Game Commission Conducting Controlled Burn on Thursday in Reilly Township

On Thursday, the PA Game Commission will be conduction a controlled burn in Reilly Township, Schuylkill COunty.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/19/2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/19/2020

Shenandoah Valley Student of the Month for January - William Conroy

William Conroy, a Shenandoah Valley Senior, has been chosen as the Shenandoah Valley Student of the month for January.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Schuylkill League Championship - Pottsville vs. Tamaqua

Photos from the Boys Schuylkill League Championship on Friday, February 14th, 2020 at Martz Hall in Pottsville.

HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL: Schuylkill League Championship - North Schuylkill vs. Jim Thorpe

Photos from the Girls Schuylkill League Championship held on February 14th, 2020 at Martz Hall, Pottsville.

Inmate Stabbed Multiple Times in SCI-Coal Township

An inmate was stabbed multiple times by two other inmates in SCI-Coal Township last week.

Man Charged with Failing to Comply with Megan's Law in Mount Carmel Township

A man is locked up in Northumberland County Prison after reportedly failing to comply with Megan's Law.

Pottsville Area Students Start Petition to Save Full-Time Publications Advisor's Position

On Tuesday, Skook News learned from the Pottsville Pub (Pottsville Area HS Yearbook) staff  that the school board is proposing to cut the yearbook advisory position.

Traffic Stop Leads to Finding of Explosive Devices, Narcotics, and Prescriptions as well as DUI Charges

A traffic stop lead to the finding of explosive devices, narcotics, and prescriptions in Pine Grove Township.

UPDATE: Man and Woman Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison on Animal Cruelty Charges

In an update to a story from Tuesday, a man and woman are locked up in Schuylkill County Prison on animal cruelty charges stemming from an incident in Ashland.

Check Information Forged After Mailed in Oneida

The Pennsylvania State Police at Hazleton is investigated an incident of forgery in East Union Township.

Driver Falls Asleep, Rolls Vehicle on Route 901 in Barry Township

The driver in a rollover crash on Route 901 Monday morning was not injured.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/19/2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/19/2020

North Schuylkill Names Wrestling Room After Coach Edwards

On a night when the North Schuylkill Wrestling Program celebrated 700 total victories and recognized their graduating Seniors, on February 12th, 2020, the Spartans also held a special ceremony to name their Wrestling Room after one of their winningest coaches.

Emergency Personnel Responding to Working Structure Fire near Cumbola

Emergency personnel are responding to a working structure fire near Cumbola.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/18/2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/18/2020

Arrest Warrants Issued for Man and Woman for Abandoning Dogs in Home in Ashland

Two people have been charged with animal cruelty in Ashland after abandoning two dogs and leaving them locked inside a house.

Tamaqua Area Band Member to Perform with PMEA 2020 District 10 Band Festival

Laurisa Gruver, a Tamaqua Area H.S. band member, was selected to perform with the 2020 PMEA District 10 Band festival held at Exeter Twp. High School in Reading, Pa.

Ted Nugent to Play in Jim Thorpe at Penn's Peak

Penn’s Peak has announced Ted Nugent will play in Jim Thorpe on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 8pm.

Driver Runs Red Light and Causes Crash on Route 61 near Mount Carbon Arch

A man ran a red light and caused a crash on Route 61 on Friday.