Friday, January 8, 2021

Schuylkill County Municipal Authority Lifts Water Boil Advisory

The Schuylkill County Municipal Authority announced on Friday that a Water Boil Advisory that was put in place last month has been lifted.

NOW HIRING: Universal Forest is Hiring in Gordon and Delano

 


Universal Forest is currently hiring for several positions at their Gordon and Delano facilities.


LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Cyber Charter School Responds to "Schuylkill County School District Business Managers Speak Out on Charter School Funding"


The following is a Letter to the Editor that Skook News received on the morning of January 8th, 2021 from Tim Eller, Senior Vice President of Outreach and Government Relations, Commonwealth Charter Academy, after posting a Letter to the Editor from School District Business Managers on January 7th, 2021.

Governor Wolf Announces Pennsylvania to Send 1,000 National Guard Members to Washington DC

On Thursday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that approximately 1,000 Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) members have been activated to support the District of Columbia (D.C.) National Guard and local civilian authorities through the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration in our nation’s capital.

LCCC Receives $1 Million Contribution from Former Pilot

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has received a $1 million donation from Nevin Earl Remaley, former airline pilot originally from Lehighton, which will provide scholarships to students in the Aviation program at the college. 

Thursday, January 7, 2021

State Police Investigating Hit and Run in Middleport

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating hit and run that occurred in Middleport earlier this week.

Skook News Obituaries: January 7th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: January 7th, 2021

Hale Announces Election Campaign for Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas

On Wednesday, Judge Christina E. Hale announced her candidacy for the 2021 Judicial Election to the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas. She has held that position since October 12, after being appointed on a bi-partisan basis by the Governor and confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate on September 22, 2020.

Three Facing Charges After Drug Raid in Minersville

Three men are facing drug charges after police raided a home in Minersville on Tuesday night.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Schuylkill County School District Business Managers Speak Out on Charter School Funding


Local school district business managers including those in Schuylkill County are speaking out on charter schools.

Two Injured, One Flown After Crash near Ashland Thursday Morning

Two people were injured in a crash near Ashland on Thursday morning.

MISSING: Woman Reported Missing in Ashland

The Ashland Police Department is asking for help in locating a woman that went missing earlier this week.

Schuylkill County Man Reportedly Dies at US Capitol on Wednesday

A Ringtown man is reportedly among those that died at the United State Capitol on Washington DC on Wednesday.

Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Two More Instances of Forged Checks Reported in the Ringtown Area

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating two more instances where checks were altered in the Ringtown area.

State Police Investigate Burglary in Girardville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a reported burglary that occurred this past weekend.

Skook News Obituaries: January 6th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: January 6th, 2021

No Injuries Reported in Crash in Ashland on Wednesday Morning

No injuries were reported in a crash in Ashland on Wednesday morning.

One Injured in Two Car Crash near Mahanoy City

One person suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday in Mahanoy Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/06/2021

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/06/2021

Fugitive Wanted in Connection with Shooting Found Hiding in Attic in McAdoo

A man was arrested on Tuesday in McAdoo that was wanted for a shooting near Wilkes Barre.

Fire Crews Responding to Working House Fire in Hegins Early Wednesday

Fire crews are responding to a house fire early Wednesday in Hegins.

Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: January 5th, 2021

 

Skook News Obituaries: January 5th, 2021

Twardzik, Knowles, and Kerwin Sworn-In as Representatives

On Tuesday, Tim Twardzik, Jerry Knowles, and Joseph Kerwin were sworn in as Representatives in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2021-2022 legislative session..

Greenery Restaurant to Permanently Close in Boscovs at the Fairlane Village Mall

On Tuesday, the Boscovs announced they would be closing all 6 of their restaurants that are located inside their department stores in Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/05/2021

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/05/2021

Monday, January 4, 2021

Trailer Reported Stolen in Porter Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of a trailer in Porter Township last month.

Schuylkill County School Districts to Receive Funding as Part of Federal Stimulus Package

On Monday, Senator Dave Argall announced that Schuylkill County's school districts will receive funding as part of the passing of the second federal Stimulus Package.

PA iLottery Winner Worth $100,000 Awarded to Schuylkill County Resident

According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, someone who lives in Schuylkill County is $100,000 richer.

Mahanoy City Man Found Burglarizing Homes Damaged by Fire

Mahanoy City man arrested Monday afternoon after being found in the homes damaged by fire last week.

Icy Roads to Blame for Multiple Crashes Over the Weekend

 

Icy roads were to blame for multiple crashes over the weekend in Schuylkill County.

Skook News Obituaries: January 4th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: January 4th, 2021

Hazleton Man Dies from Injuries, Two Others Injured in Crash in Schuylkill County Early New Years Day

A man has died and two others were injured in a crash on Route 895 near Auburn on early New Years Day.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on Route 61 North of Saint Clair

 A crash is causing traffic problems north of Saint Clair on Route 61.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/04/2021

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/04/2021

Sunday, January 3, 2021

Shenandoah Fire Ruled Accidental

A fire that damaged three homes in Shenandoah on Saturday evening has been ruled accidental.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/04/2021


Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings - 01/04/2021

Skook News Obituaries: January 3rd, 2021

 

Skook News Obituaries: January 3rd, 2021

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/03/2021

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/03/2021

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 01/02/21

   

Collection of reports on recent crashes around Schuylkill County.

WEATHER ALERT: Schuylkill County in a Winter Weather Advisory for Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for Schuylkill County for most of Sunday.

Skook News Obituaries: January 2nd, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: January 2nd, 2021

Saturday, January 2, 2021

Shenandoah Manor Staff and Residents Receive Coronavirus Vaccine

On Saturday, staff and residents of Shenandoah Manor received their first dose of the Coronavirus Vaccine.

Multi-Alarm Fire Damages Homes in Shenandoah

At least 3 homes were damaged after a fire in Shenandoah on Saturday evening.

Two in Custody for Burglary in McAdoo Last Weekend

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville took 2 into custody earlier this week for a burglary in McAdoo last weekend.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/02/2021

 

 Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/02/2021

Friday, January 1, 2021

Electric Heater to Blame for New Years Day Fire in Girardville

Fire officials have determined the cause of a fire in Girardville on New Years Day that injured a family of four.

Package Stolen from Porch in New Philadelphia

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating the theft of a package in the borough of New Philadelphia.

Geisinger Releases Top Baby Names of 2020


Welcome to the world, Ava and Liam, Geisinger’s most popular baby names of the eventful year, 2020.

Skook News Obituaries: January 1st, 2021

 

Skook News Obituaries: January 1st, 2021

Coroner Called to Crash near Sheppton

A Schuylkill County official has been called to the scene of a crash in East Union Township.