Train Excursions Scheduled for Schuylkill Haven Borough Day

On Saturday, September 26th, Schuylkill Haven will be celebrating Borough Day.  Part of the days events include train excursions by the Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad Company.

Happy National Dog Day from Schuylkill County Dogs!

Happy National Dog Day from Schuylkill County Dogs!

Schuylkill County Sponsoring Fall Cleanup and Recycling Event

The County of Schuyl,ill, in cooperation with the municipalities, will be sponsoring a scrap, tire, appliance, bulky item, and electronics drop-off program for all county residents.

Kraft Heinz Recalls 2 Million Pounds of Oscar Mayer Bacon

WASHINGTON, August 25, 2015 – Kraft Heinz Foods Company, a Newberry, S.C. establishment, is recalling approximately 2,068,467 pounds of turkey bacon products that may be adulterated because it may spoil before the “Best When Used By” date, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

ONE YEAR AGO: Fire Destroyed 6 Homes in Mahanoy City

One year ago today, on Tuesday, August 26th, 2014, families were chased from their homes on the 200 Block of East Centre St. after a fire broke out in one of the homes.

Virginia Reporter and Photographer Shot and Killed During Live Interview

Photo posted by WDBJ Twitter

A Virginia Reporter and Photographer from WDBJ out of Virginia were shot and killed during a live broadcast Wednesday morning.

Second Municipality Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

A second municipality has tested positive for the West Nile Virus in Schuylkill County.

Man Facing Drug Charges After Heroin Bust

Mahanoy Township Police Arrested Ryan Hasara, of Mahanoy City,  during a drug investigation for the sale and use of narcotics.

Yuengling Ice Cream Donates to Pottsville Lions Club

Earlier this month, Yuengling Ice Cream sold scoops of ice cream for $1 at the Greater Pottsville Cruise.

Schuylkill County Bucket List - 10 Places to Get Great Wings

We've been a list of some of the favorite places around Schuylkill County that serve the chicken wings.  What's your favorite?  How many have you tried?

EDITORIAL: Is this a Photo of the Mass Grave Found in Schuylkill Haven?

In early August, a mass grave, that is said to have held the remains of people who died of the 1918 Spanish influenza, was found during construction along Route 61 near Schuylkill Haven.

New PennDOT Website Shows Customers Active, Planned Projects

Pennsylvanians looking for information on construction projects, improvements underway because of Act 89, the state’s transportation funding plan, as well as projects scheduled through 2026 have a new resource – www.Projects.PennDOT.gov.

Introducing Skook News Classifieds!

Skook News to pleased to announced we have opened a classifieds section to our web site.

New School Year Brings Students, School Buses Back To Roads

As the new school year gets underway, motorists need to be vigilant in order to avoid potentially tragic crashes and strong penalties as school buses return to the roads to pick up students waiting for a ride.

McCann Students Pass NCCER

Pottsville, PA – The following students in the Electrical Systems program successfully passed the NCCER certification.

Police Investigate Rock Throwing

According to the Times News, State Police are investigating a rock throwing incident along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County Saturday morning.

Van Halen Cancels Show for Hersheypark Stadium for Sunday Night

Around 4:30pm Sunday, it was confirmed that Van Halen has cancelled their show at Hersheypark Stadium Sunday night.

The following statement was issued.
Due to David Lee Roth suffering from the flu and the doctor recommending he rest his throat, Van Halen’s concert tonight (8/23) at Hersheypark Stadium has been canceled. Refunds will be available at point of purchase.

Photo's of the 2015 Shenandoah Heritage Day Parade

Below are photo's of Shenandoah's 2015 Heritage Day Parade.

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Fatal Crash Late Friday Night

Around 10:15pm, emergency personnel were called to 2510 West Penn Pike (Route 309) on the Blue Mountain in West Penn Township for a motor vehicle accident.