Tuesday, June 28, 2022

UPDATE: New York Man Falls Asleep, Drives SUV Off Bridge on Interstate 81 near Mahanoy City

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have released details on Sunday's crash on Interstate 81 near Mahanoy City.

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.

Gilberton Man Charged for Stealing Catalytic Converter


A Gilberton man is facing charges for allegedly stealing a catalytic converter off of a vehicle.

Schuylkill County Fourth of July Fireworks Schedule 2022

  

Schuylkill County Fourth of July Fireworks Schedule for 2022

Stained Glass Windows from Former Schuylkill County Churches to be Sold


Architectural remnants created from stained glass windows of current and former churches of the Diocese will be sold to the public from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 16, at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, 618 Fullerton Ave., Whitehall.

Saint Clair Police Investigate Suspicious Activity


The Saint Clair Police are investigating several suspicious incidents which have taken place in the past week in the East Mines neighborhood of the borough, along Ann Street. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 28th, 2022

                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: June 28th, 2022

Over 300 Homes Without Power in Fountain Springs and Butler Township

A power outage has left over 300 homes in the dark in Butler Township on Tuesday afternoon.

Sheetz Lowers Price Per Gallon Below $4.00 for Lowest Grades of Gasoline

Starting Sunday, Sheetz temporarily lowered the prices of their two lowest grade fuels in a move they say will help reduce pain at the pump for consumers.

Ashland Police Looking to Identify Woman Involved with Incident

The Ashland Police Department is looking for the public's assistance to identify a woman.

Frackville Elks Lodge Hosts STC Student of the Year Awards Banquet


Each school year, the Schuylkill Technology Center partners with the Frackville Elks Lodge No. 1533 to honor and award students enrolled in career and technical education programs at the North Campus, Frackville and South Campus, Mar-Lin.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, June 28th, 2022

                                                                                           

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, June 28th, 2022

Monday, June 27, 2022

FCI Schuylkill Inmate Found with Weapon


An inmate at FCI Schuylkill was found with a weapon earlier this month.

Ashland Man with a Suspended License Leads Police in Pursuit, Turns Himself In

An Ashland man is facing charges after leading borough police in a pursuit on Sunday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 27th, 2022

                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries: June 27th, 2022

Frackville Police Investigating Theft from Vehicle

The Frackville Police Department is investigating a theft from a vehicle that occurred in the borough over the weekend.

Pro Choice Supporters Gather in Pottsville to Oppose Supreme Court Ruling

On Friday evening, a group of nearly 50 women and men gathered on the steps of the Schuylkill County Courthouse to protest the Dobbs v. Jackson ruling by the United State Supreme Court.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, June 27th, 2022

                                                                                          

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, June 27th, 2022

Sunday, June 26, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 26th, 2022

                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: June 26th, 2022

Big Diamond Speedway Results for Friday, June 24th, 2022


Big Diamond Speedway Results for June 24th, 2022

Two Flown After SUV Crashes Over Bridge Along Interstate 81 near Mahanoy City

Two people were injured in a crash off Interstate 81 near Mahanoy City on Sunday afternoon.

Saturday, June 25, 2022

Two Injured After Vehicle Hits Rock on Interstate 81 near McAdoo

A crash on Thursday on Interstate 81 near McAdoo is being blamed on a rock slide that occurred.

Armed Carjacking in Bethel Township Leads to Vehicle Pursuit and Arrest


A man was carjacked at gunpoint in Berks County on Thursday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 25th, 2022

                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: June 25th, 2022

Schuylkill County Sobriety Checkpoint Leads to Multiple DUI Arrests

A Sobriety Checkpoint in Cressona on Friday led to multiple arrests.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, June 25th, 2022

                                                                                         

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, June 25th, 2022

Mahanoy City Man Arrested for Incident at Shenandoah Liquor Store


A Mahanoy City man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after an incident Friday evening at the Shenandoah Liquor Store.

Shenandoah Valley Hosts Mrs. T's Pierogies Commercial Shoot

Shenandoah Valley played host to Mrs. T's Pierogies on Friday so the company could shoot a commercial.

Friday, June 24, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 24th, 2022

                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: June 24th, 2022

Firefighters Respond to Electrical Fire at the Frackville American Legion

Just before 7:00pm, Thursday, emergency personnel were called to an electrical fire at the Frackville American Legion.

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, June 24th, 2022

                                                                                        

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, June 24th, 2022

Heating Oil Leaks into Creek near Orwigsburg

Emergency personnel responded to an incident on Thursday afternoon that involved heating oil leaking into a creek in North Manheim Township.

North Schuylkill to Raise Real Estate Taxes, 2022-2023 Budget Approved


The North Schuylkill School Board met for their monthly board meeting on Wednesday evening.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 81 Down to One Lane in Schuylkill County near Ravine

As of 2:00pm, Thursday, Interstate 81 was down to one lane.

Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau returns to sponsor the NASCAR Xfinity Series race


Pocono Raceway has partnered with the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau for the Explore the Pocono Mountains 225 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, July 23. 

Schuylkill County Students Named to Susquehanna University's Spring 2022 Semester Dean's List


This week, Susquehanna University announced it's 2022 Spring Semester Dean's List, which included students from Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 23rd, 2022

                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: June 23rd, 2022

Gordon Man Faces Charges for Throwing Firework at Shed

A Gordon man is facing charges after he threw a firework at another man's shed.

State Police Investigating Death in Norwegian Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a death in Norwegian Township.

Man Faces Charges for Hitting Woman with Baseball Bat in Cass Township


A man is facing charges for hitting a woman with a baseball bat.

Ashland Woman Faces Drug and Resisting Arrest Charges

A woman from Ashland is facing charges after drugs were found in her vehicle that was being repossessed.

North Schuylkill School Board Member Resigns; Interested Candidates to Apply


A North Schuylkill School Board Member officially resigned from her position Wednesday evening.

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 Spring 2022 Semester Dean's List.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, June 23rd, 2022

                                                                                       

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, June 23rd, 2022

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Hazleton Man Arrested for Rape of Adolescent Girls in Frackville

A Hazleton man is free on bail after being taken into custody on Tuesday for the alleged rape of two adolescent girls in Frackville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 22nd, 2022

                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: June 22nd, 2022

Argall Bill to Protect Corrections Officers Passed by Senate


A bill to protect the rights of Pennsylvania’s corrections officers was approved by the state Senate by a bipartisan vote of 42-8, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29), the prime sponsor of the bill.

EVENT: ANNUAL HOMETOWN ARMORY COAL CRACKER REUNION

ANNUAL HOMETOWN ARMORY COAL CRACKER REUNION
SATURDAY JUNE 25TH STARTS AT 1 p.m.

Shenandoah Valley Summer Art Class Assists with Refurbishing Memorials


Shenandoah Valley is holding a summer class for students interested in enhancing their artistic skills. 

Mahanoy City Elks Holds Annual Flag Day Ceremony


Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 held its annual Flag Day Ceremony on June 14th. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022

                                                                                      

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, June 22nd, 2022