Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Schuylkill County Man Crashes into Multiple Vehicles Including School Bus, Faces DUI Charges

 

A Schuylkill County man is facing DUI charges after a crash on Monday afternoon in Cressona.

Mahanoy City Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison for Alleged Assault

A Mahanoy City man is facing charges and is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after an alleged assault during an argument.

Snow/Wintry Mix Possible Thursday into Friday

There is a chance for Schuylkill County could see a measurable snowfall this week.

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores from Tuesday, January 4th, 2022

                      

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from Tuesday, January 4th, 2022

Guns and Large Amount of Cash Stolen in Burglary in Cressona

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a burglary that occurred in Cressona last month.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 4th, 2022

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Skook News Obituaries: January 4th, 2022

Schuylkill County Historical Society Announces Upcoming Events

The Schuylkill County Historical Society has announces upcoming events.

Ashland Borough Council Reorganizes for 2022

Ashland's Borough Council reorganized Monday evening during their first meeting of 2022.

First 2022 Baby Born in Schuylkill County

Lehigh Valley Health Network has announced the name of the first baby born in Schuylkill County in 2022.

State Police Investigating Home Improvement Fraud Scam in Berks County


A Delaware man and his juvenile son were arrested for home improvement fraud in Berks County.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 3rd, 2022

                     

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from Monday, January 3rd, 2022

State Police Investigating Attempted Burglary at CVS on Route 61 in Berks County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Hamburg are attempting to identify an individual that attempted to burglarize a CVS in Berks County over the weekend.

Monday, January 3, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for Monday, January 3rd, 2022

                                                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries: January 3rd, 2022

Frackville Council Members and Mayor Take Oath of Office

As part of their reorganizational meeting, Frackville's elected officials were sworn in Monday evening.

Marian Catholic Invites Community to Join 9th Annual Polar Plunge


Marian Catholic High School invites the community to make a splash at their 9th Annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Mauch Chunk Lake Park in Jim Thorpe, PA.

Shenandoah Valley Life Skills Collects for SPCA


Students from the Shenandoah Valley Elementary & Middle School Life Skills Classrooms teamed up to do a Christmas Collection to benefit the Hillside SPCA Animal Shelter. 

Dave Clews Sworn In as New Pottsville Mayor

A new chapter began Monday in Pottsville with the swearing in of the city's new mayor, Dave Clews.

Minersville Police Release Warrant List - January 2022

The Minersville Police Department has released a list of individuals with active warrants as of Monday, January 3rd, 2022.

Sunday, January 2, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for Sunday, January 2nd, 2022

                                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries: January 2nd, 2022

Van Stolen from Rental Company in North Manheim Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft a of a vehicle in North Manheim Township.

Pine Grove Man Wanted for New Years Eve Kidnapping

A Schuylkill County man is wanted for a kidnapping on New Years Eve.

Marian Catholic FBLA Competes in Leadership Conference


Marian Catholic High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) recently competed in the 2021 FBLA Regional Leadership Conference.

Saturday, January 1, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 1st, 2022

                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries: January 1st, 2022

Schuylkill County: 2021 in Photos


We took a lot of photos in 2021. Here are 12, one from each month, of some of the more positive stories we covered throughout the year.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, January 1st, 2022

                   

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, January 1st, 2022

Fire Crews Responding to Multi Alarm Structure Fire near Deer Lake

Fire crews are responding to working structure fire Saturday morning near Deer Lake.

Friday, December 31, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 31st, 2021

                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries:  December 31st, 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.

Firefighters Respond to HVAC Fire at Family Dollar in Shenandoah

Firefighters responded to a fire at the Family Dollar in Shenandoah on Friday morning.

State Police Release Photo of Schuylkill County Attempted Burglary Suspect in Hazmat/Rain Suit

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are continuing to investigate an attempted burglary that occurred in West Brunswick Township in December.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 12/30/2021

                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries:  December 30th, 2021

Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Early Friday


The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Schuylkill County for Early Friday.

North Schuylkill Spartans Girls Track and Field Team Presented with Championship Rings



After months of waiting, due to COVID-19, the North Schuylkill Girl's Track and Field Team was presented with championship rings for their PIAA State Championship.

Thursday, December 30, 2021

Firefighters Quickly Knock Laundromat Fire in Ashland

A quick response by firefighters stopped a dryer fire in Ashland from being worse than it could have been.

Ten Schuylkill County Park Improvement Projects Awarded State Grants


On Thursday, the offices of Senator Argall, Rep. Kerwin, Rep. Jerry Knowles, and Rep. Twardzik announced that ten projects to improve parks throughout Schuylkill County were awarded state grants.

Schuylkill Hope Center for Victims of Domestic Violence Announces New Executive Director


This week, the Board of Directors of the Schuylkill Hope Center for Victims of Domestic Violence, in Pottsville, announced that Ms. Amy L. Newton, has accepted the position of Executive Director following the retirement of Ms. Sarah (Sally) Casey as President/CEO. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 29th, 2021

                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  December 29th, 2021

State Police Investigate Object Thrown at Vehicle near Saint Clair

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident where an object was thrown at a vehicle near Saint Clair.

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Alvernia Awarded Pennsylvania RACP Grant to Renovate Former Giant for CollegeTowne Pottsville


Alvernia University announced on Wednesday that the college has received a $3 million grant from the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) to renovate its newly secured downtown Pottsville location at 500 Progress Avenue, for their Pottsville CollegeTowne strategy. 

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scoreboard - 12/27 & 12/28

                    

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from December 27th, 2021 & December 28th, 2021

Lehigh County Coroner Seeks Next of Kin of Schuylkill County Man

Lehigh County Deputy Coroner Daniel A. Buglio is seeking the next of kin of a Schuylkill County man that passed away last week.

Man Drives Truck Through Palo Alto on Three Wheels Before Abandoning Vehicle near Route 61

 

A man abandoned his vehicle after a crash in Palo Alto early Monday.

Branchdale Man Assaults Police Officer at Scene of Shots Fired in Mahanoy City

A Branchdale man spent Christmas in Schuylkill County Prison after he assaulted a police officer in Mahanoy City.

Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 28th, 2021

                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  December 28th, 2021

Photos Released of Pottsville Weis Markets Wallet Thieves


The Pennsylvania State Police have released a photo of the suspects they say stole wallet back in November at the Weis Markets near Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Officials and Judges Take the Oath of Office

Tuesday was swearing in day at the Schuylkill County Courthouse as their new terms begin.

Police Investigating Shooting in Tamaqua That Injured Man

The Tamaqua Police Department is investigating a shooting early Tuesday.

Fire Crews at Scene of a Commercial Fire in Frailey Township

Just before 6:00pm, Tuesday, emergency personnel were called to a commercial fire in Frailey Township.

Man Responsible for Window Smashing Spree Near Pottsville Involved in Attempted Carjacking

State Police have released additional information on a man wanted for a window smashing spree near Pottsville and how he was also involved in an attempted carjacking in Cressona.

State Police Seek North Manheim Township Burglary Suspect in Hazmat Suit

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an attempted burglary that occurred in West Brunswick Township last week.