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Friday, March 31, 2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/31/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/31/2017

On Thursday, PPL Electric Utilities announced asking customers not to use LED nightlights contained in energy-efficiency kits after three people reported the units started smoking and one reported it caught fire.

Boil Advisory Issued

A boil advisory has been issued for Schuylkill Haven.

A "Deadly Crash" Facebook post played on people's emotions Wednesday night on Facebook in order to try and spread a virus.

The Pennsylvania State Police and US Marshals have issued a missing endangered person advisory for a Judge from Lackawanna County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/30/2017

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On Wednesday, a Schuylkill County woman testified on Capitol Hill on the Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease.

District Attorney Rewards Law Enforcement in their Effort to Drive Drugs Out of Schuylkill County

On Wednesday, Schuylkill County District Attorney rewarded law enforcement in their efforts to drive drugs out of Schuylkill County.

A man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop this past weekend.

The 5th Annual Family Fun Fishing Event kick-off will be held on Sunday, April 23 from 6 am to 2 pm at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park thanks to major sponsors, Friends of Schuylkill Parks and Recreation and Pine Grove Fish and Game.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/29/2017

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash Causing Backups on Route 61

(03/28/17) A crash near St. Clair is causing backups on Route 61.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/28/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/27/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/27/2017

(03/27/17) Route 901 was closed Monday evening due to a crash.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/26/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/26/2017

Fire Crews Quickly Extinguish Kitchen Fire Saturday Afternoon

(03/25/17) Around 2:45pm, Saturday afternoon, fire crews were called to 1 East Upper Railroad Street, Girardville for a kitchen fire.

This past week, we had the privilege of helping Patti Centiole announce the opening date of the new Centiole's Pizza.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/25/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/24/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/24/2017

A winning Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket was sold in Schuylkill County.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Police Warn Residents of PPL Phone Scam

Police are warning residents of another phone scam that is being reported in the area.

Skook News will be coming to you live Thursday evening with the announcement!

(03/23/17) The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for a light accumulation of sleet and freezing rain.

Minersville Wins Girls AA Basketball State Title

Governor Wolf Makes Emergency Declarations for Northeast Pennsylvania Schools

In response to several Pennsylvania counties grappling with the effects of winter storm Stella, Governor Tom Wolf announced his administration will make emergency declarations to provide schools in Northeast Pennsylvania that were forced to close last week with options to otherwise satisfy the 180-day requirement.

15 Dogs Rescued from Home in Pottsville

Over a dozen dogs were rescued from a home in Pottsville last week.

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(03/22/2017) A man led police in separate chases in Schuylkill County Tuesday night.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/22/2017

Filmmakers have announced screening of upcoming Documentary about Centralia.

Magisterial District Judge Christina E. Hale announced her candidacy for a second term in Magisterial District 21-2-01, Frackville.

Police are warning of a phone scam that occurred this week.

(03/22/2017) A fire has closed Route 309 in West Penn Township.

PIAA High School Basketball 2A Eastern Conference Championship Score - 03/21/17

A man wanted by Police in Schuylkill County was arrested in New York.

A man wanted by Police was taken into custody on Monday.

(03/21/2017)The Girardville Saint Patrick's Day has been officially rescheduled.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/21/2017

Girardville Saint Patrick's Day Parade Cancelled; May Be Rescheduled

It was announced Monday evening that the Girardville Saint Patrick's Day Parade is cancelled for Saturday, March 25, 2017.

A man was seriously injured when he was ran over by a garbage truck Friday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/20/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/20/2017

The Schuylkill County Office of Emergency Management announced Monday that certain phone exchanges will lose service for a period of time overnight into Tuesday.

An alleged attempted robbery last week is under investigation.

Taking inspiration from a popular wizarding beverage, Yuengling’s Ice Cream announced Monday Butterbeer as a new flavor in its 18-flavor lineup.

PIAA High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 03/18 & 03/19

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/19/2017

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/20/17

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Two people died in a crash in Schuylkill County Saturday afternoon.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2017

PIAA High School Basketball 2A Eastern Conference Championship Score - 03/21/17

Monday, March 20, 2017

Sunday, March 19, 2017

PIAA High School Basketball Playoff Scores - 03/18 & 03/19

Saturday, March 18, 2017