STS to Participate in "Dump the Pump" Day

POTTSVILLE, PA – With the continued fluctuation of gas prices, The Schuylkill Transportation System (STS) announces that it will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the eleventh annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 16. 

One Homeless After Ashland Fire on Friday

Around noon Friday, fire crews and emergency personnel were called to the 900 block of Walnut Street, Ashland, for a working structure fire.

Photos from Muhammad Ali's Training Camp in Schuylkill County

Below are some photo's taken by Skook News Photographer Daniel Reed last weekend at Muhammad Ali's Training Camp near Deer Lake.

PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Scores - Round 2

PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Scores - Round 2

Police Investigating Retail Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft that occurred at the Hometown Walmart on Thursday, June 9th, 2016 at 9:12am.

Schuylkill County Sponsoring Fall Clean Up

Schuylkill County has scheduled a Fall Cleanup that will be open to all County residents.

Grenade Found in Home in West Penn Township on Tuesday

(06/09/16)  A grenade was found in a home on Tuesday in West Penn Township.

Planned Water Shutdown and Boil Water Advisory Scheduled for Friday into Saturday

A planned water shutdown and boil water advisory is scheduled for Friday for parts of Pottsville in Schuylkill County.

Tractor Trailer Crashes at Bottom of the Gordon Mountain Early Wednesday

Submitted Photo

Just before daybreak early Wednesday morning a tractor trailer crashed at the bottom of the Gordon Mountain at the intersection of East Plane Street and Biddle Street, in Gordon.

Tamaqua Council Member Honored as State Council Member of the Year

Submitted Photo

HERSHEY – The Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) announced the recipients of the Association’s prestigious service awards at PSAB’s 105th Annual Conference at the Hershey Lodge on Tuesday, June 7.

PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Schedule - Round 2

PIAA Baseball & Softball Championship Schedule - Round 2

Hostess Recalling Certain Snack Cakes and Donuts Due to Peanut Residue

Hostess Brands, LLC is voluntarily recalling 710,000 cases of select snack cakes and donuts as a direct result of the recent recall by their supplier, Grain Craft, of certain lots of its flour for undeclared peanut residue. The Hostess Brands products subject to the recall were produced using the Grain Craft flour that has now been recalled and, as a result, these products may contain low levels of undeclared peanut residue. 

Schuylkill Haven PSP Officers Receive Commendation Medal

Harrisburg, PA - During an annual awards ceremony on June 3, 2016, State Police Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker presented the 2016 State Police Purple Heart, Commendation Medal, Trooper of the Year, Enforcement Officer of the Year, Employee of the Year and Police Communications Operator, along with letters of commendation

Franklin Institute Traveling Science Show at Ringtown Area Library Next Week

Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce's Free Summer Concert Series begins this Thursday

The 10th year of the Tamaqua Area Chamber of Commerce's Free Summer Concert Series begins this Thursday, June 9 at the Tamaqua Train Station, 18 North Railroad St, with blues/R&B act The BC Combo from 6-8. Thursday's show is sponsored by The Schuylkill County Visitor's Bureau. Bring your own chair or call for a dinner reservation at the new Tamaqua Station Restaurant, 570.668.3800.

New this year will be relaxing and stress reducing chair massages offered by Therapeutic Massage by Mary Vignone. Massages are priced per minute.

The popular summer concert series in downtown Tamaqua is organized every year by chamber board member, Jack Kulp. Now in it's 10th year, a variety of music is scheduled on Thursdays throughout the summer. There is something for everyone!