Thursday, February 27, 2025

UPDATE: U.S. Marshals Arrest Two Suspects in Connecticut; Third Suspect Identified and Charged in Multi-County Pursuit and Shooting Incident

** This story was updated as we received word just after posting that the two suspects were captured.

The U.S. Marshals, in collaboration with the Hartford Police Department, report that they have arrested two juveniles in Hartford on Thursday who were wanted on charges of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer in Pennsylvania.  The U.S. Marshals press release did not name the suspects.

Pennsylvania State Police Searching for Next of Kin of Pine Grove Township Resident Who Passed Away

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are seeking the next of kin of a Pine Grove Township woman who recently passed away.

Valley View Tri-Valley Lions Club and Hegins Beltone Hearing Aid Center present Tower City Resident with Refurbished Hearing Aids


The Valley View/Tri-Valley Lions Club along with Beltone Hearing Aid Center of Hegins have recently provided recycled hearing aids to Linda Hill from Tower City.

State Awards $453,881 to Replace Clark Street Bridge in Donaldson

A project to replace the deteriorating Clark Street Bridge over Good Spring Creek in Donaldson has been awarded $453,881 in state funding, state officials announced on Wednesday. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 27th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries: February 27th, 2025

Follow-Up: State and County Officials Rally to Save Penn State Schuylkill and Hazleton Campuses

As public concern grows over the possible closures of Penn State Schuylkill and Penn State Hazleton, state legislators and local officials are stepping up efforts to advocate for the campuses to remain open. 

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Results and Schedule - February 26th, 2025

      

2025 District XI High School Basketball Playoff Results and Schedule - February 26th, 2025

District XI Boys and Girls High School Basketball Playoff Results and Schedule for Schuylkill County teams as of Wednesday, February 26th, 2025.

Northampton Man Sought for Semi Trailer Theft in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are currently investigating a vehicle theft that occurred on June 12, 2024, in Cass Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 26th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries: February 26th, 2025

Governor Shapiro Proposes $55 Million Investment to Strengthen Pennsylvania's Child Care Workforce in Schuylkill County Visit

Governor Josh Shapiro visited The Perception Training Center in Schuylkill County on Tuesday to emphasize his administration’s commitment to making childcare more affordable and accessible for Pennsylvania families. 

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Penn State Schuylkill and Hazleton Face Potential Closure Amid University Restructuring

Penn State University has announced that two of its Commonwealth Campuses, Penn State Schuylkill and Penn State Hazleton, are under consideration for closure as part of a broader restructuring plan aimed at ensuring the institution’s long-term sustainability.

District XI High School Basketball Playoff Results and Schedule - February 25th, 2025

     

2025 District XI High School Basketball Playoff Results and Schedule - February 25th, 2025

District XI Boys and Girls High School Basketball Playoff Results and Schedule for Schuylkill County teams as of Tuesday, February 25th, 2025.

Pennsylvania State Police Release Photo of Suspects on the Run During St. Clair Walmart Incident

The Pennsylvania State Police have released a photo of the two suspects on the run from authorities and are attempting to identify one of them following a pursuit from Dauphin County to Schuylkill County on Sunday.

Route 61 to Get New Traffic Signal as Sidewalk Upgrades Receive State Grants

Three transportation infrastructure projects in the Frackville and Schuylkill Haven areas have received state grants to enhance road safety and pedestrian accessibility, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 25th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries: February 25th, 2025