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Monday, July 19, 2021

Juvenile Arrested for Hit and Run Involving Game Commission Employee near Gordon

An arrest was made Monday in a hit and run that occurred earlier in the day and involved a Game Commission Employee.

Butler Township Police are seeking the public's assistance after an incident in the Township on Monday morning.

A Minersville man is in custody after leading police in a pursuit on Sunday.

The Minersville Borough Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in identifying a man.

Big Diamond Speedway Race Results for Friday, July 16th 2021

Duane Howard extends point lead at Big Diamond Speedway with his first win of the season on topless night sponsored by Spin City. Logan Watt, Ronny Suhr Jr & Andrew Yoder also winners.

Skook News Obituaries: July 18th, 2021

Saturday's Pottsville Pridefest event has grown in it's second year bringing special guests to help spread the message of love.

On Saturday, a motorcycle run was held in Minersville to benefit Dustin's Adventureland, Schuylkill County's first all-inclusive playground.

Skook News Obituaries: July 17th, 2021

One Flown from Motorcycle Accident near Fountain Springs

One person was injured in a motorcycle crash on Saturday.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flood Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued two alerts for Schuylkill County for Saturday evening.

Skook News Obituaries: July 16th, 2021

One Injured in Tractor Trailer Rollover in Heckscherville

The driver of a tractor trailer was transported after rolling a tractor trailer Friday evening.

Over 1,000 Homes Without Power in Tamaqua on Friday Afternoon

As of 4:55pm, Friday, PPL is reporting 1,109 homes without power in the borough.

On Wednesday, the Office & Professional Employees International Union along with Lehigh Valley Hospital Nurses United, Local 153 announced the ratification of a two year agreement with the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill.

As part of his ongoing law enforcement reform efforts, Governor Tom Wolf today joined the Pennsylvania State Police to announce the launch of a new electronic database for use by law enforcement agencies in the hiring of law enforcement officers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Mt. Carbon Fire Company has merged with the American Hose Fire Company # 2 of Pottsville to improve community public safety services.

PennDOT District 5 has announced Road Work for Next Week in Schuylkill County.

Skook News Obituaries: July 15th, 2021

August Events Scheduled for Sweet Arrow Lake Park

The Schuylkill Conservation District has announced upcoming August events for Sweet Arrow Lake Park near Pine Grove.

Monday, July 19, 2021

Juvenile Arrested for Hit and Run Involving Game Commission Employee near Gordon

Man Struck by ATV near Gordon; Police Looking for Person Involved

Man in Custody After Leading Mahanoy City Police in 12 Mile Pursuit

Minersville Police Looking to Identify Man

Sunday, July 18, 2021