Thursday, April 16, 2020

No Injuries Reported After Woman Hits Utility Pole in Ashland

A woman walked away unharmed after she crashed her vehicle into a utility pole in a side street in Ashland late Thursday.

Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in Schuylkill Haven

Fire crews are responding to a working structure fire in Schuylkill Haven.

UPDATE: Parents Charged After Toddler Found Walking Streets in Frackville

In an update from a previous story earlier this week, the parents of a toddler have been charged.

Schuylkill County Family Tells Their Story After Dad Tests Positive for COVID-19

After a very long 3 weeks, a family from Schuylkill County is telling their story after dad tested positive for COVID-19.

Man Beaten and Robbed While Walking in Centralia

63 year old man was beaten and robbed while he tried to be a good Samaritan while walking in Centralia on Wednesday.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 24 New Cases in Schuylkill County; 4 Total Deaths Reported

On Thursday, April 16th, 2020, 24 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 236.

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

Skook News Obituaries for 04/15/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/15/2020

Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center Reports Employee Diagnosed with COVID-19

On Wednesday, the Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center issued a statement to announce that one of their employees has been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus.

Crash Occurs on Interstate 81 After Trailer Dislodges from Truck

No injuries were reported after a crash on Interstate 81 on Monday occurred when a trailer dislodged from a pick up truck.

State Police Investigate Attempted Burglary at New Ringgold Market

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an attempted burglary at a market in New Ringgold.

15 Pieces of Heavy Equipment Vandalized at Coal Company

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a case of criminal mischief at a coal company in New Philadelphia.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Department of Health Records Third Death in Schuylkill County

On Wednesday, April 15th, 2020, 12 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 212.

Skook News Obituaries for 04/14/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/14/2020

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Five Kutztown Firefighters Injured in Rollover Crash on Interstate 78

Five Kutztown firefighters were injured when they crashed their fire truck on Interstate 78 Tuesday afternoon.

Geisinger to Keep Non-Urgent Procedures on hold through May

continue efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, Geisinger is extending its hold on performing elective, non-urgent procedures through May 31, which is subject to change based on the progression of the virus in our communities.

Yuengling Pledges $100,000 To Support COVID-19 Relief Organizations

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, announced Tuesday a commitment of $100,000 to provide Americans relief during the COVID-19 public health crisis. 

Schuylkill United Way


UPDATE: District XI School Districts Join "Stadium Lighting" Campaign

In an update from a previous story, several more Schuylkill County School Districts have joined the campaign to light their stadium lights on Friday nights.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Total Cases at 200

On Tuesday, April 14th, 2020, 8 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 200.

Garbage Truck Driver Finds Toddler Walking in Street of Frackville

A toddler is safe after a garbage truck driver found a toddler walking in the street in Frackville on Monday.