Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: September 30th, 2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: September 30th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: September 29th, 2020


Skook News Obituaries: September 29th, 2020

Man Wanted for Murder in Philadelphia Taken into Custody in Ashland

Schuylkill County law enforcement took a man into custody on Tuesday afternoon who was wanted for murder in Philadelphia.

Westmoreland County Man Burglarizes Home in Schuylkill County While Under the Influence of Drugs

Police LightsA Westmoreland County man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after an incident over the weekend.

Company Brings New Life to Ashland Shirt Factory

A company will bring new life to the former Gitman's Shirt Factory in Ashland.

Yuengling Hershey's Chocolate Porter Returns in Bottle and Draft


D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America's Oldest Brewery®, officially announced Tuesday morning the highly-anticipated return of its delicious beer collaboration with Hershey's, America's most beloved chocolate brand. 

Fire Crews Respond to Fully Involved Garage Fire in Ashland Tuesday Morning

 A garage was destroyed by fire Tuesday morning in Ashland.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: September 29th, 2020

 

 Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: September 29th, 2020

Monday, September 28, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: September 28th, 2020

 

Skook News Obituaries: September 28th, 2020

Ashland Memorials Added to National Register of Historic Places

Earlier this month, the Borough of Ashland received notice by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission that the Mothers’ Memorial has been added to the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of Interior - National Park Service.

American Red Cross, Girardville and Ashland Fire Departments to Offer Free Carbon Monoxide Detector Installations This Sunday

After installations were cancelled earlier this year because of COVID-19, Ashland and Girardville firefighters as well as the American Red Cross are keeping their promise to install Carbon Monoxide detectors.

Originally, an installation drive was scheduled to take place, April 18th, 2020 but was postponed due to safety concerns.

According to Patricia Daley, of the American Red Cross, the drive is back on and installations will take place Sunday, October 4th, 2020.

The drive is a project between the Ashland Fire Department, Girardville Fire Department, Salvation Army, and American Red Cross.

The drive will be the first of many that take place around Schuylkill County over the coming months.

Residents of Ashland or Girardville can contact their borough's contact if they wish to have a carbon monoxide or smoke detector install.
  • Ashland residents can register by contacting Ashland Borough Hall at (570) 875-2411.
  • Girardville residents can register by contacting Chief Zangari at (570) 276-6922.
Daley specifically thanks John Kiehl from Mt. View Restoration, Kelly Malone of the Schuylkill United Way, and Becky Netznik Salvation Army for their help in the project.

Woman Charged After Threatening Man with a Knife in Cass Township

Police LightsA Minersville has woman has been charged after threatening a man with a knife over the weekend.

Skook News Obituaries: September 27th, 2020

      

Skook News Obituaries: September 27th, 2020

Sunday, September 27, 2020

Pine Grove Man Assaults State Trooper During Incident

A Pennsylvania State Police Trooper was injured after responding to a call on Friday.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Mahanoy Area Defeats Minersville on Saturday

On a rare Saturday afternoon game for both teams, the Mahanoy Area Golden Bears easily handled the Minersville Area Miners.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: North Schuylkill Wins in OT Over Blue Mountain

North Schuylkill walked away with a winner over Blue Mountain after a close game in Fountain Springs.

Skook News Obituaries: September 26th, 2020

     

Skook News Obituaries: September 26th, 2020

Saturday, September 26, 2020

LIVE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Williams Valley at Nativity BVM

LIVE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL:  Williams Valley at Nativity BVM

State Police Investigating Incident After Child Seriously Injured in Port Carbon

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating an incident after an 11 month old was injured in Port Carbon.

Biden Supporters Gather near Ashland

On Saturday, a group of Joe Biden supporters gathered near Ashland to show support for the former Vice President in Schuylkill County.