Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/31/17
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 07/31/17-------------------------------------------------------James T. McGlinchey, 70 years of age of West Union Street, Tamaqua, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017,...
View ArticleWater Boil Advisory Issued
On Monday, a boil water advisory was for customers of the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority in the following areas of Pottsville:- Woodglen Road- Edgewood Road- Maple Avenue- Eastwood Lane-...
View ArticlePhotos from the Schuylkill Mall's Past
Collection of photos from around the web of the Schuylkill Mall in year past** If you should have photos from the earlier days of the Schuylkill Mall, please send them to skooknews@outlook.com or post...
View ArticleCoroner Called to Search and Rescue Effort in Cressona
On Tuesday morning, emergency personnel were called to a search and rescue in Cressona.The Cressona Fire Department and Schuylkill Haven Dive Team were called to 68 Sillyman Street, Cressona for what...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/01/2017
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/01/2017Tuesday - Sunny - High in the Mid 80'sTuesday Night - Cloudy with a Chance for a Thunderstorm - Low in the Mid 60'sWednesday - Showers and Storms Early...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/02/2017
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/02/2017Wednesday - Cloudy with Storms Late- High in the Mid 80'sWednesday Night - Showers and Thunderstorms - Low in the Lower 60'sThursday - Clouds and Sun...
View ArticleTex Mex Diner in Pottsville to Reopen Next Week
After closing briefly for renovations, the Tex Mex Diner in Pottsville is schedule reopen next week.According to manager, Myriam Gonzalez, the diner will reopen next Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at...
View ArticleLocust Dale Fire Company Penny Auction Scheduled
The Locust Dale Fire Company has schedule a Penny Auction for August 12, 2017.Penny AuctionSat. Aug 12th2pm (Doors open at 1pm)Donation - $2.00 + GiftFor info call 570-875-3297Refreshments...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/03/2017
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/03/2017Thursday - Clouds and Sun with Strong Storms in the Afternoon, High Winds and Hail Possible - High in the Lower 80'sThursday Night - Scattered Storms -...
View ArticlePA Department of Education Unveils Plan to Develop A Way to Measure Student...
State Education Secretary Pedro A. Rivera announced Wednesday the commonwealth’s proposed Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated State Plan is on the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Police Log for 08/03/17
Schuylkill County Police Log for 08/03/17Man Charged for Multiple Violations of PFA and Fleeing PoliceAccording to Ashland Police, on Monday, July 31st, police were dispatched to the Boyer's Parking...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Obituaries for 08/03/17
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 08/03/17-------------------------------------------------------Patricia “Patty” Cavenas, 69, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Wednesday, August 2nd, at Lehigh Valley...
View ArticleAuditions for Shakespeare's Henry V for Kids to Be Held This Weekend
Auditions for Shakespeare's Henry V for Kids to Be Held This Weekend.Auditions for Shakespeare's Henry V, adapted for children and directed by Emily Ehlinger and Maria Malek!! Times on Saturday August...
View Article"Give It Hell" Run/Walk 7K Being Hosted by the Nuremberg-Weston Volunteer...
The Nuremberg- Weston Volunteer Fire Company will be hosting a 7K Run/Walk race as a new fundraiser on Saturday September 9, 2017.**Participants wishing to guarantee a t-shirt must register by August...
View ArticleThe Majestic Players Present "Spring Awakening" at the Majestic Theater in...
The Majestic Players present Spring Awakening, a rock musical about the trials and tribulations of growing up. Show dates are August 11 and 12 at 7:00pm, August 13 at 2:00pm. Recommended for ages 16...
View ArticleMan Facing Charges After Assaulting Police Officer
A man is facing charges after assaulting a police officer earlier this week.On Sunday, July 30th, 2017 around 11:30am, Mahanoy City Police Officer Charles Kovalewski was on duty at the borough's police...
View ArticleTeen Missing from Bloomsburg Possibly in Schuylkill County
A family is asking for help finding a teen from Bloomsburg.According to the family of Devin James, 16, Devin left their home in Bloomsburg on July 24, 2017 and has not returned or made contact.Devin's...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/04/2017
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 08/04/2017Friday - Clouds with Scattered Storms - High in the Mid 80's** From the National Weather Service for Schuylkill County - Severe thunderstorms with...
View ArticleGraduates of Shenandoah Valley and Mahanoy Area to Face Off in Alumni...
Former football players from Shenandoah Valley and Mahanoy Area will face off next week in an Alumni Football Game.Next Friday, August 11, 2017, football rivals Shenandoah Valley and Mahanoy Area will...
View ArticlePA Office of Inspector General Filed Welfare Charges on 66 Statewide; 3 from...
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) filed welfare fraud charges against 66 individuals between June 1 and June 30, 2017. The restitution owed the commonwealth in these cases totals $206,651.38....
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