Fire Crews Responding to House Fire Wednesday Afternoon
Fire crews have been called to a house fire Wednesday afternoon.Just before 2:00pm, emergency personnel were called to 213 Spruce Street, Minersville for a reported fully involved house fire.We will...
View ArticleHELP WANTED: Skook News is Looking for Motivating Journalists to Cover Summer...
Summertime is upon us and Skook News is looking to cover many of the great events Schuylkill County has to offer.We are looking for 2 to 3 motivating individuals with an eye for news and is interested...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/27/17
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/27/17Thursday - Cloudy - High near 80Thursday Night - Storms Possible Early - Low in the Mid 50'sFriday - Sun and Clouds with Storms Possible - High near...
View ArticlePrison Guard Charged for Relationship with Inmate
A prison guard in Schuylkill County has been charged due to her relationship she had with an inmate.Last week, Traci Williams, was charged with institutional sexual assault and other charges after she...
View ArticleMan Facing Charges After Road Rage Incident on Route 61 on Wednesday
A man from Tremont is facing numerous charges after a road rage incident on Route 61 on Wednesday.According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the incident began on Route 61 Northbound in...
View ArticleCharges Filed Against 3 for Burglary from Last Year
On Wednesday Mahanoy Township police charged three people in connection with a burglary that occurred last year.According to Police Chief Brandon Alexander, Warrants were obtained for Dylan J. Clark,...
View ArticleMastercuts Closing in the Schuylkill Mall
On Wednesday, another tenant announced that they would be leaving the Schuylkill Mall.Mastercuts announced via their Facebook page that they would be leaving the mall and their last day would be on...
View ArticlePedestrian Struck After Argument; Man Facing Aggravated Assault Charges
State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident that occurred on Route 924 in Mahanoy Township where a pedestrian was struck late Thursday.According to the Pennsylvania State Police at...
View ArticleMan Facing Charges After Assaulting State Police Officer in Berks County
A man is facing charges after assault a State Police Officer in Berks County late Thursday.According to the Pennsylvania State Police, on Thursday, around 11:10 PM, the Pennsylvania State Police at...
View ArticlePrescribed Burn Scheduled for Schuylkill County on Friday
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has scheduled a prescribed burn in Schuylkill County for Friday.According to the Game Commission, the prescribed burn will take place between 10:00am and 5:00pm in...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Obituaries for 04/28/2017
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/28/2017--------------------------------------------------------Judy A. Stepulitis, 70, of Gordon, PA., passed away Friday, April 28th, 2017 at Shenandoah Manor...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/28/17
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/28/17Friday Night - Storms Possible Overnight - Low near 60Saturday - Cloudy with Showers and Storms Possible - High in the Upper 70'sSunday - Clouds with a...
View ArticleLaw Enforcement Participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on...
The 12th National Prescription Drug "Take-Back Day” will take place on Saturday April 29 from 10:00 am – 2:00pm.Schuylkill County Sheriff’s Office and local Law Enforcement are participating in the...
View ArticleAuthorities Investigating Stabbing Death in Gilberton
Police are investigating the death of a man who died after being found with a stab wound to the chest Friday evening.According to authorities, emergency personnel were called to 124 Main Street,...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/29/17
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/29/17Saturday - Storms Early then Cloudy- High in the Upper 70'sSaturday Night - Showers - Low near 50Sunday - Clouds with a Chance of Showers - High near...
View ArticleNew Partnership to Bring Refrigeration Jobs to Schuylkill County
This week, a new partnership was formed that may bring more jobs to Schuylkill County. Losch Services of 355 Center Avenue in Schuylkill Haven, has merged with Wolf’s Commercial Refrigeration. The...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/30/17
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/30/17Sunday - Cloudy with Showers Possible - High near 70Sunday Night - Showers Overnight - Low near 50Monday - Showers and Storms - High in the Upper...
View ArticleUpdate on Interstate 81 Road Project near Frackville
PennDOT has provided an update to the Interstate 81 Paving Project near Frackville.Municipality: Ryan and Mahanoy townshipsROAD NAME: Interstate 81BETWEEN: Exit 124 (PA 61) AND Exit 131 (Mahanoy...
View ArticleUpcoming Schuylkill County Road Work
Upcoming Schuylkill County Road WorkROAD NAME: Interstate 81BETWEEN: Exit 90 (PA 72) AND Exit 141 (PA 424)Type of Work: Line PaintingWork being Done By: PENNDOT Maintenance ForcesType of Restriction:...
View ArticleThousands of Rubber Ducks Race to Raise Money for Avenues
Thousands of rubber ducks raced down Mill Creek, Saint Clair, Sunday afternoon to raise money for Avenues.On Sunday, The Avenues Foundation hosted its 29th Annual Duck Race Sunday at the Walmart...
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