Saturday, June 19, 2021

Tri-Valley Wins Class A Softball State Title


 

On Friday, the Tri-Valley Bulldogs took home the Class A Softball Title after defeating West Greene 2-1.

Schuylkill Haven Wins PIAA Class 2A State Title

On Friday, the Schuylkill Haven Hurricanes defeated Shenango 8-7 to take home the PIAA State Class 2A Title.

Skook News Obituaries: June 18th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  June 18th, 2021

Thursday, June 17, 2021

Highridge Business Park Site Acquired by Company to Develop Travel Plaza



On Tuesday, Onvo, a hospitality company based in Scranton acquired a 37-acre property in Cass Township, located in the Highridge Business Park, with the intent to develop the site into a travel plaza.

Skook News Obituaries: June 17th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  June 17th, 2021

Reward Being Offered for Schuylkill County Homicide Cold Case


A reward is being offered for information in a Schuylkill County Homicide investigation from 1983.

Schuylkill County Students Earn Dean's List for Lock Haven University's Spring 2021 Semester


The Dean's List honor at Lock Haven University recognizes achievement of a scholastic average of 3.50 or higher in at least 12 semester hours of academic work, subject to letter grade evaluation, during the Spring 2021 semester.

Schuylkill County Students Earn Dean's List for Wilkes University's Spring 2021 Semester


Wilkes University interim Provost Terese Wignot has announced the Dean's List for the spring 2021 semester. 

Motorcycle Rider Transported After Crash on Two-Miler near Frackville

One person was injured after a crash near Frackville on Thursday morning.

Firefighters Renew EVOC Training

This past weekend, firefighters wrapped up emergency vehicle training.

Skook News Obituaries: June 16th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  June 16th, 2021

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Former Ashland Hospital Property Up for Auction


The former Ashland Hospital in Butler Township near Fountain Springs is currently up for auction.

Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: June 15th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  June 15th, 2021

Attorney General Charges Assistant Marching Band Director of Central Dauphin High School with Distributing Child Pornography


Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced on Monday that an assistant marching band director at Central Dauphin High School has been charged with distributing and possessing child pornography after investigators found at least 50 files containing images of child pornography in his home. He has since been fired from his position.

30th Annual Tamaqua Summerfest Set For Father’s Day Sunday


The 30th annual Tamaqua Summerfest will be held this Father’s Day Sunday June 20th from 10 to 5 in downtown Tamaqua following its cancellation last year due to the pandemic . 

State Police Release Details on Weekend Sobriety Checkpoint/Roving in Mahanoy Township

Over the weekend, the Pennsylvania State Police conducted a Sobriety Checkpoint/Roving along Route 54 in Mahanoy Township.

Marian Catholic Announces New Head Varsity Volleyball Coach


On Monday, Marian Catholic High School announced their new Fillies Varsity Volleyball Head Coach, Maria Serina.

Monday, June 14, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: June 14th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  June 14th, 2021

Flag Day Celebrated in Frackville

On Sunday, a ceremony was held at the Frackville Elks to commemorate Flag Day on Monday.

Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce Donates to Downtown Shenandoah Inc.


The Shenandoah Chamber of Commerce recently donated to Downtown Shenandoah Inc.