Borough and Fire Officials Respond to Structural Collapse Overnight in Mahanoy City

Overnight, Mahanoy City Borough and fire officials were called to a deteriorating structure in the borough.

Pennsylvania Approved to Receive FEMA Grant to Provide Additional $300 a Week to the Unemployed

On Monday, FEMA announced that FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor approved Pennsylvania for a FEMA grant under the Lost Wages Assistance program.

Skook News Obituaries: August 24th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 24th, 2020

State Police Investigating Hit and Run in Port Carbon

The Pennsylvania State Police are looking for the driver and vehicle involved in a hit and run in Port Carbon over the weekend.

Motorcyclist Flown After Two-Vehicle Crash onto Interstate 81 on Saturday; DUI Suspected

A motorcycle rider was flown after a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 on Saturday where DUI is suspected.

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Advisory for Schuylkill and Northumberland Counties

 

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Advisory for Schuylkill and Northumberland Counties Monday.

Fall Cleanup Scheduled for Schuylkill County

 Schuylkill County has scheduled a Fall Cleanup that will be open to all County residents.

Second Post Office Protest Scheduled in Pottsville

 This Thursday, a second Postal Office protest is scheduled in Pottsville.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Monday, August 24th, 2020

On Monday, August 24th, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., August 24, that there are 426 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 129,474 All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19.

North Schuylkill Board Meeting Notes - 08/12 and 08/19

Over the past two weeks, the North Schuylkill School Board has met to finalize decisions before the start of school.

Schuylkill County DA O'Pake Elected to Serve on PDAI Board

Last week, the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Institute (PDAI) announced that Schuylkill County District Attorney Michael O'Pake was appointed to their board.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 24th, 2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 24th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: August 23rd, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 23rd, 2020

Two Schuylkill County Graduates Receive Scholarship Money from Knoebels

Knoebels has announced the 2020 recipients of scholarships including two graduates from Schuylkill County.

Drums Man Lead Police in Two County Pursuit Overnight

A man from Drums led State Police in a two County pursuit overnight in Luzerne and Carbon Counties.

Skook News Obituaries: August 22nd, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 22nd, 2020

Riders Participate in "Fill the Bucket for Brandon" Motorcycle Run

Over two dozen motorcyclists participating in the "Fill the Bucket for Brandon" bike run on Saturday.

Congressman Dan Meuser Tests Positive for COVID-19

On Saturday, Congressman Dan Meuser announced he has tested positive for COVID-19 and would not be present for a vote on Saturday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 22nd, 2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 22nd, 2020

Boil Advisory Lifted in Ashland

After a water main break earlier this week near Ashland, the borough has lifted a boil advisory that was issued.