Skook News Obituaries for 07/01/20

Skook News Obituaries for 07/01/20

Mahanoy City Elks Donates to the Opportunity House in Pottsville

The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 recently presented a $2,500 check to the Opportunity House in Pottsville. The funds are secured as a Freedom Grant through the Elks National Foundation (one of 325 awarded to lodges nationwide).

2020 Kielbasi Festival in Shenandoah Cancelled

On Wednesday, organizers of the Kielbasi Festival in Shenandoah announced that this year's event was cancelled.

Mahanoy City Elks Donates to the Schuylkill United Way COVID-19 Response Fund

The Mahanoy City Elks Lodge No. 695 recently presented a $2,000 check to the Schuylkill United Way Covid-19 Response Fund to provide resources to health and human service organizations across the county to offer essential aid to those impacted by the pandemic. 

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.

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

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.