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Canoe and Kayak Rental at Sweet Arrow Lake
Sweet Arrow Lake County Park canoe and kayak rentals open at the canoe launch near the clubhouse on Memorial Day weekend, May 29, 2016. Canoes, kayaks, and rowboats cost $10.00/hour, $17.00 for two...
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PHOTO: South Schuylkill Garden Club Collecting for Annual Plant Sale
The 3 co-chairs of the South Schuylkill Garden Club are busy collecting and potting plants for the annual plant sale on May 21st. Carol Haldeman from Pine Grove,Jeanne Zulick from Schuylkill Haven, and...
View Article4-H’ers Participate in Bear Creek Festival
Blue Mt. 4-H Livestock Club members will enhance the Bear Creek Festival to be held Sunday, May 15 on the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds. During the operating hours of 12 Noon till 4PM, club members...
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Rain Cancels Big Diamond Races for Second Straight Week
MINERSVILLE, PA. – All day rain showers forced the cancellation of tonight's racing card at Big Diamond Speedway for the second straight week.With the rainout, there is one slight change to the May 13...
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Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work
Scheduled Schuylkill County Road Work For Next WeekMunicipality: Frailey & Foster Twps.ROAD NAME: Interstate 81BETWEEN: Exit 107 (US 209) AND Exit 119 (Highridge Park Road)Type of Work: Crack...
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Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/06/16
Friday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/06/16Friday Night - Rain - Cloudy with Showers - Low in the Mid 40'sSaturday - Cloudy with Showers early - High in the Mid 60'sSunday - Cloudy early...
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Vehicle Rollover on Route 61 Southbound
(05/06/16) Around 5:45pm, Friday, emergency crews were called to the area of Dead Man's Curve on Route 61 Southbound between Frackville and St. Clair for a vehicle rollover.Traffic is reported to be...
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Ringtown Man Facing Child Porn and Drug Charges
On Tuesday, a Ringtown man was arrested and jailed on child pornography and drug charges.According to the Republican Herald, Kristin Delorge, 41, of 131 Breisch Road, was charged by Trooper John Powis...
View ArticleWoman Sentenced for Deadly DUI Crash
An Ashland woman was sent to prison this week for causing a deadly DUI crash.According to WNEP, Amy Boppel will spend 6 to 12 years in prison for causing a crash where she wrecked head on into another...
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/08/16
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/08/16Joyce M. Olencki, 81, formerly of TamaquaRonnie Scott Fetterolf, 24, PottsvilleFlorence K. Colna, 79, Port CarbonRosemary (Paulabinsky) Selinka, 75, formerly of...
View ArticleIntroduction to Canoeing and Kayaking
Did you ever want to try canoeing or kayaking? Now you can on May 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. This program will introduce you to the basics of boating safety, paddling, and...
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Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/09/16
Schuylkill County Obituaries for 05/09/16Marvella B. "Betty" Duda, 90, New Ringgold
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Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/09/16
Monday's Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - 05/09/16Monday Night - Cloudy with Showers Possible - Low in the Mid 40'sTuesday - On and Off Showers - High in the Upper 50'sWednesday - Cloudy, Showers...
View ArticleARDC Invades Big Diamond This Friday
MINERSVILLE, PA. – Midget racing has also been very popular at Big Diamond Speedway as large crowds come to watch these small but very powerful cars.“It’s an animal that you really have to finesse,”...
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Black Diamond Antiques To Close in the Schuylkill Mall
The Schuylkill Mall announced Monday that the Black Diamond Antiques & Collectibles will be closing.In a Facebook post, the mall reported that the store's last day will be Sunday, May 15th.Vendors...
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Schuylkill County Burn Ban
Skook News received bad information. The information we originally posted is false. The burn ban does not end this weekend.The burn ban expires on May 22nd, 2016 at Noon.We apologize for the error.
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Police Searching for Man Wanted on Assault Charges
Minersville Police are seeking the whereabouts of Brandon Lafferty, 22, with no known address. Lafferty is wanted by the Minersville Police Department for a felony aggravated assault and related...
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Yuengling Uses Social Media to Raise Money for The Veterans
Pottsville, PA, May 10, 2016 - D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., is supporting the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) with a multi-year commitment through their “Respect. It’s Earned.”...
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Wireless Nation Customer Appreciation Day This Saturday
WHEN: May 14, 2016 from 10:00am to 8:00pmWireless Nation in the Cressona Mall will be having a Customer Appreciation Day this Saturday with deals on cell phones, accessories and much more. They will...
View ArticleSchuylkill County Prison Receives Order from Department of Corrections
Schuylkill County Prison Board Chairman George F. Halcovage, Jr. announced Tuesday that the Schuylkill County Prison received an Order dated May 4, 2016 from Pennsylvania Department of Corrections...
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