Winter Storm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has upgraded Schuylkill County to a Winter Storm Warning

Schuylkill County Brewfest Announced

The first ever Schuylkill County Brewfest will take place on May 16, 2015.

Speeds Reduced on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

Due to the winter storm impacting the region, PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on the major roadways in east central Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 3/5/15

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 3/5/15

Schuylkill County Snow Emergencies for 3/4/15 and 3/5/15

Announced Snow Emergencies for 3/4/15 and 3/5/15

The Hillside SPCA Has Chance of Winning $25,000 in National Contest

The Hillside SPCA has a chance of winning a $25,000 cat shelter through Purina.

Events Planned for 39th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Pottsville; Grand Marshall Announced

On Saturday, March 14, 2015, the City of Pottsville will be wearing green as hundreds of marchers form to present the 39th Annual Pottsville St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Although the parade is the main focus of the celebration, the Division will sponsor events from morning until night in and around downtown Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Prison Sweep Finds No Contraband

A routine sweep was done at the Schuylkill County Prison on Wednesday.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued; Warning Cancelled

The National Weather Service has downgraded the Winter Storm Warning they issued earlier for Schuylkill County

Man Leads Police on High Speed Chase

A man lead Mahanoy Township Police on a High Speed Chase Monday night.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Backup on Route 309/Blue Mountain

We are getting reports from drivers that there is a backup of traffic on the Blue Mountain on Route 309 south of Tamaqua.

Schuylkill County Man Facing Charges From Prescription Drug Scheme

 A Pottsville man is facing charges for being a part of a prescription drug scheme

NWS Calling for 4 to 6 inches of Snow Wednesday Evening into Thursday Evening; Sleet and Freezing Rain Possible

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning and are forecasting 4-6 inches of snow across Schuylkill County

Wednesday Morning Road Incidents

Below are some of the road incidents as of 7:45am on Wednesday, 3/4/15

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closing - 3/4/15

Schuylkill County School Delays - 3/4/15

Death Ruled Homicide; Police Looking for Two Men

A suspicious death has been ruled a homicide.

Speeds Reduced on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

Due to the winter storm impacting the region, PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on the major roadways in east central Pennsylvania.

Winter Storm Watch Issued

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service from Wednesday evening into Thursday evening

Governor Wolf Proposes Sales Tax Hike / Lower Property Taxes

Governor Wolf proposed his budget Tuesday morning in Harrisburg.

Schools Announce Early Dismissals for Tuesday - 3/3/15

Schools Announce Early Dismissals for Tuesday - 3/3/15

Woman Dead After Standoff with Police

Police, along with other law enforcement, were called to Bear Creek Street in Auburn on Monday morning for a woman who allegedly barricaded herself into her home.

UPDATE: Victim Identified; Body Found with Multiple Gunshot Wounds in Pottsville Death

The victim has been identified in the Pottsville Death Investigation.

Death Investigation in Pottsville

The Republican Herald posted that police are investigating a suspicious death in Pottsville.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory

Mrs. T's Recalling Product

** NOTE:  THIS POST IS ORIGINALLY FROM 2015.  It began being shared again in 2016.  It is not a new recall!

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(03/02/15) Mrs. T's Pierogies, Shenandoah, is recalling some of it's Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil varieties of pierogies due to that it may contain pieces of plastic.

Reported Standoff in Auburn

Police in riot gear reportedly have a home surrounded in Auburn.

Hyundai Announces Recall

Hyundai is recalling over 200,000 vehicles due to a power steering defect.

17 Year Old Identified from Fatal Crash Near Tamaqua

According to the Times News, the 17 Year Old that died in Sunday morning's crash on Route 309 near Tamaqua has been identified.

Two Men Face Drug Charges

Two men are facing drug charges after an incident in Coaldale on Saturday.

PIAA Announces Opponents and Locations for First Round of State Playoffs

PIAA Announces Opponents and Locations for First Round of State Playoffs

17 Year Old Dies in Sunday Morning Crash on Route 309

A 17 year old died in the crash that closed Route 309 Sunday Morning.

Coal Region Connections: Bill O'Reilly and the Pennsylvania Coal Region

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Schuylkill County Snow Bans and Emergencies - 3/1 - 3/2

Schuylkill County Snow Bans and Emergencies - 3/1 - 3/2

Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 3/2/15

Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 3/2/15

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 61 Northbound Shutdown Between St. Clair and Frackville

Route 61 Northbound, "The Grade", Shutdown Between St. Clair and Frackville.

One Person Killed in Three-Vehicle Accident on Route 309 Sunday Morning

One person was killed in a 3 vehicle accident on Route 309 near Tamaqua Sunday morning.

3-6 Inches of Snow Expected Sunday Into Monday

Schuylkill County can expect to see 3-6 inches of snow from Sunday into Monday.

Police Seek Person of Interest Regarding Missing Purse

Tamaqua Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest regarding a missing purse from the Tamaqua Boyer's Markert Friday evening.

Two Flown After Crash on Route 61 in St. Clair

Emergency personnel were called to Route 61 and Hancock Street in St. Clair for a motor vehicle accident around 6:45pm Saturday evening.

District XI Championship Scores from 2/28/15

District XI Championship Scores from 2/28/15

Winter Weather Advisory Issued; 2-4 Inches of Snow Expected

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory

Gilberton Man Facing Drug Charges

Andrew Harding of Gilberton has been charged by Officer Rentschler of the East Union Twp Police with 5 Felony Counts of Possession with Intent to deliver a controlled substance (Heroin, Cocaine, Meth, Alprazolam, & Zolpem) along with 5 counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance, 5 counts of drug paraphernalia, 1 count possessing instruments of a crime. Harding was committed to Schuylkill County Prison on $50,000 straight cash bail.

District 11 High School Basketball Scores - 2/27/15

District 11 High School Basketball Scores - 2/27/15

Schuylkill Mall Big Diamond Speedway Car Show Scheduled

Event:  Schuylkill Mall - Big Diamond Speedway Car Show
When:  March 2nd through 6th

Dozens of your favorite Big Diamond Race Cars

FBPA to Purchase More Lights for Christmas Season

PRESS RELEASE - The Frackville Business & Professional Association (FBPA) took steps this month to make Frackville more illuminous for the 2015 Christmas season!

Kidnapping Suspect in Custody

The suspect from a Berks County kidnapping has been found

Schuylkill County Lenten Specials

Below is a collection of Lenten Dinner Specials that are being held in Schuylkill County from now until the end of Lent.  If you have an addition to the list, please send it to our Facebook page or email us at skooknews@outlook.com.  Thanks

Schuylkill County Launches New Map Viewing Web Site

On Wednesday, Schuylkill County launched a new web site to provided better information to it's residents.

Drug Charges Against Ashland Man

An Ashland man was taken into custody on Thursday on drug charges.

PennDOT Offering Free Motorcycle Safety Courses

Although winter weather still has an icy grip on the commonwealth, through the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program (PAMSP), PennDOT has begun offering all riders – from novice to experienced – a chance to take advantage of valuable safety training before hitting the road for the riding season.