CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Adds 3 New Deaths from COVID-19

As of Thursday, May 28th, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 5 new positive case of the COVID-19 virus in Schuylkill County.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/27/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/27/2020

Restaurants and Retail Food Service in "Yellow Phase" are Allowed Outdoor Dining Beginning June 5th

On Wednesday, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced new guidelines for restaurants in the "yellow phase" that includes outdoor dining.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Minersville Area Class of 2020

Recognizing the graduates of the Minersville Area Class of 2020.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Adds 1 New Positive Coronavirus Case; 1 New Death

As of Wednesday, May 27th, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported one new positive case of the COVID-19 virus.

Northern Schuylkill County Rotary Recognizes Students of the Year from Mahanoy Area and Shenandoah Valley

The Northern Schuylkill County Rotary Club has recognized two students from both Mahanoy Area & Shenandoah Valley High Schools for their unselfish dedication in providing community service and bestowing them with the title of “Rotary Students of the Year.”

Skook News Obituaries for 05/26/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/26/2020

With No Parades to March, Musicians Play Taps at Cemeteries for Memorial Day

Musicians past and present from the North Schuylkill School District played taps around the area Monday.

Ashland Celebrates Memorial Day

On Monday, May 25th, 2020, the borough of Ashland held their annual Memorial Day Parade.

Schuylkill County Law Enforcement Seeking Man Wanted on Drug Charges

Law enforcement from Schuylkill County is asking the public's help in locating a man wanted for drug charges.

Boscovs to Reopen This Weekend at the Fairlane Village Mall

Boscovs' Department Stores has announced that their Pottsville location will reopen this weekend among other locations across Pennsylvania.

Minersville Police Seeking Man Wanted for Assault and Endangering the Welfare of Children

Minersville Police are asking for the public's help in locating a wanted man.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Records 600th Positive COVID-19 Case

As of Tuesday, May 26th, 2020, Schuylkill County diagnosed it's 600th positive case of Coronavirus.

Over 2,000 Homes Without Power Tuesday Morning Near Tamaqua

A large power outage has been reported to be affecting the Tamaqua Area.

Skook News Obituaries for 05/25/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/25/2020

Shenandoah Firefighters Make Quick Work of Kitchen Fire; Working Smoke Alarms Credited

Shenandoah firefighters made quick works of a kitchen fire in the borough Monday afternoon.

Girardville Man Wields Butcher Knife at Police During Incident

A Girardville man was taken to the hospital after wielding a butcher knife at police on Monday.

Schuylkill County Crash Log - 05/24/2020

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

Skook News Obituaries for 05/24/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 05/24/2020

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 9 New Positive Cases; 1 New Death Reported

On Sunday, May 24th, 2020, Schuylkill County added 9 new Positive COVID-19 cases.