Schuylkill County Police Reports: August 27th, 2020

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

Bloomsburg University Shifts All Instruction to Remote Learning

On Thursday, Bloomsburg University announced it will shift all instruction to remote learning effective Monday, Aug. 31, for all courses in progress. 

Gilberton Mayor Mary Lou Hannon Passes Away

Gilberton Mayor Mayor Lou Hannon passed away overnightWednesday into Thursday.

Justice Department Seeks Data from States, Including Pennsylvania, that Required Admission of COVID-19 Patients to Nursing Homes

On Wednesday, the United State Justice Department requested COVID-19 data from the governors of states that issued orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Michigan required nursing homes to admit COVID-19 patients to their vulnerable populations, often without adequate testing.

Skook News Obituaries: August 26th, 2020

  Skook News Obituaries:  August 26th, 2020

Fire Destroys Garage and Damages Nearby Homes in Saint Clair

 A fire destroyed a garage and damaged nearby homes on Wednesday afternoon in Saint Clair.

Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in Rush Township

Fire crews are responding to a fire in Rush Township.

Shenandoah Community Members Continue Annual High School Football Tradition

On Tuesday, four members of the Shenandoah Community continued an annual tradition to show support for the Shenandoah Valley football team.

Schuylkill County First Responder Parade and Service Announced for This Sunday

On Tuesday evening, Schuylkill County officials met in front of the Humane Fire Company in Pottsville to announce a special parade and service for local first responders this weekend.

Skook News Obituaries: August 25th, 2020

 Skook News Obituaries:  August 25th, 2020

Over $20,000 in Drugs Seized, 5 Arrested During Drug Sweep in Minersville

On Tuesday, August 25th, 2020, the Minersville Police Department arrested 5 as a result of a drug sweep resulting from ongoing narcotics investigations . 

Schuylkill League Varsity Football Teams Announce Adjusted Schedules

On Tuesday, the football teams of the Schuylkill League announced their updated schedules after the league and Colonial League agreed to push off their partnership until next season.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Tuesday and Tuesday Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Tuesday through Tuesday evening. 

Minersville Man Charged for Dumping Garbage in Norwegian Township

Charges after been filed against a man for dumping garbage in Norwegian Township.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Tuesday, August 25th, 2020

On Tuesday, August 25th, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 12:00 a.m.,  that there are 561 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 130,035 All 67 counties in Pennsylvania have cases of COVID-19.

Savage 61 Night this Friday August 28th at Big Diamond Speedway

Big Diamond returns to action this Friday night August 28th with Savage 61 night at the speedway. 

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.