Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Mahanoy City Incident Leads to Charges for Fleeing Suspects


A man and woman face charges after two people fled a traffic stop in Mahanoy City last week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 13th, 2023

                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: December 13th, 2023

Pottsville Man Wanted for Armed Confrontation and Theft in Shenandoah Heights

A warrant has been issued for a Pottsville man for an incident in West Mahanoy Township over the weekend.

North Schuylkill Elementary Administrators Transform for "Elf on a Shelf" Day



North Schuylkill Elementary Principal Janel Babatsky and Assistant Principal Roobhenn Smith took on the roles of cheerful elves to spread some Christmas joy on Elf on a Shelf Day at the school.

Traffic Stop in Mahanoy Township Leads to Drug and Evading Arrest Charges

An Ashland man is facing charges after he tried to flee a traffic stop in Mahanoy Township last month.

Shenandoah Man Faces Strangulation and Assault Charges

A Shenandoah man faces strangulation and assault charges after a domestic incident in the borough last week.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

             

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Wednesday, December 13th, 2023

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 12th, 2023

                      

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 12th, 2023

BOYS BASKETBALL: Unbeaten Streak Continues for Blue Mountain with Win Over North Schuylkill



On Monday evening, the Blue Mountain Eagles and the North Schuylkill Spartans met on the court in Cesari-Hope Gymnasium.

Greater Schuylkill Haven Area Business Association Holds Night of Giving



The Greater Schuylkill Haven Area Business Association held an event on Tuesday, December 5th, at the Schuylkill Haven American Legion Post 38, where they present monetary awards to five local non-profit organizations.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 12th, 2023

                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: December 12th, 2023

Marian Catholic Announces Hiring of New Head Football Coach


During a press conference on Monday, Marian Catholic officially announced the appointment of Billy O’Gurek, a proud alumnus of the Class of 2001 and former Colts player, as their new Head Football Coach. 

Monday, December 11, 2023

St. Clair Police Charge Several with Retail Theft

 

The St. Clair Police Department has announced the charging of several people for recent retail theft.

Shenandoah Valley High School Announces Recent Students of the Month

 


Shenandoah Valley High School has announced recent students of the month.

Delano Man Wanted on Second Warrant for Burglary and Assault at Same Home in Mahanoy Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have issued a second warrant for a Delano man after a burglary and assault occurred at the same home.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 11th, 2023

                     

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 11th, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, December 12th, 2023

            

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Tuesday, December 12th, 2023

Tamaqua Area Middle School Announces Students of the Month for November


Tamaqua Area Middle School Principal Chris Czapla has announced the Middle School Students of the Month for November.

Annual Children’s Christmas Stroll Delights Schuylkill Haven Residents




The Greater Schuylkill Haven Area Business Association (GSHABA) hosted its annual children’s Christmas Stroll on Saturday December 2nd. on Main Street in Schuylkill Haven. 

Pottsville Rotary Announces December Students of the Month

 


POTTSVILLE - The December 2023 Students of the Month of the Pottsville Rotary Club were honored at their recent meeting on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, at Vitos Coal Fired Restaurant in St. Clair.

UPDATE: Pennsylvania State Police Identify Suspect Fatally Shot by Shenandoah Police

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have released the name of a man shot and killed by Shenandoah Police early Monday during a burglary.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 11th, 2023

                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: December 11th, 2023

UPDATE: Masked Intruder Fatally Shot by Police Officer in Shenandoah Burglary

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have released additional information on an officer involved shooting that killed a man in Shenandoah early Monday.

Fatal Officer Involved Shooting Incident in Shenandoah Overnight, Pennsylvania State Police and District Attorney to Investigate


A person died overnight in Shenandoah after being shot by a Shenandoah Borough police officer.

Teen Identified as Victim of Fatal Crash near St. Clair

The Pottsville School District and the Schuylkill County Coroner's Office have confirmed a teen has been the victim of a fatal crash near St. Clair early Sunday.

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, December 11th, 2023

             

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Monday, December 11th, 2023

Schuylkill County School Delays - December 11th, 2023

       

Schuylkill County School Delays - December 11th, 2023

Schuylkill Township Police Officer Faces Charges for Misusing Law Enforcement Database


A Schuylkill Township police officer, 49-year-old Jason S. Lex, is facing charges for allegedly misusing the Pennsylvania Justice Network (JNET) computer system. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 10th, 2023

                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: December 10th, 2023

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory Issue for Schuylkill County

 

Winter Weather Advisory Issue for Schuylkill County

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

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Crash near St. Clair

The Schuylkill County Coroner's office was called to a crash early Sunday morning.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 9th, 2023

                     

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 9th, 2023

Pottsville Man Sentenced to 16 Months After Pleading Guilty on Federal Drug Distribution Charges


The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced this past week that John Bartel, 64, of Pottsville, was sentenced for drug distribution.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, December 10th, 2023

             

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Sunday, December 10th, 2023

Saturday, December 9, 2023

Celebration of Life Honors Former Orwigsburg Borough Police Chief



On Friday, law enforcement officers and first responders from across Schuylkill County gathered to pay tribute to the life of Stanley P. Brozana Jr., a revered figure who served as the Chief of Police in Orwigsburg for 37 years. 

Shenandoah Valley School Board Holds Reorganization Meeting


On Wednesday evening, the Shenandoah Valley School Board conducted its annual reorganization meeting.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 9th, 2023

                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: December 9th, 2023

North Schuylkill School Board Elects New President and Vice President, Votes to Change Meeting Schedule


During a reorganization meeting held on Wednesday evening, the North Schuylkill School Board elected a new Board President and Vice President and also swore in newly elected and reelected board members.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 8th, 2023

                    

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 8th, 2023

Woman Transported After Crash near Girardville

A woman was transported to the hospital after a crash near Girardville on Saturday morning.

Friday, December 8, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, December 9th, 2023

            

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Saturday, December 9th, 2023

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County for Later This Weekend

   


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

Domestic Dispute Escalates as Husband Faces Arson Charges in Barnesville Incident


A man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison on arson charges after a domestic incident in Barnesville on Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 8th, 2023

                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries: December 8th, 2023

Upcoming Road Work Announced for Next Week on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County



Schuylkill County drivers can expect some upcoming road work that will temporarily impact traffic on Interstate 81 next week. 

Woman Dies from Injuries Sustained in Schuylkill County Crash

 A Carbon County woman has died from injuries she suffered in a crash in Schuylkill County on Thursday.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 7th, 2023

                   

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 7th, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, December 8th, 2023

           

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Friday, December 8th, 2023

Hazle Township Man Reported Missing

The Pennsylvania State Police at Hazleton are asking for the public's help in locating a missing Hazle Township man.

Thursday, December 7, 2023

Pottsville Man Back Behind Bars for Threatening Ex-Girlfriend


A Pottsville man is back behind bars at the Schuylkill County Prison after he allegedly threated his ex-girlfriend.