Friday, August 5, 2022

Flood Advisory Issued for Parts of Schuylkill County After Quick 1 to 2 Inches of Rain Friday Afternoon


The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Schuylkill County.

Suspected Skimming Device Found on Gas Pump near Schuylkill Haven

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident where a device was found on a pump at a gas station near Schuylkill Haven.

Hamburg Police Searching for Man Wanted for Aggravated Assault


The Hamburg Police Department is looking for a man they say is wanted for aggravated assault and could be armed.

Pottsville Announces City Road Work for Next Week

The City of Pottsville has announced road work and traffic restrictions for next week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 5th, 2022

                                                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries: August 5th, 2022

State Police Identify Victim of Fatal Lawnmower Accident in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven have released the identity of the victim involved in a fatal lawnmower accident in Wayne Township.

Schuylkill County Fair Schedule for Friday, August 5th, 2022

   

Schuylkill County Fair Schedule for Friday, August 5th, 2022


Schedule of events for Day 5 of the Schuylkill County Fair.  The fair runs through Saturday, August 6th, 2022 at the fairgrounds on Fair Road in Summit Station near Schuylkill Haven.

Thursday, August 4, 2022

Dr. Kraynak Sentenced to 15 Years for Operating "Pill Mill"; Judge Denies Motion for Withdrawal of Guilty Plea

Dr. Kraynak Sentenced to 15 Years for Operating "Pill Mill";  Judge Denies Motion for Withdrawal of Guilty Plea

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Dr. Raymond Kraynak, age 65, of Mt. Carmel, was sentenced on August 3, 2022, to 15 years’ imprisonment by Chief United States District Court Judge Matthew W. Brann for unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Chief Judge Brann also ordered Kraynak to pay restitution in the amount of $22,365 to the victims or their families.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Tractor Accident


The Coroner's office was called to the scene of a tractor accident in Schuylkill County on Thursday afternoon.

Powerball Jackpot Ticket Worth $206.9 Million Sold in Pennsylvania


A Powerball ticket worth over $200 Million was sold in Pennsylvania.

State Police Release Details of Tractor Trailer Rollover that Closed Interstate 81 near Frackville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have released the details of a tractor trailer rollover that closed Interstate 81 near Frackville on Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 4th, 2022

                                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries: August 4th, 2022

Schuylkill County Fair Schedule for Thursday, August 4th, 2022

  

Schuylkill County Fair Schedule for Thursday, August 4th, 2022




Schedule of events for Day 4 of the Schuylkill County Fair.  The fair runs through Saturday, August 6th, 2022 at the fairgrounds on Fair Road in Summit Station near Schuylkill Haven.

Wednesday, August 3, 2022

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 3rd, 2022

                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries: August 3rd, 2022

State Police Warn Ashland and Girardville Residents About Increase in Burglaries

The Pennsylvania State Police are warning residents of Ashland and Girardville about an uptick in burglaries recently.