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Friday, October 2, 2020

UPDATE: Two Children that Went Missing from Berks County Found Safe in Schuylkill County

Two children that were reported missing from a borough in Berks County on Thursday were found safe in Schuylkill County.

Shenandoah Pair Charged with Endangering the Welfare of 3 Children in Montgomery County

Two from Shenandoah have been charged in Montgomery County with endangering the welfare of 3 children.

Two children have been reported missing from a borough in Berks County on Thursday.

Skook News Obituaries: October 1st, 2020

A man died on Thursday from self-inflicted injuries during an incident in Butler Township.

Law Enforcement at the Scene of a Standoff in Butler Township

Law enforcement are currently at the scene of a standoff in Butler Township.

Skook News Obituaries: September 30th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: September 30th, 2020

Schuylkill County Police Reports: September 30th, 2020

A collection of police reports received from Schuylkill County law enforcement.

Seven municipalities in Schuylkill County received grants totaling $600,000 from the 2020 Community Conservation Partnerships Program for eight projects that will go towards making improvements for various parks, according to Senator David G. Argall, Representative Mike Tobash, Representative Jerry Knowles, and Representative Neal Goodman.

Winning Pennsylvania Lottery Numbers for Tuesday, September 30th, 2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: September 30th, 2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: September 30th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: September 29th, 2020

Man Wanted for Murder in Philadelphia Taken into Custody in Ashland

Schuylkill County law enforcement took a man into custody on Tuesday afternoon who was wanted for murder in Philadelphia.

Westmoreland County Man Burglarizes Home in Schuylkill County While Under the Influence of Drugs

A Westmoreland County man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after an incident over the weekend.

A company will bring new life to the former Gitman's Shirt Factory in Ashland.

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America's Oldest Brewery®, officially announced Tuesday morning the highly-anticipated return of its delicious beer collaboration with Hershey's, America's most beloved chocolate brand.

Fire Crews Respond to Fully Involved Garage Fire in Ashland Tuesday Morning

A garage was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning in Ashland.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: September 29th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: September 28th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: September 28th, 2020

Earlier this month, the Borough of Ashland received notice by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission that the Mothers’ Memorial has been added to the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of Interior - National Park Service.

American Red Cross, Girardville and Ashland Fire Departments to Offer Free Carbon Monoxide Detector Installations This Sunday

After installations were cancelled earlier this year because of COVID-19, Ashland and Girardville firefighters as well as the American Red Cross are keeping their promise to install Carbon Monoxide detectors.

Originally, an installation drive was scheduled to take place, April 18th, 2020 but was postponed due to safety concerns.

According to Patricia Daley, of the American Red Cross, the drive is back on and installations will take place Sunday, October 4th, 2020.

The drive is a project between the Ashland Fire Department, Girardville Fire Department, Salvation Army, and American Red Cross.

The drive will be the first of many that take place around Schuylkill County over the coming months.

Residents of Ashland or Girardville can contact their borough's contact if they wish to have a carbon monoxide or smoke detector install.

Ashland residents can register by contacting Ashland Borough Hall at (570) 875-2411.
Girardville residents can register by contacting Chief Zangari at (570) 276-6922.

Daley specifically thanks John Kiehl from Mt. View Restoration, Kelly Malone of the Schuylkill United Way, and Becky Netznik Salvation Army for their help in the project.

Woman Charged After Threatening Man with a Knife in Cass Township

A Minersville has woman has been charged after threatening a man with a knife over the weekend.

Skook News Obituaries: September 27th, 2020

Pine Grove Man Assaults State Trooper During Incident

A Pennsylvania State Police Trooper was injured after responding to a call on Friday.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Mahanoy Area Defeats Minersville on Saturday

On a rare Saturday afternoon game for both teams, the Mahanoy Area Golden Bears easily handled the Minersville Area Miners.

North Schuylkill walked away with a winner over Blue Mountain after a close game in Fountain Springs.

Skook News Obituaries: September 26th, 2020

LIVE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Williams Valley at Nativity BVM

State Police Investigating Incident After Child Seriously Injured in Port Carbon

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident after an 11 month old was injured in Port Carbon.

On Saturday, a group of Joe Biden supporters gathered near Ashland to show support for the former Vice President in Schuylkill County.

Naked Man Steals Vehicle and Crashes into Fire Company in Shenandoah Heights

A man has been locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after going on a joy ride while naked and crashing into a fire company early Friday in Shenandoah Heights.

Skook News Obituaries: September 25th, 2020

Road Work Announced for This Weekend in Shenandoah

PennDOT has announced lane restrictions for road work this weekend in Shenandoah

Friday Night High School Football Final Scores from September 25th, 2020

LIVE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Marian Catholic at Shenandoah Valley

Skook News Obituaries: September 24th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: September 24th, 2020

The Gilberton Borough Council meeting on Wednesday evening led to a new Mayor and other items after the passing of their previous Mayor.

Victim Identified After Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Route 61 Late Wednesday

The victim of incident where a pedestrian was fatally struck late Wednesday has been identified.

Geisinger is making high-risk breast cancer screenings more convenient for the community by offering assessments through a phone call during a free, all-day event on Saturday, Oct. 17.

Schuylkill County High School Varsity Golf Results from 9/23/2020

Schuylkill County High School Varsity Volleyball Results from 9/23/2020

Wine Terrace to Open This Month At Black Rock Brewing Company

After months of exciting renovations both inside and outside, Spring Gate Pottsville will be opening this month in the courtyard of the historic YWCA building at 325 South Centre Street in Pottsville.

Investigation Ongoing After Pedestrian Struck and Killed Late Wednesday on Route 61 in Pottsville

The investigation is ongoing after a pedestrian was struck and killed along Route 61 in Pottsville late Wednesday.

One person was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Butler Township, Thursday morning.

Skook News Obituaries: September 23rd, 2020

Coroner Called After Pedestrian Struck on Route 61 in Pottsville

A pedestrian was struck on Route 61 in Pottsville Wednesday evening.

"The Grinch" Arrested After Drug Raid in Minersville Wednesday Morning

Law enforcement raided a home in Minersville Wednesday morning which led to the finding of methamphetamine and one arrest.

On Wednesday, Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced state charges against 20 inmates and accomplices in three state prisons in central and eastern Pennsylvania. These arrests are linked to at least two existing rings, or organized groups of inmates and outside accomplices who conspired to provide false information on COVID-19 unemployment benefit applications.

After a late addition to the agenda for Wednesday morning's Schuylkill County Board of Commissioner's meeting, a vote was made and the board passed to authorize the County to make an offer to purchase the former Giant Property in Pottsville.

North Schuylkill announced Wednesday that it would now be allow "home fans only" to fall sporting events.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: September 23rd, 2020

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