Monday, July 24, 2023

Two Schuylkill County Junior Firefighters Graduate from Franklin County Junior Fire Academy

CHAMBERSBURG - The future of firefighting received a significant boost as two aspiring young firefighters, Paxton Swartz, 15, hailing from Ringtown, and Chase Carroll, 17, of Frackville, embarked on an intense and transformative 1-week Junior Fire Academy in Chambersburg.

Interstate 81 Southbound Closed at Pine Grove Exit Due to Crash

Schuylkill/Lebanon County - As of 3:30pm, Monday, Interstate 81 southbound is closed for a crash south of the Pine Grove Exit in Lebanon County.

POTTSVILLE (July 23, 2023) - Lehigh Valley Hospital-Schuylkill has extended a helping hand to war-torn Ukraine by donating a crucial piece of medical equipment.

Skook News Obituaries: July 24, 2023

Sunday, July 23rd, witnessed a thrilling roller derby match between two teams, the Schuylkill County Scream Queens and the 301 Roller Dames, at the Roller Roost Sports Arena.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, July 24th, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Monday, July 24th, 2023

Skook News Obituaries: July 23, 2023

State Police Arrest Three through Sobriety Checkpoint in Schuylkill County

RUSH TOWNSHIP - State Police release results of a DUI checkpoint in Schuylkill County on Saturday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, July 23rd, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Sunday, July 23rd, 2023

Skook News Obituaries: July 22, 2023

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 woman.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 21, 2023

Skook News Obituaries: July 21, 2023

BUSINESSES OF THE SKOOK: The Chopping Block, located at 370 South Centre Street, Pottsville. Owned by Jonathan Marsh, Elizabeth Marsh, Alex Chivinski, Samantha Chivinski

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, July 21st, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Friday, July 21st, 2023

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.

ASHLAND - The borough of Ashland has announced that on Monday, July 24, 2023, a milling and paving project will begin on Walnut Street.

Skook News Obituaries: July 20, 2023

TAMAQUA - The Tamaqua Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying two suspects in a retail theft at a borough hardware store.

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - Schuylkill County is gearing up for an amazing display of community spirit as the Heroes For Wishes Softball Game returns in Schuylkill Haven, pitting local firefighters against brave police officers.

POTTSVILLE - A motor vehicle accident involving multiple vehicles occurred on July 18, 2023, around 3:10pm in the vicinity of Bob Weaver's Auto at 2174 West Market Street, Pottsville.

Power Outage Reported in the Ashland/Fountain Springs/Gordon Area

A power outage has left over 2,000 homes in the dark in the Ashland, Fountain Springs, and Gordon areas.

$4,000 Modified Payday for Dave Kamp Memorial Race at Big Diamond This Friday

It will be another extra payday for the Quandel Concrete Modifieds on Friday, July 21st when the annual Dave Kamp Memorial race takes place at Big Diamond.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Thursday, July 20th, 2023

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - The Schuylkill Haven Boys Basketball Varsity Team showcased their skills on the court as they emerged victorious with a perfect 7-0 record at the Elizabethtown College Basketball Team Camp this past weekend.

CARBON COUNTY - Little Leaf Farms, a pioneering lettuce producer, is set to undergo a major transformation thanks to a substantial state grant of $501,136.

Excitement is brewing as the highly anticipated Skook Brew Fest returns to Downtown Pottsville on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023.

Williams Valley School District has announced that it has been awarded a grant of $298,411.00 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) program.

The Frackville Area Municipal Authority (FAMA) has successfully secured a low-interest loan of $1,215,000 to undertake a critical infrastructure project.

Emergency personnel from Centralia and Aristes were called to the scene of a vehicle fire on Byrnesville Road/Route 61, between Ashland and Centralia, around 7:30 pm Tuesday.

Skook News Obituaries: July 19, 2023

ASHLAND - The annual Pioneer Days at the historic Pioneer Tunnel in Ashland will be infused with some Christimas spirit this year.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 18, 2023

Skook News Obituaries: July 18, 2023

Service Electric customers in several northern Schuylkill County communities are set to experience a temporary disruption in their Internet, television, and home phone services on Wednesday, July 19th, starting at 6 a.m.

The Schuylkill County Historical Society has lined up more events for history enthusiasts throughout August.

The excitement is growing as the Powerball® jackpot reaches a staggering $1 billion, with a cash value of $516.8 million, ahead of the highly anticipated Wednesday drawing.

Orwigsburg Man Cited for Hurling Water Bottle at Motorist on Route 61

An Orwigsburg man was cited earlier this week for an incident on Route 61 in New Castle Township.

FRACKVILLE, - The small town of Frackville came together over the weekend to celebrate and honor one of its most cherished residents, John Chuma, for his exceptional dedication to the community.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Tuesday, July 18th, 2023

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued a critical weather alert for July 18, 2023, declaring a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for fine particulate matter in several areas across Pennsylvania.

No injuries were reported in a two-vehicle crash in Lavelle on Monday afternoon.

Power Outage Reported in West End of Schuylkill County into Dauphin County

A power outage has left over 2,000 homes in the dark in the west end of Schuylkill County and into Dauphin County.

Pennsylvania State Police Investigating Crash After Driver Flees the Scene in Girardville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a crash in Girardville over the weekend.

MAHANOY CITY - A busy section of Route 4030 connecting Mahanoy City and Gilberton was closed Monday by PennDOT for a project.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Monday, July 17th, 2023

Skook News Obituaries: July 17, 2023

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 Tyler Elsdon returned to his alma mater on Sunday to teach up and coming football players the fundamentals of football.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 16, 2023

Skook News Obituaries: July 16, 2023

Monday, July 24, 2023

Skook News Obituaries: July 24, 2023

Sunday, July 23, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecastfor Monday, July 24th, 2023

Skook News Obituaries: July 23, 2023

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecastfor Sunday, July 23rd, 2023

Skook News Obituaries: July 22, 2023

Friday, July 21, 2023

Skook News Obituaries: July 21, 2023

Thursday, July 20, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecastfor Friday, July 21st, 2023

Skook News Obituaries: July 20, 2023

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecastfor Thursday, July 20th, 2023

Skook News Obituaries: July 19, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecastfor Wednesday, July 19th, 2023

Tuesday, July 18, 2023