ONE YEAR AGO: Fire Destroyed 6 Homes in Mahanoy City

One year ago today, on Tuesday, August 26th, 2014, families were chased from their homes on the 200 Block of East Centre St. after a fire broke out in one of the homes.

Virginia Reporter and Photographer Shot and Killed During Live Interview

Photo posted by WDBJ Twitter

A Virginia Reporter and Photographer from WDBJ out of Virginia were shot and killed during a live broadcast Wednesday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/26/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, August 26th, 2015.

Second Municipality Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

A second municipality has tested positive for the West Nile Virus in Schuylkill County.

Man Facing Drug Charges After Heroin Bust

Mahanoy Township Police Arrested Ryan Hasara, of Mahanoy City,  during a drug investigation for the sale and use of narcotics.

Yuengling Ice Cream Donates to Pottsville Lions Club

Earlier this month, Yuengling Ice Cream sold scoops of ice cream for $1 at the Greater Pottsville Cruise.

Schuylkill County Bucket List - 10 Places to Get Great Wings

We've been a list of some of the favorite places around Schuylkill County that serve the chicken wings.  What's your favorite?  How many have you tried?

EDITORIAL: Is this a Photo of the Mass Grave Found in Schuylkill Haven?

In early August, a mass grave, that is said to have held the remains of people who died of the 1918 Spanish influenza, was found during construction along Route 61 near Schuylkill Haven.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/25/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, August 25th, 2015.

New PennDOT Website Shows Customers Active, Planned Projects

Pennsylvanians looking for information on construction projects, improvements underway because of Act 89, the state’s transportation funding plan, as well as projects scheduled through 2026 have a new resource – www.Projects.PennDOT.gov.

Introducing Skook News Classifieds!

Skook News to pleased to announced we have opened a classifieds section to our web site.

New School Year Brings Students, School Buses Back To Roads

As the new school year gets underway, motorists need to be vigilant in order to avoid potentially tragic crashes and strong penalties as school buses return to the roads to pick up students waiting for a ride.

McCann Students Pass NCCER

Pottsville, PA – The following students in the Electrical Systems program successfully passed the NCCER certification.

Police Investigate Rock Throwing

According to the Times News, State Police are investigating a rock throwing incident along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County Saturday morning.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/24/15

The Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, August 24th, 2015.