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Sunday, May 17, 2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/16/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/16/2020

Mahanoy City Holds Parade to Celebrate as a Community

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began mid-March, special occasions and holidays have been difficult with social distancing guidelines, but Mahanoy City found a way to celebrate to together.

On Saturday, May 16th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 6 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/15/2020

UPDATE: Man in Custody; Amber Alert Cancelled

Just after 10:00pm, the Pennsylvania State Police cancelled an Amber Alert that was issued after two children were reportedly abducted.

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a burglary that occurred at a food market in West Brunswick Township earlier this week.

On Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 the North Schuylkill School District held their May monthly meeting virtually.

On Friday, May 15th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 16 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

Photos from the May 14th, 2020 barn fire on Pine Swamp Road in Union Township near Ringtown.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/14/2020

Fire Destroys Barn, Damages Silo near Ringtown

A fire destroyed a barn and damaged a silo on a farm in Union Township on Thursday

Fire crews are responding to a working structure fire in Union Township.

Below is a collection of reports from recent crashes in Schuylkill County.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Gianna Flail, of Frackville.

City of Pottsville Fire Department Declines Requests for Apparatus in Parades

City of Pottsville Fire Department to decline requests for apparatus in parades.

On Thursday, May 14th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 12 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/13/2020

Senator Argall to Restaff Pottsville and Mahanoy City Offices

Senator Argall’s offices in Pottsville and Mahanoy City will have staff on the premises again starting Monday, May 18th, 2020.

Fire crews are responding to a large brush fire late Wednesday.

One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash in Ashland on Wednesday.

A Mount Carmel man was taken to the hospital after a crash near Ashland early Wednesday.

No injuries were reported after a three-vehicle crash near Shenandoah Wednesday afternoon.

On Wednesday, May 13th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 19 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: McKenzee Warner, of Pine Grove.

On Wednesday, during the Commissioner's Meeting, the Schuylkill County Commissioners voted unanimously to keep the county in the "Red Phase" and to continue following the Governor's order.

A woman was flown with serious injuries have a crash in Blythe Township on Tuesday.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/12/2020

North Schuylkill and Mount Carmel Area to Participate in Virtual Prom to Raise Funds for Families Battling Pediatric Cancer

Several area school districts will compete for prize money for their school’s prom planning efforts while participating in a virtual prom event aimed to raise funds for families battling pediatric cancer.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Madeline Consugar, of Pottsville.

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident where a woman was scammed through an online dating web site.

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a burglary that occurred at the Fairlane Village Mall.

Steve Bloschichak is a Class of 2020 graduate of Bloomsburg University.

On Tuesday, May 12th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 6 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/11/2020

Mahanoy City Police Investigate Attempted Burglary

The Mahanoy City Police are investigating a possible attempted burglary over the weekend.

The Mahanoy City Police Department is warning it's residents after someone attempted to steal a package from a front porch over the weekend.

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville say a man fled the scene of a crash with a 12 year old on Interstate 81 over the weekend.

On Monday, Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel signed a Notice of Execution setting June 22, 2020, for the execution of Eric Frein.

The Borough of Mahanoy City is currently accepting bids for the former "McCann School of Business" building.

On Monday, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf responded to the counties that have said they will change themselves to the Yellow Phase this coming Friday.

Weekly update from the Pennsylvania Department of Health listing the number of confirmed cases by municipality.

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Saturday, May 16, 2020

Friday, May 15, 2020

Thursday, May 14, 2020

Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Monday, May 11, 2020