Friday, May 17, 2024

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Marian Catholic Class of 2024

Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of Marian Catholic High School.  

Pottsville Rotary Announces May Students of the Month

 


The May 2024 Students of the Month of the Pottsville Rotary Club were honored at their meeting on Wednesday, May 1st meeting at Vitos Coal Fired Restaurant in St. Clair.

Ashland Pays Tribute to Borough Manager that Recently Passed Away


On Thursday morning, Ashland paid tribute to their Borough Manager, Ray Jones, who passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, May 17th, 2024

                                   

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Friday
, May 17th, 2024

Thursday, May 16, 2024

PennDOT Announces Multiple Road Projects for Schuylkill County for Next Week



The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has scheduled several road maintenance projects across Schuylkill County next week.

Schuylkill League Baseball & Softball Playoff Scoreboard - May 16th, 2024

    

Schuylkill League Baseball & Softball Playoff Scoreboard - May 16th, 2024

Could Girls Flag Football Become an Official PIAA Sport in Pennsylvania?



The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA) Board of Directors convened for its monthly meeting on Wednesday, where one of the key agenda items was the discussion surrounding the emerging sport of girls' flag football.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 16th, 2024

                                                                                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries: May 16th, 2024

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Schuylkill Haven Class of 2024


Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of Schuylkill Haven Area High School.  

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Route 61 Reopens Between St. Clair and Frackville

A short time ago, Route 61 finally reopened after being closed Tuesday and most of Wednesday due to a gas leak.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 15th, 2024

                                                                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries: May 15th, 2024

North Schuylkill to Host Jazz Festival This Friday



North Schuylkill High School is set to host its very first Jazz Festival on Friday, May 17, 2024, starting at 6 PM.

Pottsville Law Firm Teams Up with Schuylkill League for "Hits for Heroes" and "Strike Out Hunger" Initiatives


The Pottsville-based Law Firm of Fanelli, Evans & Patel announced Monday that it will continue its partnership with the Schuylkill League by sponsoring "Hits for Heroes" and "Strike Out Hunger" campaigns during this year's Schuylkill League baseball and softball playoffs. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, May 15th, 2024

                                  

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Wednesday
, May 15th, 2024

Route 61 Shutdown Enters Second Day: Crews Work Around the Clock to Fix Gas Leak

 

A full day later, Route 61 remains closed between Frackville and St. Clair in Schuylkill County for a natural gas leak.

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Schuylkill League Baseball Playoff Scoreboard - May 14th, 2024

   

Schuylkill League Baseball Playoff Scoreboard - May 14th, 2024

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Pine Grove Class of 2024

Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of Pine Grove Area High School.

UPDATE: Route 61 Closure to Impact Afternoon Commute

Now going into its 6th hour, drivers are being told to plan an alternate ride home as Route 61 remains closed between Frackville and St. Clair.

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 14th, 2024

                                                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries: May 14th, 2024

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Blue Mountain Class of 2024

Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of Blue Mountain High School.  

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

                                 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Tuesday
, May 14th, 2024

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 61 Closed North of Saint Clair for a Gas Leak

 Route 61 has been closed in both directions for a gas leak north of Saint Clair.

Monday, May 13, 2024

Schuylkill League Softball Playoff Scoreboard - May 13th, 2024

  

Schuylkill League Softball Playoff Scoreboard - May 13th, 2024

Pennsylvania House Representatives Honor Shenandoah Valley's Director of Bands for Music Education Excellence



A Certificate of Congratulations was presented to Shenandoah Valley’s Director of Bands Mr. John Shoener for being named the recipient of the Music Education Award for the fifth consecutive year. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 13th, 2024

                                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: May 13th, 2024

Saint Clair Students Blend Fun and Nutrition with Pedal-Powered Smoothie



With funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education School Breakfast Expansion Grant, the Saint Clair School District is adding smoothies to their cafeteria menu. 

Schuylkill County Brew Fest Returns This Summer

 

Excitement is brewing as the highly anticipated Schuylkill County Brew Fest returns to Downtown Pottsville this summer.

Shamokin Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking in Port Carbon


A Shamokin man was sentenced on Thursday, May 2, 2024, for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine for an incident that occurred in Port Carbon Borough. 

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Nativity BVM Class of 2024


Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of Nativity BVM High School.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, May 13th, 2024

                                

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Monday
, May 13th, 2024

Mahanoy Area Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Mothers at Annual Dinner


The Mahanoy Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual dinner on May 9th, 2024 at the Mahanoy City Elks, honoring the remarkable mothers of the community aged 70 and above. 

Sunday, May 12, 2024

PennDOT Announces Road Projects Scheduled for Schuylkill County This Week



Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced two maintenance projects set to take place this week in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill Haven to Dedicate Hometown Heroes Banners on Memorial Day



In honor of our Heroes, the 2024 Schuylkill Haven Hometown Hero Banners “Phase II” are now proudly on display throughout downtown and Bubeck Park. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 12th, 2024

                                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries: May 12th, 2024

Volunteers Install Over 120 Smoke Alarms in Ashland, Girardville, and Butler Township Homes, Saving Lives


Over 50 volunteers came together in Girardville, Ashland, and Butler Township on Friday to make homes safer by installing more than 120 smoke alarms as part of the Captain Jason B. Jones Memorial Day of Caring.

Schuylkill County Detectives Seek Wanted Minersville Woman on Two Warrants


Schuylkill County Detectives are asking the public to help locate a wanted Minersville woman.

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Pottsville Fire Department Hosts 70th Annual Schuylkill County Volunteer Fireman's Convention Parade


The streets of Pottsville were filled with fire trucks and firefighters as the Pottsville Fire Department hosted the 70th Annual Schuylkill County Volunteer Fireman's Convention Parade.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 11th, 2024

                                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: May 11th, 2024

Friday, May 10, 2024

Schuylkill County College Students Named to Pennsylvania Western University's Dean's List



Pennsylvania Western University has announced the following students from Schuylkill County have been named to their Spring 2024 Dean's List.

Four Schuylkill Technology Center Students Receive Frackville Elks Student of the Year Honor



The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Number 1533 partnered with Schuylkill Technology Center to honor thirty-two exceptional students during the Annual Students of the Year Awards Banquet held on Wednesday, May 9, 2024, at the Elks Lodge Number 1553 in Frackville.

Yuengling Releases Limited-Edition Team RWB Stars & Stripes Lager Cans to Honor Veterans


On Wednesday, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, announced the return of limited-edition Team Red, White & Blue Stars & Stripes cans. 

Pennsylvania State Police Academy Graduates 81 New Troopers



After completing approximately 27 weeks of intense training and schooling, Colonel Christopher L. Paris, Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), is applauding 81 new Troopers who graduated from the Pennsylvania State Police Academy on Friday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 10th, 2024

                                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: May 10th, 2024

Naked Trespasser Caught Sleeping in Pottsville Home


A naked man was found sleeping in a home Thursday afternoon in Pottsville.

UPDATE: Fatal Crash Claims Two Lives on Rainy Route 183 in Schuylkill County

Two people died and another was injured in a crash on Route 183 in Wayne Township early Friday morning.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Crash on Route 183 Overnight

The Schuylkill County Coroner's office was called to an overnight crash on Route 183 in Wayne Township.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Shenandoah Valley Class of 2024


Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of Shenandoah Valley High School.  

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Schuylkill Area Community Foundation's 5th Annual Schuylkill Gives Raises Over $50,000 for Non-Profits

 

Wednesday into Thursday was Schuylkill Area Community Foundation's 5th Annual Schuylkill Gives event and it raised over $50,000 for Schuylkill County non-profits. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 9th, 2023

                                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: May 9th, 2024