Saturday, July 31, 2021

Coal Township Man Dies in Gordon Nagle Trail Crash, Two Others Injured

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven have released additional details on Saturday afternoon's crash on the Gordon Nagle Trail.

Schuylkill County Brew Fest Draws Hundreds to Pottsville


On Saturday, the Schuylkill County Brew Fest drew hundreds to downtown Pottsville.

State Police Investigating Fatal Crash on Gordon Nagle Trail on Saturday Afternoon

A fatal crash is currently being investigated in North Mainheim Township.

Skook News Obituaries: July 30th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries:  July 30th, 2021

Thursday, July 29, 2021

Marian Catholic Announces Second Semester Honor Roll


Marian Catholic High School has announced the names of the following students for their outstanding achievement in academics in the second semester of the 2020-2021 school year. 

Hersheypark and Pepsi Unveil New, Immersive Pepsi Pop Star Experience


On Thursday, Pepsi and Hersheypark unveiled Pepsi Pop Star, a first-of-its-kind, immersive entertainment experience created within the iconic amusement park. 

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County


PennDOT District 5 has announced Road Work for Next Week in Schuylkill County.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Street Closure for Schuylkill County Brew Fest in Pottsville


The Pottsville Police Department has announced a street closure for Saturday.

Skook News Obituaries: July 29th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries:  July 29th, 2021

Wanted Fugitive Found Hiding in Crawl Space in Saint Clair

A man that had 3 outstanding warrants was found hiding in a crawl space in Saint Clair on Wednesday.

WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch Issued for Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Schuylkill County for Thursday evening.

LOST DOG: Myu from Ashland

Attention Ashland, Coal Township Walmart, Ranshaw, and Anywhere in Between.

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: July 28th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries:  July 28th, 2021

Schuylkill Technology Center Graduates 9 New Practical Nursing Students


The Schuylkill Technology Center Practical Nursing Students hosted a graduation ceremony for the full time practical nursing students on July 14, 2021 at the STC North Campus in Frackville. 

Woman Crawls for Help and is Found 4 Hours Later Following Interstate 81 Crash in Schuylkill County

A woman is recovering after she was found laying along Interstate 81 after being involved in a crash early Saturday.

Three from Schuylkill County Play in Big 26 Baseball Classic


Three High School Baseball Players from Schuylkill County took part in this year's Big 26 Baseball Classic.

Shenandoah Valley/Marywood University Grad Presented with Medal of Excellence in Music

Marywood University recently announced that a senior graduate recently received a special award during commencement.

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: July 27th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  July 27th, 2021

Schuylkill Response, Recovery, & Renewal (RRR) Task Force Launches Operation Vaccination


As part of the collective efforts of the Schuylkill Response, Recovery, & Renewal (RRR) Task Force, a vaccination project, “Operation Vaccination”, was launched by the task force to encourage Schuylkill County students and community members to get vaccinated. 

Schuylkill County Historical Society Announces Upcoming August Events


The Schuylkill County Historical Society has announced upcoming events for August 2021.

Schuylkill County Launches Small Business CDBG Assistance Program to Help Small Businesses Recover from COVID-19

The Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners recently announced the release of it's Schuylkill CDBG CV Small Business Assistance Program that will provide financial assistance to small businesses across the county that have been affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.

Monday, July 26, 2021

Tremont Woman Swindled Out of $17,000 in iTunes Gift Card Scam

 

A woman in Tremont was recently swindled out of thousands of dollars through a scam.

Skook News Obituaries: July 26th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  July 26th, 2021

Woman Suspected of Driving Under the Influence in Barry Township Head-Crash that Injured Four

State Police say a woman is suspected of driving under the influence in a crash that injured four people last week in Barry Township.

Sunday, July 25, 2021

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, July 26th, 2021

                                                                                                      

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, July 26th, 2021

Saturday, July 24, 2021

East Fire Company, Palo Alto, Holds Housing Parade for New Engine

The East End Fire Company in Palo Alto held a housing parade on Saturday for their new engine.

Big Diamond Speedway Results - 07/23/2021


Results from Friday, July 23rd, 2021 at Big Diamond Speedway.

Friday, July 23, 2021

Lawnmower Stolen from Barn in Ryan Township

A lawnmower was reported stolen earlier this week in Ryan Township.

Skook News Obituaries: July 23rd, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  July 23rd, 2021

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County


PennDOT District 5 has announced Road Work for Next Week in Schuylkill County.

Mahanoy City Man Taken into Custody After Disturbance

A Mahanoy City man was taken into custody late Thursday after an incident in the borough.

Skook News Obituaries: July 22nd, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  July 22nd, 2021

Thursday, July 22, 2021

Four Flown After Head-On Crash on Route 901 near Lavelle

Four people were flown after a serious head on crash in Barry Township Thursday afternoon.

Firefighters Respond to House Fire in Hegins

Late Wednesday night, firefighters responded to an attic fire in Hegins.

State Police Investigating Unintentional Shooting in Tremont

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a shooting that occurred in Tremont last weekend.

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: July 21st, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  July 21st, 2021

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

  

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County by the National Weather Service.

Man in Custody After Shots Fired on West Market Street in Pottsville


The Pottsville Police have provided an update on the incident that closed West Market Street on Tuesday afternoon.

Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: July 20th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  July 20th, 2021

Bus Trip Planned to the Museum of the American Revolution and the National Constitution Center

The Schuylkill County Historical Society is planning a bus trip to the Museum of the American Revolution and the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Saturday, Aug. 21. 

Six Adults and Three Children Being Assisted by the American Red Cross After Minersville Fire

Nine people are being assisted by the American Red Cross after a fire Tuesday morning in Minersville.

West Market Street Closed in Pottsville for Police Incident

West Market Street is currently closed in Pottsville for an ongoing police incident.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Portion of North Centre Street in Pottsville Closed Tuesday

A portion of North Centre Street in closed Tuesday for an ongoing incident.

Joe Snedeker Passes Through Schuylkill County for GoJoe24

Northeast Pennsylvania celebrity and meteorologist for WNEP, spent the end of his Monday and beginning of Tuesday in Schuylkill County as part of GoJoe24.

One Rescued from Multi-Alarm Fire in Minersville

One person had to be rescued from a multi-alarm fire in Minersville on Tuesday morning.

Skook News Obituaries: July 19th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  July 19th, 2021

Monday, July 19, 2021

Juvenile Arrested for Hit and Run Involving Game Commission Employee near Gordon


An arrest was made Monday in a hit and run that occurred earlier in the day and involved a Game Commission Employee.

Man Struck by ATV near Gordon; Police Looking for Person Involved




Butler Township Police are seeking the public's assistance after an incident in the Township on Monday morning. 

Man in Custody After Leading Mahanoy City Police in 12 Mile Pursuit


A Minersville man is in custody after leading police in a pursuit on Sunday.

Minersville Police Looking to Identify Man


The Minersville Borough Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in identifying a man. 

Sunday, July 18, 2021

Big Diamond Speedway Race Results for Friday, July 16th 2021


Duane Howard extends point lead at Big Diamond Speedway with his first win of the season on topless night sponsored by Spin City. Logan Watt, Ronny Suhr Jr & Andrew Yoder also winners.