Coroner Called to Scene of Crash near Ringtown

A Schuylkill County Deputy Coroner was called to a crash near Ringtown.

Pocono to Host Five Races in Three Days During Doubleheader Weekend

On Thursday it was announced that Pocono Raceway’s 2020 Doubleheader Weekend will feature five races in three days from Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28. 

Shenandoah Businesses to Sell "Block Party" Favorites on Friday

With the absence of Block Parties and Food Festivals due to Coronavirus restrictions cancelling or postponing them, four businesses in Shenandoah are working together to make the best of the situation and sell some Schuylkill County favorites.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County - 06/04/2020

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Schuylkill County.

PA Department of Education Provides Guidelines for Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools

On Wednesday, The Pennsylvania Department of Education said elementary and secondary schools in the state’s yellow and green phases may resume in-person instruction and activities beginning July 1 under a phased reopening approach that first requires schools to develop health and safety plans based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the state Department of Health (DOH).

Pine Grove Man Facing Charges After He Allegedly Exposed Himself at a Local Business

A Pine Grove man is facing charges after he exposed himself at a local business.

More than $1.2 Million in Grants Awarded to Schuylkill County Fire and EMS

On Thursday, Senator David G. Argall, Representative Neal Goodman, Representative Mike Tobash, and Representative Jerry Knowles announced that 97 Schuylkill County fire departments and EMS companies will soon be receiving grants from the annual Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

Pennsylvania Announces Financial Relief for Fire and EMS Impacted by COVID-19

On Thursday, Governor Tom Wolf announced that the Office of State Fire Commissioner will be working to enact recent legislation to provide $50 million in direct financial relief to fire and emergency medical service (EMS) companies negatively impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

Over 13,000 Homes Without Power Early Thursday in Schuylkill County

A large power outage has been reported in Schuylkill County early Thursday.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/03/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/03/2020

Mahanoy Area Graduates Parade through Communities and Receive Diplomas

The Mahanoy Area School District held a special parade and diploma presentation for the Class of 2020.

Community Celebrates North Schuylkill Graduates

On Wednesday afternoon, the communities within the North Schuylkill School District came together to congratulate the Class of 2020.

Schuylkill County Primary Election Results 2020

Primary Election Results from Races that were on the ballots in Schuylkill County.

Shenandoah Valley Caps Off Year with Virtual and Drive-Through Graduation

On Monday evening, the Shenandoah Valley held their annual graduation commencement exercises for the Class of 2020.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Adds 12 New Positive Cases; 2 Additional Deaths

As of Tuesday, June 2nd, 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 12 new positive cases of the COVID-19 virus in Schuylkill County.

PennDOT to Resume Driver's Skills Tests at Reopened Driver License Centers

On Tuesday, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced that beginning Tuesday, June 2, 2020, driver's skills test, including motorcycle skills test, will resume at reopened Driver License Centers.

Pennsylvania Lottery Fast Play Ticket Worth More than $269,000 Sold in Schuylkill County

A winning Pennsylvania Lottery Ticket was sold on Monday in Schuylkill County.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/01/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/01/2020

North Schuylkill Graduates Receive Diplomas

The North Schuylkill School District Administration spent Saturday and Sunday evenings handing out diplomas to the graduating Seniors.

Emergency Personnel in Frackville Responding to Search and Rescue for a Missing Juvenile

Emergency personnel are responding Monday afternoon to a search and rescue in Frackville.