Sunday, April 5, 2020

PennDOT Resumes Critical Repair and Inspections in Schuylkill County

PennDOT has announced three road and bridge projects that will continue this week in Schuylkill County.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Positive Case Total at 90

On Sunday, April 5th, 2020,  13 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 90.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/05/2020



Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/05/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 04/04/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/04/2020

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Amid Social Distancing, Families Organize Parades to Celebrate Birthdays


Saturday April 4th is a day two Mahanoy Area students won’t soon forget. Both girls got a special birthday surprise.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Statewide Total Positive Cases Passes 10,000; Schuylkill County Adds 14 Cases

On Saturday, April 4th, 2020,  14 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 77.

Easter Bunny to Help Deliver Lunches in Palo Alto, Port Carbon, Saint Clair, Pottsville, and Mount Carbon


Dustin’s Adventureland, a local 501c3 non profit group has announced that they have secured a few hours with the Easter Bunny next Friday April 10th between 11:30am and 3:00pm to help hand out lunches to children. 

Skook News Obituaries for 04/03/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 04/03/2020

Fire Crews Responding to Working Structure Fire in Pottsville Early Saturday

Fire crews are responding to the scene of a working structure fire in Pottsville.

Friday, April 3, 2020

Mary D Man Reported Missing Since December

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are asking for the public's help in finding a man that has been missing since December.

State Police Investigating Over a Dozen Deceased Chickens Found at Home in Girardville

The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident of possible animal cruelty at a home in Girardville.

Schuylkill County Clothing Factory to Begin Making Medical Gowns During COVID-19 Pandemic

A factory in Ashland will shift their focus from making clothes to medical gowns.

Governor Wolf Recommends All Pennsylvanians to Wear Masks When Leaving Home


During a COVID-19 press briefing today Governor Tom Wolf recommended that all Pennsylvanians wear a mask any time they leave their homes for life-sustaining reasons. As COVID-19 cases steadily rise in the state, Gov. Wolf stressed the need to intensify all measures to help stop the spread of the virus.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/02/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/02/2020

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Statewide Death Total Surpasses 100; 9 Additional Positive Cases in Schuylkill County

On Friday, April 3rd, 2020, 9 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 63.

Thursday, April 2, 2020

First Responders Hold Birthday Parade for 10 Year Old in Saint Clair

On Thursday, the Alert/Columbia Fire Company of Saint Clair helped spread some cheer for a 10 year old’s birthday.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Over 1,200 New Positive Cases Statewide; Schuylkill County Adds 7

On Thursday, April 2nd, 2020, 7 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 54.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/01/2020


Schuylkill County Obituaries for 04/01/2020

Wednesday, April 1, 2020