Saturday, March 25, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, March 25, 2023

                                      

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Saturday
, March 25, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 25, 2023

                                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries: March 25, 2023

Friday, March 24, 2023

Victim Identified in Route 61 Fatal Crash near Pottsville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Have released details on Friday's fatal crash on Route 61 south of Pottsville.

Crack Sealing and Sweeping on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County Scheduled for Next Week

PennDOT has announced crack sealing and sweeping that is scheduled next week for the following days and locations on Interstate 81.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Scene of Crash on Route 61 South of Pottsville; Roadway Closed

The Schuylkill County Coroner's office has been called to the scene of a crash on Route 61 south of Pottsville.

Pottsville Woman Faces Felony Theft Charges for Stealing Over $34,000 in Pennsylvania Lottery Tickets


A Pottsville woman is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for stealing over $34,000 in Pennsylvania Lottery Tickets from where she worked.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 24, 2023

                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: March 24, 2023

Thursday, March 23, 2023

DCNR Names New Park Manager For The Tuscarora State Park Complex


Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced last week the appointment of Robert Sweeney to manage the Tuscarora State Park Complex in Schuylkill County.

Man and Woman Face Charges After Crash on Route 309 in West Penn Township

Two people are facing charges after a crash on Route 309 in West Penn Township.

Schuylkill County High School Baseball & Softball Scores - March 22, 2023

 

Schuylkill County High School Baseball & Softball Scores - March 22, 2023

Ashland Man Crashes After Leading Police in Pursuit through Mount Carmel and Centralia

An Ashland man is locked up in Northumberland County Prison after a pursuit and crash late Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 23, 2023

                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries: March 23, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, March 23, 2023

                                     

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Thursday
, March 23, 2023

Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Schuylkill County Man Sentenced in Federal Court For Cyberstalking


A Schuylkill County man was sentenced in Federal Court this week for cyberstalking.

Schuylkill County Man Charged With Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses


A Schuylkill County man is facing federal drug trafficking and firearm charges.

Elks Honors Americanism and Drug Awareness Essay Winners from Mahanoy Area


On Tuesday, March 21st, 2023, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 honored students from Mahanoy Area School District who were winners from their Americanism and Drug Awareness Programs. Those competing went on to district competition. The lodge had 2 students who also went on to win at state competition.

(Americanism Essay Awards) (Pictured Above)

5th Grade, Division I: 
  • Sophia Martorell, 1st Place
  • Ryleigh Wonsock, 2nd Place; 
  • (not pictured Jake Headley 3rd Place) 
6th Grade, Division II: 
  • Kendall Kardisco, 1st Place
  • Emma Manley, 2nd Place
  • Jayden Polonco, 3rd Place
8th Grade, Division IV
  • Samantha Price, 3rd Place; 
  • (not pictured Braylon Komosinsky, 1st place and Benjamin Lagaza, 2nd place) 
Division III, Grade 7: 
  • Rheanna Gordon, 1st Place
  • Alexandra Bet, 2nd Place
  • Brooke Hornung, 3rd Place


(Drug Awareness Poster and Essay Awards)


First Row: Jax Wowak (Poster), 3rd Grade, Nilda Rivera (Poster), 5th Grade, Mavis Trakes (Essay), 3rd Grade, Allison Kencht (Poster), 4th Grade,

Second Row: Linda Fetter, ER; Soctt Phillips and Fred Klock, Co-Chairman of Drug Awareness Committee. (Not pictured Jenna El Gamil, 8th Grade winner (Essay)




(State Winners)
Jax Wowak - State Winner of Drug Awareness Poster Contest (not pictured Jenna El Gamil - State winner of Essay Contest-8th Grade)

Jax and Jenna have been invited to the PA Elks State Convention in May in Harrisburg to be presented their awards.

Two Men from Lehighton Face Charges for Stealing Aluminum Gutters in West Penn Township


Two men face charges for allegedly stealing aluminum gutters in West Penn Township last month.

McAdoo Man Wanted on Warrants Faces Additional Charges for Providing False Information During Traffic Stop


A man from McAdoo was taken into custody on several warrants and faces additional charges after provided a false ID to police.

Man in Custody for Leading Police in Pursuit in Northern Schuylkill County

A man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for leading police in a pursuit in Northern Schuylkill County last month.

Schuylkill County Obituaries - March 22, 2023

                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: March 22, 2023

Schuylkill County Schools Receive Accolades from Berks/Schuylkill "Whats So Cool About Manufacturing?" Competition

On April 21st, 2023, the "Whats So Cool About Manufacturing?" awards for Berks and Schuylkill Counties were presented to the winners.

Girardville St. Patrick's Day Parade Rescheduled Due to Inclement Weather

 

On Wednesday, a decision was officially made to reschedule the 2023 Girardville St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Schuylkill County Woman Wakes Up to Find Ex-Husband Standing Over Her Before He Attacks Her

A Delano woman woke up in the middle of the night to find her ex-husband standing over her this past weekend.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 21, 2023

                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: March 21, 2023

Shenandoah Woman Locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for Attacking Mother

A Shenandoah woman is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after a domestic with her mother over the weekend.

Pottsville Police Investigate Threat Made to Gillingham Charter


A student was taken into custody after a bomb threat was made towards Gillingham Charter in Pottsville on Monday morning.

Monday, March 20, 2023

Girardville Basketball Association Thanks Hydro for Their Contributions


Recently, Paul Kowalick, President of Girardville Basketball Association presented Mike Hammer, Hydro Vice President and General Manager and Brad Morgan, Plant Manager, with a commemorative Basketball and Banner to thank them for Hydro’s generous contributions towards GBA’s Improvement Projects.

North Schuylkill School Board Approves Hiring of New Elementary Principal/Assistant Principal and Other Staff and Coaching Positions


On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, the North Schuylkill School Board held their Committee of the Whole Meeting and their Monthly Voting Meeting.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 20, 2023

                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: March 20, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, March 20, 2023

                                    

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Monday
, March 20, 2023

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Upcoming Events Scheduled for Sweet Arrow Lake Park

The following events are scheduled for Sweet Arrow Lake Park in Pine Grove Township.

Large Amount of Cash Stolen During Burglary in Wayne Township

 A large amount of cash was stolen from a home in Wayne Township.

State Police Investigate Deaths of Two People Found Inside Home in Barnesville


State Police are investigating the death of two people inside a home in Barnesville.

Tools and Building Materials Stolen from Home near Mahanoy City

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a burglary that occurred last week in Trenton, Delano Township.

Reading Man Faces Indecent Exposure Charges on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

A Reading man is facing charges for exposing himself while driving down Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 19, 2023

                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: March 19, 2023

Police at Scene of Ongoing Incident in Schuylkill Haven

Police officers are at the scene of an ongoing incident in Schuylkill Haven on Sunday afternoon.

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Pottsville Woman


Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O’Pake and the Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate a Pottsville woman.

Charges Pending in North Progress Avenue Crash in Pottsville


Charges are pending after a crash in Pottsville on Friday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 18, 2023

                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: March 18, 2023

Friday, March 17, 2023

Three Families Displaced After Fire in New Philadelphia

The American Red Cross is assisting after a fire in New Philadelphia on Friday.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 61 Southbound (The Grade) Closed South of Frackville for Crash

 

A crash has closed Route 61 southbound south of Frackville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 17, 2023

                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: March 17, 2023

Firefighters at Scene of Working House Fire in New Philadelphia

Firefighters are battling a house fire in New Philadelphia Friday morning.

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Schuylkill County Woman Faces Charges for Stealing Fundraiser Money from Cancer Patient

A Schuylkill County woman is facing charges for stealing money she collected through a fundraiser.

State Grants Totaling $4.4 Million Awarded to 12 Schuylkill County Economic Development and Transportation Projects


State grants totaling over $4.4 million were awarded to twelve economic development and transportation projects in Schuylkill County, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-107), Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124), Rep. Dane Watro (R-116), and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 16, 2023

                                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: March 16, 2023

One Transported After Early Morning Rollover near Frackville

One person was transported after a rollover crash near Frackville early Thursday morning.