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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

4 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 4 Schuylkill County licensed establishments have been cited for failing to abide by COVID-19 mandates as well as other violations during recent months.

Skook News Obituaries: May 4th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: May 4th, 2021

Nearly 1,000 Pounds in Drugs Collected During Take Back Day in Schuylkill County

On April 24th, 2021, Schuylkill County Law Enforcement Agencies participated in National Drug Take Back Day.

The Pottsville Police are investigating an incident where a vehicle was reported stolen early Saturday.

On Tuesday, the Wolf administration, in coordination with the COVID-19 Vaccine Joint Task Force, announced that mitigation orders except masking will be lifted on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 at 12:01 AM. 

Skook News Obituaries: May 3rd, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: May 3rd, 2021

The 2021 Schuylkill County Football Scholar Athletes have been named.

The body of a man reported missing over the weekend was found Monday in Wayne Township, in Southern Schuylkill County.

A couple from Schuylkill County was recently scammed out of thousands of dollars.

According to a press release from the Diocese of Allentown, the former Mary, Queen of Peace parish church building in Pottsville, now being maintained by Saint Patrick Parish, Pottsville, will be closed because it is little-used and has rising maintenance costs.

Since last year when the sexual harassment allegations made against Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage went public, both Republican and Democratic officials have been coming forward urging him to resign.

The top floor of an apartment building was damaged by fire on Sunday afternoon in New Philadelphia.

Sheppton Home Broken into by Drunk Couple on ATV

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a break-in at a home in East Union Township over the weekend.

Skook News Obituaries: May 2nd, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: May 2nd, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: May 1st, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: May 1st, 2021

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County

PennDOT District 5 has announced Road Work in Schuylkill County Scheduled for the Week of May 3rd, 2021 through May 7th, 2021.

An Ashland man is facing charges after leading police in a high-speed pursuit on a motorcycle on Saturday afternoon.

Skook News Obituaries: April 30th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 30th, 2021

Drug Investigation Leads to Raid and Arrest on East Ogden Street in Girardville

A month long investigation into alleged drug activity in the borough of Girardville led to an arrest Thursday morning.

Nativity BVM's Kegan Hertz has signed his letter of intent to continue with his academic and athletic career at Lebanon Valley College in Annville.

As high winds becomes to pick up Friday afternoon, Cass Township is the first of what will probably many power outages across Schuylkill County.

State Police Investigating Deflated Tires in Shenandoah

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident that left 4 tires deflated in Shenandoah.

Marian Catholic High School’s Chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competed in the 2021 Pennsylvania State Leadership Virtual Conference. Marian Catholic had 13 students qualify for the SLC as a result of the Region 23 Conference held in December.

A Mahanoy City woman was locked up in Schuylkill County Prison late Thursday after she threatened her granddaughter's boyfriend with a butcher knife.

Skook News Obituaries: April 29th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 29th, 2021

The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Late Friday into Early Saturday for Schuylkill County and others counties.

A quick response by firefighters saved multiple homes from major damage in a fire in Girardville Thursday morning.

Pocono Raceway is partnering with the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau for the Explore the Pocono Mountains 350 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, June 27.

A fire damaged several homes Thursday morning in Girardville.

Skook News Obituaries: April 28th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: April 28th, 2021

Mahanoy City Police have charged a Girardville man after he assaulted a woman on Tuesday.

East Union Township Man Locked Up After Throwing Speaker at Grandmother

An East Union Township man is locked up after an incident Wednesday morning.

On April 27th, 2021, the "Whats So Cool About Manufacturing?" awards were presented virtually to the winners, including some from Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, April 28th, 2021

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, April 28th, 2021

Man Flown After Crash Last Week on Interstate 81

A man was flown after a crash along Interstate 81 in Foster Township last week.

On Monday, April 12, 2021 Schuylkill Technology Center's Assistant Vocational Director, Stacey Minahan (2nd Row- Left) and Precision Machining Instructor, Fred Cicero (Second Row Right) joined STC Precision Machining student Adam Stock of Pottsville School District and his parents Nicole and Edward Stock in Adam's signing his Letter of Intent to enroll in Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and to play football for Thaddeus Stevens.

By a bipartisan vote of 43-4, the Senate passed legislation to amend the state constitution to change how the lieutenant governor is selected in Pennsylvania, according to Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), the prime sponsor of the bill.