Tuesday, February 15, 2022

‘Angels’ Took Care of Him at Geisinger St. Luke's as He Battled COVID


Scott Ludwig kept his promise to his daughter, Samantha, to walk her down the aisle at her wedding after he survived a near-fatal case of COVID at Geisinger St. Luke’s Campus last year.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, February 15th, 2022

                           

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, February 15th, 2022

Schuylkill County College Students Attending Bloomsburg University Complete Internships


More than 500 students from Bloomsburg University recently completed academic internships.

PennDOT, State Police Highlight Law Awareness Week, Urge Safe Driving


The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) came together today with Penn State Health at their Life Lion Hangar to highlight driver safety laws and urge motorists to put safety first.

Hazleton Police Officer Charged with Attempted Homicide for Kelayres Bombing

A Hazleton man, who is also a City Police Officer, has been charged with attempted homicide for a bombing in Kelayres in December.

Monday, February 14, 2022

Perna Announces Candidacy for New 116th Legislative District


Gary Perna Jr., of Kline Township, near McAdoo has announced his candidacy for the new 116th Legislative District that includes Southern Luzerne and Northern Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 14th, 2022

                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: February 14th, 2022

Ringtown Fire Destroys Ice Cream Parlor and Unoccupied Home

A large fire destroyed an ice cream parlor and a home early Monday morning in Ringtown.

Schuylkill Technology Center Students Win at District SkillsUSA Competition


The Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) SkillsUSA students from both North and South campuses participated in the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania District 6 competitions held on Monday, February 7, 2022 and Friday February 11, 2022 at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, February 14th, 2022

                          

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, February 14th, 2022

Firefighters Battle Multi-Alarm Fire in Ringtown


Firefighters are still at the scene of a multi-alarm fire in Ringtown.

Sunday, February 13, 2022

Orwigsburg Police Seek Driver of Truck Involved in Incident


The Orwigsburg Police Department is asking for help with identifying the pick-up truck caught on surveillance video.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 13th, 2022

                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: February 13th, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from February 11th, 2022 & February 12th, 2022

                                     Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scoreboard

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from Friday, February 11th, 2022 & Saturday, February 12th, 2022

Teen Faces Charges for Having Prohibited Weapon on School Grounds at Schuylkill Vo-Tech

The Pennsylvania State Police were called to the Schuylkill Technology Center near Frackville last month after a prohibited weapon was brought on school grounds.

Saturday, February 12, 2022

BUSINESSES OF THE SKOOK #3: Dustin's Adventureland


Skook News and People of Skook met up with Dustin's Adventureland's president Jim Womer, vice president Jeffrey Dunkel, Secretary Tonya Hoppel to talk about an amazing local non-profit in our area.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 12th, 2022

                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: February 12th, 2022

Shenandoah Valley Band Director Receives a $1000 Music Grant Award


Shenandoah Valley Music Instructor and Band Director Mr. John Shoener were recently notified by the Peter R. Marsh Foundation that his school was awarded a $1,000 Music Grant aimed at promoting activities sponsored by the school’s music education department. 

UPDATED: Schuylkill League High School Basketball Playoff 2022 Schedule

 

Schuylkill League High School Basketball Playoff 2022 Schedule

Shenandoah Valley National Honor Society Raises Funds for St. Jude's Children's Hospital


Two members of the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of the National Honor Society held a fundraiser over the Christmas season to raise money for a charity. 

Schuylkill Technology Center Nursing Program Recognizes Students of the Month


The Schuylkill Technology Center’s Practical Nursing Programs recently honored their students of the month. 

Friday, February 11, 2022

Schuylkill Haven Police Investigating Vehicle Break-In


The Schuylkill Haven Police Department is investigating a vehicle break in early Friday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 11th, 2022

                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: February 11th, 2022

Schuylkill County Road Work Announced by PennDOT for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Announced by PennDOT for Next Week

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, February 11th, 2022

                         

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, February 11th, 2022

UPDATE: Second Boy Passes Away from Accidental Drowning in Southern Schuylkill County

 

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven have provided an additional update the drowning of two boys in Schuylkill County on Wednesday.

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Schuylkill League High School Basketball Playoff 2022 Schedule

Schuylkill League High School Basketball Playoff 2022 Schedule

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 10th, 2022

                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: February 10th, 2022

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, February 10th, 2022

                        

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, February 10th, 2022

Shenandoah Man Charged for Hit and Run in West Mahanoy Township



The West Mahanoy Township Police have charged a Shenandoah man for causing an accident then fleeing the scene in early January.

UPDATE: One of Two Boys Dies After Falling into Icy Pond in West Brunswick Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven has released information on a water rescue in Southern Schuylkill County late Wednesday.

Two Young Boys Pulled from Icy Pond in Southern Schuylkill County

Two young boys were rushed to a hospital late Wednesday after falling into a pond in Southern Schuylkill County.

Man Shot with Air Rifle During Domestic in West Mahanoy Township near Shenandoah


A woman is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after she shot her husband with an air rifle on Wednesday.

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Pottsville Fraud Suspects Identified and Arrested



Pottsville Bureau of Police have made two arrests associated with a felony fraud incident that occurred at Aaron’s, 2280 W. Market St on January 3, 2022.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 9th, 2022

                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: February 9th, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from Tuesday, February 8th, 2022

                                    Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scoreboard

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from Tuesday, February 8th, 2022

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

                       

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, February 9th, 2022

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 8th, 2022

                                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: February 8th, 2022

Firefighters at Scene of Working Garage Fire in Middleport

Firefighters are at the scene of a garage fire in Middleport.

Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce to Host Seminar Highlighting Google Ad Grants for Non-Profits


The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce will host a seminar to highlight Google Ad Grants, a program making up to $10,000 available to qualifying nonprofits per month in search ads shown on Google.com.

Pennsylvania State Police Say They Solved 57 Year Old Cold Case in Luzerne County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Hazleton say they've solved a cold case into a homicide investigation in Luzerne County.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scoreboard from Monday, February 7th, 2022

                                   Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scoreboard

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from Monday, February 7th, 2022

Schuylkill County College Students Named to Alvernia University's Dean's List

Schuylkill County College Students Named to 

Alvernia University's Dean's List


Alvernia University has named the Schuylkill County college students that have been named to the Fall 2021 Semester Dean's List.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, February 8th, 2022

                      

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, February 8th, 2022

Monday, February 7, 2022

Guns, Heroin, Fentanyl, and Cocaine Seized in Drug Bust in Pottsville


The Pottsville Police Department seized guns and a large amount of drugs during a bust on Friday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 7th, 2022

                                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries: February 7th, 2022

UPDATE: Two Listed in Serious Condition After Monday Morning Crash in Ashland

The drivers of two vehicles involved in a violent crash in Ashland on Monday morning are listed in serious condition.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, February 7th, 2022

                     

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, February 7th, 2022

Two Injured in Crash near Ashland

Two people were injured in a crash near Ashland on Monday morning.

Sunday, February 6, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 6th, 2022

                                                                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries: February 6th, 2022