Wednesday, October 19, 2022

Shenandoah Valley Unveils New Electronic Baseball Scoreboard


An electronic baseball scoreboard is the newest addition to the Shenandoah Valley High School Sports Complex. 

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 18th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: October 18th, 2022

Man Wanted in Lehigh County Taken into Custody in West Penn Township

West Penn Township Police arrested a man wanted in Lehigh County.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash Causing Delays on Interstate 81 near Delano

A crash on Interstate 81 near Delano is causing traffic delays Tuesday afternoon.

Travis Blankenhorn to Attend Special Olympics Flag Football Game This Saturday

The trend of notable public figures will continue this Saturday when a Schuylkill County native that played Major League Baseball this season will attend the Special Olympics Flag Football game.

Schuylkill League Volleyball Playoff Results - 10/17/2022

  

Schuylkill League Volleyball Playoff Results - 10/17/2022

Schuylkill League Soccer Playoff Results & Schedule - 10/17/2022

 

Schuylkill League Soccer Playoff Results - 10/17/2022

Mount Carmel Man Leads East Union Township Police in Pursuit with Child in Car

A man is facing charges after he fled police in East Union Township on Sunday all while he had a 10-year-old passenger with him.

WEATHER ALERT: Freeze Warning Issued for Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for late Tuesday and early Wednesday for Schuylkill County.

Monday, October 17, 2022

Schuylkill County Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of a Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking


A Shenandoah man pleaded guilty to federal firearm and drug charges.

Drought Watch Continues for Schuylkill County and 19 Other Pennsylvania Counties


The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced on Monday after a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force that the drought watch has been lifted for 16 counties and remains for 20 counties. 

North Schuylkill Hosts Tournament of Bands

The sound of music could be heard in Butler Township on Saturday at North Schuylkill's Tournament bands where 16 teams performed.

Schuylkill Technology Center Students Utilize New Trencher

Students enrolled in the Residential Industrial Electricity Program at the South Campus of Schuylkill Technology Center had the opportunity to use a Ground Hog- T-4 Trencher secured by STC via the Pennsylvania Department of Education Supplemental Equipment Grant Program. 

Ashland Celebrates Applefest

On Saturday, the Washington Fire Company hosted Ashland's Annual Applefest at Eureka Park in Ashland.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: North Schuylkill Outlasts Palmerton


After a rough start, the Spartans were operating through the air, on the ground, and on defense in their game against Palmerton Friday night.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 17th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: October 17th, 2022

Schuylkill League Soccer Playoff Schedule

Schuylkill League Soccer Playoff Schedule

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 10/17/2022

      

Schuylkill County Crash Log
(10/17/2022)


A collection of crash reports from Schuylkill County law enforcement.

Sunday, October 16, 2022

Saint Clair Police Report on Retail Thefts at Walmart

Saint Clair Police release information on recent retail thefts at Walmart.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 16th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: October 16th, 2022

Schuylkill District Attorney and District Judge Speak to County Students About Making the Right Decisions

Schuylkill County District Attorney Mike O'Pake has been speaking to area students about making the right decisions.

Shenandoah Valley Crowns Homecoming Queen


 On Friday night, Shenandoah Valley crowned their 2022 Homecoming Queen.

Boil Advisory Issued for Parts of Pottsville After Water Main Break

The Schuylkill County Municipal Authority has issued a water boil advisory after a water main break Sunday morning in Pottsville.

Gordon Woman Wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives


Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O’Pake and the Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locating a woman from Gordon.

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 15th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: October 15th, 2022

North Schuylkill Crowns Homecoming Queen and Princess

On Friday night, North Schuylkill crowned their 2022 Homecoming Queen and Princess.

State Police Identify Victim of Friday's Fatal Crash in West Brunswick Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven have released details from Friday's fatal crash in West Brunswick Township.

Friday, October 14, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard for Week #8

            

Schuylkill County 

High School Football Scoreboard 

for Week #8

Schuylkill Haven Police Looking to Identify Theft Suspect


Schuylkill Haven Police are looking to identify a theft suspect.

Road in East Brunswick Township to Close Next Week for Railroad Crossing Replacement

PennDOT has announced that a road in East Brunswick Township will close next week for railroad work.

One Arrested on Drug Charges After Investigation at Pottsville Housing Development


A Pottsville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison on drug charges.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Crash in West Brunswick Township

A Schuylkill County Coroner was called to a crash in West Brunswick Township on Friday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 14th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: October 14th, 2022

Minersville Ambulance Involved in Fatal Route 309 Crash in Lehigh County


Schuylkill County's Minersville Ambulance was involved in a fatal crash that occurred on Route 309 in Lehigh County on Thursday.

Multi-Vehicle Pileup Closes Westbound Interstate 78 in Berks County


A crash has closed Interstate 78 westbound in Berks County on Friday morning.

Public Invited to Father Walter Ciszek Day in Shenandoah This Sunday



The Father Walter Ciszek Prayer League cordially invites everyone to "Father Walter Ciszek Day" on Sunday, October 16, 2022. 

Thursday, October 13, 2022

PHOTOS: North Schuylkill Homecoming Powder Puff Classic

Photos from Wednesday evening's Homecoming Powder Puff Classic at North Schuylkill.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 13th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries: October 13th, 2022

MEET THE SKOOK MARCHING BANDS: Williams Valley Viking Pride Marching Band

   

MEET THE SKOOK MARCHING BANDS
Williams Valley Viking Pride Marching Band

Next up in our new series highlighting the Marching Bands from our Schuylkill County School Districts, we feature the marching band from Williams Valley, directed by Matthew Paul Haas.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Serious Crash Reported on Lehigh County Side of Blue Mountain on Route 309

A serious crash has been reported to have occurred on Route 309 on the Lehigh County side of the Blue Mountain.

$1 Million in Grants Awarded to Shenandoah and Schuylkill County to Tear Down Blighted Buildings for Senior Citizen Housing


The Schuylkill County delegation from the Pennsylvania State legislature announced funding for Shenandoah and Schuylkill County to fight blight.

City of Pottsville Announces Retirement of Chief of Police

On Tuesday, the City of Pottsville officially announced the upcoming retirement of their Chief of Police.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, October 13th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                    

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Thursday, October 13th, 2022

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 12th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries: October 12th, 2022

POTTSVILLE POLICE: Former Employee Stole Over $5,000 from City Convenience Store


A Pottsville woman is facing theft charges after she admitted stealing over $5,000 from a convenience store in the city.

Drivers Flees Crash near Ashland Overnight

The driver of a vehicle fled after a crash near Ashland overnight.

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Pennsylvania State Police Seizes Nearly 2,000 Pounds of Illegal Drugs in Third Quarter Of 2022


The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) announced troopers seized more than 108 pounds of cocaine, 144 pounds of methamphetamines, 85 pounds of fentanyl, and over 65,000 pills of assorted narcotics and other illicit drugs in the third quarter of 2022.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule for Week #8

           

Schuylkill County 

High School Football Schedule 

for Week #8

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 11th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries: October 11th, 2022

North Schuylkill to Crown 2022 Homecoming Queen This Friday


North Schuylkill will crown its’ 2022 Homecoming Queen this Friday, October 14th.