Pottsville Cancels 2021 Saint Patrick's Day Parade; New Events Announced

On Tuesday, the City of Pottsville announced there would be no Saint Patrick's Day Parade this year, but also announced new events in it's place.

Nationwide Winter Weather Delays COVID Vaccine Shipments, Forces Appointment Changes at Geisinger

Due to the severe winter weather that has impacted much of the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has notified several states, including Pennsylvania, that expected COVID vaccine shipments for this week will be delayed. 

Williams Valley's Yeagley Scores 1,000th Point

Congratulations are in order for Williams Valley's Elyssa Yeagley. She scored her 1,000th career point in the Vikings' game versus Lourdes Regional. 

Mahanoy City Elks Honors Past Exalted Rulers

On February 15th, 2021, the Mahanoy City Elks honored past exalted rulers.

Skook News Obituaries: February 16th, 2021

                                 

Skook News Obituaries: February 16th, 2021

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Schuylkill and surrounding counties.

One in Custody After Police Pursuit Ends near Girardville

A man is in custody after leading police in a pursuit through least 2 counties Tuesday afternoon.

Crash Knocks Out Power to Dozens of Homes near Ashland

A crash in Butler Township knocked out power to dozens of homes on Tuesday afternoon.

PennDOT Announces Restrictions on Interstate 81 and Interstate 78

 

Due to the recent winter storm, PennDOT has updated restrictions on several roadways in in the east central region of Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County School Announcements - 02/16/2021

         

Schuylkill County School Announcements - 02/16/2021

TRAFFIC ALERT: Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Interstate 81 near McAdoo

As of 6:45pm, Interstate 81 northbound is closed at the McAdoo exit due to a multi-vehicle accident.

WEATHER ALERT: Ice Storm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for Schuylkill County.

PennDOT Begins Project on Route 443 near Lehighton

On Friday, PennDOT Engineering District 5 announced a project to reconstruct PA 443/Blakeslee Boulevard from the Carbon Plaza Mall in Mahoning Township to the US 209/Thomas J. McCall Memorial Bridge in Lehighton Borough is underway.

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 02/15/2021

  

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 02/15/2021

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 02/15/21

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 02/15/21

Skook News Obituaries: February 15th, 2021

                                

Skook News Obituaries: February 15th, 2021

IN CUSTODY: Fugitive from Tamaqua Found with Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

A man that was wanted for kidnapping and firearms charges was taken into custody in West Hazleton on Saturday.

Snow and Ice Expected through Tuesday Afternoon

Schuylkill County should expected some slippery conditions starting Monday and lasting through Tuesday afternoon.

Early Dismissals for Schuylkill County Schools - 02/15/2021

 Early Dismissals for Schuylkill County Schools - 02/15/2021

Schuylkill County School Announcements - 02/15/2021

        

Schuylkill County School Announcements - 02/15/2021