Investigation Leads to Drug Charges Against Five in Ashland

A drug investigation led to five people being charged after a search warrant was executed on Friday in Ashland.

Response to Smoke Investigation Leads to Mahanoy City Man in Custody, Home Deemed Unsafe

A response to a smoke investigation in Mahanoy City led to a man in custody on Sunday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 3rd, 2020

Heavy Rain is expected Tuesday as Isaias moves through.

Skook News Obituaries: August 2nd, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 2nd, 2020

Two Drivers Under the Influence Involved in Crash on Route 61; One Seriously Injured

One person was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash on Route 61 on Sunday.

WEATHER ALERT: Flash Flood Watch Issued Ahead of Isaias Arrival; 2 to 4 Inches of Rain Possible

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for Schuylkill County for Monday evening through Tuesday evening.

Two Injured After Motorcycles Crash on Pottsville Minersville Highway

Two people were injured after a crash involving two motorcycles on the Pottsville Minersville Highway near Minersville on Saturday evening.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 2nd, 2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 2nd, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: August 1st, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 1st, 2020

Registered Sex Offender Reported Missing; Possibly in Northumberland County

According to Pennsylvania State Police, the Pennsylvania State Police at Lykens and Criminal Investigation Unit is investigating the disappearance of a Dauphin County man that is classified as a registered sex offender.

Police and Humane Officers Investigate After 44 Cats Seized from Home in Mahanoy Township

Mahanoy Township Police as well as humane officers are investigating a case of animal hoarding and neglect.

One Injured in Mahanoy Township Crash Late Saturday

One person was injured in a crash on the Morea Road in Mahanoy Township late Saturday.

Construction Worker Struck and Killed Along Interstate 81 in Hazle Township Overnight

The Pennsylvania State Police are looking for a driver and vehicle involved in a fatal accident overnight where a construction worker was struck and killed along Interstate 81 in Luzerne County.

Mount Carmel Woman Charged with Assault in Upper Mahantango Township

A Mount Carmel woman is facing assault charges after an incident at her place of employment earlier this month.

Ringtown Woman Caught Stealing Adult Toy from Shop near Pottsville

A Ringtown woman is facing retail theft charges after she allegedly stole merchandise from an adult store near Pottsville.

Pine Grove Man Sentenced To 97 Months’ Imprisonment On Drug Trafficking And Firearms Offenses

On Friday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Brett Lamar Heinbach, 38, of Pine Grove, was sentenced on July 27, 2020, to 97 months’ imprisonment followed by four years supervised release by United States District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani, for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Scranton Homicide Suspect in Manhattan, New York

On Friday, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Nasir Damani Williams, a 17-year old Wilkes-Barre man.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 1st, 2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 1st, 2020

No Injuries Reported After Crash on Aristes Road near Columbia/Schuylkill County Line

No injuries were reported after a two-vehicle crash near the Columbia/Schuylkill County line on Tuesday.

Skook News Obituaries: July 31st, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  July 31st, 2020