Schuylkill County Organizations Receive Community Grants Totaling $252,000 to Fight Blight

On Friday, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency announced that four Schuylkill County community grants totaling $252,000 were awarded to fight blight and create more housing options. 

USDA Invests $99,990 into the Schuylkill County Airport Authority through a Rural Business Development Grant

On Friday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Curt Coccodrilli announced that USDA is investing $358,639 to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses in rural Pennsylvania, including $99,990 to the Schuylkill County Airport Authority. 

Frackville Fireworks Committee Releases Details on Upcoming Fireworks Display

On Friday, the Frackville Fireworks Committee released details on their upcoming fireworks display that will be held on September 5th, 2020.

State Police Release Photos of Cressona Mall Burglary Suspects, Over $36,000 in Merchandise Stolen

 

Earlier this week, information was released on a burglary that occurred at the Cressona Mall. On Friday, State Police released more information and photos of the suspects.

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.