Friday, May 22, 2020

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 12 New Positive Cases in Schuylkill County; 1 New Death Reported

On Friday, May 22nd, 2020, Schuylkill County added 12 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/22/2020


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/22/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/21/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 05/21/2020

Thursday, May 21, 2020

Graffiti Highway in Centralia Completely Covered in Dirt

After many weeks since the work began, Graffiti Highway in Centralia is now completely covered with dirt.

Delano Man Locked Up After State Police Respond to Two Incidents in One Day

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have locked up a Delano man after police responded to two domestic incidents on Wednesday.

Leesport McDonald's Fire Believed to Have Started from a Discarded Cigarette

The Pennsylvania State Police have released some information in regards to Wednesday's fire that damaged a McDonald's in Leesport.

Fire Crews Responding to Working House Fire in Pottsville


Fire crews are responding to a working house fire in Pottsville Thursday afternoon.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Shenandoah Valley Class of 2020

Recognizing the Shenandoah Valley Class of 2020.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 4 New Deaths Added to Schuylkill County; Positive Cases Total at 548

On Thursday, May 21st, 2020, Schuylkill County added 7 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

One Person Taken to the Hospital After Crash on Deep Creek Road Wednesday Morning

One person was taken to an area hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Hegins Township Wednesday morning.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/20/2020

Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 7 New Positive Cases in Schuylkill County

On Wednesday, May 20th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 7 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

Tremont Woman Facing Drug Charges After Traffic Stop

A woman from Tremont is facing drug charges after a traffic stop earlier this week.

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

LVHN Lifts Some Restrictions in Updated Hospital Visitation Guidelines

On Wednesday, the Lehigh Valley Health Network lifted some restrictions that were put temporarily in place due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Local Groups Assist Veterans in Placing Flags on Graves for Memorial Day

On Wednesday morning, some groups from the Ashland area assisted veterans in placing new and replacing old flags on graves for Memorial Day.

State Police Investigate the Burglary and Theft of Over $6,000 Worth of Power Tools from Facility near Cressona

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of power tools from a facility along the Gordon Nagle Trail in North Manheim Township near Cressona.

WEATHER ALERT: Frost Advisory Issued for Early Thursday

The National Weather Service has issued a Frost Advisory for early Thursday.

Ashland Police Attempting to Identify Suspect in Theft at Rite Aid


The Ashland Police Department is attempting to identify a suspect that stole from Rite Aid in Ashland on Tuesday.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/19/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 05/19/2020

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Warrant Issued for Tower City Man After Threatening Couple Over Facebook with Machine Gun

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven have obtained an arrest warrant for a man after he threatened a couple over Facebook.

Phillies Pitcher Aaron Nola teams up with Yuengling to launch Cheers PA

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, and Philadelphia Phillies All-Star pitcher, Aaron Nola, announced today the launch of “Cheers PA,” a virtual celebrity fundraiser to benefit the Hospitality Assistance Response of Pennsylvania (HARP) and the hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania hospitality workers, bartenders and waitstaff who have been financially impacted by COVID-19.

Man Charged with Assaulting Ashland Police Officer

A man has been charged with assaulting an Ashland Police Officer on Sunday.

Wolf Administration Releases Data on COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in Long-Term Care Facilities

Since COVID-19 numbers began growing in Pennsylvania, residents of the Commonwealth have been asking for specific data on the number of cases in long term care facilities like nursing homes.  On Tuesday, the Wolf Administration released the data.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Marian Catholic High School Class of 2020


Recognizing the Marian Catholic High School Class of 2020.

Ashland Memorial Day Parade Details

Details on the Ashland Memorial Day Parade to be held on Monday, May 25th, 2020.

Schuylkill County Crash Log for 05/19/2020


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

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Total Positive Cases at 534

On Tuesday, May 19th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 5 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

"Schuylkill Gives" Raises Over $67,000 for County Non-Profits

On Monday, Schuylkill Gives 2020's results were announced by Schuylkill Area Community Foundation.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/18/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 05/18/2020

Monday, May 18, 2020

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Mahanoy Area Class of 2020

Recognizing the Mahanoy Area Class of 2020.

Rush Township Police are Attempting to Identifying a Retail Theft Suspect


Police in Rush Township are attempting to identify an individual involved in a retail theft Monday morning.

CORONAVIRUS: Weekly Update of COVID-19 Cases by Zip Code in Schuylkill County - 05/18/2020

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


CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Department of Health Updates Schuylkill County Death Total to 20

On Monday, May 18th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 4 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

Sunday, May 17, 2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/17/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 05/17/2020

Shenandoah Businesses Celebrate Kielbasy

The annual Kielbasi Festival was originally scheduled to take place Saturday, May 16th, 2020, in Shenandoah, but due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the event was postponed until later in the summer.  The festival draws thousands to the through borough to celebrate the Polish Sausage.  That didn't stop some businesses in Shenandoah from celebrating Kielbasi.

Pennsylvania L&I Launches Program to Provide 13 Extra Weeks of Unemployment

On Sunday, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Jerry Oleksiak announced the launch of Pennsylvania's Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program to provide an additional 13 weeks of benefits to people who exhaust their regular unemployment compensation (UC).

Memorial Day Parade Approved for Ashland; Assistant Fire Chief Resigns; Ticketing to Begin with Street Sweeping in June

On Wednesday, May 13th, 2020, the regular meeting of the Ashland Borough Council was held.

Two Facing Assault Charges After Horse Defecating on Road Leads to Altercation

Two are men are facing assault charges after a horse defecating on a roadway let to a fight.

Shop Employee Caught Stealing and Selling Tires

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have charged a Saint Clair man with stealing tires from his employer and selling them.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 13 New Positive Cases in Schuylkill County

On Sunday, May 17th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 13 new Positive COVID-19 cases.