Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southern Schuylkill County

(07/01/2016) The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Southern Schuylkill County.

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 07/01/16

Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 07/01/16

Woman Escapes Naked from Captor in Pottsville

A woman in Pottsville escaped her captor on Tuesday morning.

Argall Renews Fight for Demolition Funding

HARRISBURG – In the wake of last week's fire that destroyed over a dozen row homes, Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) is renewing his fight for proposals that would provide significant funding to demolish vacant and abandoned properties in Berks and Schuylkill Counties.

Schuylkill County Police Log - 07/01/16

Schuylkill County Police Log - 07/01/16

Candy Company Makes Bid to Buy Hershey

The Wall Street Journal has reported that the candy company, Mondelez International, has made a takerover bid to the Hershey Company.

Mondelez is the company that also owns Oreo and Cadbury.

When the announcement was made Thursday morning, Hershey's stock reportedly grew 20% with rumors of the "Blockbuster Deal".

The bid would have be approved by the Hershey Trust which owns 81 percent of the Hershey Company.

Hershey is reportedly worth $21 Billion with Mondelez being worth over $60 Billion.

UPDATE (2:30PM) - The Hershey Company has announced that the board has unanimously rejected a takeover offer and that it provided "no basis for further discussion."

Story from Pennlive.com
http://www.pennlive.com/news/2016/06/maker_of_oreos_cadbury_bidding.html#incart_big-photo

Traffic Delays Expected on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County for Independence Day Holiday Weekend

Motorists traveling on Interstate 81 north or south are advised to be alert for significant traffic delays over the Independence Day holiday weekend between Exit 90 (PA 72) and Exit 104 (PA 125) due to a highway construction project in Pine Grove and Tremont townships in Schuylkill County. I-81 north and south is reduced to a single lane in this area.

District Attorney Awards Law Enforcement in their Efforts to Drive Drugs Out of Schuylkill County

On Thursday morning, the Schuylkill County District Attorney's office delivered 12 checks totaling $14,295.80 to the following police departments in the amounts listed:

McAdoo Fire Company Receives Funding with USDA Rural Development Loan and Grant Combo

The McAdoo Fire Company in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania will soon be able to purchase a new firefighting truck thanks to a United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development loan and grant combination.

Schuylkill Showstoppers Returning to the Schuylkill County Fair

The Schuylkill Showstoppers will return to the M & T stage Monday August 1st for a repeat performance following in last year’s path. 

Vandals Spray Paint Football Field and Track

Administration of the Mahanoy Area School District is looking for the person or persons involved in vandalizing school property.

Knoebels to Celebrate 90th Anniversary on Monday

On July 4, 2016, Knoebels Amusement Resort will celebrate its 90th anniversary of fun, food and fantasy, and welcomes friends from near and far to join in on the festivities.

Route 309 to Be Closed Over Two Weekends in July

PennDOT announced Wednesday that Route 309 near McAdoo will be closed over two weekends in July.

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 06/29/16

Wednesday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 06/29/16

Schuylkill County Police Log - 06/29/16

Schuylkill County Police Log - 06/29/16

A Schuylkill Point of View

Skook News is pleased to announce a new weekly post that we are calling "A Schuylkill Point of View".

Police Looking for Vehicle Involved in Hit and Run

The Minersville Police is looking for a vehicle involved in a hit and run that took place early Wednesday morning.

Ed's USA Announces Community Appreciation Event in Conjunction with Anniversaries

Ed’s USA Auto Rentals, Pottsville has announced a Community Appreciation event in conjunction with the 129th anniversary of the Tilt Silk Mill & the 35th anniversary of Ed’s USA Auto Rentals. 

Delano Township to Purchase Two New Municipal Vehicles with USDA Rural Development Loan and Grant Combo

Delano Township will soon be able to purchase two new municipal vehicles thanks to a United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development loan and grant combination.

Truck Pulls Returning to the Schuylkill County Fair

For the fifth time at the Schuylkill County Fair we will have truck pulls.