Wednesday, May 3, 2023

U-Haul Reported Stolen in Schuylkill County

A U-Haul has been reported stolen from Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 3, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: May 3, 2023

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Emergency Personnel Responding to Working Fire in Church Rectory in McAdoo

Emergency personnel are responding to a working fire in a church rectory late Tuesday.

Mahanoy Plane Man Faces Charges for Breaking into Home in Girardville

A Mahanoy Plane man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for breaking into a home in Girardville.

McAdoo Man Faces Charges for Domestic Incident

A McAdoo man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after a domestic incident.

Shenandoah Man Faces Aggravated Assault Charges for Hitting Man with Bat During Altercation

A Shenandoah man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for hitting a man with a baseball bat during an altercation.

It’s Modified Madness this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway


After suffering their first rainout of the season last Friday, Big Diamond Speedway will return to action this Friday night with a huge show. 

Frackville swears in New Police Officer

During a short ceremony Monday evening, Frackville swore in a new police officer.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 2, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries: May 2, 2023

Monday, May 1, 2023

Thousands of Rubber Ducks Race Down Mill Creek in the Rain to Support Avenues

They always say it's a great day to be a duck when it's raining, well Sunday's weather was perfect then for the Annual Avenues Rubber Duck Race.

Victim Identified in Fatal Burma Road Car Fire

The victim of a fatal car fire on the Burma Road early Saturday has been identified.

Bed, Bath, and Beyond Bankruptcy Impacts Schuylkill County Jobs

Late last month, Bed Bath and Beyond announced it would be filing for bankruptcy and closing hundreds its stores.  The ripple effects of this announcement will have a direct impact on Schuylkill County jobs.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 1st, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries: May 1, 2023

05.04.2023

 


Shenandoah Police Report on Two Recent Incidents


The Shenandoah Police Department has released details on two recent incidents that borough police handled.

Sunday, April 30, 2023

State Police Investigate Attempted Burglary in Mahanoy Township

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an attempted burglary in Mahanoy Township.

Victim Identified in Fatal Ryan Township Crash

The victim of a fatal crash in Ryan Township on Sunday afternoon has been identified.

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.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Crash in Barnesville


The Schuylkill County Coroner's office has been called to a crash in Barnesville on Sunday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 30, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries: April 30, 2023

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Schuylkill County for Sunday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, April 30th, 2023

                                                                                                                                                               

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Sunday, April 30th, 2023

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Cumbola Woman Wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives


Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O’Pake and the Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help in locating a Cumbola woman.

No Injuries Reported After Two-Vehicle Crash in Ashland

No injuries were reported after a 2-vehicle crash in Ashland on Friday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 29, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries: April 29, 2023

Body Found near Vehicle Fire Overnight near St. Clair

A body was reported to have been found near a vehicle fire overnight near St. Clair.

Friday, April 28, 2023

Mount Carmel Man Wanted for Felony Burglary and Strangulation Charges in Schuylkill County

A Mount Carmel man is wanted on multiple charges for incident in Mount Carbon on Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 28, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries: April 28, 2023

County-wide Entrepreneurial Development Competition Set to Launch in Schuylkill County


On Friday, the Schuylkill Chamber Foundation and Wise Owl Consulting announced the launch of their inaugural entrepreneurial development program, Ignite Schuylkill. 

Schuylkill County Police Log - April 28, 2023

 
Schuylkill County Police Log for April 28, 2023

Collection of police reports recently released by Schuylkill County Law Enforcement.

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Schuylkill County Historical Society Announces Events for May and June

 

Schuylkill County Historical Society - May & June Events


Upcoming events scheduled for May and June.

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History of the Mahanoy Plane - May 17, 2023

Michael Kitsock, a Penn State fire instructor and founding member of the Schuylkill County Historical Fire Society, will present the history of the Mahanoy Plane, a railroad that carried millions of tons of coal to Frackville from what is now the Mahanoy Plane section of Gilberton. 

The program will take place at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 17. Admission is free to Society members and $5 for the general public. For further information, call the Society at 570-622-7540.

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Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit - May 20th, 2023

Maxim W. Furek, author of The Jordan Brothers, will discuss and sign copies of his new book, Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit, at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. For further information, call the Society at 570-622-7540.

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Railroads and their Impact on Schuylkill County - May 25, 2023

Railroads and their impact on Schuylkill County will be the subject of a program on Thursday, May 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St. Pottsville. The speaker, retired locomotive engineer Rick Kantner, will also discuss train derailments. Admission is free to Society members and $5 for the general public. For further information, call the Society at 570-622-7540.

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T102 Local Reads Book Club - June 7, 2023

The Local Reads book club will meet at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville, at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 7, to discuss Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit by Maxim W. Furek.

For more information, contact the Society at 570-622-7540 or go to T102 Radio’s website for Local Reads at https://www.t102radio.com/localreads/

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Irvin R. Schwartz Presentation - June 8, 2023

Irvin R. Schwartz, a West Schuylkill Press and Pine Grove Herald reporter who wrote numerous letters to his hometown paper while serving in Europe during World War II, is the subject of a presentation by Jake Wynn, who writes the wynninghistory.com blog about the coal region. 

The program will be held at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 8. Admission is free to Society members and $5 for the general public. For further information, call the Society at 570-622-7540.

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June 1948 Crash of United Air Lines Flight 624 Presentation - June 14, 2023

Local historians Stu Richards and Tom Dempsey will present a program on the June 1948 crash of United Air Lines Flight 624 near Mount Carmel at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, at the Schuylkill County Historical Society, 305 N. Centre St., Pottsville. The accident claimed the lives of the flight crew and 39 passengers, including Broadway producer Earl Carroll; his girlfriend, actress Beryl Wallace; and Esqure magazine co-founder Henry L. Jackson. Admission is free to Society members and $5 for the general public. For further information, call the Society at 570-622-7540.

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Retired State Police Members Visit Shenandoah Valley


Recently, two retired members of the Pennsylvania State Police paid a visit to the Shenandoah Valley High School where they were shown a plaque that honored 55 members who served in the State Police from the Shenandoah area. 

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill to Hold Hiring Event



Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)–Schuylkill is hiring. 

Man Wanted for Statutory Sexual Assault Possibly in Ashland Area

A man that is wanted for statutory sexual assault in Northumberland County could be in the Ashland area.

UPDATE: Schuylkill County Municipal Authority Worker Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Pottsville

A Schuylkill County Municipal Authority worker was struck and killed Thursday morning in Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 27, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries: April 27, 2023

Pedestrian Struck in Pottsville Dies from Injuries

A pedestrian struck in Pottsville on Thursday morning has died from their injuries.

West Mahanoy Township Police Looking to Identify Woman Who Entered Home


The West Mahanoy Township Police are looking to identify the person pictured in relation to an  incident in the Altamont Section of the Township earlier this month. 

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Schuylkill County High School Baseball & Softball Scores - April 26, 2023

      

Schuylkill County High School Baseball & Softball Scores - April 26, 2023

Girardville Overdose Ruled Homicide; Mahanoy City Man Charged

A Mahanoy City man is facing charges after an overdose death that occurred earlier this year was ruled a homicide.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 26, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries: April 26, 2023

Kaiser Permanente to Acquire Geisinger Health to Create Risant Health


An announcement was made Wednesday that Kaiser Permanente will be acquiring Geisinger Health to create Risant Health.

Wanted Man Found Hiding in Crawl Space in West Mahanoy Township

 A wanted man was found hiding in a crawl space of a home near Frackville.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, April 26, 2023

                                                                                                                                                              

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

UPDATE: Missing Schuylkill Haven Man found Safe


UPDATE:  The missing Schuylkill Haven man from this story was found safe.  Thank you to everyone who shared.

Shenandoah Valley Drama Club to Present Matilda the Musical This Weekend



The Shenandoah Valley Drama Club Presents Matilda the Musical this weekend.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 25, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: April 25, 2023

Shenandoah Valley’s Music Education Program Honored with the Best Communities for Music Education from NAMM

The Shenandoah Valley School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. 

Pennsylvania Game Commission to Conduct Prescribed Burn near Schuylkill/Dauphin County Line

  

On Tuesday, the PA Game Commission will be conducting a controlled burn near Schuylkill County.