Skook News Obituaries for 06/09/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/09/2020

Ashland Clothing Factory to Close in August

On Tuesday, employees of Gitman Brothers in Ashland learned that they would be losing their jobs.

UPDATE: Pottsville Man Charged After Domestic Dispute Leads to Pursuit in Frackville

A Pottsville man has been identified and charged as the suspect in a pursuit in Frackville Tuesday morning.

Bloomsburg University Announces Modified Fall 2020 Semester

On Monday, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania announced its plans to offer a modified academic calendar for the Fall 2020 semester. 

State Police Investigating Lost Fire Company's Radio

The State Police at Schuylkill Have are assisting the Friedensburg Fire Company in locating a lost radio.

Schuylkill Students Earn Dean's List Honors from Kutztown University for the Spring 2020 Semester

 On Monday, Kutztown University announced that 2,550 students earned Dean's List honors for the Spring 2020 Semester.

One Person is in Custody After Pursuit Ends with U-Haul in a Ditch in Frackville

One person is in custody after a police pursuit led to a U-Haul in a ditch late Tuesday morning.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/08/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/08/2020

Schuylkill Students Earn East Stroudsburg University Dean's List for the Spring 2020 Semester

Last week, East Stroudsburg University announced 1,802 students that earned the Dean List for the Spring 2020 Semester.

Schuylkill Haven Man Taken into Custody on Warrant After Traffic Stop in New Ringgold

A man was taken into custody on a warrant over the weekend in New Ringgold.

UPDATE: Man Suspected of DUI While Riding Motorized Bicycle and Being Struck By Vehicle

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating the crash over the weekend where a man was struck by a vehicle in Ashland while he rode a motorized bicycle.

State Police Investigate Rock Thrown at Vehicle in Cass Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident of criminal mischief in Cass Township.

Wanted Man Taken into Custody by Minersville and Pottsville Police

A man wanted by the Minersville Police was taken into custody Monday morning.

An Open Letter to Governor Tom Wolf from a Retired Pennsylvania State Trooper

A retired Pennsylvania State Trooper that was injured in the line of duty in Schuylkill County has written an open letter to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf.

Fire Crews Called to Working House Fire in Saint Clair

Fire crews are responding to a working house fire in Saint Clair.

Coaches and Athletes from Schuylkill Haven, North Schuylkill, Marian Catholic, and Tamaqua Join District XI Hall of Fame

Last week, the PIAA District XI announced the District XI Hall of Fame Class of 2020. 

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.