Friday, December 17, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 17th, 2021

                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries:  December 17th, 2021

Berks County DA Approves Homicide Charges for Causing Interstate 78 Fatal Crash

The Berks County District Attorney approved homicide charges for a Connecticut man for causing a fatal Interstate 78 crash that killed the passenger in his box truck on Friday morning.

Schuylkill Technology Center's Practical Nursing Program Honors Students of the Month for November


Schuylkill Technology Center’s Practical Nursing Programs honors students of the month for November. 

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scoreboard - 12/16/2021

                 

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from Thursday, December 16th, 2021

Third Fatal Accident Occurs within Four Days on Section of Interstate 78

The Pennsylvania State Police have released information on a third fatal crash that occurred in a section of Interstate 78 in Berks County in just as many days.

Fire Crews Responding to Working House Fire in Porter Township near Tower City

Fire crews are responding to a working house fire in Tower City early Friday.

Thursday, December 16, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 16th, 2021

                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries:  December 16th, 2021

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scoreboard - 12/15/2021

                

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from Wednesday, December 15th, 2021

North Schuylkill's Ryley Schwalm Signs Letter of Intent to Duquesne University


On Thursday morning, Ryley Schwalm, a senior at North Schuylkill signed her letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic careers at Duquesne University.

Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 15th, 2021

                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries:  December 15th, 2021

Yuengling Calls Out Bud Light for Ripping Off Flight Slogan

On Wednesday evening, Yuengling called out Bud Light on social media for ripping off a slogan they use for their Flight brand.

Minersville/Branch Township Without Power on Wednesday Afternoon

A power outage is being reported in the Minersville area on Wednesday afternoon.

Utility Pole Sheared in Two-Miler Crash near Frackville

A utility pole was sheared in a crash on the Two-Miler hill in Butler Township on Wednesday morning.

Schuylkill DA Warns County Residents About Theft and Fraud Scams

Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O'Pake is warning County residents about potential acts of theft and fraud.

Four People Killed in Separate Crashes on Interstate 78 Late Tuesday


The Pennsylvania State Police at Hamburg has released information on two separate crashes that killed four people on Interstate 78 in Berks County late Tuesday.

Tuesday, December 14, 2021

State Police Investigating Separate Fatal Crashes on Interstate 78 in Berks County

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two separate fatal crash that occurred on Interstate 78 in Berks County late Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 14th, 2021

                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries:  December 14th, 2021

Medical Marijuana Dispensary to Open in Pottsville Next Week


Jushi Holdings has announced they will officially open a medical marijuana dispensary in Pottsville next week.

Cressona Elementary School Burglarized Overnight


The Blue Mountain School District is asking for the public's help in identifying the photographed individual who burglarized an Elementary School overnight. 

State Police Investigating Hit and Run Crash Along Route 309 near Hometown

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a hit and run crash that occurred last week near Hometown.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scoreboard - December 13th, 2021

               

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from Monday, December 13th, 2021

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, December 14th, 2021

                  

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, December 14th, 2021

Monday, December 13, 2021

Mahanoy Area Announces Virtual Day for Tuesday Due to Alleged Threat


Mahanoy Area has announced that all students will learn virtually from home on Tuesday, December 14th, 2021 after a threat was received.

Williams Valley Hires New Superintendent

On Monday evening, the Williams Valley School District hired a new Superintendent.

Service Electric Maintenance Planned Shenandoah and Ringtown Areas Overnight


Service Electric customers in northern Schuylkill County will see an outage to their service overnight.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 13th, 2021

                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  December 13th, 2021

Shenandoah Valley Swears in Re-Elected School Board Members


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

SCAM ALERT: Pennsylvania State Police Warn Residents About "Zelle Scam"

The Pennsylvania State Police have issued a Community Awareness Bulletin in regards to a new scam they are calling the "Zelle Scam".

Schuylkill County School Districts Differ on Mask Mandates After Supreme Court Ruling

On Friday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the mask mandate issued by the Department of Health illegal.  Over the weekend, Schuylkill County School Districts announced how they would be moving forward in terms of making staff an students where a masks inside district buildings.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 12th, 2021

                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  December 12th, 2021

Sunday, December 12, 2021

Super DIRTCar Series Returning to Big Diamond Speedway

After a thirteen-year absence, the traveling cars and stars of the Super DirtCar Series return to the Big Diamond Speedway to showcase their talents on Tuesday night July 12th, 2022.

Mahanoy City Elks Installs 6 Members



Mahanoy City Elks Lodge installed 6 members in a ceremony in their Lodge Room on Thursday Evening, December 9th. 

Items Stolen from Property in Mount Carbon

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of several items from a property last week.

Saturday, December 11, 2021

Wearing Face Masks Now Optional at the Blue Mountain School District

The Blue Mountain School District announced on Saturday that wearing masks in school buildings in now optional.

High Winds Causing Power Outages Across Schuylkill County

The high winds Saturday evening are leading to numerous power outages across Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 11th, 2021

                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  December 11th, 2021

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scoreboard - 12/11/2021

              

High School Basketball Results from Saturday, December 11th, 2021

Pottsville Replaces Ruined Christmas Tree

Pottsville replaced the tree that was wrecked in a crash last week.

State Police Investigating Fatal Hit and Run Along Interstate 81 near Hazleton

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a fatal hit and run along Interstate 81 in Luzerne County late Friday.

Friday, December 10, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 10th, 2021

                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  December 10th, 2021

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scoreboard - 12/10/2021

             

High School Basketball Results from Friday, December 10th, 2021

Standoff Ends Peacefully near Pine Grove

A standoff that began Friday morning ended peacefully near Pine Grove.

WEATHER ALERT: NWS Issues Wind Advisory for Schuylkill County for This Weekend


The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Schuylkill County for this weekend.

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County


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

Pine Grove's Gaffney Resigns as Head Football Coach

Earlier this week, Pine Grove's Head Football Coach announced his resignation.

Thursday, December 9, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 9th, 2021

                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  December 9th, 2021

Two Die in Tractor Trailer Crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County


Two men died in a tractor trailer crash on Interstate 81 in Frailey Township, Schuylkill County late Wednesday.

Tri-State Envelope in Ashland Acquired by Moore


This week, Moore, a leading constituent experience management (CXM) company, announced the acquisition of Tri-State Envelope, an industry leader specializing in custom envelope manufacturing based in Ashland.

Urn Containing Human Ashes Found in Wooded Area near Old Route 209 in Schuylkill County




The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are looking for information after a hunter found an urn with ashes in Schuylkill Township on Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for December 9th, 2021

                 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, December 9th, 2021