Governor Wolf Announces Pennsylvania to Send 1,000 National Guard Members to Washington DC

On Thursday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that approximately 1,000 Pennsylvania National Guard (PNG) members have been activated to support the District of Columbia (D.C.) National Guard and local civilian authorities through the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration in our nation’s capital.

LCCC Receives $1 Million Contribution from Former Pilot

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has received a $1 million donation from Nevin Earl Remaley, former airline pilot originally from Lehighton, which will provide scholarships to students in the Aviation program at the college. 

State Police Investigating Hit and Run in Middleport

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating hit and run that occurred in Middleport earlier this week.

Skook News Obituaries: January 7th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: January 7th, 2021

Hale Announces Election Campaign for Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas

On Wednesday, Judge Christina E. Hale announced her candidacy for the 2021 Judicial Election to the Schuylkill County Court of Common Pleas. She has held that position since October 12, after being appointed on a bi-partisan basis by the Governor and confirmed by the Pennsylvania Senate on September 22, 2020.

Three Facing Charges After Drug Raid in Minersville

Three men are facing drug charges after police raided a home in Minersville on Tuesday night.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Schuylkill County School District Business Managers Speak Out on Charter School Funding

Local school district business managers including those in Schuylkill County are speaking out on charter schools.

Two Injured, One Flown After Crash near Ashland Thursday Morning

Two people were injured in a crash near Ashland on Thursday morning.

MISSING: Woman Reported Missing in Ashland

The Ashland Police Department is asking for help in locating a woman that went missing earlier this week.

Schuylkill County Man Reportedly Dies at US Capitol on Wednesday

A Ringtown man is reportedly among those that died at the United State Capitol on Washington DC on Wednesday.

Two More Instances of Forged Checks Reported in the Ringtown Area

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating two more instances where checks were altered in the Ringtown area.

State Police Investigate Burglary in Girardville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a reported burglary that occurred this past weekend.

Skook News Obituaries: January 6th, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: January 6th, 2021

No Injuries Reported in Crash in Ashland on Wednesday Morning

No injuries were reported in a crash in Ashland on Wednesday morning.

One Injured in Two Car Crash near Mahanoy City

One person suffered minor injuries in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday in Mahanoy Township.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/06/2021

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 01/06/2021

Fugitive Wanted in Connection with Shooting Found Hiding in Attic in McAdoo

A man was arrested on Tuesday in McAdoo that was wanted for a shooting near Wilkes Barre.

Fire Crews Responding to Working House Fire in Hegins Early Wednesday

Fire crews are responding to a house fire early Wednesday in Hegins.

Skook News Obituaries: January 5th, 2021

 

Skook News Obituaries: January 5th, 2021

Twardzik, Knowles, and Kerwin Sworn-In as Representatives

On Tuesday, Tim Twardzik, Jerry Knowles, and Joseph Kerwin were sworn in as Representatives in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for the 2021-2022 legislative session..