Butler Township Appoints Steering Committee to Explore Regional Police Force with Ashland

A follow up to our story we posted last week, Butler Township appointed a steering committee to explore a regional police force with the borough of Ashland.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 20, 2023

  

Skook News Obituaries: September 20, 2023

Bizarre Encounter Leads to Charges Against Man in Rush Township

Man charged with recklessly endangering another person and disorderly conduct in Rush Township after a strange incident in Lake Hauto.

Pennsylvania Senate Approves Bill to Move 2024 Primary Election Date to March

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania State Senate approved a bill on Wednesday to shift the date of the 2024 primary election. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, September 20th, 2023

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Ashland Fire Destroys Garage and Damages Nearby Homes

Firefighters responded to a garage fire in Ashland late Tuesday evening.

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule - Week 5

     

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule - Week 5

The Week 5 Schedule for the Schuylkill County High School Football season.

Pennsylvania State Police Report on Bomb Threat Made to the Fairlane Village Mall

The Pennsylvania State Police from the Schuylkill Haven Barracks have released information on Tuesday afternoon's bomb threat that evacuated the Fairlane Village Mall near Pottsville.

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.