Fire Crews at the Scene of a Fully Involved House Fire in Walker Twp.

Fire Crews at the Scene of a Fully Involved House Fire in Walker Twp.

Long Term Lane Restrictions to Begin Interstate 81 Repaired Near Pine Grove

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 5 announced today repairs are underway on Interstate 81 between the Lebanon County line and Exit 104 (PA 125) in Pine Grove and Tremont townships in Schuylkill County.

Congratulations to the Class of 2015

Congratulations to the Class of 2015

Pottsville Area Senior Chosen in MLB Draft

A senior from Pottsville Area has been chosen in the MLB Draft

Gallery: Storm Photos from 06/08/2015

Gallery of storm photos sent to Skook News by our followers from around Schuylkill County.

Apartment Fire in Frackville Monday Afternoon

Fire crews responded to a fire in Frackville on Monday afternoon.

Locust Lake State Park Beach Reopens

The beach at Locust Lake State Park has reopened.

Schuylkill County Police Log 06/08/15

Schuylkill County Police Log 06/08/15

Second Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN STATE COLLEGE PA HAS ISSUED A

* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... NORTHEASTERN SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...

* UNTIL 515 PM EDT

* AT 436 PM EDT...DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING DAMAGING WINDS OF 60 TO 70 MPH. THIS STORM WAS LOCATED OVER TUSCARORA...AND MOVING EAST AT 30 MPH.

* LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... MAHANOY CITY...POTTSVILLE...ST. CLAIR...TAMAQUA...COALDALE... DELANO...GRIER CITY-PARK CREST...HOMETOWN...LOCUST LAKE STATE PARK...MCKEANSBURG...MCADOO...NEW BOSTON-MOREA...NEW PHILADELPHIA...PORT CARBON...SNYDERS...TUSCARORA...BROCKTON... CUMBOLA...KASKA AND KELAYRES. THIS INCLUDES INTERSTATE 81 FROM MILE MARKERS 128 TO 139.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A TORNADO WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR THE AREA. ALTHOUGH A TORNADO IS NOT IMMEDIATELY LIKELY...IF ONE IS SPOTTED...ACT QUICKLY AND MOVE TO A PLACE OF SAFETY IN A STURDY STRUCTURE...SUCH AS A BASEMENT OR SMALL INTERIOR ROOM. THE THUNDERSTORM WIND GUSTS ARE EXPECTED TO PRODUCE DAMAGE. PEOPLE OUTSIDE SHOULD MOVE TO A SHELTER...PREFERABLY INSIDE A STRONG BUILDING. TORRENTIAL RAINFALL IS ALSO OCCURRING WITH THIS STORM...AND MAY LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE THROUGH FLOODED ROADWAYS.

Police Looking for Mini Van Involved in Hit and Run

On Sunday afternoon, a mini van struck a pickup truck and left the scene of the accident on North Broad Mountain Avenue, Frackville.

Building Imploded in Harrisburg on Sunday

On Sunday, The former Bertolino Building was imploded.

Senate Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Anthracite Coal Industry This Week

POTTSVILLE – A Senate committee will hold a public hearing in Pottsville on June 11 to receive an update on current economic conditions as well as state and federal regulations affecting the anthracite coal industry and coal-refuse fired alternative energy plants, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).

Tractor Trailer Rollover on Interstate 81 Late Sunday

A tractor trailer rolled on Interstate 81 late Sunday.

Interstate 81 Road Work Schedule for Schuylkill County This Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Schedule for Schuylkill County This Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week