Thursday, April 9, 2020

All Pennsylvania Schools to Remain Closed for Remainder of Academic Year


On Thursday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year.

Tractor Trailer Rollover Closes Road South of Pine Grove

A tractor trailer rollover early Thursday has closed a road south of Pine Grove.

State Police Seizes More Than $11 Million in Illegal Drugs in the First Quarter of 2020


The Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday that troopers confiscated $11,046,058 worth of cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs in the first quarter of 2020.

Skook News Obituaries for 04/08/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/08/2020

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Schuylkill Technology Centers Announce February 2020 Student of the Month Award Recipients

The Schuylkill Technology Center has announced their February students of the month for the North and South Campuses.

Pottsville Physical Therapy Site Pitches In To Sew Face Masks for Good Shepherd Patients, Staff

In the face of tight supplies throughout the world, health-care organizations are requesting donations of homemade face masks to supplement their own personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies. 

WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory Issued for Thursday

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

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 17 New Positive Cases in Schuylkill County; Statewide Death Total Passes 300

On Wednesday, April 8th, 2020,  17 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 136.

Cressona Convenience Store Robbed at Gunpoint Early Wednesday Morning

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Wednesday morning in Cressona.

Skook News Obituaries for 04/07/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/07/2020

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Barron "Boots" Hetherington Appointed to Schuylkill County Commissioner

On Tuesday, Schuylkill County named a new Schuylkill County Commissioner.

Penn State Schuylkill Announces Fall 2019 Dean List

On Tuesday, April 7th, 2020, the Penn State Schuylkill Campus announced their Fall 2019 Semester's Dean List.

West Mahanoy Township Man Faces Charges for Firing Gun from Back Porch


A man from West Mahanoy Township will be charged by State Police after say he fired a gun from his back porch.

Geisinger Health Plan Waives Out-of-Pocket Costs for Members for COVID-19 Treatment


Geisinger Health Plan (GHP) is waiving all out-of-pocket costs for members receiving in-network, inpatient treatment for COVID-19.

Roller Roost Announces Closing

According to the roller rink's social media pages, the Roller Roost II has announced it will be closed immediately.

Knoebels Delays Opening Day Until Further Notice


On Tuesday, Knoebels announced they would be postponing their opening day until further notice.  

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 16 New Positive Cases in Schuylkill County

On Tuesday, April 7th, 2020,  16 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 119.

Fish and Boat Commission Opens 2020 PA Trout Season Immediately


In a surprising move, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission opened the 2020 Trout Season statewide on Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/07/2020



Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/07/2020

18 Year Old Charged After Altercation with Gun in Pottsville


An 18 year old from Pottsville will be charged after an incident involving a gun in Pottsville.