Sunday, April 4, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 3rd, 2021

                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries:  April 3rd, 2021

Saturday, April 3, 2021

Good Friday Tradition "Trek of the Cross" Held in Gordon

A Good Friday tradition continued Friday in the borough of Gordon when the Simpson United Methodist Church held the "Trek of the Cross".

Ashland Little League Opens 2021 Season with Parade and Ceremony


After COVID-19 altered the 2020 Little League Season, the Ashland Little League opened 2021 with a parade and opening ceremony.

Skook News Obituaries: April 2nd, 2021

                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries:  April 2nd, 2021

Friday, April 2, 2021

Interstate 81 Closed Between Frackville and Mahanoy City Early Friday

Emergency crews are on Interstate 81 at the scene of a crash between Frackville and Mahanoy City.

Thursday, April 1, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 1st, 2021

                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries:  April 1st, 2021

Schuylkill County Commissioner Hetherington Calls for Halcovage to Resign Amid Allegations

On Thursday, Schuylkill County Commissioner Barron "Boots" Hetherington said he is calling for Commissioner Halcovage to resign amid ongoing litigation and allegations.

Yuengling, Mrs. T's, and Utz Introduce Pennsylvania Love Child


On Thursday, the best and brightest in the pierogy, potato chip and pilsner game introduced their love-child; two new collaborative brews bringing the best flavors in the universe together. 

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 31st, 2021

                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: March 31st, 2021

73 Schuylkill County Businesses Awarded CHIRP Grants


On Wednesday, NEPA Alliance announced that 73 businesses will receive CHIRP funding.

10 Schuylkill County Businesses Cited for Not Abiding by COVID-19 Mandates


The Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement office in Allentown announced on Tuesday that 10 Schuylkill County licensed establishments have been cited for failing to abide by COVID-19 mandates as well as other violations during the months of February and March.

Pennsylvania Announces New Eligibility Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccines, Will be Available to All Pennsylvanians by Mid April


On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health in conjunction with the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force announced the start of the special initiative to vaccinate targeted industry workers and to accelerate the vaccination timetable for those in Phases 1B, 1C and 2. 

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Skook Easter Bunny Tour 2.0 is This Weekend


The group behind Dustin's Adventureland will pull off something amazing this weekend in providing 15 communities with an Easter Bunny Parade.

Skook News Obituaries: March 30th, 2021

                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries: March 30th, 2021

Werdt Announces Candidacy for Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas


In February, Attorney Julie Werdt announced her candidacy for the 2021 Judicial Election for the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas.

Over $8,000 Worth of Tools Stolen from Shenandoah Heights Job Site

A job site in Shenandoah Heights, West Mahanoy Township was burglarized overnight.

Monday, March 29, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 29th, 2021

                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries: March 29th, 2021

Schuylkill County School Districts Allocated More ESSER Funding


On Monday, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania is expected to receive $4.9 billion in federal relief funds to help Pre-K to 12 schools return students to classroom learning and equitably expand opportunity for students who need it most during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Victim Identified from Monday's Fatal Crash near Shenandoah

The victim of a fatal crash on Monday near Shenandoah has been identified.

Around 11:30am, emergency personnel were called to a single vehicle crash along Route 54 near the Shenandoah/Mahanoy Township line near Yatesville Road.

The victim in the crash, Anthony Campanicki, 59, of Union Township, near Ringtown, was pronounced dead at the scene at 12:25pm by Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner Andrew Szczyglak.

Shenandoah Police Chief George Carado said that crash occurred as Campanicki, was driving a Chevrolet Trailblazer heading eastbound on Route 54 out of Shenandoah.

Campanicki reportedly lost control of his vehicle, struck an embankment and was ejected out the rear window of the SUV as it rolled across Route 54 before coming to a rest back on it's wheels.

Shenandoah Police are continuing to investigate the crash.

Eastbound Route 54 was closed while the scene was cleared.

Assisting at the scene was the Shenandoah Fire Department and Shenandoah Ambulance along with Police from Mahanoy Township, West Mahanoy Township, and Frackville.






Coroner Called to Crash near Shenandoah

 


A Schuylkill County Coroner was called to a crash Monday.

Rally Calls for Commissioner Halcovage to Resign

A rally was held on the steps of the Schuylkill Courthouse on Sunday calling for Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage to resign.

Sunday, March 28, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 28th, 2021

                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: March 28th, 2021

Schuylkill County Man Dies from Injuries Sustained in Crash

A man that was injured in a motorcycle crash in Schuylkill County two weeks ago has died from his injuries.

Easter Bunny Makes Visit to Girardville's Rangers Hose Company


Despite the rain on Sunday, the Easter Bunny made a scheduled stop at the Rangers Hose Company in Girardville.

Saturday, March 27, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 27th, 2021

                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: March 27th, 2021

Body Found in Mahanoy Township Identified as Missing Mahanoy City Man


The body that was found Friday evening has been identified by the Schuylkill County Coroner's Office.

Friday, March 26, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: March 26th, 2021

                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: March 26th, 2021

Body Found near Mahanoy City Friday Evening

 As of 9:00pm, investigators were still at the scene where a body was found Friday evening near Mahanoy City.

Second Water Boil Advisory Issued for Pine Grove Water Customers

 

A boil water advisory was issued Friday for the customers of the Pine Grove Water system.

Shenandoah Valley's Migiaccio Signs Letter of Intent to Lebanon Valley College


Shenandoah Valley's Jason Migiaccio signs letter of intent to play for Lebanon Valley College.

High Winds Cause Multiple Power Outages Across Schuylkill County Friday Afternoon

Multiple power outages are being reported across Schuylkill County on Friday afternoon.

Calls for Commissioner Halcovage to Resign Grow; Rally Planned for this Weekend


A week and a half after a lawsuit was filed by four women against Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage, calls for his resignation continue to grow from County Officials.

PA Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold in Shenandoah

A Pennsylvania Lottery scratch-off ticket worth $1 million was sold in Shenandoah,

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, March 26th, 2021

                            

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, March 26th, 2021

Thursday, March 25, 2021

WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory Issued for Friday

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Friday.

Victim ID'd in Fatal RV Fire near Tamaqua

The victim from a fatal RV fire near Tamaqua Wednesday evening has been identified.

Two Nurses, Police Officer Assaulted in Mahanoy Township

Three people were assaulted during an incident near Mahanoy City on Wednesday afternoon.

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Twardzik Appointed to House Health Committee

Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) has announced his appointment to the House Health Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session by Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster).

Skook News Obituaries: March 24th, 2021

                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: March 24th, 2021

Coroner Called to RV Fire near Tamaqua Wednesday Evening

A Schuylkill County Coroner was called to the scene of a fire in Schuylkill Township.

Shenandoah Police: Man Shot in Leg Wednesday Morning


The Shenandoah Police have released additional details in relation to the shooting that took place in the borough Wednesday morning.

Penn State Schuylkill Announces Fifth Annual Business Plan Competition


Penn State Schuylkill will host its fifth annual Business Plan Competition virtually at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 22. The competition allows aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners to pitch their ideas to open or expand their small business for a chance to secure up to $5,000 in funding.

Winning Pennsylvania Lottery Numbers for Wednesday, March 24th, 2021

Winning Pennsylvania Lottery Numbers for Wednesday, March 24th, 2021

BREAKING NEWS: Police at Scene of Shooting in Shenandoah

Shenandoah Police are at the scene of a shooting in the borough that occurred Wednesday morning.

Frackville Woman Injured, Arrested for DUI After Rollover Crash on Route 61


A woman was arrested overnight after rolling her vehicle on Route 61.

Hundreds of Beer Cans Dumped on Property near Pitman

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a report where hundreds of beer cans were dumped on a property near Pitman.