Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for New STS Operations and Maintenance Facility

On Tuesday, August 11, 2020, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new state-of-the-art public transportation operations and maintenance facility that will be located at 300 Wade Road in St. Clair, PA.

American Hose Company, #1, Ashland, Chicken BBQ Dinners

 The American Hose Company #1, Ashland, is currently selling tickets for their annual Chicken BBQ which will be held on September 12th, 2020.

Fire Destroys Dump Truck in West Mahanoy Township

A fire destroyed a dump truck in West Mahanoy Township Thursday evening. 

Two Seriously Injured in Two-Motorcycle Crash on Route 901 in Cass Township

 Two people were seriously injured after a two-motorcycle crash on Route 901 in Cass Township on Wednesday.

Skook News Obituaries: August 13th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 13th, 2020

Pottsville Man Charged for Shooting BB Gun Outside Bar in Cressona

 A Pottsville man is facing charges after shooting a BB gun at a group of people outside a bar in Cressona last month.

Skook News is Developing a Mobile App!

Announcement #2: Skook News Mobile is coming to IPhone and Android.

Sheppton-Oneida Fire Company Awarded Assistance to Firefighters Grant

On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Pat Toomey announced that the Sheppton-Oneida Volunteer Fire Company has been awarded a $46,230 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) by the Department of Homeland Security.

Blaschak Coal Corp Promotes Andrew Meyers to Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Business Development

Blaschak Coal Corp, one of the nation’s leading producers and suppliers of anthracite coal, announced on Tuesday that Andrew Meyers has been promoted from his position as Manager of Industrial Sales and Business Development to Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Business Development.

Shenandoah Police Take Man into Custody for Armed Robbery

The Shenandoah Police have taken a man into custody who was wanted for an armed robbery.

Skook News Obituaries: August 12th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 12th, 2020

Fire Crews Responding to Working House Fire in Tamaqua

Fire crews are responding to a working structure fire in Tamaqua.

Skook News to Produce First Video Series: Skook News Weekly

With today being our anniversary, we have three special announcements to make today! Here is our first of the three.

Skook News Obituaries: August 11th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 11th, 2020

Man Facing Assault Charges After Threatening People near Delano

An Easton man is facing assault charges after an incident over the weekend near Delano.

Four Wheeler Eludes State Police During Pursuit near Mahanoy City

 The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after someone on a four wheeler fled police earlier Tuesday near Mahanoy City.

One Injured in Motorcycle Accident on Route 901

 The operator of a motorcycle was injured Tuesday morning in a crash on Route 901 in Barry Township.

2020 Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5k Goes Virtual

 After postponing the 2020 Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K once, organizers have now been forced to move the event virtual due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Skook News Obituaries: August 10th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 10th, 2020

Saint Clair Halloween Parade Cancelled for 2020

On Monday afternoon, organizers of the 2020 Saint Clair Halloween Parade Committee announced the cancellation of the 2020 parade.