Victim Identified in Route 61 Fatal Crash near Pottsville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Have released details on Friday's fatal crash on Route 61 south of Pottsville.

Crack Sealing and Sweeping on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County Scheduled for Next Week

PennDOT has announced crack sealing and sweeping that is scheduled next week for the following days and locations on Interstate 81.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Scene of Crash on Route 61 South of Pottsville; Roadway Closed

The Schuylkill County Coroner's office has been called to the scene of a crash on Route 61 south of Pottsville.

Pottsville Woman Faces Felony Theft Charges for Stealing Over $34,000 in Pennsylvania Lottery Tickets

A Pottsville woman is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for stealing over $34,000 in Pennsylvania Lottery Tickets from where she worked.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 24, 2023

                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: March 24, 2023

DCNR Names New Park Manager For The Tuscarora State Park Complex

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced last week the appointment of Robert Sweeney to manage the Tuscarora State Park Complex in Schuylkill County.

Man and Woman Face Charges After Crash on Route 309 in West Penn Township

Two people are facing charges after a crash on Route 309 in West Penn Township.

Schuylkill County High School Baseball & Softball Scores - March 22, 2023

 

Schuylkill County High School Baseball & Softball Scores - March 22, 2023

Ashland Man Crashes After Leading Police in Pursuit through Mount Carmel and Centralia

An Ashland man is locked up in Northumberland County Prison after a pursuit and crash late Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 23, 2023

                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries: March 23, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, March 23, 2023

                                     

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Thursday, March 23, 2023

Schuylkill County Man Sentenced in Federal Court For Cyberstalking

A Schuylkill County man was sentenced in Federal Court this week for cyberstalking.

Schuylkill County Man Charged With Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

A Schuylkill County man is facing federal drug trafficking and firearm charges.

Elks Honors Americanism and Drug Awareness Essay Winners from Mahanoy Area

On Tuesday, March 21st, 2023, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 honored students from Mahanoy Area School District who were winners from their Americanism and Drug Awareness Programs. Those competing went on to district competition. The lodge had 2 students who also went on to win at state competition.

(Americanism Essay Awards) (Pictured Above)

5th Grade, Division I: 

• Sophia Martorell, 1st Place
• Ryleigh Wonsock, 2nd Place; 
• (not pictured Jake Headley 3rd Place) 

6th Grade, Division II: 

• Kendall Kardisco, 1st Place
• Emma Manley, 2nd Place
• Jayden Polonco, 3rd Place

8th Grade, Division IV

• Samantha Price, 3rd Place; 
• (not pictured Braylon Komosinsky, 1st place and Benjamin Lagaza, 2nd place) 

Division III, Grade 7: 

• Rheanna Gordon, 1st Place
• Alexandra Bet, 2nd Place
• Brooke Hornung, 3rd Place

(Drug Awareness Poster and Essay Awards)

First Row: Jax Wowak (Poster), 3rd Grade, Nilda Rivera (Poster), 5th Grade, Mavis Trakes (Essay), 3rd Grade, Allison Kencht (Poster), 4th Grade,

Second Row: Linda Fetter, ER; Soctt Phillips and Fred Klock, Co-Chairman of Drug Awareness Committee. (Not pictured Jenna El Gamil, 8th Grade winner (Essay)

(State Winners)
Jax Wowak - State Winner of Drug Awareness Poster Contest (not pictured Jenna El Gamil - State winner of Essay Contest-8th Grade)

Jax and Jenna have been invited to the PA Elks State Convention in May in Harrisburg to be presented their awards.

Two Men from Lehighton Face Charges for Stealing Aluminum Gutters in West Penn Township

Two men face charges for allegedly stealing aluminum gutters in West Penn Township last month.