female was observed altering price tags in the apparel section.

When store employees approached the woman, she fled the store and left the parking lot in a white box truck with a thin red stripe across most of the driver's side with the number 19 in the upper right hand corner of the truck.

The suspect was described as a white female, approximately 40 years old, 5'5" tall with glasses, brown shoulder length hair, wearing flowered leggings, black boots, and a black jacket.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Frackville Barracks at (570) 874-5300.

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On Tuesday, November 9th, 2021, Matthew Creveling, 33, of Lansford was observed by Store Asset Protection of the Hometown Walmart concealing items.

As Creveling attempted to the leave the store without paying for the items, he was detained and police were called.

Creveling was charged with one felony county of retail theft and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison on $10,000 cash bail.  On November 16th, 2021, he posted bail and was released.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 4th, 2022.

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On Sunday, November 21st, 2021, around 8:30pm, the Hometown Walmart Store Asset Protection observed Bolivary Paulino Marrero, 19, of Hazleton concealing merchandise in a bag he was carrying.

As Marrero attempted to leave the store without paying, he was detained and police were called.

State Police charged Marrero with a summary offense of retail theft.

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Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association Senior All-Star Football Game to Be Played Wednesday


The Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game will be played Wednesday evening.

Woman Involved in Hit and Run in New Philadelphia Faces DUI, Fleeing, and Firearms Charges

A woman involved in a hit and run in New Philadelphia last week is facing a slew of charges.

Monday, November 22, 2021

Two More Students Expelled from Tamaqua Area

Two more students were reportedly expelled from Tamaqua Area School District as a result of an incident earlier this month.

Police Investigating Reports of Suspicious Vehicle on the Burma Road

Local and State Police are investigating several reports of a suspicious vehicle on the Burma Road this past weekend.

Schuylkill County Holiday Event Schedule 2021

Schuylkill County Holiday Events Scheduled for 2021

Mahanoy City Elks Holds Annual Hoop Shoot Competition


The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 held their Annual Hoop Shoot for area girls and boys at the Mahanoy Area High School on Saturday, November 20th. Twenty-nine children participated with the winners moving on to the Elks district competition.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 22nd, 2021

                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  November 22nd, 2021

Knoebels Joy Through the Grove Returning for Second Year


Kozmo Klaus and his elves at Knoebels are hard at work making final preparations for their newest season of fun. On November 26, Joy Through the Grove – a Christmas light experience – will return for a second year.

"Feeding the Coal Region" Book Signing Scheduled for the Schuylkill County Historical Society

"Feeding the Coal Region" author Jennifer Reiner will sign copies of her latest cookbook, “A Collection of Classic Irish Recipes,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27, at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. 

LVHN Announces New Family Medicine Physician Joins Pottsville Practice

LVHN has announced that Daniel A. Pedersen, DO has joined Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)–Schuylkill Medical Plaza, Pottsville. 

Route 901 Closed in Northumberland County; Coroner Called to Scene of Crash

Route 901 is closed Monday morning for a fatal crash in Coal Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 21st, 2021

                                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  November 21st, 2021

Sunday, November 21, 2021

Family Looking for Ashland Woman Missing Since Last Saturday

UPDATE:  The Ashland woman that was reported missing in this story has been located and is safe.  Thanks to everyone who shared.


Teen Flown After Being Struck by Vehicle in Tamaqua

 A teen was flown to an area hospital after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday.

Saturday, November 20, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 20th, 2021

                                                               

Skook News Obituaries:  November 20th, 2021

Frackville Elks Gives Back to Community with Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

Elks Lodges are community minded organizations that help their communities grow and on Saturday Frackville's helped feed 200 families in time for Thanksgiving.

Mount Carmel Home Destroyed by Fire Late Friday

A house in Mount Carmel was destroyed by a fire late Friday.

Friday, November 19, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 19th, 2021

                                                              

Skook News Obituaries:  November 19th, 2021

Schuylkill County High School Football PIAA Playoffs Round 1 Scoreboard - 11/19/2021

   

Schuylkill County High School Football PIAA Playoffs Round 1 Scoreboard

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County


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

Minersville Borough to Receive a Grant Worth Nearly $500,000 to Expand Downtown Revitalization


On Friday, Senator Dave Argall and Rep. Tim Twardzik announced that Minersville Borough will receive an additional $495,236 grant to expand a downtown revitalization effort to improve pedestrian safety along Sunbury Street.

Big Wednesday at the Frackville Elks - Benefits the Toys for Tots - November 24th, 2021

 


Water Main Break Reported in Mahanoy Township

Mahanoy Township is currently alerting its residents of a water main break.

PHOTOS: Mahanoy City Row Home Fire - 11/18/2021

 Photos from the row home fire that damaged 5 homes and left 5 people homeless on Thursday evening.

Mahanoy City Man Charged with Arson for Thursday Evening's Row Home Fire


A Mahanoy City man is locked up in Schuylkill County in connection with a fire in the borough late Thursday.

Fire Rips Through Several Row Homes in Mahanoy City

 

A fire destroyed several row homes Thursday evening.

Thursday, November 18, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for Thursday, November 18th, 2021

                                                             

Skook News Obituaries:  November 18th, 2021

Pottsville Man Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Trafficking Cocaine and Methamphetamine


On Thursday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that earlier this week, a Pottsville man was indicted by a federal grand jury for drug trafficking and firearm offenses.

Threat in Bathroom Stall Locks Down Pottsville Area High School


The high school of the Pottsville Area School District was locked down for a period of time on Thursday after a threat was found.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, November 18th, 2021

                        


 Your Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, November 18th, 2021.

Fire Crews Responding to Working Fire in Tamaqua

Emergency personnel are responding to a working fire in Tamaqua on Thursday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 17th, 2021

                                                            

Skook News Obituaries:  November 17th, 2021

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Tamaqua Area: Victim's Father Speaks Out on Incident: Student Involved Expelled

As the Tamaqua Area School District continues to handle and investigate a "hazing" incident, as the school district calls it, parents and district members are beginning to make their voices heard.

State Police Investigating Burglary in Girardville

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a burglary that occurred in Girardville on Tuesday.

Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Pottsville Man Wanted for Burglary and Assault in New Philadelphia

A Pottsville man is wanted for burglary and assault in New Philadelphia.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: North Schuylkill Wins District XI Class AAA Football Championship

North Schuylkill made winning the District XI Championship look easy Friday night in the win over Jim Thorpe.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 16th, 2021

                                                           

Skook News Obituaries:  November 16th, 2021

Frackville Elks Ham and Bean Soup Sale - November 20th, 2021

 


UPDATE: Arrest Warrant Issued for Frackville Man Wanted for Luzerne County Arson and Auto Theft


An arrest warrant has been issued for a Frackville man in connection with a Luzerne County Arson and auto theft.

State Police Looking for Armed and Dangerous Subject in Schuylkill/Luzerne County Areas


Law enforcement is looking for an armed and dangerous subject in the Schuylkill County/Luzerne County areas.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 15th, 2021

                                                          

Skook News Obituaries:  November 15th, 2021

Monday, November 15, 2021

Firefighters Respond to Silo Fire in Barry Township Friday Evening

Firefighters responded to a silo fire in Barry Township Friday evening.

Mahanoy City Elks Hosts Annual Veterans Day Dinner


Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 hosted their annual Veterans Day Dinner on November 11 at the lodge entertaining over 70 veterans and guests. 

Schuylkill County District Attorney's Office Files Charges on Former Coaldale Treasurer for Stealing Over $20,000

Last week, criminal charges were filed by the Schuylkill County District Attorney's office alleging a woman who is now the former Coaldale Borough Treasurer stole over $20,000.