Wednesday, July 1, 2020

PA Secretary of Health Signs Order Requiring Masks to Be Worn Whenever Someone Leaves Home

Governor Wolf and Dr. Levine announced starting immediately, everyone will need to wear masks when outside their home.

Woman Facing Charges for Threatening Group of People with Gun in Rush Township for Setting Off Fireworks

The Rush Township Police have a charged a woman after she pointed a gun at a group of people over the weekend for setting off fireworks.

Halcovage Steps Down as Chairman of Board of the Schuylkill County Commissioners; New Calls for Resignation

During the Wednesday work session of the Schuylkill County Commissioners, Commissioner George Halcovage announced he would step down as chairman of the Schuylkill County Board of Commissioners.

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/30/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/30/2020

Yuengling Virtually Donates Over $50,000 to TAPS for COVID-19 relief, Ahead of July 4

On Tuesday, during a virtual check presentation, Debbie Yuengling, 6th generation family member, delivered remarks and presented more than $50,000 to TAPS to increase financial assistance, crisis support, and grief and stress management for military survivors.

Schuylkill County Police Log for 06/30/2020


Schuylkill County Police Log for 06/30/2020

One Injured in Rollover Crash on Interstate 81 in Delano Township

A woman was  injured in a rollover crash on Interstate 81 in Ryan Township on Monday.

Shenandoah Ice Cream Parlor Raises $2,500 for Jaden Leiby

On Tuesday, the Chill Out Ice Cream Parlor and Snack Shop, Shenandoah, donated the money it raised during a campaign to Jaden Leiby.

Two Shenandoah Police Officers Injured After Man Charges at Them

A man is custody and two Shenandoah Police officers suffered minor injuries after an incident Tuesday morning.

Investigation Finds that Schuylkill County Commissioner Violated 3 County Policies

The Schuylkill County Solicitors office has released the findings of an investigation into "serious" allegations against Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage.

Pennsylvania L& I Extends Unemployment Compensation Benefits for 13 More Weeks

On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak announced that people who exhaust their regular unemployment compensation (UC) and federal Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) may now qualify for 13 additional weeks of payments through the state's Unemployment Compensation Extended Benefits program.

State Police Major Case Team Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting After Pursuit through Schuylkill, Luzerne Counties and Standoff

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop N Major Case team is investigating the officer-involved shooting that occurred after a pursuit and standoff in Hazleton late Monday.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/29/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/29/2020

Monday, June 29, 2020

Suspect Dead in Pursuit that Began in Schuylkill County and Led to Standoff in Hazleton

The suspect in a pursuit that began in Schuylkill County on Monday is dead after a standoff in Hazleton.

CRIMESTOPPERS: State Troopers and Butler Township Police Asking for Help Locating Schuylkill County Man Missing for Two Weeks

The Pennsylvania State Police Troop L – Frackville and Butler Twp. Police are investigating the missing person of Josh Phillippy from Main Street, Ashland, the Village of Lavelle, Butler Township.

Geisinger St. Luke’s Medical Office Building Now Open in Orwigsburg

The Geisinger St. Luke’s medical office building on the Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital campus is now open, offering additional space to continue providing care closer to home for residents of Schuylkill and Berks counties.

Pursuit Involving Tractor Trailer Begins near Frackville; Incident Ongoing near Hazleton

A pursuit involving a tractor trailer began near Frackville on Monday afternoon.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Pottsy Hill Closed Monday Afternoon Due to a Disabled Tractor Trailer

As of 3:00pm, Monday, The Pottsy Hill is closed near Mahanoy City.

Ringtown Library Announces New Innovative Program to Engage Families to Get Outdoors and Read

On Monday, the Ringtown Area Library unveiled it’s first ever StoryWalk© for all to enjoy.

Tractor Trailer Overturns Spilling Paint Along Interstate 81 in Lebanon County

Early Sunday, a crash on Interstate 81 left a mess in Lebanon County.