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Schuylkill County Man Dies in Interstate 81 Crash in Lebanon County
An Oneida man died Monday morning in crash on Interstate 81 in Lebanon County.According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Jonestown, the crash occurred around 10:00am near Milemark 87 in the...
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Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 03/06/2018
Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for 03/06/2018-----------------------------------------If you should have an announcement to add to this list, please e-mail us at skooknews@outlook.com...
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/06/18
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/06/18Tuesday - Sun and Clouds with a chance for a Shower This Afternoon - High near 40**SNOW EVENT**Tuesday Night - Snow BeginningWednesday - Snow All Day...
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Winter Storm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Schuylkill County.WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO MIDNIGHT EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow...
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Travel Advisory Issued for State Highways Ahead of Snowstorm
A travel advisory for certain state highways has been issued for Wednesday.Beginning at midnight on Tuesday, PennDOT will impose a ban on empty straight trucks, large combination vehicles (tandem...
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Governor Wolf Declares State of Emergency for Schuylkill and Other Counties...
Governor Wolf announced a State of Emergency ahead of Wednesday's snowstorm for Schuylkill County.A State of Emergency enables the commonwealth to bypass the time-consuming bidding process to more...
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Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/07/18
Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/07/18Assumption BVM - CLOSED WednesdayBlue Mountain - CLOSED WednesdayGillingham Charter - CLOSED WednesdayMahanoy Area - CLOSED WednesdayMarian...
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Heroin and Methamphetamine Found During Drug Arrest
Heroin and Methamphetamine were found during a drug arrest in Mahanoy City on Tuesday.According to Mahanoy City Police, around 12:10am, Tuesday in the 700 Block of East Centre Street, over 150 bags of...
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Pottsville Area Student Charged for Writing Threat on Desk
A Pottsville Area student was charged with writing a threat on a school desk on Monday.According to Pottsville Police Chief Richard Wojciechowsky, around 2:15pm Monday, police were notified by...
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/06/2018
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/06/2018---------------------------------------------------------Joshua William James Hoppes, 29, of Tower City, passed away Sunday, March 4th, from injuries...
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Police Arrest Woman for Theft of Vehicle in Mahanoy City
The Mahanoy City Police have made an arrest for the theft of a vehicle over the weekend.According to police, on March 3rd, 2018 , a victim reported a theft of her 2004 Honda Pilot. The theft occurred...
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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/07/18
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/07/18Wednesday - Snow Ending - High near 40Wednesday Night - Cloudy, Snow Shower Possible - Low in the Mid...
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PennDOT Reduces Speeds on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County
Due to the winter storm impacting the region, PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on several roadways in Eastern PA including Schuylkill County.PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid...
View ArticleRoute 309 Over Blue Mountain Closed
Around noon Wednesday, officials closed Route 309 over the Blue Mountain due to conditions.According to Schuylkill County Emergency Management, as of 1:00pm, Wednesday, both the Schuylkill and Lehigh...
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Authorities Want to Hear from North Schuylkill Parents Affected by School...
North Schuylkill Officials and County Authorities want to hear from district parents affected by recent threats.From Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 through Monday, February 26th, 2018, the North...
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Tower City Man Dies in One Vehicle Crash Sunday Morning
A Tower City man died Sunday morning in a one vehicle crash.According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Joshua Hoppes, 29, of Tower City died in the crash on Dietrich Avenue, near Muir, Porter...
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Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/08/18
Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 03/08/18The following schools have announced school delays for Thursday, March 8th, 2018.Hazleton Area - 2 Hour Delay on ThursdayMahanoy Area - 2 Hour...
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/07/2018
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/07/2018---------------------------------------------------------John L. (Jack) Stitzer, 94, of Gordon passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at his home.Born in...
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Giving a Voice to Parents and Students Against School Threats
North Schuylkill Officials and County Authorities want to give parents and students a voice against recent school threats.From Friday, February 23rd, 2018 through Monday, February 26th, 2018, the North...
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Police Apprehend Three Illegal Immigrants During Traffic Stop
Mahanoy City Police apprehended three illegal immigrants during a traffic stop Thursday morning.Police say Patrolman Jennifer Dempsey initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle at the intersection North...
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