Thursday, September 1, 2022

Shenandoah Man Wanted on Arson Charges for Starting Multiple Brush Fires

A Shenandoah man is wanted by Forestry Officials for starting brush fires earlier this year.

Pennsylvania Governor and Lt. Governor Announce Effort to Quickly Pardon Thousands from Marijuana-Related Convictions


Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman announced on Thursday a coordinated effort for a one-time, large-scale pardoning project for people with select minor, non-violent marijuana criminal convictions.

Fire Crews Responding to Working Garage Fire in Reilly Township

Fire crews are responding to a working garage fire in Reilly Township Thursday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, September 1st, 2022

                                                                                                                               

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Thursday, September 1st, 2022

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Ethnic Food Picnic, Basket Raffle, Mine Tours and Music Sunday in Lansford

This Sunday September 4, 2022, the No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum in Lansford will be celebrating Labor Day Weekend with their annual picnic featuring homemade ethnic foods, a raffle for baskets, coal mine and museum tours, and music. 

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #2

      

Schuylkill County 

High School Football Schedule 

for Week #2

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 31st, 2022

                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: August 31st, 2022

UPDATE: Teen Reported to be Abducted in Berks County Found Safe

The Pennsylvania State Police have issued an Amber Alert after a teen was reported abducted in Berks County early Wednesday.

Drought Watch Issued for Schuylkill County and Most of Central and Eastern Pennsylvania


The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced on Wednesday that the Commonwealth Drought Task Force has declared a drought watch for 36 counties and asks for voluntary water conservation in those counties, including Schuylkill County.

North Schuylkill Graduate to Start as Middle Linebacker for Penn State Nittany Lions Against Purdue

It was announced earlier this week that North Schuylkill graduate, Tyler Elsdon, will start for the Nittany Lions this Thursday night in their game against Purdue.

Despite Agreement, Nurses Strike Still Planned for Two Schuylkill County Facilities

Earlier this week, it was announced that a strike a nurses union and a health care provider have come to an agreement, but not all facilities, including two from Schuylkill County, are on board.

One Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash Involving Dump Truck on Route 183

One person was transported to the hospital after a crash on Route 183 in Wayne Township on Tuesday.

Schuylkill County High School Volleyball Scores for 08/30/2022

  

Schuylkill County High School Volleyball Scores for 08/30/2022

Schuylkill County Man Wanted for Numerous Warrants Locked Up After Providing False Information to Police

A Schuylkill County man is locked in prison after he being wanted on numerous warrants and for providing false information to police.

Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, August 31st, 2022

                                                                                                                              

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Wednesday, August 31st, 2022

Big Diamond Speedway Will Race Coalcracker 72 This Sunday


Big Diamond Speedway presents the 2022, $17,000 to win Jack Rich Inc, Coalcracker 72.

Vehicle Abandoned After Rollover near Centralia

The driver of a vehicle was no where to be found after a crash in Columbia County on Tuesday afternoon.

MEET THE SKOOK MARCHING BANDS: Shenandoah Valley High School "Blue Devil" Band


MEET THE SKOOK MARCHING BANDS
Shenandoah Valley High School "Blue Devil" Band

In our first of a new series highlighting the Marching Bands from our Schuylkill County School Districts, we feature the marching band from the Shenandoah Valley, directed by Mr. John P. Shoener.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 30th, 2022

                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: August 30th, 2022

Schuylkill County Hit with Heavy Rain; Downed Trees and Minor Flooding Reported

Just after 2:30pm, Tuesday, Schuylkill County was hit with some heavy rain causing some minor flooding and downed trees.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Tri-Valley Tops Minersville

The Tri-Valley Bulldogs won on the road during Week 1 of their high school football season against Minersville Area.

PennDOT, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania DUI Association Urge Responsible, Designated Driving Ahead of Labor Day Holiday


The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Pennsylvania DUI Association gathered today to urge motorists to celebrate responsibly ahead of the Labor Day holiday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, August 30th, 2022

                                                                                                                             

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Tuesday, August 30th, 2022

Monday, August 29, 2022

New Pennsylvania State Troopers Graduate from Police Academy


Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced that 64 cadets have graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy. 

Marian Catholic High School Celebrates over $1,000,000 in Philanthropic Support


At the close of the fiscal year on June 30, 2022, over $1,000,000 in philanthropic support had been received by Marian Catholic High School.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Mount Carmel Defeats North Schuylkill

Photos from Friday night's high school football matchup between North Schuylkill and Mount Carmel.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 29th, 2022

                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: August 29th, 2022

Railroad and Township Police are Seeking Individual who Tampered with Equipment near Hamburg


Police from the Reading Northern Railroad and Tilden Township are attempting to identify an individual that tampered with railroad equipment near Hamburg on Friday.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Nativity BVM Downs Wyalusing Valley

Photos from Friday night's High School Football Week #1 matchup between Nativity BVM and Wyalusing Valley.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, August 29th, 2022

                                                                                                                            

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, August 29th, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 28th, 2022

                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: August 28th, 2022

Sunday, August 28, 2022

Driver Suspected of DUI After Crash on Ashland's Hoffman Boulevard

A driver involved in a crash in Ashland on Saturday is suspected of Driving Under the Influence.

Teen Found with Gunshot Wound to Head in Luzerne County, 17-Year-Old Charged with Homicide


Pennsylvania State Police have charged a 17-year-old male in Luzerne County with homicide after a teen was found with a gunshot wound to the head.

Championship Night Results from Big Diamond Speedway

Championship Night Results from
Big Diamond Speedway

Big Diamond Speedway features and titles go to Duane Howard, Brandon Edgar & Alex Schoffstall on Championship Night.

Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Port Carbon Man Who Failed to Appear for Court Appearance


Schuylkill County detectives are attempting to located man that failed to appear for his court appearance.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 27th, 2022

                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: August 27th, 2022

Friday, August 26, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - 08/26/2022

      

Schuylkill County 

High School Football Scoreboard 

for Week #1

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 26th, 2022

                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: August 26th, 2022

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Varsity Golf Results for August 24th, 2022

 

Schuylkill County High School Varsity Golf Results for August 24th, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 25th, 2022

                                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: August 25th, 2022

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Nursing Home Workers in 2 Schuylkill County Facilities Could Strike in Early September


On Monday, nursing home workers from three of the biggest chains in Pennsylvania voted to send Unfair Labor Practice strike notices, including 2 from Schuylkill County.

Governor Wolf has Pardoned 2,000 Pennsylvanians Since Taking Office


On Tuesday, Governor Tom Wolf's office said he has signed more than 2,000 pardons since he first took office in 2015.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 24th, 2022

                                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries: August 24th, 2022

West Penn Township Police Charge Man with Causing and Leaving Scene of Crash


A West Penn Township man has been charged after he fled the scene of a crash he caused earlier this month.

Schuylkill County High School Varsity Golf Results for August 23rd, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Varsity Golf Results for August 23rd, 2022

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Knoebels Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients


Ten Knoebels Amusement Resort team members are starting off the 2022-23 school year with an extra $750 in their pockets from the park’s scholarship program. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 23rd, 2022

                                                                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries: August 23rd, 2022

Drug Bust Seizes Methamphetamine in New Philadelphia

An investigation led to the arrest of a Reading man on Tuesday after he was found with thousands of dollars worth of methamphetamine in New Philadelphia.

Tremont Dentist Faces Additional Indecent Assault Charges After More Victims Come Forward

A Tremont Dentist who was arrested earlier this month on sex charges is facing additional charges as more victims came forward.

PennDOT Announces Overnight Lane Restrictions on Interstate 78 in Berks County



PennDOT has announced lane restrictions on Interstate 78 this week in Berks County for a construction project.