Saturday, December 10, 2022

Firefighters Cause of Death Revealed in Schuylkill County Fatal Fire

The Lehigh County Coroner has released his findings of an autopsy performed on the two firefighters that died from their injuries in a Schuylkill County Fire.

Friday, December 9, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 9th, 2022

                                     

Skook News Obituaries: December 9th, 2022

Heated Jackets Stolen from Walmart in Rush Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a reported retail theft in Rush Township.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

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

State Police Investigating Reported Burglary in Shenandoah

The Pennsylvania State Police in Frackville are investigating a reported burglary that occurred in Shenandoah last week.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 8th, 2022

   

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 8th, 2022

Thursday, December 8, 2022

Schuylkill County First Responders Escort Fallen Heroes Back to Lehigh County


Dozens of Schuylkill County fire apparatus gathered Thursday afternoon to escort two fallen firefighters that died in the line of duty back to Lehigh County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 8th, 2022

                                    

Skook News Obituaries: December 8th, 2022

Pennsylvania DEP: Schuylkill County Remains on Drought Watch


Schuylkill County Remains on Drought Watch


The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced Thursday after a meeting of the Commonwealth Drought Task Force that drought watch has been lifted for 15 counties and remains for five counties.

Attorney General Shapiro Announces Charges Against 9 Former Mount Carmel Football Players for Hazing Incident


On Thursday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced that his office has filed charges against nine former Mount Carmel High School football players for their involvement in a 2020 hazing incident.

West Penn Township Police Identify Body of Man Found at Fire Scene, Two Other Firefighters Injured Fighting Fire

The West Penn Township Police have released addition information on Wednesday's fatal fire on Clamtown Road.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 7th, 2022

  

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 7th, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results - December 7th, 2022

     

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results
December 7th, 2022

Identities of Firefighters from Schuylkill County Fatal Fire Released

The identities of the two firefighters that died from their injuries suffered in a fire in West Penn Township has been released.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022

Two Firefighters Die in West Penn Township Fire; Body of Third Person Found Nearby

The fire in West Penn Township has turned fatal.

Fire Crews Responding to Structure Fire in West Penn Township

Fire crews are responding to a structure fire in West Penn Township on Wednesday afternoon.

Schuylkill County 6-Year-Old to Kick-Off Pennsylvania Farm Show by Singing National Anthem


For winning the most votes, a 6-year-old from Schuylkill County will open the 2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show by singing the National Anthem.

Ashland Man Arrested After Assaulting Woman in Alley

An Ashland man is free on bail after being taken into custody for assaulting a woman early Monday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 7th, 2022

                                   

Skook News Obituaries: December 7th, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results - December 6th, 2022

    

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results
December 6th, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 6th, 2022

 

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 6th, 2022

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Speed Limits Reduced on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill, Luzerne, and Lebanon Counties Due to Heavy Fog

PennDOT has reduced the speed limits on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill, Lebanon, and Luzerne Counties.

Congressman Meuser Elected as PA's Representative to the Republican Policy Committee


Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) was elected by members of the House Republican Conference as Pennsylvania’s representative to the Republican Policy Committee (RPC) for the 118th Congress.

Pennsylvania State Police Charge Trooper with DUI for Being Intoxicated While on Duty


The Pennsylvania State Police announced DUI charges against a trooper accused of driving intoxicated while on duty.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 5th, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 5th, 2022

Pennsylvania State Police Searching for Stolen Vehicle and Suspects from Berks County


The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating and attempting to locate two suspects involved in the theft of a vehicle in Berks County last week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 6th, 2022

                                  

Skook News Obituaries: December 6th, 2022

Pottsville Man Sentenced To 60 Months’ Imprisonment for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses


A Pottsville man was sentenced last week on drug trafficking and firearm offenses.

One Transported After Rollover near Girardville

The driver of an SUV was transported to an area hospital after a rollover crash near Girardville, Tuesday morning.

Emergency Personnel Responding to Working Structure Fire in West Penn Township

Emergency personnel are being called to a working structure fire in West Penn Township early Tuesday.

Monday, December 5, 2022

Fire at Red Creek Wildlife Center Ruled Accidental

State Police have completed their investigation into a fire at the Red Creek Wildlife Center Monday morning.

Driver Flown After Overnight Crash in Mahanoy Township

The driver of an SUV was flown after a crash overnight in Mahanoy Township.

Special Olympics Team Schuylkill Brought Disney to Schuylkill County to End Flag Football Season


There are moments in your life; whether they can be good times, bad times, or exceptional times that will last in your memory bank forever. An event on Saturday, November 19th, at Penn State Schuylkill has introduced that core thought for nearly 200 children and Special Olympic athletes. The weather may have been cold but that did not stop the warm hearts of the families and children that got to experience this amazing event.

Fire Destroys Wildlife Center in Schuylkill County


A fire destroyed the Red Creek Wildlife Center in Wayne Township on Monday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 5th, 2022

                                 

Skook News Obituaries: December 5th, 2022

Ashland Celebrates Christmas the Old-Fashioned Way

On Saturday, Ashland continued their annual holiday tradition, the Old-Fashioned Christmas.

Emergency Personnel at Scene of Working Fire at Red Creek Wildlife Center

 Emergency personnel are at the scene of a fire at the Red Creek Wildlife Center.

Sunday, December 4, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 4th, 2022

                                

Skook News Obituaries: December 4th, 2022

Ashland Man Wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives


Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O’Pake and the Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate an Ashland man who failed to appear for a prison sentence.

Saturday, December 3, 2022

Pottsville Man Dies Months After Suffering Injuries in Sanitation Truck Accident

A Pottsville man has died from his injuries he suffered several months ago in an accident in the city.

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 December 3rd, 2022

                               

Skook News Obituaries: December 3rd, 2022

One Person Dies in Schuylkill County Crash Overnight

One person has died from injuries a crash overnight in Porter Township.

Skook News Obituaries: December 2nd, 2022

                              

Skook News Obituaries: December 2nd, 2022

Friday, December 2, 2022

Mahanoy City Man Flees with Vehicle During Repossession, Wrecks near Girardville

A Mahanoy City man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after he fled in a vehicle during repossession then wrecked it near Girardville.

Mahanoy City Man Facing Assault and Animal Cruelty Charges

A Mahanoy City man is facing assault and animal cruelty charges stemming from an incident in the borough early Friday morning.

Frackville Man Charged for Trespassing and Making Threats


A Frackville man is facing charges for trespassing inside a home and making threats.

Make a Wish Holiday Party Scheduled for Saturday in Orwigsburg

The Make A Wish Holiday Party is this Saturday in Orwigsburg. Money raised at the event benefits the Make A Wish Foundation.



Smash and Grab Thieves Break Into Minersville Sandwich Shop and Get Away with $3,000

Minersville Police are investigating a burglary that occurred early Thursday morning at a Sandwich Shop in Minersville.

UPDATE: Overnight Standoff in Schuylkill County Ends with One in Custody



A standoff that lasted over 12 hours ended with one in custody early Friday morning.