Monday, April 3, 2023

Schuylkill County Children Enjoy Special Needs Egg Hunt

An egg hunt for children with special needs was held on Sunday in Minersville.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, April 4, 2023

                                        

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Tuesday, April 4
, 2023

Three Injured in Crash on Route 309 in Rush Township

Three people were injured in a crash in Rush Township on Saturday.

Multi Alarm Fire Destroys Gold Star Plaza Dollar General in Shenandoah

A fire has completely destroyed the Dollar General in the Gold Star Plaza in Shenandoah.

Two Inmates at FCI Schuylkill Indicted for Possessing "Shanks"

Two inmates at the Federal Institutional Schuylkill near the Minersville Exit of Interstate 81 were charged for possessing illegal contraband.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 3, 2023

                                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: April 3, 2023

WATCH: Watch the 2023 Girardville St. Patrick' Day Parade


Watch our recording of the 2023 Girardville St. Patrick's Day Parade.

Vote for Mrs. T's Pierogies to become “COOLEST THING MADE IN PA”

Voting is underway for the championship round of the Pennsylvania Chamber's "Coolest Thing Made in PA" and Schuylkill County's own, Mrs. T's Pierogies, is a finalist.

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Schuylkill Technology Center Students Engrave Bricks for Hillside SPCA



Two students enrolled in the Electro-Mechanical Technology Program at the North Campus of Schuylkill Technology Center utilize the Boss Laser to engrave bricks for the Hillside SPCA’s Courtyard as part of their Capital Campaign. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 2, 2023

                                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: April 2, 2023

Saturday, April 1, 2023

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled

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

Shenandoah 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 wanted Shenandoah man.

Firefighters Respond to Camper Fire in Butler Township

Firefighters responded to a trailer fire in Butler Township on Saturday afternoon.

Over 500 Homes Without Power in Western Schuylkill County

High winds have knocked power out in Western Schuylkill County late Saturday.

Girardville St. Patrick's Day Parade Honors Volunteer Firefighters

Even with the weather uncertain for Saturday, the Girardville St. Patrick's Day Parade marched on and honored local volunteer firefighters.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County



The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 1st, 2023

                                                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: April 1, 2023

Friday, March 31, 2023

WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County


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

Man Dies After Tree Falls on Him near Lavelle

A man died from injuries he suffered in an accident in his yard on Thursday evening in Butler Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 31, 2023

                                                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries: March 31, 2023

Congressman Meuser Announces Participation in Congressional Art Contest



Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced Friday that his office is participating in the 2023 Congressional Art Competition.

Penn State Formally Introduces Mike Rhoades as New Men's Basketball Coach

On Thursday, Penn State University held a press conference on the floor of the Bryce Jordan Center to formally introduce Mike Rhoades as their new Men's Basketball Coach.

Man Flown After Being Struck by Train in Ashland

A man was seriously injured after being struck by a train in Ashland on Friday morning.

Two Schuylkill County Products Vie for Votes for "Coolest Thing Made in PA"

Two Schuylkill County products are competing against each other in a poll to be in the finals of the "Coolest Thing Made in PA" competition.

Pine Grove Man Wanted for Assault Taken into Custody by Borough Police

Pine Grove Police took a wanted man into custody in relation to a domestic incident.

Larry Padora Announces Candidacy for Schuylkill County Commissioner


Larry Padora, of New Ringgold, has announced his candidacy in running for Schuylkill County Commissioner.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, March 31, 2023

                                       

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Friday
, March 31, 2023

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 30, 2023

                                                                                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries: March 30, 2023

Autopsy Results Released in St. Clair Death Investigation

The Pennsylvania State Police have released additional details after a body was found in St. Clair on Sunday.

Two from Minersville Face Illegal Firearm Charges

The Minersville Police made two arrests on Wednesday as part of an investigation into two people illegally owning firearms.

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Mahanoy City Native Officially Announced as Penn State's New Men's Basketball Coach

The rumors were true!  Mahanoy City native, Mike Rhoades, has been announced as Penn State's new Men's Basketball Coach.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 29th, 2023

                                                                                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries: March 29, 2023

Schuylkill County Woman Dies from Injuries Suffered in Berks County Crash

A Schuylkill County woman died from injuries she suffered in a crash in Berks County earlier this week.

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Former Ashland Hospital to be Used as Set for Production Company

 

The former Ashland Hospital/St. Catherine's Hospital in Fountain Springs, Butler Township is going to be the filming site of a production company for the next couple days.

Ashland Man Faces Charges for Threatening to Kill Woman in Butler Township


An Ashland man is facing charges for threatening to kill a woman in Butler Township over the weekend.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 28, 2023

                                                                                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries: March 28, 2023

Pennsylvania State Police Release Details on Body Found in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven have released details on Sunday's discovery of a body found in St. Clair.

Monday, March 27, 2023

Dan Evans Announces Candidacy for Schuylkill County Commissioner



Dan Evans, of Tamaqua, has announced his candidacy for Schuylkill County Commissioner. 

Tamaqua Soccer Team Members Share Boy Scout Bond


A coach from Tamaqua Area is proud of his team's accomplishments, both on and off the soccer field, as they follow in his footsteps as a Boy Scout.

New York Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison for Drug Trafficking



A New York man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after an investigation into drug trafficking in Pottsville.

Mahanoy City Man Faces Charges for Firing Shots


 A Mahanoy City man is facing charges after firing shots in the borough.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 27, 2023

                                                                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries: March 27, 2023

Standoff Ends Peacefully Overnight in Ringtown

 A standoff in Ringtown ended peacefully overnight.

Sunday, March 26, 2023

DEVELOPING: Police at Scene of Incident in Ringtown

Law enforcement is at the scene of an ongoing incident in Ringtown.

DEVELOPING STORY: Body Found near St. Clair on Sunday

A body was found near St. Clair on Sunday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 26, 2023

                                                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries: March 26, 2023

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Pine Grove 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 man from Pine Grove.

UPDATE: Juvenile Reported Missing from Williamstown Found Safe

UPDATE:  The juvenile from Williamstown that was reported on in this post has been found safe.  Thank you to everyone who shared.

Schuylkill County Power Outages: March 25th, 2023 (Noon Update)

An update of Schuylkill County power outages in Schuylkill County as of noon on Saturday, March 25th, 2023.

State Police Investigating Road Rage Incident Involving Gun in Rush Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a road rage incident earlier this month in Rush Township.