Sunday, March 13, 2022

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, March 13th, 2022

Late Winter Storm Drops 5 to 7 Inches of Snow on Schuylkill County, Warmer Temperatures by the End of the Week

With less than 2 weeks before the first day of Spring, a late Winter Storm dropped 5 to 7 inches of snow on Schuylkill County on Saturday.

A man was injured in a crash on the Pottsy Hill near Mahanoy City on Saturday morning.

Mentored Youth Fishing at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park

Sweet Arrow Lake County Park will be part of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission’s Statewide Mentored Youth Fishing Day on March 26. Fishing begins at 8 am and ends at 7:30 pm for the one-day activity.

Skook News Obituaries: March 12th, 2022

Firefighters Responded to a House Fire in Shenandoah on Saturday Morning

A quick response from firefighters kept a fire from being much worse in Shenandoah on Saturday morning.

Weather Postpones

PIAA Basketball Playoff Games

Temporary Speed Reductions and Vehicle Restrictions in Place on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

Due to the severity of the winter storm, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways in the east central PennDOT District 5 region that includes Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill counties.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 11th, 2022

Skook News Obituaries: March 11th, 2022

PIAA State High School Basketball

Playoff Scores - 03/11/2022

Winter Storm Expected to Drop 5 to 7 Inches of Snow on Schuylkill County on Saturday

A Winter Storm is expected hit Schuylkill County on Saturday.

TRAFFIC ALERT Route 309 Closed in Tamaqua on Friday Afternoon

As of 1:45pm, Friday, Route 309 was closed in both direction near the center of the borough.

On Saturday, March 5th, 2022, the Ashland VFW held their 3rd Annual First Responders Banquet, honoring the First Responders, which include Fire, Police, and EMS.

PIAA State High School Basketball

Playoff Schedule - Second Round

Schuylkill County Weather related Announcements for

Saturday, March 12th, 2022

A water main break has been reported and has forced kids to work from home on Friday in Butler Township.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Schuylkill County for Saturday.

PIAA State High School Basketball Playoff Scores - March 10th, 2022

PIAA State High School Basketball

Playoff Scores - March 10th, 2022

PIAA Basketball: Shenandoah Valley Advances to Round 2 of the State Tournament

Shenandoah Valley wasn't going without a fight on Wednesday night during Round 1 of the District XI Boys Basketball Tournament.

Skook News Obituaries: March 10th, 2022

An arrest was made in an over 20 year old murder case in Columbia County.

Roll of Copper Wiring Stolen in Cass Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a copper theft in Cass Township.

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

On Wednesday evening, the Knights of Columbus of Frackville donated to St. Michael's Ukrainian Catholic Church, Frackville, for aid for the Ukraine.

Schuylkill County School Delays - 03/10/2022

PIAA State High School Basketball

Playoff Scores - March 9th, 2022

Skook News Obituaries: March 9th, 2022

Schuylkill County Commissioners Split Vote on Firing of Tax Claim Office Employees

A vote on the firing of two Schuylkill County employees in the Tax Claim office ended in a tie Wednesday morning.

Interstate 81 Northbound Closed at Pine Grove Due to Tractor Trailer Rollover

Interstate 81 northbound is closed Wednesday afternoon in southern Schuylkill County.

Early Dismissals for Schuylkill County Schools - 03/09/2022

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating two related retail thefts in Schuylkill County from back in January.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/09/2022

Schuylkill County's First All-Inclusive Playground Project to Break Ground in Minersville This Saturday

The vision of some volunteers in Schuylkill County will come to fruition this Saturday when they will break ground on Schuylkill County's first all-inclusive playground.

PIAA State High School Basketball

Playoff Scores - March 8th, 2022

Skook News Obituaries: March 8th, 2022

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Schuylkill County for Wednesday.

Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in Tower City

Firefighters are responding to a working structure fire in Tower City on Tuesday afternoon.

Pennsylvanians experiencing “spring fever,” that perennial urge to venture outdoors to hike, hunt, fish and explore, should plan now to protect themselves and their families against potentially serious tickborne diseases—including Lyme disease and the rare but dangerous Deer Tick Virus (DTV), which has been found in ticks at high levels for the first time in multiple locations around the state.