Monday, June 22, 2020

Inaugural LGBTQ+ Festival This Saturday in Pottsville

This Saturday, the Inaugural LGBTQ+ Celebration at Gen. Goerge Joulwan East Side Park and amphitheater in Pottsville

Gular Powers to Big Diamond victory, Stillwagon wins URC season opener, Manmiller Wins his First Sportsman Feature

Fighting the weather all night, Big Diamond Speedway persevered and the large crowd of fans on hand were treated to another great night of racing. 

Woman Scammed Out of $67,000 by Fake Employer

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a report of theft by deception in the North Union Township section of Eagle Rock.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/21/2020



Skook News Obituaries for 06/21/2020

Sunday, June 21, 2020

Ashland Man Wanted for Assault and Cruelty to Animals

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident that involved an alleged assault and hitting a dog with a bat.

Victim ID'd in Fatal Foster Township Crash

The victim in a fatal crash in Foster Township was identified by police.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/20/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/20/2020

Saturday, June 20, 2020

One Fatal, Multiple Injured in Crash on Route 901 in Foster Township

On Saturday, multiple people were injured and one person has died after a crash in Foster Township on Route 901.

Eaglet Named "Lager" Released in Honor of Yuengling's Partnership with the American Eagle Foundation


On Saturday, the American Eagle Foundation has partnered up with Yuengling to release eagles into the wild.

ELECTION RESULTS: Gary Wegman wins 9th District Democratic Primary

Berks County dentist and farmer, Dr. Gary Wegman will go on to challenge incumbent Congressman Daniel Meuser in November.

Family Looking for Lavelle Man Missing Since Tuesday

A family is asking for help locating a man that hasn't been seen or heard from since Tuesday.

Water Main Break in Ashland; Boil Advisory Issued

The borough of Ashland has issued boil advisory for Ashland Area Municipal Customers.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/19/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/19/2020

Friday, June 19, 2020

Girardville Fire Chief Gives Thanks to Local Volunteer Firefighters


After rescuing a man from a burning building in the borough of Girardville earlier this week, Fire Chief Frank Zangari says the real heroes are the volunteer firefighters that came to assist at the scene.

Two Schuylkill County Businesses Cited for Liquor License Violations


Last month, two Schuylkill County businesses were cited for liquor license violations

Girardville Mayor Announces Collection for Gilberton Flood Victims

On Friday, the Mayor of Girardville announced the borough would begin collecting for the victims of the Gilberton Flooding.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/18/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/18/2020

Several Weed Whackers Stolen from the Tremont Area

State Police are investigating the theft of several weed whackers from the Tremont area earlier this month.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 06/18/2020


Schuylkill County Police Log for 06/18/2020

Thursday, June 18, 2020

URC Sprints to make their 2020 debut Friday Night at Big Diamond Speedway

If last Friday was of any indication, the 2020 season at Big Diamond Speedway is going to be a season to remember.