Thursday, May 7, 2020

Crash Closes Route 61 Southbound near Orwigsburg

Route 61 was closed late Thursday morning after a crash.

Shenandoah Valley Announces 2020 Wall of Fame Honorees

The Shenandoah Valley School District has announced their 2020 Wall of Fame honorees.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/06/020


Skook News Obituaries for 05/062020

Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/06/2020



Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 05/06/2020

Downed Tree Knocked Out Power in Saint Clair and Norwegian Township; Causes Fire

A downed tree knocked out power to Saint Clair and Norwegian Township on Wednesday.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Adds Two Additional Deaths

On Wednesday, May 6th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 14 new positive cases of COVID-19.

Pottsville Police Provide Update on Man Reported Missing


On Wednesday morning, the Pottsville Police provided an update on a man that was reported missing.

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/05/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 05/05/2020

Utility Truck with Raised Boom Pulls Down Wires and Multiple Poles

A utility truck with a raised boom pulled down wires and multiple poles closing a road Monday afternoon in Wayne Township.

Ashland Man Charged for Pulling Gun on Woman Over Parking Spot

An Ashland man has been charged after pulling a gun on woman over a parking spot over the weekend.

Pottsville Man Reported Missing; Vehicle Found near Hegins


Authorities in Schuylkill County are searching for a Pottsville man after he was reported missing and his car was found near Hegins.

CORONAVIRUS: Statewide Death Toll Surpasses 3,000; 7 New Positive Cases in Schuylkill County

On Tuesday, May 5th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 7 new positive cases of COVID-19.

Saint Clair Woman Facing Retail Theft and Drug Charges

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven have filed retail theft and drug charges on a woman after she was caught shoplifting.

Monday, May 4, 2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/04/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 05/04/2020

Pop-Up Drive Through Event Scheduled for Mother’s Day Weekend in Pottsville

This Mother’s Day weekend, Pressed Coffee & Books will launch their first “Pressed & Guest” event in Pottsville.

CORONAVIRUS: Schuylkill County COVID-19 Statistics by Zip Code - 05/04/2020

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

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 33 People Currently Fighting COVID-19 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Positive Case Total Surpasses 50,000

On Monday, May 4th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 3 new positive cases of COVID-19.

One Injured in Early Morning Crash in Ashland

A man was taken to an area hospital with injuries after a crash in Ashland early Monday morning.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/03/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 05/03/2020

Sunday, May 3, 2020

Sisters and Shenandoah Valley Alumni to be Recognized by Penn State University

Anthony and Judy Demalis received word that their daughters Alaina & Emily who are students matriculating at the University Park Campus of the Pennsylvania State University will be given special recognition for their outstanding academic achievement.