Thursday, May 6, 2021

State Police Identify Victim in Fatal Crash on the Gordon Nagle Trail

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven have released details on Thursday afternoon's deadly crash on the Gordon Nagle Trail.

Coroner Called to Crash on the Gordon Nagle Trail

A Schuylkill County Coroner has been called to the scene of a crash on the Gordon Nagle Trail on Thursday afternoon.

California Man Arrested for Stealing Items from Unlocked Vehicles in Mahanoy City


A California man is in custody after being involved in a string of thefts from vehicles in Mahanoy City.

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: May 5th, 2021

                                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries:  May 5th, 2021

Schuylkill County Delegation Announces House Resolution into Possible Impeachment of Commissioner George Halcovage


On Wednesday, the Schuylkill County Representatives in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took the first step into possible impeach of County Commissioner George Halcovage.

Interstate 81 Northbound Closed from Lebanon into Schuylkill County

Interstate 81 is closed from Lebanon County into Schuylkill County Wednesday afternoon.

Mahanoy City Police Take Woman into Custody for Failing to Report for Prison Sentence

A wanted woman was taken into custody on Tuesday afternoon in Mahanoy City.

Schuylkill Technology Center Inducts New Members into the National Honor Society


Students from the North and South Campuses of Schuylkill Technology Center were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) during a ceremony held on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in the Breezeway of the South Campus in Mar Lin. 

4 Schuylkill County Businesses Cited for Not Abiding by COVID-19 Mandates


The Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement office in Allentown announced on Tuesday that 4 Schuylkill County licensed establishments have been cited for failing to abide by COVID-19 mandates as well as other violations during recent months.

Skook News Obituaries: May 4th, 2021

                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries:  May 4th, 2021

Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Nearly 1,000 Pounds in Drugs Collected During Take Back Day in Schuylkill County

On April 24th, 2021, Schuylkill County Law Enforcement Agencies participated in National Drug Take Back Day.

Vehicle Reported Stolen in Pottsville



The Pottsville Police are investigating an incident where a vehicle was reported stolen early Saturday.

Pennsylvania to Lift COVID-19 Mitigation Orders on Memorial Day


On Tuesday, the Wolf administration, in coordination with the COVID-19 Vaccine Joint Task Force, announced that mitigation orders except masking will be lifted on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31 at 12:01 AM. 

Monday, May 3, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: May 3rd, 2021

                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries:  May 3rd, 2021

Schuylkill County Football Scholar Athletes Named


The 2021 Schuylkill County Football Scholar Athletes have been named.

Body of Missing Man Found Monday in Wayne Township

The body of a man reported missing over the weekend was found Monday in Wayne Township, in Southern Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Couple Scammed Out of Thousands of Dollars

A couple from Schuylkill County was recently scammed out of thousands of dollars.

Pottsville Church to Close in May



According to a press release from the Diocese of Allentown, the former Mary, Queen of Peace parish church building in Pottsville, now being maintained by Saint Patrick Parish, Pottsville, will be closed because it is little-used and has rising maintenance costs.

Senator Argall Urges Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage to Resign


Since last year when the sexual harassment allegations made against Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage went public, both Republican and Democratic officials have been coming forward urging him to resign.  

Apartment Building Damaged by Fire in New Philadelphia

The top floor of an apartment building was damaged by fire on Sunday afternoon in New Philadelphia.