Thursday, November 14, 2024

Victim Identified in Fatal Crash near Mahanoy City

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP - The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have released details and identified the victim of a fatal crash near Mahanoy City on Thursday.

Schuylkill County Coroner Requested to Scene of Crash near Mahanoy City

The Schuylkill County Coroner's Office has been requested to the scene of a crash near Mahanoy City.

One Injured in Crash in West Mahanoy Township Thursday Morning

A man was transported to the hospital after a crash in West Mahanoy Township early Thursday.

Ashland Fire Department Reorganizes, Appoints New Chief and Assistant Chief, Creates New Position

On Wednesday evening, Ashland Borough Council formally approved the reorganization of the Ashland Fire Department, paving the way for new leadership as Fire Chief Phil Groody prepares to step down from his role at the end of 2024 after more than two decades of service.

Schuylkill County Secures Over $1.5 Million in Funding for Outdoor Recreation and Conservation Projects

 

A wave of state funding will soon help communities with outdoor spaces in Schuylkill and surrounding counties, thanks to over $1.5 million awarded through Pennsylvania’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). 

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Elderly Man Scammed Out of $17,000 in Gift Card Scheme in Schuylkill County

An elderly man was scammed out of $17,000 through a gift card scheme.

Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association Announces All-Star Game Rosters



Football fans are gearing up for a showdown as the Schuylkill County Football Coaches Association (SCFCA) has officially released the rosters for this year's All-Star Game. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 13th, 2024

                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries: November 13th, 2024

Mahanoy City Elks Hosts Annual Veterans Day Dinner



The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge held their annual Veterans Dinner on November 11th with 70 Veterans and guests in attendance. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

                                                                                                                  

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Wednesday, November 13th, 2024

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Fire Displaces Two in South Cass Township

Firefighters responded to a working structure fire in South Cass Township on Tuesday evening.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 12th, 2024

                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: November 12th, 2024

Driver with Suspended License Cited After Failing to Stop, Causing Collision in Pottsville

A Pottsville intersection crash Tuesday led to citations for a suspended driver who failed to stop, leaving one injured and a vehicle disabled.

Monday, November 11, 2024

2024 Schuylkill League Soccer Coaches Awards and All-Star Teams Announced

The Schuylkill League has announced its 2024 Coaches Awards, All-State Selections, and Division I and II All-Star Teams, honoring top players and coaches across the league.


Boys Coach of the Year

  • A - Gary Hess of Schuylkill Haven
  • AA - Jarrid Todd of North Schuylkill
  • AAA - Chris Brauer of Blue Mountain

Girls Coach of the Year

  • Clint Warner - North Schuylkill
  • Scott Burcik - Schuylkill Haven

Boys All-State Selections

  • Gavin Wade (Schuylkill Haven)
  • Shawn Batory (Blue Mountain)

Girls All-State Selections

  • Lilah Helwig (North Schuylkill)
  • Cassie Snyder (Tri-Valley)


2024 Schuylkill League Division I Boys All-Stars

First Team

Forward

  • Dylan Knittle (Blue Mountain)
  • Kale Lengle (Pine Grove Area)
  • Chase Sarge (Pine Grove Area)
  • Brady Welker (North Schuylkill)

Midfield

  • Evan Burcik (Blue Mountain)
  • Nate Frankenfield (Pine Grove Area)
  • Tanner Kolb (Pine Grove Area)
  • Drew Waschko (Blue Mountain)

Defense/Fullbacks

  • Quinn Brommer (Pine Grove Area)
  • Alex Dubbs (Pine Grove Area)
  • Owen Gretsky (Blue Mountain)
  • Gino Pompei (Pine Grove Area)

Goalkeeper

  • Peyton Renninger (Pine Grove Area)

Second Team

Forward

  • Hobi Forti (Lourdes Regional)
  • Andrew Nguyen (Lourdes Regional)
  • Gage Reidler (North Schuylkill)
  • Jake Tom (Marian Catholic)

Midfield

  • Blake Batory (Blue Mountain)
  • Max Helwig (North Schuylkill)
  • Jacob Warner (Pine Grove Area)
  • Chase Williams (Pottsville Area)

Defense/Fullbacks

  • Jacob Catranis (Pine Grove Area)
  • Fabrizio Jeanluc Manganiello (North Schuylkill)
  • Aidan Varney (Blue Mountain)
  • Logan Walacage (North Schuylkill)

Goalkeeper

  • Kaden Onuschak (North Schuylkill)

2024 Schuylkill League Division II Boys All-Stars

First Team

Forward

  • Cody Boehmer (Williams Valley)
  • Carter Daniel (Schuylkill Haven)
  • Sam Mentusky (Shenandoah Valley)
  • Ayden Zamudio (Shenandoah Valley)

Midfield

  • Jordan Bowers (Minersville Area)
  • Nate Hillard (Tri Valley)
  • Joan Menjivar (Shenandoah Valley)
  • Luke Smith (Schuylkill Haven)

Defense/Fullbacks

  • Collin Berger (Williams Valley)
  • Johnny Burke (Shenandoah Valley)
  • Dante Garcia (Shenandoah Valley)
  • Truman Hillard (Tri Valley)

Goalkeeper

  • Caleb Campos (Shenandoah Valley)

Second Team

Forward

  • Greyson Fessler (Schuylkill Haven)
  • Lucas Sanchez (Nativity BVM)
  • Corbin Wagner (Weatherly Area)
  • Chase Zimerosky (Minersville Area)

Midfield

  • Trent Higgins (Weatherly Area)
  • Ethan Lebo (Williams Valley)
  • Antonio Ruiz (Shenandoah Valley)
  • Cam Rogers (Minersville Area)

Defense/Fullbacks

  • Johnny Burgess (Minersville Area)
  • Daniel Fanelli (Schuylkill Haven)
  • Greyson Murphy (Schuylkill Haven)
  • Dillon Teter (Shenandoah Valley)

Goalkeeper

  • Michael Davies (Weatherly Area)

2024 Schuylkill League Division I Girls All-Stars

First Team

Forward

  • Kailey Olenick (Pottsville) - 12
  • Lexi Waschko (Blue Mountain) - 9
  • Viktoria Luchenbach (Pine Grove) - 12
  • Addisyn Balicki (North Schuylkill) - 9
  • Sienna Stellfox (Tamaqua) - 10

Midfield

  • Abbie Davis (Pottsville) - 12
  • Cami Quirin-Morris (Pottsville) - 12
  • Hailey Scheuer (Blue Mountain) - 10
  • Lilah Helwig (North Schuylkill) - 9
  • Adelaide Urban (North Schuylkill) - 9
  • Kim Rudy (Tamaqua) - 12

Defender

  • Myla Fegley (Pottsville) - 10
  • Kiera Nunemacher (Blue Mountain) - 11
  • Addy Deichert (Pine Grove) - 12
  • Justine Siminitus (Pottsville) - 11
  • Marley White (North Schuylkill) - 12
  • Kolbe Robb (Tamaqua) - 12

Goalkeeper

  • Makayla Keck (Blue Mountain) - 12

Second Team

Forward

  • Gianna Chipriano (Blue Mountain) - 11
  • Kassandra Hibbler (Marian) - 10
  • Lauren Kelly (Pottsville) - 12
  • Bella Wright (Pottsville) - 11

Midfield

  • Trinity Mendofik (Pottsville) - 12
  • Riley Davis (Pottsville) - 9
  • Cameryn Campbell (Blue Mountain) - 12
  • Hannah Aungst (Pine Grove) - 11
  • Gianna Pompeii (Pine Grove) - 10
  • Lizzie Pikitus (Marian) - 12

Defender

  • Kendal Koch (Blue Mountain) - 11
  • Sophia Spolski (Blue Mountain) - 10
  • Addyson Fishburn (Blue Mountain) - 10
  • Cecelia Rau (North Schuylkill) - 12
  • Aubrey Snyder (Pottsville) - 12
  • Abrielle Klingerman (North Schuylkill) - 10

Goalkeeper

  • Aubrey Scanlan (Pottsville) - 12

Honorable Mention

Forward

  • Caitlyn McGee (Blue Mountain) - 11

Midfield

  • Aubrey Aungst (Pine Grove) - 11
  • Alexa Giuffre (Pottsville) - 11

Defender

  • Malina Letcher (Marian) - 11
  • Caitlyn Kovatch (Marian) - 12
  • Sophia Stellfox (Tamaqua) - 10

Goalkeeper

  • Madelyn Moyer (North Schuylkill) - 12
  • Maddie Kantner (Marian) - 12



2024 Schuylkill League Division II Girls All-Stars

First Team

Forward

  • Taylor Haag (Schuylkill Haven) - 10
  • Kylie Siket (Schuylkill Haven) - 10
  • Cassie Snyder (Tri-Valley) - 12
  • Maggie Hoffman-Long (Tri-Valley) - 11
  • Jasmine Hechler (Williams Valley) - 12

Midfield

  • Cadence Artz (Schuylkill Haven) - 12
  • Audrey Hutchinson (Schuylkill Haven) - 11
  • Jenna Cullen (Minersville) - 10
  • Grace Sterner (Minersville) - 11
  • Joyce Burian (Tri-Valley) - 12

Defender

  • Mckenna Runkle (Schuylkill Haven) - 10
  • Ava Terefencko (Schuylkill Haven) - 10
  • Mia Artz (Tri-Valley) - 12
  • Quinn Smeltz (Williams Valley) - 11
  • Rylann Brennan (Minersville) - 9

Goalkeeper

  • Sage Smeltz (Williams Valley) - 12

Second Team

Forward

  • Peyton Butz (Schuylkill Haven) - 12
  • Kloe Horoschak (Minersville) - 10
  • Emily Yoder (Minersville) - 11
  • Milena Mariano (Lourdes) - 10
  • Ally Underkoffler (Williams Valley) - 12

Midfield

  • Emmie Scherer (Schuylkill Haven) - 12
  • Hope Motuk (Minersville) - 11
  • Peyton Frantz (Minersville) - 12
  • Kayla Hand (Williams Valley) - 12
  • Mallory Miller (Williams Valley) - 11

Defender

  • Lilly McDonald (Schuylkill Haven) - 10
  • Bella Murphy (Schuylkill Haven) - 11
  • Ella Kobularik (Williams Valley) - 11
  • Laila Bowman (Tri-Valley) - 11
  • Jewelisa Perez (Minersville) - 10

Goalkeeper

  • Madyson Scwalm (Tri-Valley) - 12

Honorable Mention

Midfield

  • Sumer Barry (Williams Valley) - 11
  • Adalyn Schu (Lourdes) - 9

Defender

  • Ally Becker (Schuylkill Haven) - 10
  • Gabby Dusendschine (Lourdes) - 12

Goalkeeper

  • Nikki Domermuth (Schuylkill Haven) - 12
  • Olivia Kopinetz (Minersville) - 12

Congratulations to all athletes and coaches recognized for their hard work and achievements this season!

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 11th, 2024

                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: November 11th, 2024