House Resolution to Call for Investigation of Schuylkill County Commissioner Halcovage Unanimously Passes House Judiciary Committee

On Friday, Reps. Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks/Carbon), Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill) and Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) announced the unanimous passage of House Resolution 99, by the House Judiciary Committee.

PennDOT Awarded $21,012,220 Million Federal Grant to Reconstruct Route 61 Between Frackville and Saint Clair

Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced Friday that the Department of Transportation awarded a $21,012,220 grant to reconstruct a distressed 4.5-mile section of Pennsylvania’s Route 61 that runs between St. Clair and Frackville.

GPS Hospitality Awards $3,000 in Burger King Foundation Scholarships to Schuylkill Haven High School Graduates

GPS Hospitality, a rapidly growing franchisee with nearly 400 Burger King restaurants, is pleased to announce it will award the Burger King Foundation scholarships to 270 students in 10 states this graduation season. Out of that total, 3 Schuylkill Haven Area Seniors received the scholarship.

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County

PennDOT District 5 has announced Road Work for Next Week in Schuylkill County.

Fireworks to Blame for Small Brush Fire near Girardville Late Thursday

Girardville firefighters put out a small brush fire that was ignited by fireworks near the borough late Thursday.

Schuylkill County Woman Pleads Guilty To Methamphetamine Trafficking

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Samantha Blume, age 30, formerly of Frackville, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion to aiding and abetting the distribution of methamphetamine.

Kayden’s Law Passes Pennsylvania State Senate, Moves onto House

On Thursday, the Pennsylvania State Senate passed landmark legislation that will save children’s lives. Senate Bill 78, also known as Kayden’s Law, is legislation that will provide urgently needed reform to Pennsylvania’s child custody statute. 

Schuylkill County Treasurer, Prothonotary, and Sheriff Offices Announce Extended Hours

Sheriff Joseph Groody, Prothonotary Bridget Miller and Treasurer Linda Marchalk, announce extended office hours.

North Schuylkill Addresses Mask and Vaccination Concerns for 2021-2022 School Year

During Wednesday evening's monthly regular meeting of the North Schuylkill School Board, a group of concerned parents had questions on masking and vaccination requirements for the new school year beginning in August.

Mahanoy City Elks Receives Donation of Historic Flags

Eight Historic Flags were recently purchased and donated to the Mahanoy City Lodge No. 695 by Elks, Gerard Kufrovich and Cheryl Sabol, for use in the annual Ceremony held by Elk Lodges on Flag Day to honor and show respect to our Flag. 

Skook News Obituaries: June 24th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries:  June 24th, 2021

Frackville Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking

On Thursday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Shaquane Scott, 31, of Frackville, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion to six years’ imprisonment for distribution of crystal methamphetamine.

NOW HIRING: Work at Knoebels and You Could Win a Chevy Trailblazer

One lucky Knoebels team member will drive away from the best summer job ever in a 2021 Chevy Trailblazer.

No Injuries Reported in Foster Township Rollover Crash on Interstate 81

No injuries were reported on Tuesday in a vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 81 in Foster Township.

Schuylkill County Little League All-Star Scores - 06/22/2021

 

Schuylkill County Little League All-Star Scores - 06/22/2021

USDA Invests Into Two Schuylkill County Projects

On Wednesday, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development Justin Maxson announced that USDA is investing $185 million to equip, rebuild, and modernize essential services in rural areas of 32 states which includes 2 projects in Schuylkill County. 

Dunkel Told to Leave Schuylkill County Commissioner's Meeting While Making Public Comments

One week since the Schuylkill County Commissioners announced they would again allow the public to attend their workshops and meetings, an outspoken critic of the Commissioners was told to leave Wednesday morning's session.

U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Mahanoy Area Cheerleader in Free Speech Case

On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court announced their ruling of a case heard on April 28th, 2021 involving a former Mahanoy Area cheerleaders first amendment rights after she posted a vulgar statement to Snapchat.

Skook News Obituaries: June 22nd, 2021

                                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries:  June 22nd, 2021

Firefighters Respond to Attic Fire in Frackville

Firefighters made quick work of an attic fire in Frackville early Wednesday.