Ashland Downtown Presents "Old Fashion Christmas" This Saturday!

Ashland Downtown will present it's "Old Fashioned Christmas" on Saturday, December 12th, from 5pm to 8pm.

Shenandoah Man Charged with DUI

Frackville Borough Police have filed a DUI charge against Charles Koncsler, Shenandoah, as a result of a motor vehicle accident on November 15th.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/08/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, December 8th, 2015.

Police Investigating Theft

The Rush Township Police Department is investigating a theft from the Hometown Walmart involving the two individuals in the photo to the left and below.

Frackville Elks Christmas/Oldies Party This Friday

The Frackville Elks will be holding a Christmas/Oldies Party on Friday, December 11th.

Lane Restrictions Tuesday and Wednesday On Route 61 Near Pottsville

PennDOT has announced that there will be lane restrictions in the Mady's Bridge Replacement Project Construction zone on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week.

Attorney General's Office Joins Federal Filing to Block Proposed Merger of Staples and Office Depot

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's office today announced it has joined the Federal Trade Commission and the District of Columbia in a legal filing that challenges the proposed merger of Staples and Office Depot.

Interstate 81 Northbound Closed for Motor Vehicle Accident

Just before 2:00pm Monday, emergency personnel were called to Interstate 81 Northbound for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.


The accident is reported to involve a tractor trailer, a car, and a truck.

Interstate 81 is being closed Northbound at the Pine Grove Exit (Exit 100).  Traffic is being diverted through Pine Grove.

Traffic Southbound is reported to be stopped as well between Ravine and backing up towards Tower City.

UPDATE:  2:40PM - Southbound lanes should begin moving shortly.

UPDATE:  4:35PM - Northbound lanes now open

80 Years Ago Today, Ashland High Won the Pennsylvania State Football Championship

Photo Submitted by Bill Farley

On this day, 80 years ago, December 7th, 1935, Ashland High School won the Pennsylvania State High School Football Championship.

Pottsville Natives to Present a Majestic Christmas

Pottsville Natives to Present a Majestic Christmas

Dense Fog Advisory Issued; May Cause Slippery Roads

DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EST MORNING MORNING...

* TIMING...AREAS OF DENSE FOG WILL PROBABLY TAKE UNTIL LATE MORNING TO BURN AWAY. THE FOG WILL AFFECT THE MORNING COMMUTE.

* IMPACTS...THE FOG WILL MAKE TRAVEL HAZARDOUS DUE TO VERY LOW VISIBILITY...NEAR ZERO IN PLACES. IN ADDITION...THE MOISTURE MAY FREEZE ON SURFACES...CAUSING BLACK ICE AND SLIPPERY ROADS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A DENSE FOG ADVISORY IS ISSUED WHEN WIDESPREAD DENSE FOG WILL SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCE VISIBILITIES...RESULTING IN HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS OVER MOST OF THE ADVISORY AREA. MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO SLOW DOWN...USE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS OR FOG LIGHTS... AND KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF YOU. CONSIDER ALLOWING EXTRA TIME TO REACH YOUR DESTINATION.

ICE MAY ALSO FORM ON SURFACES AND MAKE TRAVEL SLIPPERY. METAL OBJECTS AND BRIDGE DECKS USUALLY FREEZE FIRST. ANY ROADWAY WHICH APPEARS WET MAY ACTUALLY BE ICY. USE EXTREME CAUTION IF YOU MUST TRAVEL OVERNIGHT AND MONDAY MORNING.

This Advisory covers the following counties and cities
NORTHERN CLINTON-CLEARFIELD-NORTHERN CENTRE-SOUTHERN CENTRE-BLAIR- HUNTINGDON-MIFFLIN-JUNIATA-BEDFORD-FULTON-FRANKLIN- NORTHERN LYCOMING-SOUTHERN CLINTON-SOUTHERN LYCOMING-UNION-SNYDER- MONTOUR-NORTHUMBERLAND-COLUMBIA-PERRY-DAUPHIN-SCHUYLKILL-LEBANON- CUMBERLAND-ADAMS-YORK-LANCASTER- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...RENOVO...DUBOIS...CLEARFIELD... PHILIPSBURG...STATE COLLEGE...ALTOONA...HUNTINGDON... MOUNT UNION...LEWISTOWN...MIFFLINTOWN...BEDFORD... MCCONNELLSBURG...CHAMBERSBURG...TROUT RUN...LOCK HAVEN... WILLIAMSPORT...LEWISBURG...SELINSGROVE...DANVILLE...SUNBURY... SHAMOKIN...BLOOMSBURG...BERWICK...NEWPORT...HARRISBURG... HERSHEY...POTTSVILLE...LEBANON...CARLISLE...GETTYSBURG...YORK... LANCASTER

Slick Roads Blamed for Crash on Interstate 81 in Kline Twp. Sunday Morning

Photo posted from McAdoo Fire Company
Facebook Page

Around 8:30am Sunday, emergency personnel were called Milemarker 138 on Interstate 81 for a motor vehicle accident, near the McAdoo exit.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 12/06/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, December 6th, 2015.

Bret Michaels to Play New Year's Eve in Schuylkill County

T-102 is bringing Bret Michaels to Schuylkill County for a New Year's Eve show.

Two Injured; One Flown After Crash Saturday

Around 4:00PM, Saturday, emergency personnel responded to a motor vehicle accident located at 2501 High Road, Mahanoy Plane near Gilberton.

Two people were injured in the one vehicle crash, where the vehicle sheared a utility pole.

No other details are available but one of the injured was transported via helicopter to an area hospital.

Gilberton, Mahanoy City West End, and Shenandoah ALS responded with the West End setting up the landing zone.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 12/05/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, December 5th, 2015.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores from 12/04/15

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores from 12/04/15

Schuylkill County Road and Interstate Under Construction Next Week

Schuylkill County Road and Interstate Under Construction Next Week

Portion of the Northeast Extension to Be Closed for 6 Hours on Sunday

I-476 will be closed in both directions between the Mid-County and Lehigh Valley exits.

PennDOT Reminds of Help Available to Assess Older Drivers’ Safety

With the number of older Pennsylvanians steadily increasing, the Pennsylvania Departments of Transportation, Aging, and Insurance remind citizens that striking the right balance between safety on our roadways and the mobility of older drives is very important.

North Schuylkill Dedicates Gymnasium to Hope and Cesari

Submitted Photo

On Tuesday,  as part of "Meet the Spartans Night", the North Schuylkill School District Gymnasium was named in honor of two of it's past coaches.

Second Cash 5 Jackpot Ticket Sold in Schuylkill County from November Drawing

The Pennsylvania Lottery announced last week that a second winning Cash 5 jackpot ticket was sold in Schuylkill County for the November 23rd, 2015 drawing.

Schuylkill County 5-Day Weather Forecast for 12/4/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, December 4th, 2015.

Four Charged with Illegally Obtaining Prescription Drugs

HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane's office today announced criminal charges have been filed against a woman who worked as a physician's assistant and three alleged co-conspirators all accused of illegally obtaining thousands of prescription pills in Schuylkill County.

Police Investigating Theft

The East Union Township Police are investigating a theft that took place at J&J Auction, located on Center Street in Sheppton.

Schuylkill County 5-Day Weather Forecast - 12/3/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, December 3rd, 2015.

Santa to Visit with Children at the Heights Fire Company

Santa’s coming to the Heights Fire Company on Saturday, December 19 beginning at 1 p.m.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 12/2/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, December 2nd, 2015.

Police Looking to Identify Purse Thief at Wal-mart

St. Clair Police are looking to identify a man that allegedly stole a purse from a shopping cart at the St. Clair Wal-Mart.

Court Rules Pottsville Child Porn Possessor to be Resentenced

This week, a convicted Child Porn Possessor from Pottsville will be resentenced because the State Supreme Court says he got a "raw deal".

Interstate 81 Closed Due to Crash Tuesday

12/01/15 - Around 11:15am, Tuesday morning, emergency personnel were called to Milemarker 103 northbound on Interstate 81 for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment and fire.

Schuylkill County Man Charged in Attack Against Lancaster County Hospital Guard

According to LancasterOnline.com, Christopher Robert Wood, 34, of Minersville, attacked a security guard at the Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, Lancaster County, on Friday.

STS Holiday Food Drive

Photo from STS Facebook Page

This holiday season, you can help “STS” feed our Schuylkill County neighbors in need! Bring in your donations to “Union Station” until “Friday, December 18”.

New Ugly Skook Christmas Tees and Sweatshirts Available

Our brand new Christmas tees and sweatshirts are available and boy are they ugly!

Get our new ugly Skook Christmas Tees and Sweatshirts at

http://skooknews.spreadshirt.com



Make sure you follow and like our Skook Apparel Facebook Page as well
https://www.facebook.com/SkookApparel

Chase Damages Police Cruiser in Crash

A Shenandoah Police Officer was unharmed but the officer's police cruiser was severely damaged during a police chase Sunday evening.

One Person Flown After Crash in East Union Township Sunday

Photo Submitted by Coal Region Fire

Around 5:00PM, Sunday, emergency personnel were called to 982 Centre Street, East Union Township near Sheppton, for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.

Crews at the Scene of 2nd Alarm Garage Fire in Hegins; 1 Reported Burn Victim

Around 7:30pm Sunday evening,  multiple Schuylkill County Fire Companies were called to a working garage fire in Hegins.

North Schuylkill Spartan Marching Band Plays Walt Disney World

On Friday, November 27th, 2015, the North Schuylkill Spartan Marching Band played at Walt Disney World.

Yesterday members of the Spartan Marching Band performed in a parade down Main Street USA in Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom!
Posted by North Schuylkill High School Music Department on Saturday, November 28, 2015

On their trip, they also got a tour of Kennedy Space Center.

This morning, band members were treated to a behind the scenes tour of Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, FL! We learned about the Apollo program, Shuttle Missions and the future of NASA.
Posted by North Schuylkill High School Music Department on Saturday, November 28, 2015

Man Rescued from North Manheim Twp Fire; Cause Still Under Investigation

According to the Reading Eagle, an 81 year old man was rescued by neighbors when his house caught fire Friday.

Pregnant Woman Rescued After Crash

Around 12pm Saturday, emergency crews were called to  241 Claremont Ave, Route 309, near Hometown for a motor vehicle accident, with rollover and entrapment.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 11/29/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Sunday, November 29th, 2015.

Schuylkill County Police Log - 11/28/15

Schuylkill County Police Log - 11/28/15

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week 13

Schuylkill County High School Football Scores for Week 13

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/28/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, November 28th, 2015.

Fire Damages Penn Equipment in Port Carbon

Around 2:00PM Friday, fire crews were called to Penn Equipment on Main Street in Port Carbon for a working structure fire.

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Road Work Scheduled for Next Week

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 11/27/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, November 27th, 2015.