Thursday, August 15, 2019

Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Woman Facing Assault Charges After Punching Cashier in Ringtown

A woman is facing charges after she punched a cashier Wednesday evening.

Tamaqua Salvation Army Fire Ruled Arson

A fire at the Tamaqua Salvation Army has been ruled arson.

Tremont Mayor Submits Resignation to Borough Council

On the 1-Year anniversary of historic flooding in the borough, Tremont Mayor Ricky A. Nye Jr. submitted his resignation Wednesday evening at the borough's council meeting.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/13/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/13/19

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

One Year Ago: Schuylkill County Flooding 2018

One year ago today, on August 13th, 2018, parts of Schuylkill County received a historic amount of rain. 

Two Homes Damaged by Fire in Mount Carmel Tuesday Morning

Two homes were severely damaged Tuesday morning by fire in Mount Carmel.

Fire Crews Responding to House Fire near Mount Carbon

Fire crews are responding to a working house fire near Mount Carbon.

Monday, August 12, 2019

BEST OF SKOOK: Winner of the "Best Ice Cream Parlor" in Schuylkill County for 2019 Is . . .

And the winner of the Best of Skook Poll, "Best Ice Cream Parlor in Schuylkill County" is . . . .

Friday Night Results from Big Diamond Speedway - 08/09/2019

The “Ringoes Rocket” Ryan Godown had enough of being fast every Friday night and not being able to get to the front quick enough to take the win. Friday night Godown was on a mission, the Ringoes, NJ driver went out and promptly won his heat and then went on to dominate the nights 25-lap main event for his second win of the season.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/12/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/12/19

Kaska Fire Company Car Show

Upcoming event organized by the Kaska Fire Company.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/12/19


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/12/19

St. Ambrose Wine & Beer Festival 2019


Victim ID'd in Fatal Route 209 Crash Late Sunday

A Tremont man has been identified as the victim in a one vehicle crash in Reilly Township late Sunday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/11/19


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/11/19

Sunday, August 11, 2019

Coroner Called to Route 209 Crash in Reilly Township Late Sunday

A Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner was called to the scene of a crash in Reilly Township near Tremont late Sunday.

Woman and Two Juveniles Charged for Disposing Over 300 Tires on Vacant Motel Lot

A woman and two juveniles were charged for disposing over 300 tires on the lot of a former motel in North Manheim Township.

26th Anniversary of Great Pottsville Cruise Delights Car Enthusiasts

Almost 250 vehicles participated in Saturday's 26th Anniversary of the Great Pottsville Cruise.

Fire Safety, Emergency Services Focus of Shenandoah Night Out

On Saturday, Shenandoah held their 2nd Annual Community Night Out.

For the second year in a row, the borough of Shenandoah came together to celebrate a "night out" that allowed citizens of Shenandoah to meet leaders, volunteers, and others that serve the community.

The event was hosted on East Washington Street next to the Shenandoah Ambulance Building and organized by the borough's emergency personnel.

Shenanodah emergency apparatus were parked along East Washington Street for families to check, climb inside, see their tools up close, and talk to volunteers.

Along with the fire apparatus, the Suburban Burn Prevention Fire Safety House was new this year.  The house, which is provided by the Hazleton City Fire Department, allows  fire personnel to demonstrate to children, how to escape a home if it catches fire.

The Shenandoah Ambulance Building was open providing free food as well as a CPR demonstration.

Officers from Shenandoah Police, along with the neighboring department from West Mahanoy township were available handing out free gun locks and other items. 

New to the event this years was Medivac.  The medical helicopter landed next to Shenandoah Manor was available to get an up close until around 5:00pm when it called to an emergency incident.

County organizations from Schuylkill 911, Sheriff's Office, Schuylkill Women in Crisis, SARCC, Clinical Outcome Group, and others were also available.

Fun for the children included crafts with the Shenandoah Borough Recreation Committee and a bounce house.

Photos and Story by J. Reed