Floodwaters Down in Gilberton, Clean Up Begins

The flood waters have finally receded in Gilberton but now the cleanup begins.

Pottsville Area School Board Suspends Staff, Moves Some Full-Time to Part-Time Positions

The monthly meeting of the Pottsville Area School Board Tuesday night brought many changes to staffing at the district.

Warrant Issued for Orwigsburg Man After Assault in Cass Township

An Orwigsburg man is facing charges and warrant is out for his arrest after he allegedly assaulted a woman in Cass Township.

Man Rescued from Girardville Fire; Fire Began in Kitchen

One man was rescued from a house fire in Girardville late Tuesday.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/16/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/16/2020

Three Homes Destroyed by Fire in Girardville

Three homes were destroyed by fire late Tuesday.

One Injured in Crash in Ashland

One person was taken to the hospital after a crash in Ashland.

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2020

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule for 2020

Residents Meet with Gilberton Borough Officials About Moving Forward After Flooding

The residents affected by the Gilberton flooding this past weekend met with borough officials on Monday evening to discuss what's next and how to move forward.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/15/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/15/2020

Shenandoah Valley Adds Three More Alumni to the Wall of Fame

The Shenandoah Valley School District has added three more alumni to their Wall of Fame.

Winning Scratch Off Lottery Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold in Girardville, Schuylkill County

A winning Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch Off Ticket worth $1 Million was sold in Schuylkill County.

Peaceful Protest Held in Shenandoah to Stand with BLM Movement and Demand Change

After two similar protests in the city of Pottsville in Schuylkill County, a peaceful protest was held Sunday afternoon in the borough of Shenandoah to join others in pushing the message of the "Black Lives Matter" movement as well as equality for all.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/14/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/14/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/13/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/13/2020

TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 309 Closed near McAdoo Due to Crash

As of 8:45pm, Saturday, Route 309 is closed near McAdoo.

Gilberton Flood Waters Begin to Recede

Overnight Friday into Saturday, the rising flood waters in the borough of Gilberton finally stopped rising and began to recede slightly.

Man in Custody After Leading Police in Pursuit from Girardville to Ashland

A man in custody after leading Girardville Police in a pursuit from Ashland to Girardville on Friday evening.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/12/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/12/2020

UPDATE: Massachusetts Man Lands Plane on Interstate 81 After Running Out of Fuel

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