Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New STS Operations and Maintenance Facility

On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new state-of-the-art public transportation operations and maintenance facility that will be located at 300 Wade Road in St. Clair, PA.

Skook News is Developing a Mobile App!

Announcement #2: Skook News Mobile is coming to IPhone and Android.

Girardville Mayor Announces Collection for Gilberton Flood Victims

On Friday, the Mayor of Girardville announced the borough would begin collecting for the victims of the Gilberton Flooding.

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2020

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2020

Shenandoah Valley Announces 2020 Wall of Fame Honorees

The Shenandoah Valley School District has announced their 2020 Wall of Fame honorees.

Sisters and Shenandoah Valley Alumni to be Recognized by Penn State University

Anthony and Judy Demalis received word that their daughters Alaina & Emily who are students matriculating at the University Park Campus of the Pennsylvania State University will be given special recognition for their outstanding academic achievement.

PADCO and City Offering Small Business Emergency Loans for Pottsville Businesses

Earlier this week, the Pottsville Area Development Corporation (PADCO) announced they are partnering with the City to assist the small businesses in the City with loans up to $5,000 through a newly developed program named “Pottsville Small Business Emergency Loan”. 

Girardville Basketball Association Seeking Donors for Renovation and Improvements through Tax Incentive Program

The Girardville Basketball Association is seeking donors to help with renovations and improvements for their basketball facility.

Yuengling Celebrates Earth Day's 50th Anniversary with Limited-Edition Cans Honoring the American Eagle Foundation

On Wednesday, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., celebrated the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with new, limited-edition American Eagle Foundation (AEF) Yuengling Traditional Lager cans in honor of its partnership with the nonprofit. 

AEF is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring the national community to guard and protect the U.S. National Symbol, the Bald Eagle. An integral part of Yuengling’s rich history, the Bald Eagle has been prominently featured on the brand’s logo since its founding in 1829 and commemorates the values of strength, independence, and resiliency that have been essential to the brand’s success for almost two centuries.

The packaging for the AEF Traditional Lager cans includes a new patriotic “Let’s Go USA” design, communicating to consumers and fans alike, the pride and independent spirit inherent in both the Bald Eagle and Yuengling brand. With the limited-edition AEF Traditional Lager cans, fans at home are encouraged to support and contribute to the conservation and protection of Bald Eagles and their natural habitats. Consumers who are interested in helping to conserve and protect the Bald Eagle can donate at https://www.eagles.org.

“In 1829, our family founded the Yuengling Brewery, originally named the Eagle Brewery, and debuted the iconic eagle symbol as our logo. Nearly 200 years later, the Bald Eagle remains an integral part of our brand’s identity, and a symbol of strength and inspiration for our family and fans,” said Debbie Yuengling, Employee Engagement & Culture Manager and 6th generation family member at D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. “We are proud to bring further awareness to AEF’s mission and the great work they have done to conserve and protect our national symbol. It is our hope that, through our contribution, we can help to keep the Bald Eagle flying strong and free for generations to come.”

The 12-ounce, 12-pack and 24-pack AEF Traditional Lager cans will be available for purchase throughout Yuengling’s entire 22-state footprint. These special cans are a part of a year-long partnership with AEF, which also includes:

Yuengling-Sponsored Eagle Nest Cam

Earlier this year, Yuengling invited fans around the world to tune into AEF's high-definition, live-streaming Northeast Florida (NEFL) Bald Eagle Nest Cam to witness the incredible Bald Eagle nesting process. In mid-January, fans watched in anticipation as a Bald Eagle named Gabrielle laid two eggs, which later hatched into newborn eaglets named Jules and Romy. As organizations embrace virtual Earth Day celebrations this year, Yuengling encourages viewers at home to join Gabrielle and her partner Samson to observe as they care for their offspring and start a new chapter in NEFL history. Participants can also engage with AEF moderators in real-time and comment or ask questions about the eagles and their eaglets.

Eaglet Release

This summer, fans will also have the opportunity to watch, via nest cam, as an eaglet takes flight into the wild in honor of a fallen service member. Through Yuengling’s partnership and support, AEF has sustained its successful breeding and rehabilitation programs for the care and release of hundreds of Bald Eagles, which is an extension of AEF’s mission. Fans can follow the brewery and AEF on social media to learn more about future eaglet releases.





“The partnership between Yuengling and the American Eagle Foundation has been a highlight of 2020 for us,” said Jessica Hall, Executive Director at the American Eagle Foundation. “Yuengling’s donation allows us to continue our efforts of education, conservation and rehabilitation of the Bald Eagle and other native birds of prey. We couldn’t be more excited to see our logo on the iconic Yuengling Traditional Lager can!”

Yuengling Summer Celebration in Pottsville Postponed until 2021

Yuengling announced Monday morning that the 2020 Yuengling Summer Celebration schedule for July 11th, 2020 will be postponed until the summer of 2021.

Geisinger Health Plan Waives Out-of-Pocket Costs for Members for COVID-19 Treatment

Geisinger Health Plan (GHP) is waiving all out-of-pocket costs for members receiving in-network, inpatient treatment for COVID-19.

Girardville Meetings Cancelled for April

According to Girardville Mayor Michael Zangari, the following meetings are cancelled for the month of April.

Schuylkill, Carbon, Dauphin, and Cumberland Counties Added to Stay at Home Order; Order Extended to April 30th

On Monday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Schuylkill, Carbon, Dauphin, and Cumberland Counties have been added to the list of Pennsylvania Counties under a Stay at Home Order.

LVHN Announces Updated Visitation Guidelines for Family Birth and Newborn Centers

Effective Monday, March 30 at 7 a.m., Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is updating visitation guidelines for our Family Birth and Newborn Centers due to increasing concerns about COVID-19 exposure from individuals with no symptoms, both patients and visitors, and due to awareness of regional relocation of patients out of the high-risk New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut area despite recent CDC travel restrictions from these areas.

Governor Wolf Orders Pennsylvania Schools to Remain Closed for 2 Additional Weeks

On Monday, during a press conference, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf extended the commonwealth's school closings.

PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates; Closes Drivers License Centers and Rest Areas; Suspends Construction Projects

On Monday, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that it is implementing the following operational changes in response to Governor Tom Wolf’s mitigation guidance regarding COVID-19.

Boyer's Markets Announces Preferred Senior Citizen Shopping Hours and Operational Hours Changes

On Tuesday, Boyer's Markets announced that they would be revising their current operating hours until further notice beginning on Wednesday, March 18th, 2020.

Mahanoy City Borough Hall Closed Until April 1st, 2020; Meetings Cancelled

The borough of Mahanoy City has announced the temporarily closure of it's borough hall to the public.

Aaron Lewis Concert Postponed at Mohegan Sun Arena

A concert scheduled for Friday night at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Wilkes Barre has been postponed.

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