CORONAVIRUS: Schuylkill County COVID-19 Statistics by Zip Code - 05/11/2020

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

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Total at 453.

On Monday, May 11th, 2020, Schuylkill County Positive COVID-19 cases total 453.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/10/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/10/2020

Hegins Man Points Gun, Threatens to Kill Woman During Argument

A man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after police say he pointed a gun and threatened to kill a woman.

Three in Custody After Mahanoy City Police Stop Burglary in Progress

The Mahanoy City Police took 3 into custody after they stopped a burglary in progress Sunday evening.

Vehicle Vandalized and License Plate Stolen in East Brunswick Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating the vandalism of a vehicle in East Brunswick Township.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/09/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/09/2020

WEATHER ALERT: Freeze Warning Issued for Schuylkill County for Late Saturday into Sunday Morning

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for early Sunday.

Schuylkill County Local and State Officials to Governor Wolf "County Moving Forward on Reopening Plans"

Schuylkill County's Local and State Officials have sent a letter to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf notifying him of their plans to move Schuylkill County from the Red Phase to the Yellow Phase.

Fire Crews Responding to Fire at Porter Township Mulch Facility Saturday Morning

Fire crews have been called to a mulch facility in Porter Township for a building fire.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/08/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/08/2020

Schuylkill Haven Man Caught Stealing Alcohol from Sheetz on Three Separate Days

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven have charged a man after he was caught stealing on three separate days from a gas station.

State Police Investigating Altercation that Led to Gun Being Pulled in Outlet Store

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an altercation that occurred in Ollie's Bargain Outlet last weekend.

Yuengling Announces $50,000 Donation to TAPS for COVID-19 Relief Efforts

D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, announced this week that it will donate $50,000 to TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) as part of its Lagers For Heroes program and to further aid the military community during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Schuylkill County is Ready for Reopening

After not being included the first counties to lift the Stay-at-Home Order, on Friday, the Schuylkill County Response, Recovery and Renewal Task Force contacted Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to request that the County begin to reopen in the near future, just as he has reopened 37 counties in the last few weeks.

WEATHER ALERT: Freeze Warning Issued for Early Saturday

The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for early Saturday.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 3 Additional Deaths Added to Schuylkill County

On Friday, May 7th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 8 new positive cases and 3 additional deaths from COVID-19.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/07/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/07/2020

Mahanoy City Man Charged with Burglary

A Mahanoy City man was caught burglarizing a home in the borough on Thursday.

Governor Wolf Extends Schuylkill County's Stay at Home Order Until June 4th

Late Thursday, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf and Health Secretary Rachel Levine announced that counties classified as "red", will have their "Stay-at-Home" order extended until June 4th, 2020.