Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 09/02/2021

  

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 09/02/2021

Thousands of Homes Without Power in Schuylkill County

After a day full of steady rain and winds, thousands of homes are reported to be without power late Wednesday afternoon.

Pottsville Issues Declaration of Disaster Emergency

The City of Pottsville issued a Declaration of Disaster Emergency beginning Wednesday afternoon.

PennDOT Reduces Speeds on Interstate 81


Due to the severity of the inclement weather hitting the region, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limits on Interstate 80 in Carbon and Monroe counties and Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County in east central Pennsylvania.

WEATHER ALERT: Flash Flood Warning Issued for Schuylkill County




The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Wednesday Afternoon and Evening.

Interstate 81 Closed at Pine Grove Exit Due to Crash


As of 8:50am, Interstate 81 is closed at Exit 100 (Pine Grove) due to a crash.

Early Dismissals for Schuylkill County Schools - 09/01/2021

 

 Early Dismissals for Schuylkill County Schools - 09/01/2021

Skook News Obituaries: August 31st, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  August 31st, 2021

UPDATE: Flash Flood Watch Still in Effect for Wednesday and Thursday


The National Weather Service has updated their Flash Flood Watch for Pennsylvania.

Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Pennsylvania to Mandate Masks for Students in K-12 and Day Cares


Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is expected to announce Tuesday afternoon that masks will be mandated while children are in schools, according to the Republican Herald and multiple other news outlets.

Ryder to Open 1 Million Square Foot Warehouse at Old Schuylkill Mall Location for Bed, Bath, and Beyond

It seems the warehouse that was built on the former site of the Schuylkill Mall has tenant.

Monday, August 30, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries: August 30th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  August 30th, 2021

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Williams Valley Tops Mahanoy Area

The past several meetings between Williams Valley and Mahanoy Area have been close and this one was no different.

WEATHER ALERT: Remnants of Hurricane Ida Prompts Flash Flood Watch


The remnants of Hurricane and Tropical Storm Ida has prompted a Flash Flood Watch for most of Pennsylvania for Wednesday and early Thursday.

Frackville Elks Honors Members of the Community During Annual Awards

On Saturday evening, the Frackville Elks recognized those that have given back to the community over the past two years.