Saturday, May 6, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/05/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/05/2017

Friday, May 5, 2017

Williams Valley Celebrates Prom with a Journey to "Neverland"

Family and friends packed the auditorium of the Williams Valley Jr/Sr high school on Friday May 5th for a journey to "Neverland".

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work


Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/05/17


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/05/17

Flood Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

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

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/04/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/04/2017

Thursday, May 4, 2017

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/03/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/03/2017

Frost Advisory Issued Overnight into Thursday

(05/03/2017) The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for Schuylkill County for overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Northern Berks County on Thursday

(05/03/17) The Pennsylvania Game Commission has scheduled a prescribed burn in Northern Berks County for Thursday.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Interstate 81 Northbound Backed Up Due to Crash in Contruction Zone

(05/03/2017) A crash in a construction zone is causing backups on Interstate 81 Northbound Wednesday afternoon.

FYE in Schuylkill Mall Announces Closing Date

The FYE in the Schuylkill Mall has announced a closing date.

According to store manager Brian Gross, the FYE location in the Schuylkill Mall will officially close Saturday, May 27th.

UPDATE: After announcing the 27th as their last day, management is telling us the store will stick around through June.

On February 28th, 2017, FYE began a liquidation sale of most of it's products. The store is expected to increase the percentage off on products as the closing date approaches.

FYE, owned by Transworld Entertainment, has been in the mall since the early 2000's when Trans World purchased Disc Jockey.

The store joins a long list of other tenants that have left the mall since Northpoint purchased the mall earlier this year.

Attempts to communicate with Northpoint on their plans have not been successful.

Listed are stores remaining inside the mall:
  • Pearl Movie Theatres
  • AT&T
  • Suglia's Pizza
  • Bath & Body Works
  • Victoria's Secret
  • Benigna's Creek (Winery)
  • Blum's Auction
  • Brackney Leather
  • Davita Dialysis
  • Dunham's Sports
  • Mike Bailey Photography
  • Mustard Seed Merchantile
  • North Schuylkill High Railers
  • Passion Nails
  • TruBridge
  • Urban Hairstylists
  • Venue 4 Him
  • Vertigo Systems

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/03/17


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/03/17

Shenandoah Valley's Drama Club Performs Phantom of the Opera


Shenandoah Valley's Drama Club brought light from the darkness with their rendition of Phantom of the Opera this past weekend.

Man Charged for Pottsville Burglaries

A man was charged for burglaries in Pottsville Tuesday morning.

First Positive Test in Pennsylvania for the West Nile Virus in Mosquitos Found in Schuylkill County

The first positive test for the West Nile Virus in Mosquitos was found in Schuylkill County this week.

ARDC Midgets, Money in the Mountains Highlights May at Big Diamond Speedway

Upcoming May Events at Big Diamond Speedway

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Vandals Damage Tombstones Overnight in Cemetary

The East Union Township Police Department is seeking information on vandalism that occurred overnight in Brandonville.

Man Charged After PFA Violation and Resisting Arrest

A man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after violating a PFA Order and resisting arrest from officers.

Monday, May 1, 2017

Fire Destroys Business in Pine Grove

Photo Courtesy of Denny Aungst
A large fire destroyed a long time family business in Pine Grove on Monday.

Ashland Street Sweeper Schedule for 2017

Ashland has announced their 2017 Street Sweeper Schedule.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued until Late Monday Evening


(05/01/17)  A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County.

Emergency Personnel Responding to 2nd Alarm Commercial Fire

Around 5:50pm, Monday, emergency personnel were called to 10 Snyder Ave, Pine Grove, for a fully involved commercial fire.

Schuylkill County Events Calendar is Back

Just in time for the Summer Event Season, the Schuylkill County Events Calendar has returned!


You can find the calendar at the link below or off the link on our main site.
http://www.skooknews.com/p/schuylkill-county-events-calendar.html

You can also send additions to the calendar to skooknews@outlook.com

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/01/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/01/2017

Man Escapes from ADAPPT Facility in Berks County

The PA State Police at Reading investigated an escape at ADAPPT.  Kyle David Trivitt, 20,  was court ordered to be at ADAPPT, located at 206 Madison Ave., Reading, Berks Co. 

Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/01/17



Schuylkill County Police Log for 05/01/17

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/01/17


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/01/17

Saturday, April 29, 2017

New Partnership to Bring Refrigeration Jobs to Schuylkill County

This week, a new partnership was formed that may bring more jobs to Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/29/17


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/29/17

Authorities Investigating Stabbing Death in Gilberton

Police are investigating the death of a man who died after being found with a stab wound to the chest Friday evening.

Law Enforcement Participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday

The 12th National Prescription Drug "Take-Back Day” will take place on Saturday April 29 from 10:00 am – 2:00pm.

Friday, April 28, 2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/28/17


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/28/17

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/28/2017


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/28/2017

Prescribed Burn Scheduled for Schuylkill County on Friday

The Pennsylvania Game Commission has scheduled a prescribed burn in Schuylkill County for Friday.

Man Facing Charges After Assaulting State Police Officer in Berks County

A man is facing charges after assault a State Police Officer in Berks County late Thursday.

Pedestrian Struck After Argument; Man Facing Aggravated Assault Charges

State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident that occurred on Route 924 in Mahanoy Township  where a pedestrian was struck late Thursday.

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Mastercuts Closing in the Schuylkill Mall

On Wednesday, another tenant announced that they would be leaving the Schuylkill Mall.

Charges Filed Against 3 for Burglary from Last Year

On Wednesday Mahanoy Township police charged three people in connection with a burglary that occurred last year.

Man Facing Charges After Road Rage Incident on Route 61 on Wednesday

A man from Tremont is facing numerous charges after a road rage incident on Route 61 on Wednesday.

Prison Guard Charged for Relationship with Inmate

A prison guard in Schuylkill County has been charged due to her relationship she had with an inmate.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/27/17


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/27/17

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

HELP WANTED: Skook News is Looking for Motivating Journalists to Cover Summer Events



Summertime is upon us and Skook News is looking to cover many of the great events Schuylkill County has to offer.

Fire Crews Responding to House Fire Wednesday Afternoon

Fire crews have been called to a house fire Wednesday afternoon.

Just before 2:00pm, emergency personnel were called to 213 Spruce Street, Minersville for a reported fully involved house fire.

We will have more details as they are available.


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/26/17


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/26/17

Missing Berks County Man Located

A man who was reported missing from Berks County has been located.

Tuesday, April 25, 2017