Thursday, November 25, 2021

Santa Makes Yearly Visit to Girardville


On Thursday evening, Santa continued his annual tradition of visiting Girardville on Thanksgiving evening where he paraded through the borough, lit Christmas Tree, and met with children.

Pottsville Fire Chief Offers Tips for Cooking Your Turkey Safely



Pottsville Fire Chief Jim Misstishin offers these to cooking your turkey safely this Thanksgiving.

Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 24th, 2021

                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  November 24th, 2021

Big Diamond Speedway to kick-off their 50th season of racing with the first ever Minersville Dirt Track Racing Festival


This spring, Big Diamond Speedway is kicking off their 50th season anniversary in a big way!

Proposal for Drug Rehab Facility in Butler Township Withdrawn


Plans for a drug rehab facility in Butler Township have been withdrawn.

St. Clair Man Charged for Hit and Run Involving Juvenile Pedestrian in Pottsville


Pottsville Police have charged a St. Clair Man for a hit and run last month in the city that injured a juvenile.

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 23rd, 2021

                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  November 23rd, 2021

State Police Report on Retail Theft at Hometown Walmart

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have released information on several recent retail thefts at the Hometown Walmart.

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On Friday, November 19th, 2021, around 6:20pm, State Police responded to the Hometown Walmart for a report of retail theft.

During the incident, an unidentified female was observed altering price tags in the apparel section.

When store employees approached the woman, she fled the store and left the parking lot in a white box truck with a thin red stripe across most of the driver's side with the number 19 in the upper right hand corner of the truck.

The suspect was described as a white female, approximately 40 years old, 5'5" tall with glasses, brown shoulder length hair, wearing flowered leggings, black boots, and a black jacket.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Frackville Barracks at (570) 874-5300.

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On Tuesday, November 9th, 2021, Matthew Creveling, 33, of Lansford was observed by Store Asset Protection of the Hometown Walmart concealing items.

As Creveling attempted to the leave the store without paying for the items, he was detained and police were called.

Creveling was charged with one felony county of retail theft and locked up in Schuylkill County Prison on $10,000 cash bail.  On November 16th, 2021, he posted bail and was released.

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for January 4th, 2022.

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On Sunday, November 21st, 2021, around 8:30pm, the Hometown Walmart Store Asset Protection observed Bolivary Paulino Marrero, 19, of Hazleton concealing merchandise in a bag he was carrying.

As Marrero attempted to leave the store without paying, he was detained and police were called.

State Police charged Marrero with a summary offense of retail theft.

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Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association Senior All-Star Football Game to Be Played Wednesday


The Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association Senior All-Star Game will be played Wednesday evening.

Woman Involved in Hit and Run in New Philadelphia Faces DUI, Fleeing, and Firearms Charges

A woman involved in a hit and run in New Philadelphia last week is facing a slew of charges.

Monday, November 22, 2021

Two More Students Expelled from Tamaqua Area

Two more students were reportedly expelled from Tamaqua Area School District as a result of an incident earlier this month.

Police Investigating Reports of Suspicious Vehicle on the Burma Road

Local and State Police are investigating several reports of a suspicious vehicle on the Burma Road this past weekend.

Schuylkill County Holiday Event Schedule 2021

Schuylkill County Holiday Events Scheduled for 2021

Mahanoy City Elks Holds Annual Hoop Shoot Competition


The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 held their Annual Hoop Shoot for area girls and boys at the Mahanoy Area High School on Saturday, November 20th. Twenty-nine children participated with the winners moving on to the Elks district competition.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 22nd, 2021

                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  November 22nd, 2021