Schuylkill County Road Work Announced for This Week - 06/08/2020 through 06/12/2020

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 5 has announced the following road work in Schuylkill County for the week of June 8th, 2020 through June 12th, 2020.

Mahanoy City Elks Donates $2,500 to Local Food Pantries

In April, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695 donated $2,500 to local charities to fund programs for food pantries and feed those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/07/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/07/2020

Over $1,500 of Power Tools Stolen from Hubley Township Construction Site

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of over $1,500 in Power Tools in Hubley Township.

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.