Schuylkill County Changes Stance; County to Remain in "Red Phase" For Now

On Wednesday, during the Commissioner's Meeting, the Schuylkill County Commissioners voted unanimously to keep the county in the "Red Phase" and to continue following the Governor's order.

Woman Flown with Serious Injuries After Blythe Township Crash on Tuesday

A woman was flown with serious injuries have a crash in Blythe Township on Tuesday.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/12/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/12/2020

North Schuylkill and Mount Carmel Area to Participate in Virtual Prom to Raise Funds for Families Battling Pediatric Cancer

Several area school districts will compete for prize money for their school’s prom planning efforts while participating in a virtual prom event aimed to raise funds for families battling pediatric cancer. 

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Madeline Consugar, West Chester University

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Madeline Consugar, of Pottsville.

Woman Scammed through Online Dating Web Site

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident where a woman was scammed through an online dating web site.

Fairlane Village Mall Burglarized; Jewelry Stand Damaged

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a burglary that occurred at the Fairlane Village Mall.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Steve Bloschichak, Bloomsburg University

Steve Bloschichak is a Class of 2020 graduate of Bloomsburg University.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill Adds 6 Positive Cases; 1 New Death

On Tuesday, May 12th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 6 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/11/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/11/2020

Mahanoy City Police Investigate Attempted Burglary

The Mahanoy City Police are investigating a possible attempted burglary over the weekend.

Mahanoy City Police Warn Residents About Package Thieves

The Mahanoy City Police Department is warning it's residents after someone attempted to steal a package from a front porch over the weekend.

Injured Gilberton Man and 12 Year Old Flee Scene of Interstate 81 Crash

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville say a man fled the scene of a crash with a 12 year old on Interstate 81 over the weekend.

Notice of Execution Signed for Eric Frein

On Monday, Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel signed a Notice of Execution setting June 22, 2020, for the execution of Eric Frein.

Former McCann School of Business Building in Mahanoy City Up for Sale

The Borough of Mahanoy City is currently accepting bids for the former "McCann School of Business" building.

Governor Wolf Says There Will Be "Consequences" for Counties and Businesses that Don't Follow the Law

On Monday, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf responded to the counties that have said they will change themselves to the Yellow Phase this coming Friday.

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.