Skook News Obituaries for 05/17/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/17/2020

Shenandoah Businesses Celebrate Kielbasy

The annual Kielbasi Festival was originally scheduled to take place Saturday, May 16th, 2020, in Shenandoah, but due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the event was postponed until later in the summer.  The festival draws thousands to the through borough to celebrate the Polish Sausage.  That didn't stop some businesses in Shenandoah from celebrating Kielbasi.

Pennsylvania L&I Launches Program to Provide 13 Extra Weeks of Unemployment

On Sunday, Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry Secretary Jerry Oleksiak announced the launch of Pennsylvania's Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program to provide an additional 13 weeks of benefits to people who exhaust their regular unemployment compensation (UC).

Memorial Day Parade Approved for Ashland; Assistant Fire Chief Resigns; Ticketing to Begin with Street Sweeping in June

On Wednesday, May 13th, 2020, the regular meeting of the Ashland Borough Council was held.

Two Facing Assault Charges After Horse Defecating on Road Leads to Altercation

Two are men are facing assault charges after a horse defecating on a roadway let to a fight.

Shop Employee Caught Stealing and Selling Tires

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville have charged a Saint Clair man with stealing tires from his employer and selling them.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 13 New Positive Cases in Schuylkill County

On Sunday, May 17th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 13 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/16/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/16/2020

Mahanoy City Holds Parade to Celebrate as a Community

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began mid-March, special occasions and holidays have been difficult with social distancing guidelines, but Mahanoy City found a way to celebrate to together.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Adds 6 New Positive Cases

On Saturday, May 16th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 6 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/15/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/15/2020

UPDATE: Man in Custody; Amber Alert Cancelled

Just after 10:00pm, the Pennsylvania State Police cancelled an Amber Alert that was issued after two children were reportedly abducted.

Police Investigating Burglary at a West Brunswick Township Food Market

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a burglary that occurred at a food market in West Brunswick Township earlier this week.

North Schuylkill Names Students of the Month for March, April and May and Honors Retirees; Appointees Approved 2020-2021 Positions

On Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 the North Schuylkill School District held their May monthly meeting virtually.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Adds 1 New Death; County Total Positive Cases Surpasses 500

On Friday, May 15th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 16 new Positive COVID-19 cases.

PHOTOS: Union Township Barn Fire - 05/14/2020

Photos from the May 14th, 2020 barn fire on Pine Swamp Road in Union Township near Ringtown.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/14/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/14/2020

Fire Destroys Barn, Damages Silo near Ringtown

A fire destroyed a barn and damaged a silo on a farm in Union Township on Thursday

Fire Crews Responding to Working Barn Fire near Ringtown

Fire crews are responding to a working structure fire in Union Township.

Schuylkill County Crash Log 05/14/2020

Below is a collection of reports from recent crashes in Schuylkill County.