Monday, July 17, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 17, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: July 17, 2023

Minersville Building Damaged by Lightning Strike

Contractors were on site Monday morning after a lightning strike damaged a building in Minersville over the weekend.

North Schuylkill Grad and Penn State Linebacker Returns to Alma Mater for Youth Football Camp

North Schuylkill Grad and Penn State Linebacker Tyler Elsdon returned to his alma mater on Sunday to teach up and coming football players the fundamentals of football.

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 16, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: July 16, 2023

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Schuylkill County and All of Central Pennsylvania


The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert for all of Central Pennsylvania. 

Revving Up for a Worthy Cause: Frackville Elks Host Annual Ride for Veterans


Frackville Elks Host Annual Ride for Veterans, Raising Funds for Veterans Service Program.

Go Joe 26 to Pass Through Schuylkill County Next Week

Joe Snedeker and Go Joe 26 are set to pass through Schuylkill County next week.

Saturday, July 15, 2023

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

 


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

East Stroudsburg Woman in Custody After Stabbing at Knoebels Campground


An East Stroudsburg was taken into custody after a stabbing at Knoebels Campground on Saturday afternoon.

Mahanoy City Man Wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives on Two Active Bench Warrants

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Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O’Pake, along with the Schuylkill County Detectives, is reaching out to the public for help in locating a Mahanoy City man.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 15th, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: July 15, 2023

Shenandoah Historical Society Holds Presentation “What do you know about Lithuanians?”


At the July Meeting of the Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society a special presentation was made by Anne Chaikowsky Skirmantas entitled “What do you know about Lithuanians?”

Friday, July 14, 2023

Ashland Woman Wanted on Drug Delivery Resulting in Death and Involuntary Manslaughter Charges

An Ashland woman is wanted in Northumberland County on Drug Delivery Resulting in Death of and Involuntary Manslaughter Charges.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 14, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: July 14, 2023

Minor Injuries Reported in Crash in New Castle Township

Minor injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash in New Castle Township on Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, July 14th, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Friday, July 14th, 2023

Crawford Promoted by San Franscisco Giants to High-A Team in Oregon


Reggie Crawford, a native of Frackville, and North Schuylkill grad, was promoted within the San Franscisco Giant Minor League teams on Thursday.

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 13, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: July 13, 2023

Scratch-Off Worth $1 Million Dollars Sold in Mount Carmel


One lucky person is a million dollars richer after purchasing a scratch off in Mount Carmel.

21st Annual Schuylkill United Way "Stuff the Bus" Campaign is Underway


It's July, so that means it's time for the Schuylkill United Way Stuff the Bus campaign.

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, July 13th, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                  

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Thursday, July 13th, 2023

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

UPDATE: Speed to Blame for Barry Township Crash



The Pennsylvania State Police have released an update to Tuesday's crash in Barry Township that left a vehicle split in two.

State Police Investigate Indecent Exposure Incident in Drive Thru near Schuylkill Haven

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an indecent exposure incident in North Manheim Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 12, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: July 12, 2023

Orwigsburg Police Attempting to Identify Motorcycle Rider

The Orwigsburg Police Department is attempting to identify a motorcycle rider.

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 11, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries: July 11, 2023

Vehicle Cut in Half in Route 901 Crash in Barry Township

A vehicle was cut in half in a crash in Barry Township on Tuesday afternoon.

Three Temporarily Displaced After Kitchen Fire in Mahanoy City

A family of three was temporarily displaced after a fire in Mahanoy City late Monday.

Monday, July 10, 2023

Super DIRTCar Series to visit Big Diamond Speedway Tuesday


For the second consecutive year, the stars and cars of the Super DIRTCar Series returns to Big Diamond Speedway for the running of the $7,500 to win “Anthracite Assault”. 

Pennsylvania State Police Seize $14 Million in Prohibited Drugs During Second Quarter


The Pennsylvania State Police made an announcement on Monday, revealing their successful drug seizures during the second quarter of 2023. 

Route 61 Closed near Hamburg for Fatal Motorcycle Accident


As of 11:45am, Monday, Route 61 was being shut down in Berks County for a fatal motorcycle accident.

Schuylkill Haven Celebrates with Music and Fireworks

Hundreds of people came out Saturday evening for some summer fun at the Island Park in Schuylkill Haven.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 10, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries: July 10, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, July 10th, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Monday, July 10th, 2023

Former Spartans Unite on the Court for Inaugural North Schuylkill Alumni Basketball Game


Former players for the North Schuylkill Boys Basketball team returned to the court on Friday for the Inaugural Alumni Game.

Sunday, July 9, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 9, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries: July 9, 2023

West Mahanoy Township Man Faces Charges for Aggravated Assault and Endangering the Welfare of Children

A West Mahanoy Township man remains locked up in Schuylkill County Prison on aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of children charges after an incident near Shenandoah.

PennDOT to Oil and Chip Route 54 from Mahanoy City to Hometown This Week


Drivers and residents from Mahanoy City to Hometown should expect delays on Route 54 this week.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

    


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

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, July 9th, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Sunday, July 9th, 2023

Pottsville Man Wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives on Two Bench Warrants


Authorities in Schuylkill County are seeking assistance from the public in locating a Pottsville man.

Saturday, July 8, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 8, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries: July 8, 2023

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch Issued for Eastern Pennsylvania for Sunday


The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Sunday for all of Eastern Pennsylvania.

UDC Wins District 24 Little League Championship Over Pine Grove

      

UDC Wins District 24 Little League Championship Over Pine Grove

Ringtown Woman Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison for Stabbing Man in West Mahanoy Township

A Ringtown woman is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after she stabbed a man in West Mahanoy Township.

Friday, July 7, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, July 8th, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                               

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Saturday, July 8th, 2023

Runaway Shenandoah Heights Juvenile Suspected of Being in Hazleton Area

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are asking for the public's help in locating a runaway juvenile.

Lycoming County Man Faces Charges After Crashing Vehicle and Stealing Another in Schuylkill County

A Lycoming County man will face charges in court after he crashed his vehicle, then stole another vehicle in Union Township last month.

Shenandoah Man Faces Charges for Exposing Himself to a Teenager

A Shenandoah man was charged this week for exposing himself to a teen earlier this year.