Monday, April 11, 2022

Schuylkill Haven to Unveil New Town Clock


The Schuylkill Haven community is invited to celebrate the official unveiling of the new Town Clock on Saturday April 23, 2022 from 10 am to 10:30 am at the Municipal Parking lot, near the train station in Schuylkill Haven.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, April 11th, 2022

                                                               

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, April 11th, 2022

Sunday, April 10, 2022

One Transported After Crash near Mahanoy City

One person was transported after a crash in Mahanoy Township on Wednesday,

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, April 10th, 2022

                                                              

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, April 10th, 2022

Saturday, April 9, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 9th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries: April 9th, 2022

Friday, April 8, 2022

Unidentified Man Walks into McAdoo Home

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a trespassing incident where a man walked into a home in McAdoo last week.

Parked Vehicle Struck in Shenandoah

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a hit and run in Shenandoah.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 8th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries: April 8th, 2022

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, April 8th, 2022

                                                             

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, April 8th, 2022

Thursday, April 7, 2022

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County


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

United States Files Complaint Against Lehighton Doctor For Violating The False Claims Act


On Thursday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that the United States has filed a civil lawsuit against Dr. Peter J. Baddick, III, a family medicine practitioner, alleging that he issued medically unnecessary prescriptions for Subsys, a fentanyl-based spray manufactured by Insys Therapeutics, Inc., and used to treat breakthrough cancer pain. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 7th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: April 7th, 2022

Flood Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County


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

Schuylkill Technology Center Graduates 18 New Practical Nursing Students


The Schuylkill Technology Center North Campus hosted a graduation Ceremony for the students completing the Practical Nursing Program, an 18 month, part-time program for adult students. 

UPDATE: Two Children Reported Missing in Clinton County Found Safe


Two children that were reported missing in Clinton County earlier on Thursday have been found safe..

Schuylkill Technology Center Nursing Program Recognizes Student of the Month

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

Schuylkill County Organizations Working to Revitalize World War II Monument in Pottsville


Three Schuylkill County groups are joining forces to honor over 160 Veterans who were in the Armed Forces of WWII. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, April 7th, 2022

                                                            

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, April 7th, 2022

Frackville Fire Damages Two Homes; 8 Displaced

 A fire damaged two homes late Wednesday in Frackville.

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 6th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries: April 6th, 2022

Emergency Personnel Responding to Working Structure Fire in Tamaqua

Firefighters are responding to a working structure fire in Tamaqua on Wednesday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, April 6th, 2022

                                                           

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, April 6th, 2022

Schuylkill County School Districts Participating in Annual "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" Competition

 Public voting opened on today, March 6th, 2022 for Berks Schuylkill 4th annual “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Student Video Contest.

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

ATVs Reported Stolen near Pottsville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a report of two ATV's that were stolen mid March.

Ashland Little League Opens New Season

On Saturday, the Ashland Little League opened their 2022 season.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 5th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: April 5th, 2022

Schuylkill County Commissioners' Work Session Agenda Available for April 6th, 2022 Meeting

The agenda for Wednesday's Schuylkill County Commissioners' Work Session has been made available on the Schuylkill County web site.

Police Officer Assaulted During Minersville Traffic Stop; Cocaine Seized

A man is facing charges after a traffic stop in Minersville led to drugs being found, and a foot chase that led to a police officer being assaulted.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, April 5th, 2022

                                                          

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, April 5th, 2022

Monday, April 4, 2022

Mahanoy City Man Faces Drug, Firearm, and DUI Charges After Hit and Run in Pottsville


A hit and run call led to the arrest of a Mahanoy City man in Pottsville on drug, firearm, and DUI charges.

Big Diamond Speedway to Open for 50th Season This Friday


Friday, April 8th will see a new season of racing get underway at the Big Diamond Speedway as the track embarks on their 50th year of competition. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 4th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: April 4th, 2022

Flatbed Truck Reported Stolen near Pine Grove Overnight

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a report of a stolen flatbed truck near Pine Grove.

Man Locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for Assaulting Woman for Two Days

Pottsville Police arrested a man last week for allegedly holding a woman against her will and assaulting her for two days.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, April 4th, 2022

                                                         

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, April 4th, 2022

Sunday, April 3, 2022

April Events Scheduled for the Schuylkill County Historical Society


The Schuylkill County Historical Society has scheduled the following events for the month of April.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 3rd, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: April 3rd, 2022

Schuylkill League to Face Colonial League in Inaugural All Star Football Game

In May, the Schuylkill League will face off against the Colonial League in the Inaugural "Famous Reading Outdoors Schuylkill/Colonial All Star Game".

Saturday, April 2, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 2nd, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: April 2nd, 2022

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, April 2nd, 2022

                                                        
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, April 2nd, 2022

Schuylkill Technology Center Student Gives Back


A Williams Valley student that attends Schuylkill Technology Center came up with a way to give back to his fellow students.

Schuylkill Technology Center Students Build Custom Desk


Students enrolled at the Schuylkill Technology Center North Campus designed and built a custom desk for Kash Filiac, a second grade student enrolled at Saint Clair Area School District that provides more space for him to do his work and accommodate his wheel chair. 

Tires Slashed in Nuremberg


The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident where tires were slashed in North Union Township.

Friday, April 1, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 1st, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: April 1st, 2022

Justice Department Moves to Intervene in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Against Schuylkill County


On Friday, the Justice Department announced it is seeking to join the lawsuit Doe et al. v. Schuylkill County et al., filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. 

Over $10,000 in Tools and Copper Reportedly Stolen from Construction Site in Mahanoy Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating the theft of over $10,000 in tools in Mahanoy Township.

Pottsville Man in Custody After Pursuit on Route 61

A Pottsville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after a short pursuit on Route 61.

Shenandoah Woman in Custody After Stabbing and Standoff

A woman and a man were taken into custody after a stabbing and a standoff in Shenandoah on Friday.

Law Enforcement at Scene of Police Incident on North Bower Street in Shenandoah

 Part of a street in Shenandoah is closed Friday due to an ongoing police incident.

Yuengling Announces Exclusive Line of Lager Shower Products


On Friday, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., announced the launch of an exclusive line of shower products, Lagér by Yuengling.