Route 61 Shutdown Enters Second Day: Crews Work Around the Clock to Fix Gas Leak

 

A full day later, Route 61 remains closed between Frackville and St. Clair in Schuylkill County for a natural gas leak.

Schuylkill League Baseball Playoff Scoreboard - May 14th, 2024

   

Schuylkill League Baseball Playoff Scoreboard - May 14th, 2024

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Pine Grove Class of 2024

Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of Pine Grove Area High School.

UPDATE: Route 61 Closure to Impact Afternoon Commute

Now going into its 6th hour, drivers are being told to plan an alternate ride home as Route 61 remains closed between Frackville and St. Clair.

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 14th, 2024

                                                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries: May 14th, 2024

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Blue Mountain Class of 2024

Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of Blue Mountain High School.  

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

                                 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Tuesday, May 14th, 2024

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 61 Closed North of Saint Clair for a Gas Leak

 Route 61 has been closed in both directions for a gas leak north of Saint Clair.

Schuylkill League Softball Playoff Scoreboard - May 13th, 2024

  

Schuylkill League Softball Playoff Scoreboard - May 13th, 2024

Pennsylvania House Representatives Honor Shenandoah Valley's Director of Bands for Music Education Excellence

A Certificate of Congratulations was presented to Shenandoah Valley’s Director of Bands Mr. John Shoener for being named the recipient of the Music Education Award for the fifth consecutive year. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 13th, 2024

                                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: May 13th, 2024

Saint Clair Students Blend Fun and Nutrition with Pedal-Powered Smoothie

With funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education School Breakfast Expansion Grant, the Saint Clair School District is adding smoothies to their cafeteria menu. 

Schuylkill County Brew Fest Returns This Summer

 

Excitement is brewing as the highly anticipated Schuylkill County Brew Fest returns to Downtown Pottsville this summer.

Shamokin Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking in Port Carbon

A Shamokin man was sentenced on Thursday, May 2, 2024, for possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine for an incident that occurred in Port Carbon Borough.