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Monday, August 24, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: August 24th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: August 24th, 2020

State Police Investigating Hit and Run in Port Carbon

The Pennsylvania State Police are looking for the driver and vehicle involved in a hit and run in Port Carbon over the weekend.

A motorcycle rider was flown after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 on Saturday where DUI is suspected.

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Advisory for Schuylkill and Northumberland Counties

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Schuylkill and Northumberland Counties Monday.

Fall Cleanup Scheduled for Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County has scheduled a Fall Cleanup that will be open to all County residents.

Second Post Office Protest Scheduled in Pottsville

This Thursday, a second Postal Office protest is scheduled in Pottsville.

On Monday, August 24th, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., August 24, that there are 426 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 129,474 All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19.

North Schuylkill Board Meeting Notes - 08/12 and 08/19

Over the past two weeks, the North Schuylkill School Board has met to finalize decisions before the start of school.

Last week, the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) announced that Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O'Pake was appointed to their board.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 24th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: August 23rd, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: August 23rd, 2020

Knoebels has announced the 2020 recipients of scholarships including two graduates from Schuylkill County.

A man from Drums led State Police in a two County pursuit overnight in Luzerne and Carbon Counties.

Skook News Obituaries: August 22nd, 2020

Riders Participate in "Fill the Bucket for Brandon" Motorcycle Run

Over two dozen motorcyclists participating in the "Fill the Bucket for Brandon" bike run on Saturday.

Congressman Dan Meuser Tests Positive for COVID-19

On Saturday, Congressman Dan Meuser announced he has tested positive for COVID-19 and would not be present for a vote on Saturday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 22nd, 2020

Boil Advisory Lifted in Ashland

After a water main break earlier this week near Ashland, the borough has lifted a boil advisory that was issued.

Skook News Obituaries: August 21st, 2020

PIAA Gives Green Light for High School Fall Sports to Begin

After a long two weeks, Pennsylvania finally has an answer on whether or not High School Fall Sports can proceed.

Skook News Obituaries: August 20th, 2020

Street Closed Due to Collapsing Building in Pottsville

A street in Pottsville was closed late Thursday due to a deteriorating building on West Market Street.

Utility Work Begins on Barry Road in Lavelle, Butler Township

Utility work began this week in Lavelle, Butler Township on Monday.

Schuylkill County Hires New Prison Warden

During Thursday's Prison Board Meeting of the Schuylkill County Commissioners, a new prison warden was hired.

On Tuesday, August 18th, 2020, the Minersville Police Department released the photos of 6 suspects that are wanted for separate incidents.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 20th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: August 19th, 2020

Varsity Athlete Tests Positive for COVID-19 at North Schuylkill; Practice Suspended for Player's Team

North Schuylkill has ceased practice for one of their varsity sports teams after one of their student athletes tests positive for COVID-19.

This week at the Big Diamond Speedway, promoters Jasmine and Jake Smulley present the annual “Prelude to the Coalcracker” race for the Insigner Performance modifieds.

A collection of police reports from crashes in and around Schuylkill County.

Water Main Break Repaired near Ashland, Boil Advisory Still in Affect

A water main break was repaired late Tuesday near the former Ashland Elementary Building in Butler Township.

Pennsylvania Farm Show to be held Virtually in 2021

On Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that Pennsylvania's agriculture industry will be celebrated virtually for the 2021 PA Farm Show, with no in-person events or competitions, to mitigate against COVID-19.

On Tuesday evening, the Pottsville Area School District approved a partnership with LVHN to help in the shortage of EMT's in Schuylkill County.

North Schuylkill Board Approves Phased Reopening Plans

Last week, during a special meeting on August 12th, 2020, of the North Schuylkill School Board, the district approved a phased reopening health and safety plan.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 19th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: August 18th, 2020

Passerby Helps Injured Man After Motorcycle Lands on Him in Barry Township

An injured man was helped by a person passing by after his motorcycle landed on him over the weekend in Barry Township.

The Minersville Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for a Bethlehem man that assaulted a 2-year old.

Auburn Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison for Robbery, Carjacking, and Threatening a Woman

An Auburn man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for a carjacking and robbery late Sunday into Monday.

Borough of Ashland Issues Boil Advisory After Water Main Break

On Tuesday, the borough of Ashland issued a boil advisory after a water main break.

Schuylkill County First Responders Welcome Home Soldier

Schuylkill County First Responders welcomed home a soldier late Monday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 18th, 2020

On Monday, Senator Argall's office, Representative Jerry Knowles' office, and Representative Tobash's Office announced that two Schuylkill County municipalities and one in Berks County will receive a grant from the PA Small Water and Sewer Program for upgrades.