Friday, January 6, 2023

Stehr Takes Oath of Office to Begin Serving the 107th House District

Rep. JoAnne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin her first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives serving the 107th District.

Ashland Man Threatens to Burn Down Home and Chases Husband with Axe

An Ashland man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after an incident New Year's Day.

Skook News Obituaries: January 5th, 2023

Lebanon Valley College announced more than 850 students that were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester.

Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) took the oath of office on Tuesday to begin his first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during a ceremony at the state Capitol in Harrisburg.

A Pottsville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after allegedly assaulting a woman and leading State Troopers in a pursuit.

Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in West Brunswick Township

Just after midnight, fire crews were called to a working structure fire in West Brunswick Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, January 5th, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Thursday, January 5th, 2023

Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin his second term serving the 123rd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin his second term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

UPDATE: Luzerne County Homicide Suspect in Custody

The suspect that was wanted in a homicide in Luzerne County has bene taken into custody.

An abandoned home collapsed Shenandoah on Wednesday afternoon.

Skook News Obituaries: January 4th, 2023

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania State Police, Troop J filed criminal charges against a former PennDOT employee accused of using his government position to facilitate a fraud scheme that allowed ineligible drivers to operate motor vehicles.

Students enrolled in the Marketing and Business Administration Program at the South Campus of Schuylkill Technology Center compete at the regional Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) Competition held at LCCC in Schnecksville, on Tuesday, December 14, 2022.

Pictured are twelve student artists who are members of the Shenandoah Valley’s Art National Honor Society and submitted exhibits for the school’s recent Winter Arts Fest which was held last month.

The Pennsylvania State Police are searching for a homicide suspect in Luzerne County.

WEATHER ALERT: Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for Wednesday morning for Schuylkill County.

A fire late Tuesday afternoon heavily damaged Quandel Concrete in Cass Township.

Fire Crews Responding to Multi-Alarm Working Commercial Fire near Minersville

Fire crews are responding to a working commercial fire near Minersville.

On Tuesday, Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) took the oath of office to begin his first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Blue Mountain High School Teacher Placed on Leave After YouTube Video Surfaces

A Blue Mountain High School Teacher has been placed on administrative leave after a video surfaced on YouTube.

Skook News Obituaries: January 3rd, 2023

Crash Closes Route 309 in the Area of Blue Mountain near Schuylkill/Lehigh County Line

A crash has closed Route 309 in the area of the Blue Mountain on Tuesday morning.

Effective Jan. 3, Joseph Puzzi, M.D., and his otolaryngology practice will join Geisinger.

One person was transported after an ATV accident in Centralia on Monday afternoon.

Last month, the 2023 Coal Region Racing Hall of Fame Inductees.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

Speed Limits Reduced Overnight on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County Due to Fog

PennDOT has reduced the speed limits on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County late Monday and early Tuesday.

Big Diamond Speedway 2023 Schedule

With the 2023 racing season fast approaching, Big Diamond Speedway promoters Jake and Jasmine Smulley have set a schedule that will give the fans a little bit of everything in 2023 at the Minersville, PA dirt oval.