Friday, June 12, 2020

Plane Makes Emergency Landing Along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

A plane made an emergency landing along Interstate 81 in Foster Township Friday evening.

State Police Investigating Stolen Cadillac Escalade in Kline Township Overnight

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville is investigating a report of a stolen vehicle in Kline Township overnight.

Dive Teams Return to Gilberton to Rescue Pets and Another Items from Flooded Homes

Just before noon on Friday, two Schuylkill County dive teams were called to Gilberton to assist with any additional evacuations as well as to rescue pets and retrieve items that were left behind.

Schuylkill County Moving to "Green Phase" Next Friday

Governor Tom Wolf announced today that Schuylkill County, along with 7 other counties will move to the green phase next Friday.

Flooded Homes Evacuated Overnight in Gilberton

Late Thursday and Early Friday, emergency personnel were in Gilberton evacuating people from homes that were flooded.

One Flown After Crash in West Mahanoy Township Overnight

One person was flown after a crash in West Mahanoy Township overnight.

Victim Identified in Fatal Industrial Accident near McAdoo

One victim died while another flown to an area hospital after an industrial accident near McAdoo on Thursday.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/11/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/11/2020

Thursday, June 11, 2020

Former Corrections Officer Charged for Smuggling Tobbaco into FCI-Schuylkill

A former Corrections Officer of FCI-Schuylkill near Minersville has been charged for smuggling tobacco into the federal prison near Minersville.

Shenandoah Man Sentenced for Operating Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy

A Shenandoah man was sentence on Tuesday for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving heroin.

Coroner Called to Industrial Accident near McAdoo

A Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner has been called to the scene of an industrial accident near McAdoo.

Fire Crews Continue to Pump as Water Levels Rise in Gilberton

Fire crews from around Schuylkill County are working to keep up with rising waters from heavy rains in Gilberton on Thursday.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/10/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/10/2020

Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Mahanoy City Borough Council Meeting Notes - 06/09/2020

On Tuesday, June 9th, 2020, the Mahanoy City Borough Council held their monthly public meeting electronically via Zoom.

Mahanoy City Community Day Moved to the Fall

During Mahanoy City's Borough Council meeting on Tuesday evening, it was announced that the date for the Mahanoy City Community Day will be changed.

Pottsville Police Investigating the Death of a Schuylkill County Prison Inmate

The Pottsville Police Department is investigating the death of a Schuylkill County Prison inmate on Tuesday.

Minersville Man Wanted on Warrant Taken Into Custody During Traffic Stop

A Minersville man is in custody after a traffic stop in Reilly Township.

High School, Youth, Collegiate, and Professional Sports Provided Guidance on Resuming Activities

On Wednesday, the Wolf Administration issued preliminary guidance for high school and recreational sports teams to resume voluntary workouts and other in-person activities in the state’s yellow and green phases. The guidance includes college and professional sports.

Gitman Bros. to Close Ashland Clothing Factory, Cutting 90 Jobs

On Tuesday, the 90 employees of the Gitman Brothers Clothing Factory in Ashland learned their plant would be closing.

2020 Schuylkill County Fair Cancelled; Fair Association Looks to 2021

On Wednesday morning, the Schuylkill County Fair Association announced they would be cancelling the 2020 Schuylkill County Fair.