Auburn Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison for Robbery, Carjacking, and Threatening a Woman

An Auburn man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for a carjacking and robbery late Sunday into Monday.

Borough of Ashland Issues Boil Advisory After Water Main Break

 On Tuesday, the borough of Ashland issued a boil advisory after a water main break.

Schuylkill County First Responders Welcome Home Soldier

Schuylkill County First Responders welcomed home a soldier late Monday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 18th, 2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 18th, 2020

New Ringgold, Pine Grove Township, and Shoemakersville Receive Grants for Upgrades

On Monday, Senator Argall's office, Representative Jerry Knowles' office, and Representative Tobash's Office announced that two Schuylkill County municipalities and one in Berks County will receive a grant from the PA Small Water and Sewer Program for upgrades.

State Police Investigating Theft and Access Device Fraud

The Pennsylvania State Police at Hamburg are investigating a case of theft and access device fraud in Berks County.

Skook News Obituaries: August 17th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 17th, 2020

No Injuries Reported in Crash in Mahanoy Township on Monday Afternoon

No injuries were reported in a one-vehicle crash on Route 54 in Mahanoy Township near Shenandoah.

Senator Argall to Introduce Legislation to Keep 3rd Class City Properties on the Tax Roll

With the possible acquisition of the former Giant Grocery Store property in Pottsville by Schuylkill County, Senator Dave Argall has announced legislation to keep similar properties on the city's tax roll.

Power Outage Reported in the Gordon Area Monday Afternoon

 A power outage area in the Gordon area was reported Monday afternoon.

Skook News Obituaries: August 16th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 16th, 2020

Schuylkill County Police Reports: August 16th, 2020

 A collection of police reports received from Schuylkill County law enforcement.

Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison After DUI Crash that Injured Two Children

A man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison and two children were reportedly injured after a crash last week in Schuylkill Township.

Man Wanted by Ashland Police for Indecent Assault of a Minor Taken into Custody in Berks County

A man that was wanted for an indecent assault of a minor and other charges in Ashland was taken into custody in Berks County last week.

Intoxicated Man Pulls Gun During Argument in Ashland

 Ashland Police have filed charges against a man that pulled a gun on another man during an argument while intoxicated in Ashland.

Skook News Obituaries: August 15th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 15th, 2020

CACL Opens New Drive-Thru Location Along the St. Clair/Port Carbon Highway

 On Friday, a special ribbon cutting ceremony was held with Schuylkill County dignitaries for CACL's grand opening of their new location along the St. Clair/Port Carbon Highway.

Four Projects in Schuylkill County Receive Funding through PHARE

On Friday, Governor Tom Wolf announced the recipients of a new round of funding for housing programs made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund.

Skook News Obituaries: August 14th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 14th, 2020

One Person in Custody After Pursuit Ends near Ringtown

 

A pursuit ended near Ringtown late Friday.