Tuesday, April 7, 2020

State Police Investigate Thefts and Forgery Through PayPal Accounts

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating two separate incidents that involved thefts and forgery through PayPal accounts.

Skook News Obituaries for 04/06/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/06/2020

Monday, April 6, 2020

Nuremberg Man Rolls 1965 Ford Mustang; No Injuries Reported

A Nuremberg man was not injured when he rolled a classic car Sunday evening in Luzerne County.

McAdoo Mayor Enacts Curfew

Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Mayor of McAdoo has declared a state of emergency which included the announcement of a nightly curfew.

Graffiti Highway to Be Covered with Dirt, Trees, and Grass

On Monday, a project was started to cover Centralia's "Graffiti Highway" with dirt, trees, and grass.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Total Positive Cases Surpasses 100; 1470 New Positive Cases Statewide

On Monday, April 6th, 2020,  13 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 103.

Work Begins on Centralia's Graffiti Highway; State Police Enforce


Work began Monday at Graffiti Highway in Centralia.

Skook News Obituaries for 04/05/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/05/2020

Sunday, April 5, 2020

PennDOT Resumes Critical Repair and Inspections in Schuylkill County

PennDOT has announced three road and bridge projects that will continue this week in Schuylkill County.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Positive Case Total at 90

On Sunday, April 5th, 2020,  13 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 90.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/05/2020



Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/05/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 04/04/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/04/2020

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Amid Social Distancing, Families Organize Parades to Celebrate Birthdays


Saturday April 4th is a day two Mahanoy Area students won’t soon forget. Both girls got a special birthday surprise.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Statewide Total Positive Cases Passes 10,000; Schuylkill County Adds 14 Cases

On Saturday, April 4th, 2020,  14 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 77.

Easter Bunny to Help Deliver Lunches in Palo Alto, Port Carbon, Saint Clair, Pottsville, and Mount Carbon


Dustin’s Adventureland, a local 501c3 non profit group has announced that they have secured a few hours with the Easter Bunny next Friday April 10th between 11:30am and 3:00pm to help hand out lunches to children. 

Skook News Obituaries for 04/03/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/03/2020

Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in Pottsville Early Saturday

Fire crews are responding to the scene of a working structure fire in Pottsville.

Friday, April 3, 2020

Mary D Man Reported Missing Since December

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are asking for the public's help in finding a man that has been missing since December.

State Police Investigating Over a Dozen Deceased Chickens Found at Home in Girardville

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident of possible animal cruelty at a home in Girardville.

Schuylkill County Clothing Factory to Begin Making Medical Gowns During COVID-19 Pandemic

A factory in Ashland will shift their focus from making clothes to medical gowns.