Tuesday, January 11, 2022

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Fire Crews Responding to Working Garage Fire near Ringtown


Fire crews are responding to a working garage fire near Ringtown.

Fire Crews Responding to Working House Fire near Deer Lake


Emergency personnel are responding to a working house fire near Deer Lake Tuesday morning.

Lee Brice to Headline Return of Yuengling's Summer Concert Celebration in Pottsville


On Tuesday, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., announced the return of its free festival in Pottsville this summer. 

Monday, January 10, 2022

Schuylkill County School Delays - 01/11/22


Schuylkill County School Delays - 01/11/22

Schuylkill County Students Named to Lebanon Valley Colleges Fall 2021 Dean's List


Lebanon Valley College announced and congratulated more than 800 students that were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2021 semester. 

Thousands of Dollars in Football Cards Reported Stolen from Cressona Mall Collectable Store

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of trading cards from a collectible store in the Cressona Mall.

ATV Stolen from Dealership near Orwigsburg

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of an ATV from a dealership in West Brunswick Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 10th, 2022

                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: January 10th, 2022

Schuylkill County Students Graduate from Lebanon Valley College

Lebanon Valley College has Schuylkill County students that graduated in December 2021.

Schuylkill County Students Earn Slippery Rock University Dean's List for Fall 2021 Semester

Slippery Rock University has announced its dean's list for the Fall 2021 semester. 

One Seriously Injured in Interstate 81 Crash near Mahanoy City



A Pottsville man was injured in a crash on Interstate 81 in Mahanoy Township late Friday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, January 10th, 2022

         

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, January 10th, 2022

Shenandoah Food Mart Burglarized; Suspect Enters from Roof

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville is investigating a burglary at a Shenandoah Food Mart on New Year's Day.

Sunday, January 9, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituares for January 9th, 2022

                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: January 9th, 2022

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/10/2022

     

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/10/2022

Two Injured in Crash Involving a Tractor Trailer and Plow Truck on Interstate 81 near Hazleton


Two drivers were transported after a crash that closed Interstate 81 near Hazleton late Friday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - Sunday, January 9th, 2022

        
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, January 9th, 2022

Schuylkill County Students Earn Millersville University Fall 2021 Semester Dean's List Honors

This week, Millersville University announced that more than 1,500 students were named to the Fall 2021 Semester Dean's List.  Out of those named, 15 were from Schuylkill County.

Ice Storm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for Schuylkill County.

Saturday, January 8, 2022

Highway Restrictions to Begin Overnight on Eastern Pennsylvania Highways Due to Inclement Weather


Due to the forecasted inclement weather overnight and into Sunday, PennDOT has announced highway restrictions that will go into place and will be in effect until further notice.

Emergency Services Honor Dedicated Pottsville Firefighter Who Died Suddenly

Emergency services in Schuylkill County honored a fellow firefighter that died suddenly last month.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 8th, 2022

                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: January 8th, 2022

Driver Flown After Crash on Gordon Nagle Trail, Faces DUI Charges

The driver of a vehicle was flown with serious injuries after a crash on the Gordon Nagle Trail early Thursday.

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Sunday


The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas for Sunday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 7th, 2021

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Skook News Obituaries: January 7th, 2022

Friday, January 7, 2022

Interstate 81 Northbound Closed near Hazleton

As of 10:00pm, Friday, Interstate 81 northbound remains closed near Hazleton in Luzerne County.

Tamaqua Woman Wanted by Dickson City Police for Forgery and Theft


A woman from Schuylkill County is wanted by police in Lackawanna County.

Schuylkill County Man Sentenced in Federal Court for Methamphetamine Trafficking


A Schuylkill County man was sentenced on Thursday for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking.

Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in Pottsville


Emergency personnel responding to working structure fire in Pottsville.

CARES Act Funds Still Available for Schuylkill County Businesses

Earlier this week, NEPA Alliance, who has partnered with the Schuylkill County Commissioners to distribute funds, has announced there is still CARES Act Funding available for County for-profit businesses.

First Significant Winter Weather Drops 3-4 Inches of Snow on Schuylkill County; Brings Frigid Temps with It


Schuylkill County's first significant winter weather for 2022 closed schools, caused some traffic problems, and brought some REALLY cold temperatures with it.

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results - January 6th, 2022

  


Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results from Thursday, January 6th, 2022.

Congressman Meuser Calls on Supreme Court to Halt President Biden's Vaccine Mandate


On Friday, the Supreme Court of the United States began hearing oral arguments in cases challenging President Biden's administration COVID-19 vaccine or testing requirements for large employers and health care works.

COVID-19 Booster Shots for Ages 12-15 Now Available from Local Health Providers


Local health providers have announced that the Coronavirus Booster shots are now available for ages 12-15 with the support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scoreboard - January 6th, 2022

                        

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from Thursday, January 6th, 2022

Thursday, January 6, 2022

PennDOT Reduces Speed Limit on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County Due to Winter Weather


Due to the severity of the winter weather, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on major roads in the east central Pennsylvania including in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 6th, 2022

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Skook News Obituaries: January 6th, 2022

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/07/2022

    

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/07/2022

Chimney Cleaning Company Allegedly Defrauds Homeowner near Pine Grove

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident where a homeowner was defrauded out of money by a chimney cleaning service.

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Thursday Evening to Friday Morning


The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Schuylkill County.

Dollar General Donates to Schuylkill County Child Development

As part of Dollar General's "Thankful For You" event in December, the company donated to Schuylkill County's Child Development.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scoreboard for Wednesday, January 5th, 2022

                       

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from Wednesday, January 5th, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results - 01/05/2022

 


Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results from Wednesday, January 5th, 2022.

Money Stolen from Home in Pine Grove

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a theft in the borough of Pine Grove.

Two Schuylkill County Teens Injured in Crash near Leesport on Christmas

Two teens from Schuylkill County were injured in a single vehicle crash in Berks County on Christmas Day.

Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Schuylkill County Students Earn Dean's List Honors for Fall 2021 at Kings College


Kings College in Wilkes Barre, PA has announced that 16 students currently enrolled have earned Dean's List honor for the Fall 2021 Semester.

State Police Investigating Theft of Over $28,000 from Tower City American Legion

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of thousands of dollars from the Tower City American Legion.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for Wednesday, January 5th, 2022

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Skook News Obituaries: January 5th, 2022

Schuylkill County Students Earn Bloomsburg University Fall 2021 Semester Dean's List Honors


On Wednesday, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania announced that more than 2,000 students were named to the Fall 2021 Dean's List.  Out of those named, 72 were from Schuylkill County.