Friday, December 29, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 29th, 2023

                   

Skook News Obituaries: December 29, 2023

Fiery Three Vehicle Crash Closes Route 901 in Schuylkill County

As of noon, Friday, Route 901 remains closed in Schuylkill County after a fiery three vehicle crash.

Noah and Isabella Hold Top Spots in Lehigh Valley Health Network's 2023 Newborn Name Trends


In a trend that has spanned three consecutive years, Noah and Isabella continue to dominate the list of most popular names for newborn boys and girls at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) in 2023.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, December 29th, 2023

          

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Friday, December 29th, 2023

Thursday, December 28, 2023

Pennsylvania State Police Seek Wanted Man on Criminal Corruption of Minors Charges

The Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man that is wanted on criminal charges.

Schuylkill County Officials and Judges Sworn In


In a ceremony held on Thursday, the elected row officers and judges of Schuylkill County took the oath of office, pledging their commitment to the service of the community.

COLUMBIA COUNTY: Son Charged in Stabbing Death of 82-Year-Old Mother

A man is in custody in Columbia County for stabbing his mother to death.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 28th, 2023

                  

Skook News Obituaries: December 28, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, December 28th, 2023

         

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Thursday, December 28th, 2023

Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Fire Damages Home in Minersville

A fire damaged a home in Minersville on Wednesday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 27th, 2023

                 

Skook News Obituaries: December 27, 2023

Tamaqua Man Behind Bars After Destructive Rampage in Walker Township Home

A Tamaqua man remains locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after a disturbance in Walker Township.

Schuylkill County 911 Dispatchers to Receive Pay Raise


The Schuylkill County Commissioners took action to address the ongoing shortage of 911 dispatchers at the Schuylkill County Commissioners Center by approving a pay raise for the emergency response personnel.

Firefighters at Scene of Working House Fire in Minersville

Firefighters are currently operating at the scene of a working house fire in Minersville.

Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Schuylkill County Woman Identified as Victim of Fatal Carbon County Crash

A Schuylkill County woman has been identified as the victim in a fatal crash in Carbon County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, December 27th, 2023

        

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Wednesday, December 27th, 2023

Man and Woman Face Multiple Felony Charges for Theft of Verizon Phone Lines in Tuscarora and West Penn Township


A man and woman face a slew of charges after they were found to be the culprits for stealing hundreds of feet of Verizon lines in West Penn and Schuylkill Townships.

Shenandoah Resident's Vehicle Damaged by Pellet Gun, State Police Investigate

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident that damaged a vehicle in Shenandoah last week.

St. Clair Police Charge Lebanon Contractor with Home Improvement Fraud

A contractor from Lebanon County has been charged in Schuylkill County with home improvement fraud.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 26th, 2023

                

Skook News Obituaries: December 26, 2023

Ashland Streets Turn Black as Coal Truck Spills Load Across 14 Blocks

Depending on how you look at it, Ashland could have been on Santa's naughty or nice list after a coal truck dumped a load down Centre Street on Tuesday morning.

Investigation Underway After Mannequin with Blackface Draws Attention in Cass Township

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a case of disorderly conduct in Cass Township.

Cause of Shenandoah Heights Fire Still Under Investigation

The cause of a fire in Shenandoah Heights on Friday is still under investigation.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, December 26th, 2023

       

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Tuesday, December 26th, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 25th, 2023

               

Skook News Obituaries: December 25, 2023

Sunday, December 24, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 24th, 2023

              

Skook News Obituaries: December 24, 2023

Student-Athletes from Schuylkill County Recognized as Mini Max Award Winners


The Maxwell Football Club recently announced the winners of the 2023 Mini Max High School Awards, recognizing outstanding student-athletes across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. 

New Troopers Graduate from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy


On Friday, Colonel Christopher L. Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, proudly welcomed 74 new Troopers to PSP during their graduation from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy.

M&J Big Band Strikes a Chord of Holiday Magic with A Swingin’ Christmas V



The M&J Big Band of Pottsville brought the magic of the season to life during their Annual Christmas Show, A Swingin’ Christmas V. 

Muhammad Ali's Legacy Lives On: Fighter’s Heaven Contributes $5,000 Each to Four Causes


Muhammad Ali's training camp, Fighter's Heaven, in Deer Lake, recently donated to 4 causes.

Schuylkill County Authorities Seek Public Assistance in Locating Absconded Parolee


Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O’Pake, along with the Schuylkill County Detectives, are reaching out to the public for assistance in locating a wanted McAdoo woman.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, December 24th, 2023

      

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Sunday, December 24th, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 23rd, 2023

             

Skook News Obituaries: December 23, 2023

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Friday, December 22, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, December 23rd, 2023

     

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Saturday, December 23rd, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 22nd, 2023

            

Skook News Obituaries: December 22, 2023

Police Officer Rescues Infant from Shenandoah Heights House Fire, Three Others Injured

An infant and three other people were injured during a house fire in Shenandoah Heights midday Friday.

Shenandoah Valley Pays Tribute to Alumnus Who Recently Passed Away



In a short ceremony held on Thursday evening preceding the boys' basketball game, Shenandoah Valley High School paid heartfelt homage to a departed alumnus.

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Launch Pottsville 2.0 Invites Entrepreneurs to Ignite Arts and Events Scene

 

Attention entrepreneurs!  Get ready for an encore as Launch Pottsville returns with its second edition, Launch Pottsville 2.0! 

Former Schuylkill County Residents Charged with Insurance Fraud

A man and woman that used to live in Schuylkill County are facing insurance charges for attempting to defraud an insurance claim.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 20th, 2023

                          

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 20th, 2023

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 21, 2023

           

Skook News Obituaries: December 21, 2023

Mahanoy City Elks Gives $6,000 Boost to Northern Schuylkill County Food Pantries for Holidays



The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 recently donated $6,000 to Schuylkill Community Action Food Network to assist local food pantries in their venue during the holiday season. 

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results December 20th, 2023

           

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results
December 20th, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, December 21st, 2023

    

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Thursday, December 21st, 2023

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

UPDATE: Woman Taken into Custody on 302 Warrant and DUI After Possible Threat to Gillingham Charter in Pottsville

A possible threat from a woman in Locustdale to Gillingham Charter in Pottsville ended with her being taken into custody.

Local Non-Profit and Sponsors Join Forces to Provide a Little More Christmas for Schuylkill County


In a collaboration aimed at bringing joy to families in need in Schuylkill County, Dustin's Adventureland has partnered with its Main Sponsor, Dollar General Warehouse in Pottsville, and Gold Sponsor, Aaron's of Pottsville, to enhance the impact of their 4th Annual Dustin's Delivers event.

UPDATE: Woman in Custody After Making Threats Against Gillingham Charter School

A woman was taken into custody on Wednesday afternoon after allegedly making a threat towards Gillingham Charter in Pottsville.