Monday, June 19, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 19, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries: June 18, 2023

Fire Damages Garage in Frackville

A fire damaged a garage in Frackville on Monday morning.

Pothole Patching Announced for Route 309 in Eastern Schuylkill County

PennDOT has announced pothole patching that will take place this week in West Penn Township.

Sunday, June 18, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 18, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries: June 18, 2023

Two State Police Troopers Shot in Juniata County


Two Pennsylvania State Police Troopers were shot Saturday in Juniata County. 

Mahanoy City Woman Wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives


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

Big Diamond Speedway Results from Thursday, June 15, 2023


Emerson Axsom gets first USAC AMSOIL Sprint win of the year, Tim Fitzpatrick surprise Modified winner.

Saturday, June 17, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 17, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: June 17, 2023

Friday, June 16, 2023

Mahanoy City Fire Victim Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison for Possessing Firearms Illegally

The victim of a fire in Mahanoy City this week is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for illegally possessing firearms.

Three Mount Carmel Police Officers Indicted by FBI for Using Excessive Force


On Friday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced the indictment of 1 current police officer, and 2 former police officers, for the borough of Mount Carmel were indicted on federal charges for using excessive force in over two dozen arrests.

Tri-Valley Softball Wins PIAA 1A State Championship

 


The Tri-Valley Girls Softball team won the PIAA 1A State Championship on Friday.

Shenandoah Historical Society to Host Display of 20th Century Bridal Gowns

The Greater Area Shenandoah Historical Society will host a special display featuring Bridal Gowns from the 20th Century.

Mahanoy City Lodge 695 presents Freedom Grant for Veterans


The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695 present a check this week to assist veterans.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 16, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries: June 16, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, June 16th, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Friday, June 16th, 2023

Mahanoy City Fire Ruled Accidental; Displaces Four

A fire Thursday morning in Mahanoy City was ruled accidental.

DEP Declares Statewide Drought Watch for Pennsylvania


The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection declared a Drought Watch on Thursday for all of Pennsylvania.

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Blue Mountain Softball Wins PIAA 4A State Championship

The Blue Mountain Girls Softball team won the PIAA 4A State Championship on Thursday afternoon.

Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen Opens In Tampa, Florida


On Thursday, the Oldest Brewery in America, officially opened the doors of the new Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen in Tampa, Florida.

BUSINESSES OF THE SKOOK: Trevor's Lemonade


Skook News and People of Skook met up with Trevor's Lemonade for our next edition of "Businesses of the Skook".

Minersville Man Faces Firearms Charges After Accidently Shooting Self in the Leg

A Minersville man is facing firearms charges after shooting himself in the leg earlier this year.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 15, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: June 15, 2023

Firefighters at Scene of Working House Fire in Mahanoy City

Firefighters are at the scene of a working fire in Mahanoy City.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 14, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: June 14, 2023

Pridefest Returns to the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds on June 24th


Schuylkill County PrideFest 2023 returns to the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds on June 24th from Noon-7pm. 

Schuylkill Technology Center Launches New Adult Evening Medical Assisting Program


Schuylkill Technology Center announced the launch of a new adult, evening, Medical Assisting Program scheduled to launch July 11, 2023, at the North Campus. 

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Tamaqua Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison for Retail Theft from Walmart

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have charged and locked up a Tamaqua man for a theft from Walmart.

Blue Mountain and Tri-Valley to Play for PIAA Softball State Championships

      

PIAA Softball Semifinal Scores

The PIAA Softball State Playoff semifinals scores from Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Sweet Arrow Lake Geology Walk Announced

A Geology Walk of Sweet Arrow Lake in Pine Grove Township has been announced by the Schuylkill Conservation District.

FCI Schuylkill Inmate Indicted for Assaulting Corrections Officer


Last week, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that a federal inmate incarcerated at FCI Schuylkill, was indicted on June 6th, by a federal grand jury on a charge of assaulting certain officers or employees.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 13, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: June 13, 2023

Route 54 Closed in Ryan Township for Crash Involving Train and Tractor Trailer

Route 54 is closed Ryan Township due to a crash involving a train and tractor trailer.

USAC AMSOIL 410 Sprint Cars “Storm” into Big Diamond This Thursday

This Thursday night June 15th, the highly anticipated USAC AMSOIL National 410 Wingless Sprint Cars “EASTERN STORM” makes a visit to the Big Diamond Speedway. 

Synergy 18U Softball Team Captures Finalist trophy in the Summer Fever Slugfest


The Pottsville based PA Synergy 18U Softball Team captured the Finalist trophy in the Summer Fever Slugfest 18U Class B tournament in Chambersburg, PA over the weekend.

Monday, June 12, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 12, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: June 12, 2023

Victims Identified from Fatal Crash on Route 183 in Wayne Township

The Pennsylvania State Police have identified the two people that died in Monday's crash on Route 183 in Wayne Township.

Mahanoy City Police Arrest Man Who Allegedly Abducted and Raped 12-Year-Old from Luzerne County

The Mahanoy City Police Department arrested a man late Sunday for allegedly abducting and raping a 12-year-old from the Wilkes Barre area.

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

 


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

Man Recently Released from Schuylkill County Prison Faces Charges for Stalking Woman and Vandalizing Vehicle in Pottsville


A St. Clair man is locked back up in Schuylkill Prison after he vandalized a vehicle in Pottsville over the weekend.

Coroner Called to Crash in Wayne Township, Route 183 Being Closed in the Area

The Schuylkill County Coroner's Office has been called to a fatal crash on Route 183 in Wayne Township.

PIAA Softball Semifinal Playoff Games Rescheduled

     

PIAA Softball Semifinal Playoff Games Rescheduled

The PIAA Softball State Playoff semifinals scheduled for Monday have been moved to Tuesday due to rain.

State Police Arrest 5 for Suspicion of DUI through Sobriety Checkpoints

 

State Police release results of a roving DUI checkpoint in Schuylkill County on Friday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, June 12th, 2023

                                                                                                                                                               

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Monday, June 12th, 2023

Sunday, June 11, 2023

Tri-County Youth Football League Awards Scholarships to Senior Football Players

Each year the Tri-County Youth Football League awards 17 $100 scholarships to senior football players from each organization in the League who have participated in the TCYFL for a minimum of 3 years and continued with 4 years of high school participation.  

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 11, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: June 11, 2023

Runners Compete in Shenandoah's Coal Cracker 10K

On Saturday, runners competed in Schuylkill County's toughest and oldest race, the Coal Cracker 10K.

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Pottsville Woman Wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives on Active Bench Warrants


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

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 10, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: June 10, 2023

Friday, June 9, 2023

Pothole Patching Announced for Interstate 81 in Northern Schuylkill County

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

PIAA Softball Semifinal Playoff Schedule

    

PIAA Softball Semifinal Playoff Schedule

The PIAA Softball State Playoff semifinal schedule for Schuylkill County teams.