Monday, September 19, 2022

Congressman Dan Meuser Awarded NFIB "Guardian of Small Business Award"

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has awarded Rep. Dan Meuser (R-PA) its “Guardian of Small Business Award.” 

Sunday, September 18, 2022

Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Reading Woman Who Failed to Appear for Court


Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O’Pake and the Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate Brandi Lyn Jones.

State Grant Awarded to Norwegian Township to Improve to Two Parks


State grants awards will fund improvements to Marlin Park and Seltzer Park in Norwegian Township, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-29) and Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-125).

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 18th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: September 18th, 2022

Mrs. T's Pierogies Brings Back Community Picnic in Shenandoah for 70th Anniversary


After being cancelled for several years because of the pandemic, the Mrs. T's Pierogies Community Picnic will return just in time for the company's 70th Anniversary.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 17th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: September 17th, 2022

Saturday, September 17, 2022

Truck Gets Hung Up on Wall After Taking Turn Too Early in Lavelle

 A man walked away uninjured after a crash in Lavelle late Saturday.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Blue Mountain Wins "Clash of 61" Over Pottsville


Blue Mountain came out on top after the annual rivalry game between the Eagles and Pottsville Area.

Unattended Food on Stove to Blame for Fire in Mahanoy City


 A fire in Mahanoy City on Friday has been ruled accidental.

Blue Mountain Inducts New All Sports Hall of Fame Members

On Friday night, Blue Mountain inducted their Class of 2022 in their All Sports Hall of Fame.

Driver Shears Pole near Fountain Springs

A driver sheared a pole near Fountain Springs on Friday morning.

Friday, September 16, 2022

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 309 Closed South of Tamaqua Due to Fatal Crash in Lehigh County

Route 309 is closed in both directions south of Tamaqua late Friday due to a fatal crash.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard for Week #4

Schuylkill County 

High School Football Scoreboard 

for Week #4

Former Philadelphia Eagle to Make Appearance at Special Olympics Flag Football Game


A former Philadelphia Eagle will make special guest appearance on Saturday morning at the first ever Special Olympics Flag Football Game.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 16th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: September 16th, 2022

Maria Casey Announces Intent to Run for Schuylkill County Commissioner

This past weekend, Maria Casey, of Minersville, announced her intent to run for the office Schuylkill County next year.

Fire Crews Responding to Working House Fire in Tamaqua

Firefighters are responding to a working house fire in Tamaqua early Friday.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society to Host Open House


The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society will have an Open House on Sunday September 18th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Historical Center located at 201 South Main Street in Shenandoah.

St. Clair Playground Awarded Grant for Renovations and Improvements


A St. Clair playground was awarded a state grant, according to Schuylkill County legislators.

Upcoming Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled

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

Geisinger to Host Super Saturday Flu Vaccine Events Across Northeastern Pennsylvania


Geisinger is once again making better health easier by hosting Super Saturday flu vaccine events now through November.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 15th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: September 15th, 2022

State Police Investigating Retail Theft in Pine Grove Township


The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a retail theft in Pine Grove Township.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #4

       

Schuylkill County 

High School Football Schedule 

for Week #4

Dick Knoebel Recognized as Legend, Phoenix Named #1 Wooden Coaster Again


Over the weekend, Knoebels Amusement Resort President, Dick Knoebel, was recognized as an amusement industry legend. The park’s Phoenix roller coaster and their food were also named #1 in the world at the annual Golden Ticket Awards ceremony.

Schuylkill County Row Officers Send Letter to Harrisburg Urging Impeachment of Commissioner Halcovage

A letter was drafted on Wednesday by Schuylkill County's elected officials urging the House Judiciary Committee to impeach Commissioner George Halcovage.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 14th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: September 14th, 2022

Ashland Woman Charged with Aggravated Assault After Stabbing Neighbor with Scissors

An Ashland woman is facing assault charges after she allegedly stabbed her neighbor with a pair of scissors late Monday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, September 14th, 2022

                                                                                                                                       

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Wednesday, September 14th, 2022

Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 13th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: September 13th, 2022

Schuylkill Technology Center Breaks Ground on Food Truck Building

Last Thursday, the Schuylkill Technology Center broke ground on a new building to house the school's food truck.

Monday, September 12, 2022

$8,000 Worth of Copper Piping Stolen from Home near Pine Grove

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a burglary that occurred in Washington Township.

PennDOT Announces Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled

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

Fall Events Scheduled for Sweet Arrow Lake Park



The Schuylkill Conservation District has announced several upcoming events for the fall season scheduled at Sweet Arrow Lake Park near Pine Grove.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: North Schuylkill Shuts Out Pine Grove

The Spartans easily handled the Cardinals Friday night.

Student Charged for Making Threat on Social Media Towards North Schuylkill


A North Schuylkill student has been charged with making a threat towards the district last week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 12th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: September 12th, 2022

UPDATE: Drugs and Over $5,000 in Stolen Items Seized from Vehicle that Fled Police During Multi-County Pursuit

Pennsylvania State Police have provided an update on an investigation into a man that fled Troopers in Schuylkill County on Labor Day.

Sunday, September 11, 2022

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, September 12th, 2022

                                                                                                                                      

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Monday, September 12th, 2022

Two Face Charges After Drug Bust in Minersville

Two women will faces charges after a drug bust in Minersville this past week.

Shenandoah Valley Band Alumni Return to Play for Hometown Crowd

Shenandoah Valley continued their annual alumni band tradition.

Schuylkill County's First Inclusive Playground Opens in Minersville

Dustin's Adventureland, Schuylkill County's first inclusive playground, is officially open!

North Schuylkill Inducts New Members into their Football Hall of Fame

On Friday night, the North Schuylkill Football Hall of Fame inducted 5 new members.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 11th, 2022

                                                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: September 11th, 2022

Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention 2022 - Award Winners

Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention 2022
Award Winners

Award winners from the 2022 Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention.

Saturday, September 10, 2022

North Schuylkill Aevidum Club Uses Positive Messages to Raise Awareness for National Suicide Prevention Week


During Friday's High School Football game, North Schuylkill's Aevidum Club used positive messages to help spread awareness for National Suicide Prevention Week.

PHOTOS: Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention Parade 2022

On Saturday, the week long Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention concluded with a fire truck parade.

Friday, September 9, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard for Week #3

       

Schuylkill County 

High School Football Scoreboard 

for Week #3

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 9th, 2022

                                                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries: September 9th, 2022

Thursday, September 8, 2022

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, September 9th, 2022

                                                                                                                                     

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Friday, September 9th, 2022