Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/25/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/25/2020

State Police Investigating a Case of Animal Cruelty in Blythe Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville is investigating a case of animal cruelty in Blythe Township.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Statewide Total Passes 1,000; 1 New Case in Schuylkill County

On Wednesday, March 25th, 2020, 1 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 6.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/24/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/24/2020

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Girardville Police Investigate $5,000 Worth of Stolen Tools

The Girardville Police Department is investigating the theft of numerous tools from a garage in the borough.

SCAM ALERT: U.S. Attorney Warns of Covid-19 Fraud

On Tuesday, U.S. Attorney David J. Freed of the Middle District of Pennsylvania urged the public to report suspected fraud schemes related to COVID-19 (the Coronavirus) by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) hotline (1-866-720-5721) or to the NCDF e-mail address disaster@leo.gov.

PA Corrections Department to Use SCI Retreat as New Commitment, Parole Violator Reception Facility

On Monday, Department of Corrections (DOC) Sec. John Wetzel announced that, on Saturday, March 28, officials will begin the temporary use of the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Retreat as the reception facility for new male commitments to the DOC and for male parole violators.

Lehigh Valley Health Network Temporarily Suspends Outpatient Rehabilitation Services at Select Locations

As part of the Lehigh Valley Health Network's ongoing effort to ensure safety for their patients, staff and our community during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, LVHN will temporarily suspend outpatient rehabilitation services at select locations as of March 25.

Knoebels Pushes Opening Weekend Back Two Weeks

Last week, Knoebels Amusement Resort announced they would be pushing their opening weekend back two weeks due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

PA State Troopers Issue 27 Warnings Statewide to Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses on First Day of Enforcement

The Pennsylvania State Police released data on actions taken against non-life-sustaining businesses who failed to comply with Governor Tom Wolf's order closing their physical locations. 

Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K Postponed

On Tuesday, organizers of the Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K that was set to take place on April 25th, 2020 in Pottsville has been postponed.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 5 Total Positive Cases in Schuylkill County; 851 Statewide

On Tuesday, March 24th, 2020, two additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/24/2020



Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 03/24/2020

Monday, March 23, 2020

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/23/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 03/23/2020

Over $3,000 Worth of Equipment Stolen from Construction Site in West Brunswick Township

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident where equipment was stolen from a construction site.

Parts Stolen Off Vehicle on Dealership Lot near Shenandoah

The Mahanoy Township Police Department is investigating an incident where multiple car parts were stolen from a vehicle on a dealership lot.

Governor Wolf Orders Pennsylvania Schools to Remain Closed for 2 Additional Weeks

On Monday, during a press conference, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf extended the commonwealth's school closings.

DCNR: Trails to Remain Open at State Parks, Facilities to Remain Closed through April

On Monday, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced that all facilities at state parks and forests in Pennsylvania will be closed until April 30 to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 2 New Positive Cases in Schuylkill County; Statewide Total 644

On Monday, March 23rd, 2020, the second and third positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County.

Hegins Window and Door Facility Notifies Staff of Positive Coronavirus Case; Facility to Remain Open

On Sunday, MI Window and Door notified their Hegins Facility staff that a staff member had tested positive for COVID-19.