Ten Schuylkill County Park Improvement Projects Awarded State Grants

On Thursday, the offices of Senator Argall, Rep. Kerwin, Rep. Jerry Knowles, and Rep. Twardzik announced that ten projects to improve parks throughout Schuylkill County were awarded state grants.

Schuylkill Hope Center for Victims of Domestic Violence Announces New Executive Director

This week, the Board of Directors of the Schuylkill Hope Center for Victims of Domestic Violence, in Pottsville, announced that Ms. Amy L. Newton, has accepted the position of Executive Director following the retirement of Ms. Sarah (Sally) Casey as President/CEO. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 29th, 2021

                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  December 29th, 2021

State Police Investigate Object Thrown at Vehicle near Saint Clair

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident where an object was thrown at a vehicle near Saint Clair.

Alvernia Awarded Pennsylvania RACP Grant to Renovate Former Giant for CollegeTowne Pottsville

Alvernia University announced on Wednesday that the college has received a $3 million grant from the Pennsylvania Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) to renovate its newly secured downtown Pottsville location at 500 Progress Avenue, for their Pottsville CollegeTowne strategy. 

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scoreboard - 12/27 & 12/28

                    

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Results from December 27th, 2021 & December 28th, 2021

Lehigh County Coroner Seeks Next of Kin of Schuylkill County Man

Lehigh County Deputy Coroner Daniel A. Buglio is seeking the next of kin of a Schuylkill County man that passed away last week.

Man Drives Truck Through Palo Alto on Three Wheels Before Abandoning Vehicle near Route 61

 

A man abandoned his vehicle after a crash in Palo Alto early Monday.

Branchdale Man Assaults Police Officer at Scene of Shots Fired in Mahanoy City

A Branchdale man spent Christmas in Schuylkill County Prison after he assaulted a police officer in Mahanoy City.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 28th, 2021

                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  December 28th, 2021

Photos Released of Pottsville Weis Markets Wallet Thieves

The Pennsylvania State Police have released a photo of the suspects they say stole wallet back in November at the Weis Markets near Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Officials and Judges Take the Oath of Office

Tuesday was swearing in day at the Schuylkill County Courthouse as their new terms begin.

Police Investigating Shooting in Tamaqua That Injured Man

The Tamaqua Police Department is investigating a shooting early Tuesday.

Fire Crews at Scene of a Commercial Fire in Frailey Township

Just before 6:00pm, Tuesday, emergency personnel were called to a commercial fire in Frailey Township.

Man Responsible for Window Smashing Spree Near Pottsville Involved in Attempted Carjacking

State Police have released additional information on a man wanted for a window smashing spree near Pottsville and how he was also involved in an attempted carjacking in Cressona.