Thursday, June 4, 2020

Over 13,000 Homes Without Power Early Thursday in Schuylkill County

A large power outage has been reported in Schuylkill County early Thursday.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/03/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/03/2020

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Mahanoy Area Graduates Parade through Communities and Receive Diplomas

The Mahanoy Area School District held a special parade and diploma presentation for the Class of 2020.

Community Celebrates North Schuylkill Graduates

On Wednesday afternoon, the communities within the North Schuylkill School District came together to congratulate the Class of 2020.

Schuylkill County Primary Election Results 2020



Primary Election Results from Races that were on the ballots in Schuylkill County.

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Shenandoah Valley Caps Off Year with Virtual and Drive-Through Graduation



On Monday evening, the Shenandoah Valley held their annual graduation commencement exercises for the Class of 2020.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Adds 12 New Positive Cases; 2 Additional Deaths

As of Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 12 new positive cases of the COVID-19 virus in Schuylkill County.

PennDOT to Resume Driver's Skills Tests at Reopened Driver License Centers

On Tuesday, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that beginning Tuesday, June 2, 2020, driver's skills test, including motorcycle skills test, will resume at reopened Driver License Centers.

Pennsylvania Lottery Fast Play Ticket Worth More than $269,000 Sold in Schuylkill County

A winning Pennsylvania Lottery Ticket was sold on Monday in Schuylkill County.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/01/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/01/2020

Monday, June 1, 2020

North Schuylkill Graduates Receive Diplomas

The North Schuylkill School District Administration spent Saturday and Sunday evenings handing out diplomas to the graduating Seniors.

Emergency Personnel in Frackville Responding to Search and Rescue for a Missing Juvenile

Emergency personnel are responding Monday afternoon to a search and rescue in Frackville.

SCAM ALERT: PA Department of Health Warns of Scam Targeting WIC Recipients

On Monday, The Pennsylvania Department of Health warned Pennsylvania’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) participants of potential scams and cautioned them not to disclose their personal information without verifying the identity of the caller.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: No New Positive Cases in Schuylkill County as of Monday

As of Monday, June 1st, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported no new positive case of the COVID-19 virus in Schuylkill County for the first time since March

Schuylkill Country Club Turns 99

The Schuylkill Country Club (SCC), Orwigsburg, is preparing for its Centennial year celebration with a yearlong calendar of events up to and beyond the 100th year.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/31/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 05/31/2020

Car Windows Smashed in Girardville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville is investigating an incident of criminal mischief in Girardville.

Woman Threatens Man with Knife in West Mahanoy Township

A Shenandoah woman is facing charges after she allegedly threatened a man with a knife in West Mahanoy Township.

Sunday, May 31, 2020

Saturday, May 30, 2020

Six Displaced After Early Morning Fire in Shenandoah

An electrical issue was determined to be the cause of a fire in Shenandoah Saturday morning.