PennDOT, State Police Highlight Law Awareness Week, Urge Safe Driving

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) came together today with Penn State Health at their Life Lion Hangar to highlight driver safety laws and urge motorists to put safety first.

Hazleton Police Officer Charged with Attempted Homicide for Kelayres Bombing

A Hazleton man, who is also a City Police Officer, has been charged with attempted homicide for a bombing in Kelayres in December.

Perna Announces Candidacy for New 116th Legislative District

Gary Perna Jr., of Kline Township, near McAdoo has announced his candidacy for the new 116th Legislative District that includes Southern Luzerne and Northern Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 14th, 2022

                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: February 14th, 2022

Ringtown Fire Destroys Ice Cream Parlor and Unoccupied Home

A large fire destroyed an ice cream parlor and a home early Monday morning in Ringtown.

Schuylkill Technology Center Students Win at District SkillsUSA Competition

The Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) SkillsUSA students from both North and South campuses participated in the SkillsUSA Pennsylvania District 6 competitions held on Monday, February 7, 2022 and Friday February 11, 2022 at the Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, February 14th, 2022

                          

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, February 14th, 2022

Firefighters Battle Multi-Alarm Fire in Ringtown

Firefighters are still at the scene of a multi-alarm fire in Ringtown.

Orwigsburg Police Seek Driver of Truck Involved in Incident

The Orwigsburg Police Department is asking for help with identifying the pick-up truck caught on surveillance video.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 13th, 2022

                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: February 13th, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from February 11th, 2022 & February 12th, 2022

                                     

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from Friday, February 11th, 2022 & Saturday, February 12th, 2022

Teen Faces Charges for Having Prohibited Weapon on School Grounds at Schuylkill Vo-Tech

The Pennsylvania State Police were called to the Schuylkill Technology Center near Frackville last month after a prohibited weapon was brought on school grounds.

BUSINESSES OF THE SKOOK #3: Dustin's Adventureland

Skook News and People of Skook met up with Dustin's Adventureland's president Jim Womer, vice president Jeffrey Dunkel, Secretary Tonya Hoppel to talk about an amazing local non-profit in our area.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 12th, 2022

                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: February 12th, 2022

Shenandoah Valley Band Director Receives a $1000 Music Grant Award

Shenandoah Valley Music Instructor and Band Director Mr. John Shoener were recently notified by the Peter R. Marsh Foundation that his school was awarded a $1,000 Music Grant aimed at promoting activities sponsored by the school’s music education department.