Sunday, June 21, 2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/20/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/20/2020

Saturday, June 20, 2020

One Fatal, Multiple Injured in Crash on Route 901 in Foster Township

On Saturday, multiple people were injured and one person has died after a crash in Foster Township on Route 901.

Eaglet Named "Lager" Released in Honor of Yuengling's Partnership with the American Eagle Foundation


On Saturday, the American Eagle Foundation has partnered up with Yuengling to release eagles into the wild.

ELECTION RESULTS: Gary Wegman wins 9th District Democratic Primary

Berks County dentist and farmer, Dr. Gary Wegman will go on to challenge incumbent Congressman Daniel Meuser in November.

Family Looking for Lavelle Man Missing Since Tuesday

A family is asking for help locating a man that hasn't been seen or heard from since Tuesday.

Water Main Break in Ashland; Boil Advisory Issued

The borough of Ashland has issued boil advisory for Ashland Area Municipal Customers.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/19/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/19/2020

Friday, June 19, 2020

Girardville Fire Chief Gives Thanks to Local Volunteer Firefighters


After rescuing a man from a burning building in the borough of Girardville earlier this week, Fire Chief Frank Zangari says the real heroes are the volunteer firefighters that came to assist at the scene.

Two Schuylkill County Businesses Cited for Liquor License Violations


Last month, two Schuylkill County businesses were cited for liquor license violations

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.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/18/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/18/2020

Several Weed Whackers Stolen from the Tremont Area

State Police are investigating the theft of several weed whackers from the Tremont area earlier this month.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 06/18/2020


Schuylkill County Police Log for 06/18/2020

Thursday, June 18, 2020

URC Sprints to make their 2020 debut Friday Night at Big Diamond Speedway

If last Friday was of any indication, the 2020 season at Big Diamond Speedway is going to be a season to remember. 

Woman Travels Hundreds of Yards Off Roadway in Crash near Ringtown

A woman was injured and is facing charges after a crash early Monday near Ringtown.

State Police Investigating After Man Points Gun at Driver on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

During an incident on Interstate 81 on Wednesday, a Carbon County man allegedly pointed a gun at another driver in Schuylkill County.

Route 54 to be Closed Next Week near the Schuylkill/Northumberland County Line

PennDOT has announced that Route 54 near the Schuylkill/Northumberland County line will be closed next week for a project.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/17/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/17/2020

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Floodwaters Down in Gilberton, Clean Up Begins

The flood waters have finally receded in Gilberton but now the cleanup begins.

Pottsville Area School Board Suspends Staff, Moves Some Full-Time to Part-Time Positions

The monthly meeting of the Pottsville Area School Board Tuesday night brought many changes to staffing at the district.

Warrant Issued for Orwigsburg Man After Assault in Cass Township

An Orwigsburg man is facing charges and warrant is out for his arrest after he allegedly assaulted a woman in Cass Township.

Man Rescued from Girardville Fire; Fire Began in Kitchen

One man was rescued from a house fire in Girardville late Tuesday.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/16/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/16/2020

Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Three Homes Destroyed by Fire in Girardville

Three homes were destroyed by fire late Tuesday.

One Injured in Crash in Ashland

One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Ashland.

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2020


Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2020

Residents Meet with Gilberton Borough Officials About Moving Forward After Flooding

The residents affected by the Gilberton flooding this past weekend met with borough officials on Monday evening to discuss what's next and how to move forward.

Monday, June 15, 2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/15/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/15/2020

Shenandoah Valley Adds Three More Alumni to the Wall of Fame

The Shenandoah Valley School District has added three more alumni to their Wall of Fame.

Winning Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold in Girardville, Schuylkill County

A winning Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch Off Ticket worth $1 Million was sold in Schuylkill County.

Peaceful Protest Held in Shenandoah to Stand with BLM Movement and Demand Change

After two similar protests in the city of Pottsville in Schuylkill County, a peaceful protest was held Sunday afternoon in the borough of Shenandoah to join others in pushing the message of the "Black Lives Matter" movement as well as equality for all.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/14/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/14/2020

Sunday, June 14, 2020

Saturday, June 13, 2020

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 309 Closed near McAdoo Due to Crash

As of 8:45pm, Saturday, Route 309 is closed near McAdoo.

Gilberton Flood Waters Begin to Recede

Overnight Friday into Saturday, the rising flood waters in the borough of Gilberton finally stopped rising and began to recede slightly.

Man in Custody After Leading Police in Pursuit from Girardville to Ashland

A man in custody after leading Girardville Police in a pursuit from Ashland to Girardville on Friday evening.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/12/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/12/2020

UPDATE: Massachusetts Man Lands Plane on Interstate 81 After Running Out of Fuel

A plane made an emergency landing along Interstate 81 in Foster Township Friday evening.

Friday, June 12, 2020

Plane Makes Emergency Landing Along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

A plane made an emergency landing along Interstate 81 in Foster Township Friday evening.

State Police Investigating Stolen Cadillac Escalade in Kline Township Overnight

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville is investigating a report of a stolen vehicle in Kline Township overnight.

Dive Teams Return to Gilberton to Rescue Pets and Another Items from Flooded Homes

Just before noon on Friday, two Schuylkill County dive teams were called to Gilberton to assist with any additional evacuations as well as to rescue pets and retrieve items that were left behind.

Schuylkill County Moving to "Green Phase" Next Friday

Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Schuylkill County, along with 7 other counties will move to the green phase next Friday.

Flooded Homes Evacuated Overnight in Gilberton

Late Thursday and Early Friday, emergency personnel were in Gilberton evacuating people from homes that were flooded.

One Flown After Crash in West Mahanoy Township Overnight

One person was flown after a crash in West Mahanoy Township overnight.

Victim Identified in Fatal Industrial Accident near McAdoo

One victim died while another flown to an area hospital after an industrial accident near McAdoo on Thursday.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/11/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/11/2020

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Former Corrections Officer Charged for Smuggling Tobbaco into FCI-Schuylkill

A former Corrections Officer of FCI-Schuylkill near Minersville has been charged for smuggling tobacco into the federal prison near Minersville.

Shenandoah Man Sentenced for Operating Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy

A Shenandoah man was sentence on Tuesday for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving heroin.

Coroner Called to Industrial Accident near McAdoo

A Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner has been called to the scene of an industrial accident near McAdoo.

Fire Crews Continue to Pump as Water Levels Rise in Gilberton

Fire crews from around Schuylkill County are working to keep up with rising waters from heavy rains in Gilberton on Thursday.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/10/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/10/2020

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Mahanoy City Borough Council Meeting Notes - 06/09/2020

On Tuesday, June 9th, 2020, the Mahanoy City Borough Council held their monthly public meeting electronically via Zoom.

Mahanoy City Community Day Moved to the Fall

During Mahanoy City's Borough Council meeting on Tuesday evening, it was announced that the date for the Mahanoy City Community Day will be changed.