Thursday, February 2, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, February 2nd, 2023

                     

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Thursday, February 2nd, 2023

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Interstate 78 Closed at Hamburg for Multi-Vehicle Crash with Fire

As of 10:15pm, Wednesday, Interstate 78 is closed in both directions due to a crash.

Pottsville Area Middle School Student Charged with Assault and Found in Possession of Pocketknife


A Pottsville Area Middle School student was taken into custody after an incident on Tuesday.

Registration Open for 2023 Coal Cracker 10k in Shenandoah


Registration is now open for Schuylkill County Oldest and Toughest Races, the Coal Cracker 10k.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 1st, 2023

                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: February 1st, 2023

Fire Destroys Home in Locust Gap

A fire destroyed a home in Locust Gap late Tuesday evening.

Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Sen. Argall, Rep. Watro to Host Monthly Outreach Appointments in Mahanoy City for Veterans


Veterans or their dependents who have issues or questions about what benefits or services they may be eligible for can now schedule an appointment to meet with an American Legion service officer at the legislative offices of State Senator Dave Argall (R-29) and State Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) in Mahanoy City.

PPL Addresses "Technical Issue" That Increased Bills

PPL Electric says they are working to correct billing issues that occurred because of a technical issue last month.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 31st, 2023

                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: January 31st, 2023

Overnight Train Derailment near Hometown


Crews have been at the scene of a train derailment that occurred overnight in Rush Township.

Tamaqua Police Looking to Identify Suspect Who Stole Donation Box

The Tamaqua Police Department is looking to identify the suspect who stole a donation box on Tuesday morning.

Pottsville Man Facing Charges After Leading Police on Peach Mountain Pursuit


A Pottsville man is facing charges after he led State Police on a pursuit on Peach Mountain last week.

Monday, January 30, 2023

Pennsylvania State Police Vehicle Involved in Crash in Ashland


A Pennsylvania State Police vehicle was involved in a crash in Ashland on Monday evening.

Shamokin Man with Active Warrants Flees State Troopers in Schuylkill County

A Shamokin man is wanted by the Pennsylvania State Police after he fled Troopers earlier this month.

No Injuries Reported in 3-Vehicle Crash in Butler Township

No injuries were reported after a 3-vehicle crash in Butler Township on Monday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 30th, 2023

                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: January 30th, 2023

COLLEGE NEWS: Schuylkill County Students Named to LCCC Dean's List




Schuylkill County Students Named to
LCCC Dean's List

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has announced the following Schuylkill County students that were named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2022 semester.

West Mahanoy Township Police Investigating Overnight Burglary


West Mahanoy Township Police are investigating an overnight burglary.

Sunday, January 29, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, January 30th, 2023

                    

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Monday, January 30th, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 29th, 2023

                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: January 29th, 2023

Mahanoy Area Commemorates Anniversaries of State Championships

On Saturday, a special ceremony brought players and coaches of two state championship teams back to Mahanoy Area.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, January 29th, 2023

                   

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Sunday, January 29th, 2023

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Schuylkill Haven 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 a Schuylkill Haven man.

Shenandoah Man Charged for Trespassing on Several Properties Around Borough

A Shenandoah man remains locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after numerous reports of him trespassing on various properties around the borough since November.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

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

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, January 28th, 2023

                  

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Saturday, January 28th, 2023

Friday, January 27, 2023

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 27th, 2023

               

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 27th, 2023

State Police Investigating Shooting on Route 61 near Orwigsburg

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a shooting that occurred on Route 61 Friday evening.

Schuylkill County Football Scholar Athletes Named


Schuylkill County
Football Scholar Athletes Named

The 2022-2023 Schuylkill County Football Scholar Athletes have been named.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 27th, 2023

                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: January 27th, 2023

Two in Custody After Leading Pottsville Police in Pursuit

Two in Custody After Leading Pottsville Police in Pursuit

Two were taken into custody on Thursday after leading Pottsville Police in a pursuit that ended in Norwegian Township.

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results January 26th, 2023

       

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results
January 26th, 2023

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 26th, 2023

              

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 26th, 2023

Schuylkill County School Delays - 01/27/2023

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Schuylkill County School Delays - 01/27/2023

One Flown After Crash near Pine Grove

A woman was flown after a crash near Pine Grove on Tuesday.

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Minersville Man Faces Charges for Calling in False Reports

Minersville Man Faces Charges for
Calling in False Reports

A Minersville man is facing charges after calling in numerous false reports.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 26th, 2023

                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: January 26th, 2023

Schuylkill Haven School District Goes on Lockdown Due to Police Incident in the Area

Schuylkill Haven School District went on lockdown Thursday morning for a nearby police incident.

Schuylkill County Treasurer Announces Intent to Seek Re-Election

Schuylkill County Treasurer Announces
Intent to Seek Re-Election

On Thursday, Schuylkill County Treasurer, Linda L. Yeich, announced her candidacy for a third term as County Treasurer. 

UPDATE: Mount Carmel Teen Reported Missing Found Safe


The teen reported missing from this story has been found safe.  Thank you to everyone who shared.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, January 26th, 2023

                 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Thursday, January 26th, 2023

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 24th, 2023

             

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 24th, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 25th, 2023

                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: January 25th, 2023

William Burke Announces Intent to Run for Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas

William Burke Announces Intent to Run for Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas

William (“Bill”) Burke, who maintains private law offices in both Shenandoah and Port Carbon, has announced intentions as a candidate for the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas. 

Tier 1 Restrictions Announced for Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County


PennDOT is advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel during the winter storm on Wednesday.

Pottsville Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison After Assaulting City Police Officer


Pottsville Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison After Assaulting City Police Officer

A Pottsville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after assaulting a city police officer on Tuesday.

2-5 Inches of Snow and Strong Wind Gusts Expected Wednesday in Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has downgraded their weather alert to a weather advisory for Schuylkill County.

Tuesday, January 24, 2023