Lost Wallet Found at Big Lots near Frackville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are reporting wallet that was found in New Castle Township.

Woman Facing Numerous Charges After Leading Mahanoy City Police in Short Chase

A woman is facing charges after she led Mahanoy City police in a short chase late Saturday.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/06/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/06/2020

Methamphetamine, Heroin, Guns, and Ammunition Seized in Saturday Morning Raid in Port Carbon

Three people were taken into custody after a drug raid in Port Carbon on Saturday morning.

Man on Bicycle Struck by Vehicle in Ashland

A man was taken to the hospital on Saturday after being struck by a vehicle in Ashland.

Port Carbon Woman Facing Charges for Stealing Woman's Purse at Hazleton Walmart

A Port Carbon woman is facing charges for allegedly stealing a purse from another woman at a Walmart near Hazleton.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/05/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/05/2020

Schuylkill County Police Log 06/06/2020

Schuylkill County Police Log for 03/05/2020

Northumberland, Columbia, and Carbon Counties Going "Green" Next Week

During a press conference Friday afternoon, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced 12 more counties that will move to the "Green Phase" next Friday, June 12th, 2020.

WEATHER ALERT: Heavy Rain Expected Friday Afternoon, Localized Flooding Possible

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to train parts of Schuylkill County Friday afternoon and evening.

Frackville Elks Donates $2,000 to the Frackville Ministerium Food Bank

On May 28, 2020, members of the Frackville Elks Lodge No. 1533 met with volunteers from the Frackville Ministerium Food Bank to make a check presentation for a donation to the food pantry in the amount of $2,000. 

Skook News Obituaries for 06/04/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/04/2020

Coroner Called to Scene of Crash near Ringtown

A Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner was called to a crash near Ringtown.

Pocono to Host Five Races in Three Days During Doubleheader Weekend

On Thursday it was announced that Pocono Raceway’s 2020 Doubleheader Weekend will feature five races in three days from Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28. 

Shenandoah Businesses to Sell "Block Party" Favorites on Friday

With the absence of Block Parties and Food Festivals due to Coronavirus restrictions cancelling or postponing them, four businesses in Shenandoah are working together to make the best of the situation and sell some Schuylkill County favorites.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County - 06/04/2020

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Schuylkill County.

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.