Thursday, September 16, 2021

National Weather Service Confirms Downburst Caused Damage in Hometown/Tamaqua Area

The National Weather service issued a statement on Thursday about what caused the damage in the Hometown Tamaqua area which was believed to have been a tornado.

Diamond Engagement Ring Missing After Being Dropped Off for Fedex Pickup at the Cressona Mall

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident where a piece of jewelry went missing.

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: September 15th, 2021

  

Skook News Obituaries: September 15th, 2021

North Schuylkill School Board Adjourns Meeting for "Health and Safety Issues"

As with other district's around our area lately, the issue of wearing a mask and requiring children to wear a mask during their school day, was the topic of discussion at North Schuylkill Wednesday evening.

Schuylkill County Football Schedule for Week #4

  

Schuylkill County Football Schedule 

for Week #4

High School Football: Minersville Shuts Out Shenandoah Valley


On Sunday night, Minersville shut down the Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils in Shenandoah 43-0 during their Week 3 matchup.

High School Football: Blue Mountain Wins Over Bangor

In a game that was cancelled, then rescheduled for Monday, the Eagles were able to pick up a win at home over Bangor 35-27.

High School Football: Nativity Falls to Conwell Egan

Nativity lost at home to Conwell Egan Friday night 40-3.

Frackville Man Charged With Drug Trafficking And Firearm Offenses



On Wednesday, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Aaron Walter Gray, 36, of Frackville, was indicted on Tuesday by a federal grand jury for drug trafficking and firearms offenses.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

      

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

Pedestrian Struck Along Route 924 near Shenandoah Early Tuesday

State Police are investigating an incident after a pedestrian was struck in Mahanoy Township early Tuesday.

Skook News Obituaries: September 14th, 2021

 

Skook News Obituaries: September 14th, 2021

Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Schuylkill County Fire Company and Saw Mill Out Thousands of Dollars After Checks Altered

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating multiple incidents where bank checks were altered after being sent through the mail.

Saint Clair Woman Facing Access Device Fraud Charges

 

A woman from Saint Clair is facing felony access device fraud charges.

High School Football: Williams Valley Downs Schuylkill Haven

Photos from Friday's High School Football game when Williams Valley hosted Schuylkill Haven.