With No Parades to March, Musicians Play Taps at Cemeteries for Memorial Day

Musicians past and present from the North Schuylkill School District played taps around the area Monday.

Ashland Celebrates Memorial Day

On Monday, May 25th, 2020, the borough of Ashland held their annual Memorial Day Parade.

Schuylkill County Law Enforcement Seeking Man Wanted on Drug Charges

Law enforcement from Schuylkill County is asking the public's help in locating a man wanted for drug charges.

Boscovs to Reopen This Weekend at the Fairlane Village Mall

Boscovs' Department Stores has announced that their Pottsville location will reopen this weekend among other locations across Pennsylvania.

Minersville Police Seeking Man Wanted for Assault and Endangering the Welfare of Children

Minersville Police are asking for the public's help in locating a wanted man.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Records 600th Positive COVID-19 Case

As of Tuesday, May 26th, 2020, Schuylkill County diagnosed it's 600th positive case of Coronavirus.

Over 2,000 Homes Without Power Tuesday Morning Near Tamaqua

A large power outage has been reported to be affecting the Tamaqua Area.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/25/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/25/2020

Shenandoah Firefighters Make Quick Work of Kitchen Fire; Working Smoke Alarms Credited

Shenandoah firefighters made quick works of a kitchen fire in the borough Monday afternoon.

Girardville Man Wields Butcher Knife at Police During Incident

A Girardville man was taken to the hospital after wielding a butcher knife at police on Monday.

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 05/24/2020

Below is a collection of reports from recent crashes in Schuylkill County.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/24/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/24/2020

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 9 New Positive Cases; 1 New Death Reported

On Sunday, May 24th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 9 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/23/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/23/2020

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Adds 16 New Positive Cases; Statewide Death Total Surpasses 5,000

On Saturday, May 23rd, 2020, Schuylkill County added 16 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

Drainage work on Route 309 near Tamaqua to Begin This Week

PennDOT has announced road work that will take place in West Penn Township and Tamaqua over the next month.

Schuylkill County Crash Log for 05/23/2020

Below is a collection of reports from recent crashes in Schuylkill County.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/22/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/22/2020

Diocese of Allentown Parishes to Reopen Masses to the Public

The Diocese of Allentown announced Friday when parishes can resume public masses.

Schuylkill County to Move to "Yellow Phase" Next Friday

Governor Tom Wolf has announced that Schuylkill County will move from the "Red" to "Yellow Phase" next Friday.