Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Monday, October 10, 2022

UPDATE: Two Employees Injured in Explosion at Quarry near Tower City

Two people were injured in an explosion at a quarry near Tower City on Monday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 10th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries: October 10th, 2022

Body of Dog and Puppies Found in Old Mine Shaft in Cass Township

Police and Humane Officials are investigating an incident in Cass Township.

Firefighters Responding to Working Garage Fire near Delano


Firefighters are enroute to a working garage fire near Delano.

Emergency Personnel Responding to Dynamite Truck Explosion near Tower City

Emergency personnel are at the scene of an explosion that occurred Monday morning.

Mahanoy City Woman Faces Drug Charges After Traffic Stop in Ashland


A traffic stop late Thursday in Ashland resulted in drug charges.

Sunday, October 9, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 9th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries: October 9th, 2022

GALLERY: Flag Football: Special Olympics Team Schuylkill vs. Nativity BVM

Photos from Saturday's Flag Football game between the Special Olympics Team Schuylkill and Nativity BVM.

Nativity BVM Crowns Homecoming Queen and King

On Friday night, during their high school football game against Tri-Valley, Nativity BVM crowned a new homecoming queen and king.

Pumpkinfest Celebrates Fall in Frackville

On Saturday, Frackville's annual Pumpkinfest was held on Frack Street between Balliet Street and Lehigh Avenue.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled

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

Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Man Who Failed to Report for Prison Sentence


Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O’Pake and the Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate a man who failed to show up to serve his prison sentence.

Saturday, October 8, 2022

Tamaqua Area Crowns Homecoming Queen and King

 

On Friday night, the Tamaqua Area School District crowned a new homecoming queen and king.

WEATHER ALERT: Frost Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County


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

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 8th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries: October 8th, 2022

Minersville Area Crowns Homecoming Queen

On Friday night, the Minersville Area School District crowned a new homecoming queen during a special ceremony.

Pottsville Man Charged with Assault


A Pottsville man is facing assault charges after an alleged incident.

Multi-Alarm Fire Destroys Several Mahanoy City Homes

Flames tore through several Mahanoy City homes Friday evening.

Friday, October 7, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 7th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries: October 7th, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard for Week #7

Schuylkill County 

High School Football Scoreboard 

for Week #7

National Pierogy Day Celebrated in Shenandoah

Even though it was a day early, Mrs. T's Pierogies continued their annual tradition of raising a flag to recognize National Pierogy Day.

Schuylkill Technology Center Licensed Practical Nursing Program Achieves 100% Pass Rate on the NCLEX


The Schuylkill Technology Center announced the impressive achievement of a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX examination for the adult Licensed Practical Nursing Program at the North Campus. 

Schuylkill Technology Center Carpentry Students Install New Siding for Tremont Ambulance Building


Students enrolled in the Carpentry Program at the South Campus of Schuylkill Technology Center recently installed siding on the façade of the Tremont Ambulance Building located in Tremont.

Grant Awarded to Expand Explore Schuylkill Craft Beverage Trail


A new state grant of $26,403 was awarded to Explore Schuylkill to assist with their efforts to expand the promotion of their Craft Beverage Trail according to State Legislators

Drug Bust in Minersville Leads to Arrest of Man for Trafficking Methamphetamine

A Minersville man was arrested by borough police on Thursday on drug charges.

Thursday, October 6, 2022

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 10/06/2022

     

Schuylkill County Crash Log
(10/06/2022)


A collection of crash reports from Schuylkill County law enforcement.

PENNSYLVANIA STATEWIDE NEWS: State Police Charge 11 For Animal Abuse at Pennsylvania Turkey Farms


The Pennsylvania State Police announced on Thursday animal cruelty charges against 11 people for alleged inhumane treatment of turkeys at seven farms across central and southeastern Pennsylvania.

Mahanoy Area Inducts First Members into Sports Hall of Fame

On Saturday night, the Mahanoy Area School District inducts its first members into the school's Sports Hall of Fame.

Schuylkill County High School Volleyball Scores - 10/05/2022

      

Schuylkill County High School Volleyball Scores
(10/05/2022)

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Scores - 10/05/2022

       

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Scores - 10/05/2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 6th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: October 6th, 2022

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter Returns for Limited Time


On Tuesday, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, announced the highly anticipated return of its incredibly delicious beer collaboration with Hershey’s, America’s most beloved chocolate brand, for the fourth year in a row. 

PENNSYLVANIA STATEWIDE NEWS: 19 Individuals and 13 Businesses Charged with Fraud for Car Title Washing Ring


On Wednesday, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced criminal charges against 19 individuals and 13 separate businesses for “title washing.” 

Editorial: Biden and The Democrats Are Fighting Against the Fed

Editorial: Biden and The Democrats Are Fighting
Against the Fed 

The following editorial was submitted to Skook News by Congressman Dan Meuser.

MEET THE SKOOK MARCHING BANDS: Pottsville Area High School Marching Band

  

MEET THE SKOOK MARCHING BANDS
Pottsville Area High School Marching Band

Next up in our new series highlighting the Marching Bands from our Schuylkill County School Districts, we feature the marching band from Pottsville Area, directed by Katelyn Reichard.

Schuylkill County Police Reports - October 5th, 2022

     

 A collection of police reports received from Schuylkill County law enforcement.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 5th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries: October 5th, 2022

T. J. Maxx to Open at Fairlane Village Mall Next Weekend


T.J. Maxx has announced they will open their new Fairlane Village Mall location near Pottsville next weekend.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #7

          

Schuylkill County 

High School Football Schedule 

for Week #7

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, October 5th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                   

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Wednesday, October 5th, 2022

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Tri-Valley Senior Identified as Victim of Fatal Crash

A senior at Tri-Valley High School has been identified as the victim of a fatal crash over the weekend.

Marian Catholic Announces Daylong Festivities for Saturday's Homecoming


Marian Catholic High School, Hometown, has announced plans for their 2022 Homecoming celebration that will take place on Saturday, October 8. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 4th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: October 4th, 2022

38th Annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival to be held This Sunday


The Tamaqua Historical Society will present its 38th Annual Tamaqua Heritage Festival this Sunday, October 9 from 10 to 5 PM in downtown Tamaqua. 

Tamaqua Area to Crown Homecoming King and Queen This Friday


Tamaqua Area will crown a new homecoming King and Queen this Friday.

Mrs. T's Pierogies Continues 70th Anniversary Celebration with Community Picnic

On Sunday, as part of their 70th anniversary celebration, Mrs. T's Pierogies held their annual community picnic.

Schuylkill County High School Volleyball Scores - 10/03/2022

     

Schuylkill County High School Volleyball Scores
(10/03/2022)

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Scores - 10/03/2022

      

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Scores - 10/03/2022

Three from Frackville Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison for Assault

Three people from Frackville are locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for assault.