Saturday, May 15, 2021

One Injured in Route 901 Crash in Barry Township

One person was transported after a crash in Barry Township late Saturday.

Pottsville Fire Damages Two Homes and Displaces Six

A fire in Pottsville on Friday damaged two homes and displaced 6.

PHOTOS: Ashland Softball Opening Day Parade

On Friday evening, the Ashland Softball organization held a parade as part of their opening day festivities.

Friday, May 14, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: May 14th, 2021

                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  May 14th, 2021

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County


PennDOT District 5 has announced Road Work in Schuylkill County Scheduled for the Week of May 17th, 2021 through May 21st, 2021.

Schuylkill League High School Baseball/Softball Playoff Schedule


The Schuylkill League has announced the 2021 League Playoff Schedule for High School Baseball and Softball.

Explore Schuylkill's Passport Program Designed to Encourage Safe, Family-Friendly Adventures Throughout the Region

Explore Schuylkill recently released their summer initiative in partnership with fourteen area tourism organizations. 

Firefighters at the Scene of a Pottsville House Fire

Firefighters are at the scene of a house fire in Pottsville on Friday afternoon.

Thursday, May 13, 2021

Shenandoah Valley Recognized Among "Best Communities for Music Education"


Superintendent Brian Waite of the Shenandoah Valley School District was recently informed by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation that Shenandoah Valley was selected as one of 668 school districts in the United States to be recognized as the best communities in the nation for music education in 2021. 

Skook News Obituaries: May 13th, 2021

                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  May 13th, 2021

Friday is the 2nd Annual "Schuylkill Gives" Benefitting Schuylkill County Non Profits


Friday will mark the 2nd Annual "Schuylkill Gives" which is hosted by the Schuylkill Area Foundation.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network to Begin Vaccinating Children Ages 12-15 With the Pfizer Vaccine on Thursday


Beginning Thursday, May 13, Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) will offer the Pfizer vaccine to children ages 12-15 at all COVID-19 vaccine locations, pending the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s approval on Wednesday, May 12. Starting today, LVHN is opening scheduling for Thursday and beyond.

North Schuylkill Elementary PTO to Hold Basket Raffle This Saturday



On Saturday, May 15, 2021, North Schuylkill Elementary PTO will hold their annual Basket Raffle from 10am to 5pm at the North Schuylkill Youth Soccer Association Field on Airport Road outside Gordon, Pa.

Fire Destroys Home Thursday Morning in Lavelle

 

A multi-alarm fire destroyed a home in Lavelle on Thursday morning.

Skook News Obituaries: May 12th, 2021

                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  May 12th, 2021

St. Joseph Center for Special Learning 65th Anniversary Gala Honorees


St. Joseph Center for Special Learning honored two community members and one staff member at the St. Joseph Center for Special Learning 65th Anniversary Diamond Gala, held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Mountain Valley Seasons Restaurant in Barnesville, PA.

Wednesday, May 12, 2021