Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Monday, November 21, 2022

Jersey Mike’s Subs Presents Check to Schuylkill United Way as part of Grand Opening


On Monday, November 21st, Jersey Mike’s Subs presented a check to Schuylkill United Way (SUW) in the amount of $2,625.05 as part of their grand opening celebrations. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 21st, 2022

                    

Skook News Obituaries: November 21st, 2022

Pottsville Police Arrest Man for Trespassing in Building and Assaulting Police Officer


A man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after he was found trespassing on a property then assaulted the officer who was arresting him.

Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison for Assaulting Woman in Pottsville

A Philadelphia man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for assaulting a woman in Pottsville early Monday.

All Aboard! Santa Train Rides Announced for Minersville


The Railway Restoration Project 113 has announced scheduled dates for Santa Train Rides.

Frackville Elks Holds Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway

Elks Lodges are community minded organizations that help their communities grow and on Saturday Frackville's helped feed 200 families in time for Thanksgiving.

Home Damaged by Fire Overnight in Butler Township

 A quick response by firefighters kept a fire from being worse in Butler Township overnight.

Sunday, November 20, 2022

Pottsville Man Dies in City of Reading from Apparent Gunshot Wound

A Pottsville man was pronounced dead in Berks County Friday night after he was found with a gunshot wound.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 20th, 2022

                   

Skook News Obituaries: November 20th, 2022

Fire Personnel Respond to Working House Fire in Mahanoy Township

Firefighters are at the scene of a working house fire in Mahanoy Township.

Woman Facing Charges After Leading Police in Pursuit on Burma Road and Crashing

A woman from York County is facing charges after leading police in a several mile-long pursuit on the Burma Road and crashing in Ryan Township on Saturday.

Minersville Man Wanted After Failing to Appear to Serve Prison Sentence

Schuylkill County Detectives are seeking a Minersville man who failed to show up for his prison sentence.

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Friday, November 18, 2022

Multi-Million State Grant Awarded to Convert Upper of Schuylkill Trust Company Building into Apartments


A project in Pottsville has received a multi-million dollar grant from the State.

WEATHER ALERT: Snow Squall Warning Issued for Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has issued a Snow Squall Warning for Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

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

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 18th, 2022

                 

Skook News Obituaries: November 18th, 2022

Santa Scheduled to Skydive into Shenandoah on Black Friday



Mrs. T’s Pierogies, celebrating 70 years of sharing smiles and pierogies this year, will enter into the holiday season with its 15th Skydiving Santa event on Friday, November 25th, 2022, at Shenandoah Valley's Veterans Memorial Stadium in Shenandoah.

WEATHER ALERT: Snow Squalls Possible Late Friday Afternoon

Snow squalls are possible Friday afternoon across several Pennsylvania Counties including Schuylkill.

Drunk Driver Charged After Causing 5 Crashes on Route 309 in Schuylkill County


A New Ringgold man is facing numerous charges after allegedly driving drunk and causing 5 crashes on Route 309 in August.

State Police Release Details on Crash that Closed Interstate 81 Tuesday Evening

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have released details on the crash that closed Interstate 81 southbound Tuesday evening during the wintry weather.

Thursday, November 17, 2022

Frackville Man Charged with Cruelty to Animals in West Penn Township

A Frackville man facing animal cruelty charges in Minersville is now facing new charges for animal cruelty in West Penn Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 17th, 2022

                

Skook News Obituaries: November 17th, 2022

State Police Respond to Suicidal Male on Interstate 81 near Frackville

Earlier this week, the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville responded to a suicidal male along Interstate 81.

Shenandoah Native Playwright to Perform “We Enheduanna” in Pottsville This Weekend

On Saturday November 19th at 7:00 PM at the Majestic Theater in Pottsville, Dane Rooney will perform a new full-length play which he wrote entitled “We Enheduanna.” 

Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association All-Star Game Set for Thanksgiving Eve

The annual tradition of Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association All-Star Game will be played next Wednesday evening.

Happy 70th Anniversary Mrs. T's Pierogies!


Happy 70th Anniversary to Mrs. T's Pierogies! Today, the company is celebrating 70 years in business!

Teen Struck by Vehicle in Pottsville


A teen suffered minor injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Pottsville on Tuesday.

Pottsville Area School District Closed Thursday Due to Water Main Break


The Pottsville Area School District has announced that it will be closed Thursday, November 17th, 2022.

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, November 17th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                             

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Thursday, November 17th, 2022

Schuylkill County Crash Log (11/16/2022)

          

Schuylkill County Crash Log
(11/16/2022)


A collection of crash reports from Schuylkill County law enforcement.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 16th, 2022

               

Skook News Obituaries: November 16th, 2022

Ashland Community Organizations Decorate Borough Christmas Tree

On Sunday, several community organizations came together in Ashland to decorate the borough's Christmas tree.

Special Olympics Team Schuylkill Flag Football Continues to Make Impossible Possible


During the first weekend in November, the Special Olympics Team Schuylkill Flag Football team took part in Villanova University's Special Olympics Pennsylvania Fall Festival.

One Killed in Interstate 81 Crash in Lebanon County

One person was killed Tuesday evening in a crash on Interstate 81 in Lebanon County.

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Drug Investigation in Pottsville Leads to Seizure of Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, and Percocet


A Pottsville man is in custody after drugs were seized Tuesday morning.

Interstate 81 Southbound Closed at Hegins Exit

As of 8:00pm, Tuesday, Interstate 81 southbound is closed at the Hegins Exit.

PennDOT Reduces Speed Limits on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County


Due to the wintry weather, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on Interstate 81 in the region.

Yuengling Officially Reveals Latest Addition: Bongo Fizz

On Tuesday, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America's Oldest Brewery®, officially revealed the newest addition to its portfolio, Bongo Fizz; a premium beer made with a hint of natural mango flavor for a crisp, juicy and refreshing taste.

Pennsylvania Attorney General Shapiro Announces 500th Arrest by Child Predator Section Since 2017


The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General announced on Tuesday, the 500th arrest by the Child Predator Section since Attorney General Josh Shapiro took office in 2017.

Search Continues for Missing Schuylkill County Man

 


A missing Pottsville man's family and Police continue their search for information on his whereabouts.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 15th, 2022

              

Skook News Obituaries: November 15th, 2022

Monday, November 14, 2022

Man Seriously Injured in Crash in Union Township

A Ringtown man was injured in a crash last week in Union Township.

Shenandoah Heights Man Facing Charges After Crashing into Cars and Fleeing

A Shenandoah Heights man is facing charges after crashing into several vehicles and fleeing.

State Police Investigating Trespassing in New Ringgold

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident where an unknown person was found leaving a home in New Ringgold.

Hometown Hero Flags Retired in Schuylkill Haven


The first phase of Hometown Hero flags are officially retired. The borough removed the flags a few months ago and they have been in storage. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 14th, 2022

             

Skook News Obituaries: November 14th, 2022

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for late Tuesday/early Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, November 14th, 2022

                                                                                                                                                            

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Monday, November 14th, 2022