Monday, May 15, 2023

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Mahanoy Area Class of 2023


Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of Mahanoy Area High School.  

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 15, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries: May 15, 2023

Skate Jam Held to Benefit Minersville Area Skatepark


On Saturday, a Skate Jam was held to benefit the Minersville Skate Park.

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Two Vehicles Damaged in Hit and Run in Frackville

Two vehicles were damaged early Sunday morning during a hit and run in Frackville.

Sunday, May 14, 2023

Brush Fire near Frackville Burns Over 130 Acres

 


A fast-spreading brush fire burned for hours Sunday near Frackville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 14, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries: May 14, 2023

Saturday, May 13, 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.

North Schuylkill Students Witness Dangers of Driving Under the Influence through Mock Crash

On Friday morning, North Schuylkill's Spartan Fire and Rescue Club showed their fellow school peers the dangers of drinking and driving.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 13, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries: May 13, 2023

Pothole Patching Announced for Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County This Week

PennDOT has announced pothole patching that will take place this week on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Friday, May 12, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 12, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries: May 12, 2023

TRAVEL ALERT: Interstate 81 Northbound to Close in Schuylkill County Friday Evening

Interstate 81 Northbound will be closed Friday evening at the Pine Grove exit.

Shenandoah Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison on Arson Charges


A Shenandoah man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for starting a fire in the borough on Thursday.

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Minersville Man and Woman Face Charges for Forging Fake Skills Game Tickets in Pottsville


A man and woman from Minersville. face charges after they were caught creating fake skills game tickets in Pottsville.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Minersville Area Class of 2023

Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of Minersville Area High School.  

North Schuylkill is Looking for Instrument Donations for their Rapidly Growing Band


North Schuylkill's Band Directors are looking for help from the community to help their fast-growing music department.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 11, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: May 11, 2023

Man Flown After Crashing Motorcycle in Centralia

A man was flown Wednesday night after he crashed his motorcycle in Centralia.

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Pottsville Police Officer Saves Child from Burning Home; Four Injured

A child was saved by a Pottsville Police Officer early Tuesday morning from a fire on West Arch Street.

Shenandoah Valley Holds Elementary Prom for the Class of 2035


Shenandoah Valley held a special prom for the Class of 2035.

Schuylkill County Police Log - May 10, 2023

 
Schuylkill County Police Log for May 10, 2023

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

Pottsville Man Faces Charges for Failing to Comply with Megan's Law

A Pottsville man is facing charges for failing to comply with Megan's Law after he used a fake name on Facebook.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 10, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries: May 10, 2023

Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Pottsville Woman Faces Charges After 1-Year-Old Ingests Methamphetamine


A Pottsville woman is facing child endangerment charges after her child ingested drugs.

Hundreds of Athletes Compete in 5th Annual North Schuylkill Spartan Games

The 5th Annual Spartan Games took place Tuesday at North Schuylkill's Spartan Stadium.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 9, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: May 9, 2023

Monday, May 8, 2023

Scholar Athletes Recognized by the Jerry Wolman Northern Anthracite Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame

On Saturday, the Jerry Wolman Northern Anthracite Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame proudly recognized their 2022-2023 Scholar Athlete honorees.

Yuengling Releases Limited-Edition Team Red, White, and Blue Cans to Honor Veterans



Yuengling announced the return of their limited-edition Team Red White and Blue Camo Cans.

Tamaqua Police Investigating Used Cooking Oil Thefts from Borough Restaurants


The Tamaqua Borough Police are investigating the recent thefts of used cooking oil from restaurants.

Ashland Girls Softball Holds Opening Day Parade and Ceremony

On Friday evening, the Ashland Area Softball held their opening day parade and ceremony to kick off for their 2023 season.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 8, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: May 8, 2023

Young Anglers Attend the Gordon Game and Fish Youth Fishing Rodeo

On Sunday, hundreds of young anglers attended the Gordon Game and Fish Youth Fishing Rodeo.

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 7, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: May 7, 2023

Mahanoy City 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 Mahanoy City man.

Jerry Wolman, Northern Anthracite Chapter, Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame Inducts New Members

On Saturday, the Jerry Wolman, Northern Anthracite Chapter, Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame inducted new members.

Missing ATV Rider Prompts Search in Ashland; Found Later with Injuries

A search and rescue in Ashland late Saturday/Early Sunday brought together dozens of rescuers and volunteers from across four counties to help look for a missing ATV rider.

Saturday, May 6, 2023

Man Involved in Ashland Police Response on Friday Now in Custody

Nearly a dozen police officers assisted late Saturday to take a man into custody, who was responsible for a police response in Ashland on Friday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 6, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: May 6, 2023

UPDATE: Mental Health Check Closes Market Street in Ashland on Friday


A mental health check led to a street closure by police on Friday.

Friday, May 5, 2023

Knoebels to Host Hiring Open House Friday Evening


Knoebels will host a hiring event Friday evening.

Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire near Pine Grove

Fire crews are at the scene of a working structure fire near Pine Grove.

State Police Investigating Retail Theft in Pine Grove



The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are asking for the public's help in identifying a person involved in retail theft.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 5, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: May 5, 2023

Thursday, May 4, 2023

North Schuylkill Inducts New Members into the National Honor Society


On Wednesday, May 3rd, North Schuylkill Jr./Sr. High School inducted its’ newest members into the National Honor Society.

Shenandoah Fire Ruled Arson

A fire in an abandoned home in Shenandoah early Thursday has been ruled arson.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 4, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: May 4, 2023

Owner of Schuylkill County Waxing Salon Charged with Aggravated Indecent Assault

The owner of a Schuylkill County Waxing Salon has been charged Thursday with indecent assault.

Overnight Fire in Abandoned Home in Shenandoah Under Investigation

A fire early Thursday morning in Shenandoah is under investigation.

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

Schuylkill County Police Log for May 3, 2023

 

 
Schuylkill County Police Log for May 3, 2023

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

Gordon Fire Company to Host Inaugural "Fighting 400" 5K

Attention Runners!  The Gordon Fire Company will host their inaugural "Fighting 400" 5K on Memorial Day weekend.