Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for Wednesday, January 25th, 2023

     

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 

Wednesday, January 25th, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 24th, 2023

                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: January 24th, 2023

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

 

WINTER STORM WATCH ISSUED FOR SCHUYLKILL COUNTY


The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 23rd, 2023

            

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 23rd, 2023

Monday, January 23, 2023

Shenandoah Police Release Information After Shots Fired During Dog Attack

Shenandoah Police released information about a dog attack that occurred Monday evening.

Rep. Twardzik: Why There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch


OP-ED:  Why There’s No Such Thing as a Free Lunch

By Pennsylvania State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill)

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives is off to a slow start this session, much to the disappointment of my fellow Schuylkill County representatives who you sent to Harrisburg to serve. The 2022 gerrymandered district maps, implemented by a faulty process, were praised as fair. They have been shown to be anything but and have shifted majority and produced gridlock – not good government.

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 01/23/2023

  

Schuylkill County Crash Log
(01/23/2023)

A collection of crash reports from Schuylkill County law enforcement.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 23rd, 2023

                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries: January 23rd, 2023

Schuylkill County Students Named to Bloomsburg University's Dean List

 


On Monday, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania announced that more than 1,870 students were named to the Fall 2022 Dean's List.  Out of those named, 76 were from Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, January 23rd, 2023

                

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Monday, January 23rd, 2023

Big Diamond Speedway Announces New Rookie Class for 2023

Big Diamond Speedway Announces New Rookie Class for 2023

New for 2023 at Big Diamond Speedway this season will the Big Creek Concrete Inc Rookie 602 Sportsman class!

Sunday, January 22, 2023

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/23/2023

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Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/23/2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 22nd, 2023

                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries: January 22nd, 2023

BOYS BASKETBALL: North Schuylkill Outlasts Blue Mountain


In a game that could determine the layout of the boys Schuylkill League and District XI basketball playoffs, North Schuylkill and Blue Mountain left everything they had on the court on Friday night.

UPDATE: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County Extended

  

UPDATE:  Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has extended the Winter Weather Advisory that was issued for Schuylkill County for late Sunday and early Monday.

Saturday, January 21, 2023

Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Ashland Man


Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O’Pake and the Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate an Ashland man.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 21st, 2023

                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries: January 21st, 2023

One Transported After Two-Vehicle Crash on Gold Star Highway near Shenandoah

One person was transported after a two-vehicle crash near Shenandoah.

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

 

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

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

Drought Watch Lifted for Schuylkill, Luzerne, and Carbon Counties


After almost 5 months, the Drought Watch has been lifted for the five remaining counties including Schuylkill, Luzerne, and Carbon.

Interstate 81 Northbound Closed at Frackville Exit Due to Tractor Trailer Crash

 Interstate 81 is closed heading northbound near Frackville early Saturday morning.

Friday, January 20, 2023

Body of Pit Bull Found in Centralia

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a reported case of animal cruelty in Centralia.

Minersville Police Arrest Man for Drug Trafficking


A Minersville man was arrested Monday after police searched his home as part of a drug investigation in the borough.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 20th, 2023

                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries: January 20th, 2023

Philadelphia Man Facing Charges After Leading Police in High-Speed Pursuit in Schuylkill County

A Philadelphia man is facing charges after leading police in a high-speed pursuit in West Penn Township earlier this week.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, January 20th, 2023

               

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Friday, January 20th, 2023

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Alvernia University Holds Grand Opening of New Pottsville Collegetowne

On Thursday, Alvernia University held a grand opening celebration of its new Pottsville Collegetowne.

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 January 19th, 2023

                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries: January 19th, 2023

Wenrich Announces Intent to Run as Libertarian Candidate in 2024 Election for 29th Senatorial District


Libertarian candidate Eddie Wenrich has announced that he will be running for the 29th Senatorial District in the 2024 election.

North Schuylkill Approves Hirings and Coaching Assignments

The North Schuylkill School Board approved several hirings and coaching assignments during their regular meeting held Wednesday evening.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, January 19th, 2023

              

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Thursday, January 19th, 2023

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

COLLEGE NEWS: Schuylkill County Students Named to Dean's Lists - 01/18/2023

Recently announced college news from universities related to Schuylkill County students.

Governor Shapiro Signs First Executive Order, Announcing 92 Percent of Commonwealth Jobs Do Not Require a Four-Year Degree


On his first full day in office, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that effective immediately, 92 percent of state government jobs - about 65,000 positions - do not require a four-year college degree. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 18th, 2023

                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries: January 18th, 2023

Emergency Personnel Responding to House Fire in Wayne Township

Emergency personnel are responding to a house fire in Wayne Township Wednesday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

             

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Wednesday, January 18th, 2023

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

State Police Investigating Explosive/Firework Placed in Mailbox in Northern Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident involving an explosive that damaged a mailbox in East Union Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 17th, 2023

                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries: January 17th, 2023

No Injuries Reported in Tractor Trailer Crash in Fountain Springs


A man walked away uninjured after a tractor trailer crash in Fountain Springs on Tuesday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, January 17th, 2023

            

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Tuesday, January 17th, 2023

Monday, January 16, 2023

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 16th, 2023

           

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 16th, 2023

One Transported After Truck Rollover on Interstate 81 Sunday Morning

One person was transported to the hospital after a truck rollover on Interstate 81 on Sunday morning.

No Injuries Reported in Truck Rollover near Orwigsburg

No injuries were reported after a truck rollover near Orwigsburg on Monday morning.

Seltzer Group Makes Donation to Spartan Games


On Friday, Seltzer Group Partners visited North Schuylkill School District to make their annual contribution to the Spartan Games. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 16th, 2023

                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: January 16th, 2023

Disruption of Shenandoah Phone Service Deliberate; Pennsylvania State Police Investigating

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident that disrupted phone service in Shenandoah early Sunday.

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Continental Hose Co., Gilberton, Hoagie Sale

The Continental Hose Company in Gilberton will hold their monthly hoagie sale on Saturday, January 21st, 2023.



State Grants Awarded to Two Schuylkill County Park Projects

This past week, legislators announced funding for two park projects in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 15th, 2023

                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries: January 15th, 2023