PA Department of Education Provides Guidelines for Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools

On Wednesday, The Pennsylvania Department of Education said elementary and secondary schools in the state’s yellow and green phases may resume in-person instruction and activities beginning July 1 under a phased reopening approach that first requires schools to develop health and safety plans based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the state Department of Health (DOH).

Pine Grove Man Facing Charges After He Allegedly Exposed Himself at a Local Business

A Pine Grove man is facing charges after he exposed himself at a local business.

More than $1.2 Million in Grants Awarded to Schuylkill County Fire and EMS

On Thursday, Senator David G. Argall, Representative Neal Goodman, Representative Mike Tobash, and Representative Jerry Knowles announced that 97 Schuylkill County fire departments and EMS companies will soon be receiving grants from the annual Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

Pennsylvania Announces Financial Relief for Fire and EMS Impacted by COVID-19

On Thursday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Office of State Fire Commissioner will be working to enact recent legislation to provide $50 million in direct financial relief to fire and emergency medical service (EMS) companies negatively impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

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

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.

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

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