Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Ashland Comes Together for Community Night Out


Hundreds turned out for Ashland's Night Out on Tuesday evening, a community-building event focused on safety and unity.

PennDOT Job Fair to Include Same-Day Interviews for Winter Positions in Schuylkill County


If you're looking for a new career opportunity, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is hosting a job fair right here in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 14th, 2024

                                               

Skook News Obituaries: August 14th, 2024

Pennsylvania State Police Identify Victim in Fatal Forklift Incident at Schuylkill County Recycling Plant

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven have released the name of the victim of a fatal incident at a Schuylkill County recycling plant on Tuesday.

Woman Arrested in Frackville Domestic Dispute


On Thursday, August 8th, 2024, officers were called to a home on the 200 block of North Broad Mountain Avenue for a report of a domestic dispute. 

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Powerball Jackpot Ticket Worth $213.8 Million Sold in Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Allegheny County sold a jackpot-winning Powerball® ticket worth $213.8 million for the Monday, August 12 drawing.

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Address Prescription Drug Costs with New Pharmacy Legislation


Lawmakers gathered at a Schuylkill County pharmacy on Tuesday to discuss the impact of a recently signed law, Act 77 of 2024, which aims to support independent pharmacy owners and reduce prescription costs for Pennsylvanians. 

Man Dies in Incident at Schuylkill County Recycling Plant

A man died in an incident at a recycling plant in Schuylkill County on Tuesday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

                                                                                     

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

Frackville Man Sentenced for Threatening FBI Agent on Social Media



The United States Attorney’s Officeannounced Monday that a Schuylkill County was sentenced for threatening an FBI Agent.

Pottsville Man Admits to Sexually Assaulting Two Children


A Pottsville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after admitting that he sexually assaulted two children.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 13th, 2024

                                              

Skook News Obituaries: August 13th, 2024

TRAFFIC ALERT: Tractor Trailer Loses Trailer Spills Fuel on Route 61 Northbound


As of 2:30pm, Route 61 northbound is backlogged just south of Frackville for a tractor trailer that lost its trailer and spilled fuel.

Driver Jailed After Early Morning Chase Ends in Crash Under Mount Carbon Arch Bridge


A Port Carbon man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after being involved in a pursuit and crash early Tuesday.

Minersville Police Investigating General Store Robbery


Minersville police are currently investigating a robbery that took place last night at the General Store located at North 2nd and North Street. The incident occurred at approximately 10:17 PM on August 12th.