Monday, August 22, 2022

Body of Missing Man Found in Hazle Township

The body of a missing man was found in Hazle Township on Monday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 22nd, 2022

                                                                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries: August 22nd, 2022

Retired State Troopers Tour Shenandoah Valley


Two retired Pennsylvania State Police Troopers from the Nanticoke area who previously served as members of the Criminal Investigative Unit recently paid a visit to the Shenandoah Valley High School.

Church Burglarized near Hegins

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a burglary at a church in Hegins over the weekend.

Mahanoy City Elks Presents Check to Opportunity House


Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695 recently presented a $1,000 check to the Opportunity House in Pottsville. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, August 22nd, 2022

                                                                                                                           

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, August 22nd, 2022

Sunday, August 21, 2022

Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Shenandoah Woman Who Failed to Appear for Court Appearances


Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate a Shenandoah woman who failed to appear for court.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 21st, 2022

                                                                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries: August 21st, 2022

PHOTOS/VIDEO: Girard Hose in Girardville Holds Block Party Fire Truck Parade

Photos and video from Friday evening's fire truck parade to kick off the Girard Hose Fire Company Block Party.

Minor Injuries Reported After SUV Crashes into Home in Frackville

A woman suffered minor injuries after crashing into a home in Frackville on Sunday.

Saturday, August 20, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 20th, 2022

                                                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries: August 20th, 2022

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, August 20th, 2022

                                                                                                                          

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, August 20th, 2022

Friday, August 19, 2022

Beach at Tuscarora State Park Closed until Further Notice

 

Effective Friday, the beach at Tuscarora State Park is closed until further notice.

UPDATE: Missing Lehigh County 4-Year-Old Found Safe


UPDATE: The missing 4-year-old from Lehigh County was found safe.

Family of 5 Displaced After House Fire in Mahanoy City


A family was displaced after a fire in Mahanoy City on Friday afternoon.

PennDOT Announces Road Work in Schuylkill County Scheduled for Next Week


Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled

PennDOT has announced road work that will take place across Schuylkill County next week.

Firefighters Responding to House Fire in Mahanoy City

Firefighters are responding to a house fire in Mahanoy City Friday afternoon.

Two Schuylkill County Surgeons join Lehigh Valley Physician Group General Surgery


Two well-experienced, highly regarded, local general surgeons have joined Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 19th, 2022

                                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries: August 19th, 2022

$10,000 to Win “Prelude to the Coalcracker” Modified Race Set for Friday Night at Big Diamond Speedway


With the 2022 season at Big Diamond Speedway starting to wind down, that can only mean one thing! It’s time for the big money shows. 

Thursday, August 18, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 18th, 2022

                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries: August 18th, 2022

PennDOT Announces New Weight Restriction for Burma Road in Schuylkill County


PennDOT has announced a new weight restriction for the Burma Road from the Mahanoy City area to the St. Clair area.

State Police Investigating Tire Dumping in Blythe Township


The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident involving tire dumping in Blythe Township.

Schuylkill County Fall Cleanup & Recycling Event Scheduled for September

 

Schuylkill County Fall Cleanup 

& Recycling Event Announced for 2022


Schuylkill County has scheduled their annual Fall Cleanup that will be open to all County residents.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, August 18th, 2022

                                                                                                                         

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, August 18th, 2022

Wednesday, August 17, 2022

WWII Veteran Spends 101st Birthday at Yuengling Brewery


A WWII Veteran and Yuengling "super fan" spent his 101st birthday at the Yuengling Brewery in Pottsville.

TJ Maxx Expected to Open in October at the Fairlane Village Mall

Construction is wrapping up and TJ Maxx is expected to open at the Fairlane Village Mall in the next few months.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 17th, 2022

                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: August 17th, 2022

Auto Shop Burglarized in Girardville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an overnight burglary at an auto shop in Girardville.

Death Ruled Suicide in Incident that Closed Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County Overnight

 A death has been ruled a suicide in an incident that closed Interstate 81 overnight.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 81 Southbound Closed in Schuylkill County

As of 12:30am, Wednesday, southbound Interstate 81 was closed in Schuylkill County.

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

PennDOT Offers Second Chance to Pennsylvania Drivers Facing Suspension


The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced on Tuesday that select drivers facing a suspension due to accumulation of points on their driving records or for a conviction of excessive speeding now have a chance at redemption through successfully completing the newly-instituted Driver Improvement School (DIS) offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Pennsylvania State Police Nets Nearly 500 DUI Arrests Throughout Pennsylvania During Operation Nighthawk


The Pennsylvania State Police announced the arrests of 492 individuals Statewide for driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances during a two-day detail known as Operation Nighthawk. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 16th, 2022

                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries: August 16th, 2022

Pedestrian Struck in Frackville Dies from Injuries, Borough Police Continue to Investigate

A pedestrian struck in Frackville on Monday has died from her injuries.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, August 16th, 2022

                                                                                                                        

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, August 16th, 2022

Monday, August 15, 2022

Pennsylvania Man Arrested for Making Threats of Violence Against FBI


A Pennsylvania man has been arrested on charges of making threats of violence against FBI personnel.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 15th, 2022

                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: August 15th, 2022

Pedestrian Struck in Frackville; Victim Flown

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Frackville on Monday afternoon.

Suspect in Berwick Fatal Hit and Run in Custody; 5 Still in Critical Condition

The suspect of a hit and run in Berwick on Saturday is in custody with 5 victims still in critical condition.

Big Diamond Speedway Results from Friday, August 12th, 2022


Big Diamond Speedway was the place to be on Friday night! With chamber of commerce weather, it was the perfect night for some racing and the fans came out in droves to support the night as the 410-Winged Sprint cars were on the bill for the night.

Family Medicine Residency Named for Frackville Couple


Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill’s Rural Family Medicine Residency program has a new name, the Walter and Irene Baran Schuylkill Family Medicine Residency Program, thanks to the generosity of their son Tony and his wife Sandy Baran.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, August 15th, 2022

                                                                                                                       

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, August 15th, 2022

Sunday, August 14, 2022

Traffic Stop in Pottsville Leads to Finding of Meth and Fentanyl

A traffic stop earlier this month led to the arrest of a Pottsville man when meth and fentanyl were found in his vehicle.

Frackville Basketball Tournament Raises Money for Greg Stanalonis Sr Memorial Scholarship

Now in it's third year, 10 teams competed in a street basketball tournament at the Arch Street Park in Frackville for bragging rights and to raise money for the Greg Stanalonis Sr Memorial Scholarship.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 14th, 2022

                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: August 14th, 2022

Gearheads Come Out for Annual Pottsville Car Cruise

Hundreds of car enthusiasts arrived in Pottsville on Saturday to take part in the annual Car Cruise.

Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Allentown Man Who Failed to Appear for Scheduled Court Date


Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O’Pake and the Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate an Allentown man who failed to appear for a court date.

PennDOT Announces Road Work in Schuylkill County Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled

PennDOT has announced road work that will take place across Schuylkill County next week.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, August 14th, 2022

                                                                                                                       

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, August 14th, 2022