Monday, June 8, 2020

Wanted Man Taken into Custody by Minersville and Pottsville Police

A man wanted by the Minersville Police was taken into custody Monday morning.

An Open Letter to Governor Tom Wolf from a Retired Pennsylvania State Trooper


A retired Pennsylvania State Trooper that was injured in the line of duty in Schuylkill County has written an open letter to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf.

Fire Crews Called to Working House Fire in Saint Clair

Fire crews are responding to a working house fire in Saint Clair.

Coaches and Athletes from Schuylkill Haven, North Schuylkill, Marian Catholic, and Tamaqua Join District XI Hall of Fame

Last week, the PIAA District XI announced the District XI Hall of Fame Class of 2020. 

Schuylkill County Road Work Announced for This Week - 06/08/2020 through 06/12/2020


The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation District 5 has announced the following road work in Schuylkill County for the week of June 8th, 2020 through June 12th, 2020.

Mahanoy City Elks Donates $2,500 to Local Food Pantries

In April, the Mahanoy City Elks Lodge 695 donated $2,500 to local charities to fund programs for food pantries and feed those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sunday, June 7, 2020

Skook News Obituaries for 06/07/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/07/2020

Over $1,500 of Power Tools Stolen from Hubley Township Construction Site

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of over $1,500 in Power Tools in Hubley Township.

Lost Wallet Found at Big Lots near Frackville

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are reporting wallet that was found in New Castle Township.

Woman Facing Numerous Charges After Leading Mahanoy City Police in Short Chase

A woman is facing charges after she led Mahanoy City police in a short chase late Saturday.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/06/2020




Skook News Obituaries for 06/06/2020

Methamphetamine, Heroin, Guns, and Ammunition Seized in Saturday Morning Raid in Port Carbon

Three people were taken into custody after a drug raid in Port Carbon on Saturday morning.

Saturday, June 6, 2020

Friday, June 5, 2020

Northumberland, Columbia, and Carbon Counties Going "Green" Next Week

During a press conference Friday afternoon, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced 12 more counties that will move to the "Green Phase" next Friday, June 12th, 2020.

WEATHER ALERT: Heavy Rain Expected Friday Afternoon, Localized Flooding Possible

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to train parts of Schuylkill County Friday afternoon and evening.

Frackville Elks Donates $2,000 to the Frackville Ministerium Food Bank

On May 28, 2020, members of the Frackville Elks Lodge No. 1533 met with volunteers from the Frackville Ministerium Food Bank to make a check presentation for a donation to the food pantry in the amount of $2,000. 

Skook News Obituaries for 06/04/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/04/2020