Schuylkill County Coronavirus Update - 08/16/2021

On Monday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed that between Saturday and Monday, there were 5,951 new cases of COVID-19.

Masks to be Required for Visitors and Employees of the Schuylkill County Government Facilities

With the rise of new COVID-19 cases across Pennsylvania and Schuylkill County,  Schuylkill County Officials are reimplementing the mask requirement policy in County-owned facilities.

Hundreds Gather for Annual Pottsville Car Cruise

This past Saturday, the Great Pottsville Cruise returned to the city.

Wegmans to Hold Hiring Event in Schuylkill County

Wegmans Distribution Center in High Ridge Industrial Park will be holding a hiring event on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021.

Big Diamond Speedway Results - 08/13/2021

Cory Haas wins in the return of the 410 Sprint cars to Big Diamond Speedway. Kevin Brady tops in Crates, Crazy 8’s Roadrunners wins go to Andrew Fayash III (2), Don Murphy and Alex Schoffstall.

Skook News Obituaries: August 15th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  August 15th, 2021

Victim Identified in Fatal Route 61 Motorcycle Crash

The Pennsylvania State Police have released the identify of the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash on Route 61.

Skook News Obituaries: August 14th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  August 14th, 2021

Coroner Called to Motorcycle Crash on Route 61; Northbound Closed near Saint Clair

As of 11:15pm, Saturday, Route 61 northbound is currently closed due to a motorcycle crash between Saint Clair and Frackville.

Suspicious Fire Under Investigation in Shenandoah

 A fire early Saturday morning is under investigation in Shenandoah.

Firefighters Respond to House Fire in Orwigsburg

Firefighters are at the scene of a house fire in Orwigsburg late Saturday.

Schuylkill County Fire Community Remembers Joe "Blackie" Kufrovich

On Saturday morning, the Schuylkill County Fire Service came together to remember Joe "Blackie" Kufrovich, a friend, mentor, and leader in the fire community.

Skook News Obituaries: August 13th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  August 13th, 2021

Child Taken to Hospital After Being Rescued from Minersville Fire

A child and several firefighters were taken to the hospital after a fire in Minersville on Friday afternoon.

Pine Grove Business Owner Charged with Possessing Child Pornography

A businessman from Pine Grove was taken into custody yesterday and charged by the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office with possessing child pornography.

Body of Schuylkill County Man Found Along Roadway in Northumberland County

The death of a Schuylkill County man is under investigation in Northumberland County.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued until Friday Evening

     

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County by the National Weather Service.

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County

PennDOT District 5 has announced Road Work for Next Week in Schuylkill County.

Skook News Obituaries: August 12th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  August 12th, 2021

Heat Advisory Issued for Friday Afternoon for Schuylkill County

 

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Schuylkill County for Friday.