Wednesday, December 8, 2021

Interstate 81 Closed near Minersville Due to Crash; Coroner Called


As of 10:00pm, Wednesday, Interstate 81 was closed for the second time in one day due to a crash.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 8th, 2021

                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  December 8th, 2021

Interstate 81 Closed in Schuylkill County South of Hegins

Interstate 81 southbound is closed Wednesday afternoon in Schuylkill County.

Tamaqua Area School Board Reorganizes


On Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, the Tamaqua School Board held their annual reorganization meeting.

UPDATE: Tamaqua Teen Reported Missing Found Safe


UPDATE:  The teen reported missing in this post returned home safely, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.

Blue Mountain High School Student Suspended After Posting Threat on Snapchat


The Blue Mountain School District notified parents on Wednesday about a threat the district handled on Tuesday.

Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 7th, 2021

                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  December 7th, 2021

Mahanoy City Murder Suspect Still on the Run; Cash Reward Offered

State Police are continuing to search for a man wanted for murder for a shooting in Mahanoy City in October.

Mahanoy City Elks Holds Annual Memorial Service



On Sunday, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge Held their Annual Memorial Service.

Monday, December 6, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 6th, 2021

                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries:  December 6th, 2021

Pottsville Man Caught Stealing Scratch Offs from Friedensburg Country Store

The Pennsylvania State Police nabbed a man they say stole scratch offs from a store in Friedensburg last week.

$2 Million Grant Awarded for Construction of New Tamaqua Police Station and Community Center


On Monday, Tamaqua Area Community Partnership Inc. was awarded $2 million for construction of Tamaqua’s new police station and community center through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), announced Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill), who played a key role in securing the state funding.

Frackville Elks Donates Over $11,000 in Toys to Salvation Army

Numerous kids will have a present under the tree on Christmas morning thanks to the work of some volunteers from the Frackville Elks.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 5th, 2021

                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries:  December 5th, 2021

Sunday, December 5, 2021

PHOTOS: Annual Santa Claus Parade in Ashland

On Saturday, the Ashland Rotary organized and held their annual Santa Parade to help kick off the holiday season in the borough.

Saturday, December 4, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 4th, 2021

                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries:  December 4th, 2021

Two Transported After Crash on Route 901 in Barry Township


Two people were transported after a crash in Barry Township on Saturday afternoon.

Man Caught Stealing from Offering Plate and Donation Bottles from Church in Ashland

Ashland Police are notifying local churches about a man they caught stealing from a church in the borough on Saturday morning.

Friday, December 3, 2021

Vehicle Stolen in Schuylkill County Found Wrecked in Dauphin County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigated a stolen vehicle incident that occurred last month.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 3rd, 2021

                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries:  December 3rd, 2021

Shenandoah Valley Board Members Sworn In


At the December meeting of the Shenandoah Valley School Board, the three candidates who were successfully reelected are shown after being sworn in by Magisterial District Judge Anthony Kilker. 

Copper Items and Motorcycle Stolen During Burglary in Barry Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a burglary that occurred on Deep Creek Road in Barry Township.

Thursday, December 2, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 2nd, 2021

                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries:  December 2nd, 2021

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County


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

Schuylkill Technology Center Carpentry Students Receive ABC Membership

Schuylkill Technology Center partners with the Eastern Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), Inc. 

Mahanoy City Man Wanted in Luzerne County Taken into Custody

A Mahanoy City man that was wanted in Luzerne County was taken into custody last week.

Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 1st, 2021

                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries:  December 1st, 2021

Distracted Driving to Blame for Crash Involving Pottsville City Christmas Tree


A man is being charged with careless driving after crashing into the Pottsville City Christmas Tree on Tuesday evening.

Availability of Proposed Schuylkill County Preliminary Budget Questioned


Schuylkill County residents are questioning the availability of the proposed 2022 Schuylkill County Budget before it's voted on later this month.

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Warrant Issued for Philadelphia Woman Charged for Hitting Teen Pedestrian with Vehicle in Tamaqua

A woman from Philadelphia is facing felony charges in relation to a hit and run in Tamaqua.

Yuengling Employees Assemble Care Packages for Operation Gratitude

On this Giving Tuesday, Yuengling employees gave thanks to our nation’s heroes by assembling hundreds of care packages for Operation Gratitude, a nationwide nonprofit that supports the military, veterans and first responders. 

State Police Investigating Hit and Run on Route 309 near the Schuylkill/Lehigh County Border

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a hit and run that occurred in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County, on Sunday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 30th, 2021

                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries:  November 30th, 2021

Toys for Tots Open Skate this Thursday at Mohegan Sun Arena


Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes Barre will open its doors once again for public ice skating on Thursday, December 2nd for the Toys for Tots Open Skate presented by Utz in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program.

Monday, November 29, 2021

Schuylkill County Police Reports: November 30th, 2021

  

 A collection of police reports received from Schuylkill County law enforcement.

Woman Transported After Being Burned in Incident at Frackville Supermarket

A woman was transported after an incident inside the Frackville Boyers Market on Monday evening.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 29th, 2021

                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries:  November 29th, 2021

UPDATE: Frackville Man Wanted in Connection with Vehicle Theft and Arson in Luzerne County Taken into Custody

A Frackville man wanted in connection with a Luzerne County Arson and auto theft was taken into custody on Monday.

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 11/29/2021

   


A collection of crash reports from Schuylkill County police departments.

Sunday, November 28, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 28th, 2021

                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries:  November 28th, 2021

Mahanoy City Lights Borough Christmas Tree

The Mahanoy City Tree Lighting Committee held their annual ceremony on Saturday night with some help from Santa Claus.

Saturday, November 27, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 27th, 2021

                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  November 27th, 2021

Shenandoah Man Wanted on Warrants Attempts to Flees Traffic Stop on Foot

A Shenandoah man attempted to flee State Police during a traffic stop this week.

Ashland Prepares for an Olde Fashioned Christmas

On Sunday, November 21st, 2021, volunteers spent their Sunday decorating the Ashland Christmas Tree.

Service Electric Outage Continues Early Saturday in Northern Schuylkill County

A downed tree left thousands of cable customers without service late Friday/Early Saturday in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 26th, 2021

                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  November 26th, 2021

Santa Arrives in Shenandoah via Helicopter

Santa kept his yearly traditional alive in Shenandoah even if the weather didn't cooperate.

Friday, November 26, 2021

Hegins Man Wielding Shotgun Taken into Custody During Incident Last Month

A Hegins man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after firing shots in the township last month.

Thursday, November 25, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 25th, 2021

                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  November 25th, 2021

Santa Makes Yearly Visit to Girardville


On Thursday evening, Santa continued his annual tradition of visiting Girardville on Thanksgiving evening where he paraded through the borough, lit Christmas Tree, and met with children.