Monday, April 27, 2020

Girardville Basketball Association Seeking Donors for Renovation and Improvements through Tax Incentive Program

The Girardville Basketball Association is seeking donors to help with renovations and improvements for their basketball facility.

Rush Township Man Locked Up After Assaulting and Strangling Woman

A Rush Township man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after he assaulted and strangled a woman on Sunday.

State Police Stop Burglary in Progress at Construction Site in North Manheim Township

The Pennsylvania State Police were able to stop a burglary in progress last week in North Manheim Township.

Restrictions to be Lifted for Golf Courses and Private Campgrounds on May 1


On Monday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Wolf Administration is lifting some restrictions on businesses related to certain outdoor activities.

Hegins Man Identified as Victim in Fatal Crash in Hubley Township

A Hegins man has been identified as the victim in a fatal crash in Hubley Township on Saturday.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Positive Cases by Schuylkill County Municipalities - Week of April 27th, 2020

Weekly update from the Pennsylvania Department of Health listing the number of confirmed cases by municipality.

Sunday, April 26, 2020

Lebanon County Roofing Business Cited for Violating COVID-19 Business Closure Order

A roofing business in Lebanon County was cited for violating the order to close their business during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Skook News Obituaries for 04/26/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/26/2020

LVHN Updates Visitation Guidelines for Family Birth and Newborn Centers in Response to COVID Pandemic Policy Changes

LVHN has announced updates to their policies and visitation guidelines for their family birth and newborn centers.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Statewide Total Confirmed Cases Passes 40,000

On Sunday, April 26th, 2020, over 300 positive cases have been reported in Schuylkill County.

Four Businesses Robbed at Gunpoint Overnight and Early Sunday Morning in Schuylkill County

Police in Schuylkill County are investigating 4 armed robberies that occurred overnight and early this morning in southern Schuylkill County.

Skook News Obituaries for 04/25/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/25/2020

Saturday, April 25, 2020

Friday, April 24, 2020

Local Police and U.S. Marshals Take Wanted Man Into Custody in Girardville

On Friday, the Ashland Police, Shenandoah Police, State Police from Frackville, and U.S. Marshals took a man with an outstanding warrant into custody in Girardville.

Additional Liquor Stores in Schuylkill County to Open for Curbside Pickup Starting Monday

On Friday, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced that additional stores will now offer curbside pickup in Schuylkill County.

Shenandoah Man With Warrant Charged With Assault, Resisting Arrest After Traffic Stop in Girardville

A man from Shenandoah was charged with assault and resisting arrest after he was found to have an active warrant during a traffic stop in Girardville earlier this week.

Windows Broken on Dragline at Mining Site near Middleport

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville is currently investigating vandalism at a mining site near Middleport.

Tamaqua Man to be Charged for Stealing Fire Hoses and Refrigerator from New Ringgold Fire Company

A Tamaqua man will face charges for the theft of two fire hoses and a refrigerator from the New Ringgold Fire Company.

Thursday, April 23, 2020