Saturday, April 18, 2020

Skook News Obituaries for 04/17/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/17/2020

Friday, April 17, 2020

Dunkin' Donates Breakfast to All Geisinger Screening Tent Areas

Local Dunkin’ franchisee groups are stepping up to give back to the frontline staff working in nine of Geisinger’s screening tents at in northeast and central Pennsylvania.

Vandals Damage Mailboxes in West Brunswick Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating several incidents of damaged mailboxes in West Brunswick Township recently.

Theft of Financial Info Leads to Over $3,500 in Fraudulent Transactions

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville is investigating a case of identity theft in Schuylkill County.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 6 New Cases in Schuylkill County

On Friday, April 17th, 2020, 6 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 244.

Drone Spotted Flying near SCI/Mahanoy

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident where a drone was spotted flying near SCI/Mahanoy.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/17/2020



Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/17/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 04/16/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/16/2020

Thursday, April 16, 2020

No Injuries Reported After Woman Hits Utility Pole in Ashland

A woman walked away unharmed after she crashed her vehicle into a utility pole in a side street in Ashland late Thursday.

Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in Schuylkill Haven

Fire crews are responding to a working structure fire in Schuylkill Haven.

UPDATE: Parents Charged After Toddler Found Walking Streets in Frackville

In an update from a previous story earlier this week, the parents of a toddler have been charged.

Schuylkill County Family Tells Their Story After Dad Tests Positive for COVID-19

After a very long 3 weeks, a family from Schuylkill County is telling their story after dad tested positive for COVID-19.

Man Beaten and Robbed While Walking in Centralia

63 year old man was beaten and robbed while he tried to be a good Samaritan while walking in Centralia on Wednesday.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 24 New Cases in Schuylkill County; 4 Total Deaths Reported

On Thursday, April 16th, 2020, 24 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 236.

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Skook News Obituaries for 04/15/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/15/2020

Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center Reports Employee Diagnosed with COVID-19

On Wednesday, the Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center issued a statement to announce that one of their employees has been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus.

Crash Occurs on Interstate 81 After Trailer Dislodges from Truck

No injuries were reported after a crash on Interstate 81 on Monday occurred when a trailer dislodged from a pick up truck.

State Police Investigate Attempted Burglary at New Ringgold Market

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an attempted burglary at a market in New Ringgold.

15 Pieces of Heavy Equipment Vandalized at Coal Company

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a case of criminal mischief at a coal company in New Philadelphia.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Department of Health Records Third Death in Schuylkill County

On Wednesday, April 15th, 2020, 12 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 212.

Skook News Obituaries for 04/14/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/14/2020

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Five Kutztown Firefighters Injured in Rollover Crash on Interstate 78

Five Kutztown firefighters were injured when they crashed their fire truck on Interstate 78 Tuesday afternoon.

Geisinger to Keep Non-Urgent Procedures on hold through May

continue efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, Geisinger is extending its hold on performing elective, non-urgent procedures through May 31, which is subject to change based on the progression of the virus in our communities.

Yuengling Pledges $100,000 To Support COVID-19 Relief Organizations

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, announced Tuesday a commitment of $100,000 to provide Americans relief during the COVID-19 public health crisis. 

Schuylkill United Way


UPDATE: District XI School Districts Join "Stadium Lighting" Campaign

In an update from a previous story, several more Schuylkill County School Districts have joined the campaign to light their stadium lights on Friday nights.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Total Cases at 200

On Tuesday, April 14th, 2020, 8 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 200.

Garbage Truck Driver Finds Toddler Walking in Street of Frackville

A toddler is safe after a garbage truck driver found a toddler walking in the street in Frackville on Monday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/14/2020



Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/14/2020

Monday, April 13, 2020

Governor Wolf Joins Governors from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts to Announce Multi-State Council to Get People Back to Work and Restore to the Economy


Recognizing that their states have one integrated regional economy, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor John Carney, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker today announced the creation of a multi-state council to restore the economy and get people back to work.

Frackville Man Injured in East Union Township Crash

A Frackville man was injured in a single vehicle crash on Friday in East Union Township.

Tractor Trailer Fire on Interstate 81 Starts Brush Fire

A tractor trailer fire late Friday caused a brush fire along Interstate 81.

Skook News Obituaries for 04/13/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/13/2020

Schuylkill County Scholar Athletes Named

The 2020 Schuylkill County Scholar Athletes have been named.

Ashland Man Charged After Altercation Led to Robbery

An Ashland man is facing charges after an altercation led to him robbing a woman last week in Barry Township.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 4 New Positive Cases Reported in Schuylkill County

On Monday, April 13th, 2020, 4 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 192.

WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

A Tornado Watch was issued for Schuylkill County for Monday.

Ashland Police Take Man Wanted on Warrants into Custody After Being Found in Vacant Home

Ashland Police took a man that was wanted on two warrants into custody on Sunday after he was found in a vacant home in the borough on Sunday.

Barnesville Man Facing Assault Charges

A man from Barnesville is facing assault charges after an alleged incident last week in Mahahoy Township.

Sunday, April 12, 2020

State Police Investigate Identity Theft

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident where a person's identity was stolen and used to create a cell phone account.

No Injuries Reported in Tractor Trailer Rollover in Route 924

No injuries were reported after a tractor trailer rollover on Route 924 in East Union Township last week.

State Police Investigate Identity Theft through Paypal Credit Card

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a case of identity theft.

Tractor Trailer Damaged in Crash in Tremont Township

No injuries were reported after a tractor trailer was struck by a second tractor trailer in Tremont Township.