Monday, June 29, 2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/28/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/28/2020

Sunday, June 28, 2020

Clinic "Kicks It" for High School Football Players

On Sunday afternoon, a special football clinic was held in Ashland for High School football players from around the area.

Inaugural LGBTQ+ Festival Advocates Unity, Tolerance, Inclusion, Peace, and Love

While wearing their pride colors and carrying rainbow flags, hundreds of people visited Pottsville Lions Club Amphitheater at Gen. George A. Joulwan East Side Park on Saturday for the Inaugural LGBTQ+ Festival.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/27/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/27/2020

Saturday, June 27, 2020

Power Outage Reported near Tamaqua

A power outage affecting hundreds of home has been reported Saturday afternoon.

Neighboring Girardville Brings Supplies to Gilberton Flood Victims

On Friday evening, Girardville Borough officials dropped off donated supplies for the victims of the Gilberton flooding.

Minor Injuries Reported in Mahanoy Township Crash

One person suffered minor injuries in a crash in Mahanoy Township early Saturday.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/26/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/26/2020

Friday, June 26, 2020

Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage Under Investigation

Schuylkill County officials said Friday that Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage is currently under investigation.

Knoebels Officially Announces Opening Date

On Friday, Knoebels Amusement Resort officially announced they will open next week.

Parade to be Held in Gordon for Purple Heart, Silver Star Recipient and World War II Veteran

Michael Wynne Sr, of Gordon, a veteran will turn 99 on July 29th, and the members of the community are organizing a special parade in his honor.

99 New Pennsylvania State Troopers Graduate from the State Police Academy

On Friday, Colonel Robert Evanchick, commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police, announced that 99 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 159th graduating cadet class.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/25/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/25/2020

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Man Transported to Hospital After Crashing through Fence in Mahanoy City

A man was transported to the hospital Thursday morning after crashing through a fence in Mahanoy City.

Ashland Woman Wakes Up in Middle of the Night to Person Sitting in Bedroom Petting Her Dog

An Ashland woman woke up to find a person she didn't know sitting her in bedroom and petting her dog early Wednesday.

Five Injured, Four Flown After Crash in Walker Township on Wednesday

According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, five people were injured in a crash in Walker Township on Wednesday.

House Fire Quickly Knocked by Fast Acting Neighbors and Firefighters in Frackville


Thanks to fast acting neighbors, a house fire was stopped before causing any major damage to a home in Frackville.

Pickup Truck Taken for Joyride in Hegin Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident of criminal mischief in Hegins Township.

State Police Investigating Vandalism to Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 Property

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating vandalism that occurred on Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 property last week.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/24/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/24/2020