Cabin Fever Hike Scheduled
Shake off those winter blues by enjoying a crisp walk outdoors with “Porcupine Pat” McKinney on Saturday, February 25, 2017, 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park.This walk will invigorate...
View ArticleSchuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 02/09/17
Schuylkill County School Delays & Closings - 02/09/17Assumption BVM - CLOSEDBlue Mountain - CLOSEDGillingham Charter - CLOSEDMahanoy Area - CLOSEDMarian Catholic - CLOSEDMcCann School of Business...
View ArticleOne Injured in Stabbing at Hotel
One person was injured Wednesday morning in a stabbing at a hotel.According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the Pottsville Police were called to Lehigh Valley/ Schuylkill (South) around...
View ArticleSpeed Limits Reduced on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County and surrounding Areas
Due to the winter storm moving through the region, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is temporarily reducing the speed limit on several roadways.PennDOT is urging motorists to...
View ArticleHolman Seeks Second Term as Schuylkill County District Attorney
Schuylkill County District Attorney Christine A. Holman has announced her intention to seek a second term.Holman says her top priority continues to be keeping the people and families of Schuylkill...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/09/2017
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/09/2017Thursday - Snow Showers Ending, then Clouds with some Sun and Windy - High in the Low 20'sThursday Night - Cloudy - Low in the Mid TeensFriday - Sunny -...
View ArticleSchuylkill County School Delays - 02/10/17
Schuylkill County School Delays - 02/10/17North Schuylkill - 2 Hour Delay
View ArticlePolice Investigating Theft of Dirt Bikes
The Mahanoy City Police Department is investigating a theft of 2 dirt bikes.Police say the theft reportedly happened sometime this week from North 8th Street in the borough, Anyone with information is...
View ArticleRoute 61 Closed South of Frackville Due to Crash
Around 10:45, emergency personnel were called to the area south of Frackville on Route 61 southbound for a motor vehicle accident.After crews arrived Route 61 was closed at the Schuylkill Mall...
View ArticleDrugs Found While Serving Warrant
On Thursday, drugs were found while serving a warrant.According to Saint Clair Police, on Thursday, a drug warrant was served for for the Berks Co. Sheriff's Dept. on Brandy Lee Abell near Hancock and...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/10/2017
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/10/2017Friday Night - Cloudy with Snow Showers - Low in the Lower 20'sSaturday - Cloudy, Showers Possible - High in the Mid 40'sSunday - Rain - High in the Mid...
View ArticleMan Uninjured After Crash on Two Miler Thursday Night
A man was not injured in crash on the two-miler late Thursday.Just after 9:00pm, emergency personnel responded to the top of Two Miler (Route 61 Mountain between Fountain Springs and Frackville),...
View ArticlePolice Investigating Retail Theft
Saint Clair Police are seeking the public's help in identifying this individual. The male pictured is wanted for questioning in relation to a retail theft which occurred at the Saint Clair Wal-Mart...
View ArticleUpcoming Schuylkill County Road Work
Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work------------------------------------Municipality: Frailey / Foster Twp.ROAD NAME: Interstate 81BETWEEN: Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road) AND Exit 107 (US 209)Type of...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Obituaries for 02/10/2017
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/10/2017-------------------------------------------------------Shirley B. Glosek, 74, of Klingerstown, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at her home.Shirley was...
View ArticleSchuylkill County High School Basketball Scores for 02/10/17
Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores for 02/10/17BoysMahanoy Area - 75Williams Valley - 60Nativity BVM - 51Tri-Valley - 37Pottsville - 56Tamaqua -26Shenandoah Valley - 101Weatherly - 23Blue...
View ArticleAl Boscov Passes Away at Age 87
The owner of Boscov's passed away on Friday.Al Boscov, owner of the popular retail store chain, Boscov's, passed away earlier Friday at the age of 87.The company recently announced that he had been...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/11/2017
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 02/11/2017Saturday - Cloudy, Showers Possible - High in the Mid 40'sSaturday Night - Rain Starting - Low in the Mid 30'sSunday - Rain - High in the Mid 30'sMonday...
View ArticleSchuylkill County St. Patrick's Day Tee Shirts and Hoodies Available
Schuylkill County St. Patrick's Day Tee Shirts and Hoodies are now available in our online store.Head on over to the link below to check them out!http://skooknews.spreadshirt.com
View ArticleSchuylkill County Obituaries for 02/11/2017
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 02/11/2017Florence Catherine Eagan Brehony passed away Wednesday, February 8th at Seton Manor Orwigsburg.Born in Palo Alto, July 11th, 1936, she was the daughter of the...
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