Saturday, September 3, 2022

Schuylkill County Rallies to Support Penn State Starting Linebacker Elsdon

On Thursday evening,  the community came together to celebrate Schuylkill County native Tyler Elsdon starting his first game as a Penn State linebacker.

One Flown After Pedestrian Struck By Vehicle in Shenandoah

A woman was flown after being struck by a vehicle Saturday evening in Shenandoah.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 3rd, 2022

                                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries: September 3rd, 2022

Shenandoah Valley Inducts New Members into Sports Hall of Fame

On Friday evening, prior to the start of the Blue Devils' first home game, Shenandoah Valley inducted new members into their sports hall of fame.

Route 61/The Grade in Schuylkill County has Reopened After Crash Overnight

Route 61 has reopened over being closed for several hours overnight due to a crash near Saint Clair.

Friday, September 2, 2022

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, September 3rd, 2022

                                                                                                                                 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Saturday, September 3rd, 2022

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard for Week #2

       

Schuylkill County 

High School Football Scoreboard 

for Week #2

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 2nd, 2022

                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: September 2nd, 2022

PennDOT Announces Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled

PennDOT has announced road work that will take place across Schuylkill County next week.

Schuylkill County Commissioner Congratulates Spartan Football Team


Schuylkill County Commissioner Barron "Boots" Hetherington stopped by North Schuylkill on Thursday afternoon, to offer the 2021 NS Football team congratulations on behalf of the Schuylkill County Commissioners. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, September 2nd, 2022

                                                                                                                                

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Friday, September 2nd, 2022

Thursday, September 1, 2022

FEMA Awards Grants to Schuylkill County Fire Companies


On Thursday, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced that the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded more than $1 million to 11 fire departments across Pennsylvania's Ninth Congressional District through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. 

The projects funded through these grants will provide for professional training, wellness and fitness programs, personal protective equipment, modifications to facilities, and supplies that support firefighting and non-affiliated EMS operations and safety.

The following departments received funding in Schuylkill County

  • North End Fire Company, Pine Grove, $164,000
  • Sheppton Oneida Volunteer Fire Company, Sheppton, $17,142.85
  • Ravine Fire Company, Pine Grove, $78,500
  • Ryan Township Fire Company, Barnesville, $107,014.28
Also receiving funding within the 9th District were:
  • Strausstown Volunteer Fire Company #1, Bernville, $30,000
  • Atlas Fire Company, Mount Carmel, $39,809.52
  • Muhlenberg Township Fire & Rescue, Inc., Temple, $387,431.81
  • Glen Lyon-Alden Volunteer Hose Company, Newport Township, $65,476.19
  • Sugarloaf Fire Company Inc., Sugarloaf, $30,476.19
  • Navesink Fire Company, Lebanon, $47,619.04
  • Lehigh & Lausanne Rural Volunteer Fire Company, Weatherly, $105.333.33

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 1st, 2022

                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries: September 1st, 2022

Shenandoah Man Wanted on Arson Charges for Starting Multiple Brush Fires

A Shenandoah man is wanted by Forestry Officials for starting brush fires earlier this year.

Pennsylvania Governor and Lt. Governor Announce Effort to Quickly Pardon Thousands from Marijuana-Related Convictions


Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Lieutenant Governor John Fetterman announced on Thursday a coordinated effort for a one-time, large-scale pardoning project for people with select minor, non-violent marijuana criminal convictions.