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Thursday, July 16, 2015

Drought Watch Lifted in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylania Department of Environmental Protection lifted it's Drought Watch last Friday.

Skook News is pleased to announced a new way to receive breaking news.

Family members of a teen reported missing is looking for the public's help in locating him.

Girardville Man Sought by Northumberland County Sheriff's Office

The Northumberland County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in finding a man from Girardville.

Pottsville Police are looking for information on identifying a man responsible for a theft in the city.

Shortly after midnight on July 12th, Frackville Borough Police recovered a stolen vehicle in the 100 block of N. Lehigh Ave.

Schedule for the 2015 High School Football Season in Schuylkill County

Schedule for the 2015 High School Football Season in Schuylkill County

DUI Charges Against Hazleton Man

Tuesday morning's rainy start will continue later in the afternoon.

FLOOD ADVISORY FOR MINOR FLOODING FOR POOR DRAINAGE AREAS FOR...
EAST CENTRAL SCHUYLKILL COUNTY IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA...

Schuylkill County Little League Scores - 07/13/15

A woman was injured in an ATV accident in Centralia on Saturday.

A crash has been reported on Route 61 in Orwigsburg.

Sunday's Schuylkill County Little League Scores - 07/12/15

Two Schuylkill County Fire Companies Receive Grants

On Friday, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded two Schuylkill County fire departments each with Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFGs). The funds will be distributed via the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Interstate 81 Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

One Injured in Crash in Ryan Township Saturday Morning

One person was taken to the hospital after a crash Saturday morning in Ryan Township.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Little League Scores - 07/10/15

General Motors is recalling nearly 780,000 SUVs in North America due to the rear power lift gates can suddenly fall and hit people.

A Berks County Elementary School was destroyed by a tornado on Thursday.

When storms blew through Schuylkill County late Thursday afternoon, who would have thought a tornado would have been passing just to our south.

Media outlets later began reporting late Thursday showing images of the Blue Mountain Adventist Elementary School had collapsed during the storms. Videos by eyewitnesses began to show what really damaged the school.

The National Weather Service was on-site Friday morning to investigate and later confirmed that it was indeed a tornado that destroyed the school. The NWS classified the tornado as an EF-1 with winds up to 105 mph.

The school's principal was the only person in the school at the time and was not injured.

Photos courtesy of Monsoon Mikes Weather Headquarter's

Tuition to Increase at State Owned Universities

Due to budget cuts, State-Owned Universities will be raising tuition.

A man was stabbed during a dispute Thursday in Tamaqua.

Featured Music Acts for the 2015 Schuylkill County Fair

Interstate 81 Closed Due to Crash

Interstate 81 Southbound was closed at exit 100 (Pine Grove) around 8pm Thursday evening due to a crash.

Reports are the crash involved a tractor trailer fire.

As of 9:15pm, the interstate has reopened.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Schuylkill County.

A tornado watch has been issued for Schuylkill County and the following counties in Pennsylvania until 9pm Thursday.

Facebook is updating your feed again, and maybe this time for the better.

According to meteorologists, Thursday looks to be a very active weather day when it comes to thunderstorms.

A Barnesville woman died in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Wednesday.

Mahanoy City's Community Day is this Saturday.

Eight school districts in Schuylkill County will have to wait for project reimbursement until a state budget is passed.

Schuylkill County Little League Scores from 07/08/15

Powerball to Become Harder to Win Starting in October

Changes coming this fall to the Powerball® multi-state game will grow jackpots faster and increase the average jackpot prize won.

Friday will kick off a weekend of Sharknado events at the USA Drive Ins at the Schuylkill Mall.

Schuylkill County Little League Playoff Scores 07/07/15

Mahanoy Township Haunted Trail Vandalized

Police are looking for any information regarding vandalism in Mahanoy Township.

A Nesquehoning man is facing theft charges after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars while working at a mini mart in McAdoo.

The Pennsylvania State Police released their crash statistics from this year's Fourth of July three-day holiday (July 3rd through July 5th) in Pennsylvania.

**Note: This data does not include crashes that are being investigated by local law enforcement.

2015 Statistics