Skook News - Your #1 Source for Schuylkill County News

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Suglia's Pizza to Reopen near Shenandoah on Wednesday

Those of us north of the mountain that love Suglia's Pizza will be happy to hear that they will reopen on Wednesday, October 25th, 2017.

Police are looking for a man who stole a good samaritan's vehicle at gunpoint Monday night in Butler Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/24/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/23/2017

Governor Wolf Calls for Vote on Stalled LGBT Non-Discrimination Protections

Governor Tom Wolf today urged the General Assembly to pass the PA Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation that extends non-discrimination provisions in state law to protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation, and gender expression or identity.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for early Tuesday morning.

Just after 12:30pm, Monday, a crash occurred in Hometown, Rush Township which has knocked out power in the area.

One of heavy metal’s most legendary acts will be hitting the road in 2018 in support of their new studio album, ‘Firepower.’

Blue Mountain Middle School Receives Another Bomb Threat on Monday Morning

On Monday morning, the Blue Mountain Middle School, Orwigsburg, received their second threat in a week's time.

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected late Monday into Tuesday for Schuylkill County.

Police are investigating an attempted homicide incident that began in Luzerne County and ended in Lebanon County.

The Pottsville Bureau of Police is investigating an incident that occurred at approximately 11:40am on Friday 10/20/17 at the Brok-Sel store, 1607 West Market Street, Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/22/2017

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/22/2017

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/22/2017

One person was seriously injured in a crash on Interstate 81 Sunday afternoon.

Firefighters evaluate new burn building at Schuylkill County Fire Training Center.

A plane crash has been reported at the Joe Zerby Airport Sunday evening.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/22/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/21/17

Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/21/17

This weekend, the Pioneer Tunnel, Ashland, is holding it's annual Fall Festival.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/21/2017

A man was injured Saturday morning in a rollover crash on Route 61 south of Frackville.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Schuylkill County Football Scores for Week #9

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/20/2017

Mahanoy Area officials have said, once found, they will seek restitution from the culprit of this week's threat.

The 14th National Prescription Drug "Take-Back Day” will take place on Saturday, October 28th, 2017 from 10:00 am – 2:00pm.

A man that was shot by a State Police Trooper on Thursday has been charged with attempted homicide.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/20/2017

Man Shot By Police During Incident in Porter Township Thursday Afternoon

A man was shot by a Pennsylvania State Trooper on Thursday afternoon during an incident.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/19/2017

A billboard for Michael O'Pake, a candidate for Schuylkill County District Attorney, was vandalized recently.

(10/19/17) Emergency personnel are at the scene of a tractor trailer rollover on Route 61 northbound between Saint Clair and Frackville.

Just before 1:00pm, Thursday, fire units were called to an incident involving multiple vehicles on fire near Saint Clair.

Blue Mountain Middle School Evacuated Thursday Morning After Threat Found

Blue Mountain Middle School Students were evacuated for a short time Thursday morning after a threat was found.

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue today reminded the public and tax practitioners to beware of phishing scams that involve fraudulent email messages designed to steal sensitive information, such as passwords, usernames or personal financial information.

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #9

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/19/2017

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 5 announced work that began October 11 to remediate a recent rock slide along US 209/Mauch Chunk Street in Mahoning Township, Carbon County will be complete this afternoon (work was originally expected to last through October 27).

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/19/2017

Schuylkill County Police Log for 10/18/2017

Man Wanted for Attempted Homicide in Custody

A man wanted for a shooting near Frackville is in custody.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) today invited high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors to take part in the first PennDOT Innovations Challenge.

The Harlem Globetrotters, known for their one-of-a-kind family entertainment, will bring their Amazing Feats of Basketball World Tour to the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday, February 24th, 2018 for 2 shows at 2PM and 7PM to take on their long-time adversaries the Washington Generals.

Mega Millions Lottery Now Offering Higher Starting and Faster Growing Jackpots

The Mega Millions® multi-state lottery game is being updated to offer $40 million starting jackpots and faster jackpot growth.

Primerica, a financial service company, announced earlier this month that a Shenandoah native has been promoted to Regional Vice President within the company.

Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill is hosting a FREE car seat check on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 9 am – Noon in the parking lot of the Medical Office Building, 100 Schuylkill Medical Plaza, Pottsville.

After a threat was found in school Wednesday morning, Mahanoy Area students are being dismissed early.

STATEWIDE - The Office of Inspector General (OIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 63 individuals between August 1 and August 31, 2017.

Mahanoy Area Receives Threat Wednesday Morning

Students at the Mahanoy Area School District have been evacuated due to a threat Wednesday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 10/18/2017

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Monday, October 23, 2017

Sunday, October 22, 2017

Saturday, October 21, 2017

Friday, October 20, 2017

Thursday, October 19, 2017

Wednesday, October 18, 2017