Thursday, July 23, 2020

Pottsville City Officials and Business Leaders Voice Concerns to Schuylkill County Commissioners Over Prison Pre-Release Center

The public was still not permitted to attend the Schuylkill County Commissioner's meeting on Wednesday due to COVID-19 restrictions, but that did not stop Pottsville City Officials and Business leaders from calling in to voice their concerns.

PennDOT Offers Non-binary Gender Designation Option on Driver Licenses, ID Cards

On Thursday, PennDOT announced that it now offers a non-binary gender designation option for its driver licenses and photo identification cards.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/23/2020


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/23/2020

Pottsville Man Accidentally Shoots Himself in the Hand

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville responded to an incident on Tuesday where man accidentally shot himself.

Traffic Stop Leads to Shenandoah Man Being Charged with Assault

A traffic stop in East Union Township Wednesday evening led to a man being locked up in Schuylkill County Prison.

Skook News Obituaries for 07/22/2020



Skook News Obituaries for 07/22/2020

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Volunteer Organization Donates Life Saving Equipment for Pets

A volunteer organization donated life saving equipment for pets to local fire companies Wednesday evening.

Wilburton/Aristes Area Without Power Wednesday Afternoon

Almost 500 people are currently without power in the Wilburton/Aristes area of southern Columbia County.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Schuylkill County and other counties for Wednesday

Ashland Police Investigate Stolen UTV

The Ashland Police Department is investigating the theft of a UTV in the borough.

One Injured in Crash on Route 61 near Schuylkill Haven

A woman was taken to a hospital Tuesday after a crash on Route 61 in North Manheim Township.

Insigner Performance Modifieds Headline Big Diamond Speedway This Friday

The Insigner Performance Modifieds will headline the July 24th program this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway. Originally scheduled to be an off night for the Modifieds, they have been added to the schedule due to the track having to delay the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/22/2020


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/22/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/21/2020



Skook News Obituaries for 07/21/2020

Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Senator Argall Asks Schuylkill County Commissioners to Reject Purchase of Pottsville Property for Prison Pre-Release Center

On Monday, Senator David G. Argall joined the growing support from the community asking the Schuylkill County Commissioners to stop the county from purchasing the former Giant Grocery Store Property for a prison pre-release center.

Schuylkill County Police Log: July 21st, 2020


Schuylkill County Police Log:  July 21st, 2020

State Police Seek Dirt Biker Rider Who Fled Police

The Pennsylvania State Police are seeking a dirt bike rider that fled police on Monday in Reilly Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/21/2020


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/21/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/20/2020



Skook News Obituaries for 07/20/2020

Monday, July 20, 2020

Berks County Woman Found Safe After Being Reported Missing in North Wildwood, NJ

The North Wildwood Police Department in New Jersey is asking for the public's help in finding a Berks County woman reported missing.

Over 1,100 Sign Petition to Stop County Purchase of Former Grocery Store for Prison Pre-Release Center in Pottsville


The Giant Grocery Store, located on Progress Avenune, Pottsville,  has only been officially closed for two week but Schuylkill County is already reportedly eyeing it as a potential location for a prison pre-release center in the city.

Warrant Issued for Man After Strangling Woman near Deer Lake

An warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Lehigh County man after he allegedly strangled a woman and stole her belongings near Deer Lake.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/20/2020


Schuylkill County Police Log for 07/20/2020

Stangle and Strunk Split the Twin 20’s on Insigner Performance night at Big Diamond

After a week off courtesy of Mother Nature, Big Diamond Speedway sprang back into action Friday night as part of Insigner Performance night with the crowd-pleasing twin 20’s for the Insigner Performance Modifieds.

Victim Identified in Fatal Head-on Crash on Route 61 Early Saturday

The Pennsylvania State Police have identified the victim of a fatal crash on Route 61 early Saturday in Schuylkill County.

Skook News Obituaries for 07/19/2020



Skook News Obituaries for 07/19/2020

Sunday, July 19, 2020

Friday, July 17, 2020

Ashland Man with Bench Warrant Charged with Assault for Strangling Woman

An Ashland man was charged with assault after allegedly strangling a woman this week.

North Schuylkill Releases "Reopening Questions"

The North Schuylkill School District released a list of "Reopening Questions" that were developed based on a health a safety plan to follow State, Local, and Federal Guidelines.

Powerball Ticket Worth $500,000 Sold in Frackville

A trend in big winning lottery tickets continues as another winner was announced in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/17/2020


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/17/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/16/2020



Skook News Obituaries for 07/16/2020

Thursday, July 16, 2020

Ashland Hires Three Part-Time Police Officers; Fire Chief Talks About Fireworks and Opening Burning in the Borough

On Wednesday, July 8th, 2020, the borough of Ashland held their monthly council meeting.

PA Attorney General Suing Roofing Company For Scamming, Defrauding Homeowners

On Wednesday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced a lawsuit against four individuals and their four companies, on claims that the defendants worked collectively to defraud consumers out of their hard-earned money including customers in Schuylkill County.

Governor Wolf and PA Department of Health Provide Updated Guidance to Safely Reopen Pennsylvania’s Schools

On Thursday, Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine and Education Secretary Pedro Rivera jointly announced updated guidance to help Pre-K to 12 schools prepare to reopen and safely educate students for in-person learning. Each school entity will determine if classes resume in person at school buildings, remotely or a combination of both options.

Schuylkill County School Districts Determine Guideline Principals to Help Reopen

Just as they did when the coronavirus pandemic struck and they decided to close their schools together, the Superintendents of Schuylkill County have met to work out the issues that they are facing to reopen schools for the 2020-2021 school year.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/16/2020


Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/16/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/15/2020



Skook News Obituaries for 07/15/2020