Hazleton and Pottsville Malls Evacuated Tuesday Afternoon

Skook News has received several reports that the Hazleton and Pottsville malls are currently evacuated as of 3:00pm, Tuesday afternoon.

Senate Education Committee Approves Bill to Enhance Parental Insight into School Curriculum

On Tuesday, the Senate Education Committee has given its stamp of approval to a bill aimed at empowering parents with greater visibility into their children's educational experiences. 

Pennsylvania Fire Companies and Ambulance Services Encouraged to Apply for 2023-24 Grant Program

Grants for Construction, Equipment, and Training Available through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 19, 2023

 

Skook News Obituaries: September 19, 2023

Ashland Man Charged with Homicide by Vehicle, Involuntary Manslaughter for Causing Fatal Butler Township Crash

An Ashland man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for causing a fatal crash in Butler Township in March of this year.

Tri-Valley Lions Club Recognizes September's Outstanding Student of the Arts

Valley View, September 18, 2023 - On Monday, September 18, 2023, the Tri-Valley Lions Club honored Atticus Edwards as their September 2023 Outstanding Student of the Arts.

Lakefront Festival Marks an Important Milestone at Sweet Arrow Lake

Sweet Arrow Lake will celebrate their annual Lakefront Festival this October. 

Mount Carmel Man Charged for Trespassing on Private Property in Zion Grove

A Mount Carmel man is facing charges after he was caught trespassing on land in Union Township.

Pennsylvania Senate Committee Advances Bill to Block Funding for Russia and Belarus Tied Firms

On Monday, the Senate Appropriations Committee of Pennsylvania gave its approval to a bill aimed at preventing the use of Pennsylvania taxpayer dollars to support companies with ties to the governments of Russia and Belarus.

Champions Crowned at Schuylkill League Golf Championship

On Monday, the 2023 Schuylkill League Golf Championships were held at the Schuylkill Country Club in Orwigsburg.

Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 Welcomes New School Police Officers

Mar Lin - Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 in Mar Lin has introduced the school's new Police Officers.

Police at Scene of "Suspicious Package" in Shenandoah

Police are at the scene of a suspicious package in Shenandoah.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 18, 2023

Skook News Obituaries: September 18, 2023

St. Clair Man Identified and Charged for Stealing Purse from Pottsville Sheetz

A St. Clair man has been charged for a purse theft last month in Pottsville.

Pottsville's Oktoberfest Brings a Taste of Germany to the Heart of the Coal Region

Schuylkill County got a taste of Germany this past weekend during Pottsville's Oktoberfest.