Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Mahanoy City Borough Council Meeting Notes - 06/09/2020

On Tuesday, June 9th, 2020, the Mahanoy City Borough Council held their monthly public meeting electronically via Zoom.

Mahanoy City Community Day Moved to the Fall

During Mahanoy City's Borough Council meeting on Tuesday evening, it was announced that the date for the Mahanoy City Community Day will be changed.

Pottsville Police Investigating the Death of a Schuylkill County Prison Inmate

The Pottsville Police Department is investigating the death of a Schuylkill County Prison inmate on Tuesday.

Minersville Man Wanted on Warrant Taken Into Custody During Traffic Stop

A Minersville man is in custody after a traffic stop in Reilly Township.

High School, Youth, Collegiate, and Professional Sports Provided Guidance on Resuming Activities

On Wednesday, the Wolf Administration issued preliminary guidance for high school and recreational sports teams to resume voluntary workouts and other in-person activities in the state’s yellow and green phases. The guidance includes college and professional sports.

Gitman Bros. to Close Ashland Clothing Factory, Cutting 90 Jobs

On Tuesday, the 90 employees of the Gitman Brothers Clothing Factory in Ashland learned their plant would be closing.

2020 Schuylkill County Fair Cancelled; Fair Association Looks to 2021

On Wednesday morning, the Schuylkill County Fair Association announced they would be cancelling the 2020 Schuylkill County Fair.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/09/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/09/2020

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Ashland Clothing Factory to Close in August

On Tuesday, employees of Gitman Brothers in Ashland learned that they would be losing their jobs.

UPDATE: Pottsville Man Charged After Domestic Dispute Leads to Pursuit in Frackville

A Pottsville man has been identified and charged as the suspect in a pursuit in Frackville Tuesday morning.

Bloomsburg University Announces Modified Fall 2020 Semester


On Monday, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania announced its plans to offer a modified academic calendar for the Fall 2020 semester. 

State Police Investigating Lost Fire Company's Radio

The State Police at Schuylkill Have are assisting the Friedensburg Fire Company in locating a lost radio.

Schuylkill Students Earn Dean's List Honors from Kutztown University for the Spring 2020 Semester


 On Monday, Kutztown University announced that 2,550 students earned Dean's List honors for the Spring 2020 Semester.

One Person is in Custody After Pursuit Ends with U-Haul in a Ditch in Frackville

One person is in custody after a police pursuit led to a U-Haul in a ditch late Tuesday morning.

Skook News Obituaries for 06/08/2020


Skook News Obituaries for 06/08/2020

Schuylkill Students Earn East Stroudsburg University Dean's List for the Spring 2020 Semester


Last week, East Stroudsburg University announced 1,802 students that earned the Dean List for the Spring 2020 Semester.

Monday, June 8, 2020

Schuylkill Haven Man Taken into Custody on Warrant After Traffic Stop in New Ringgold

A man was taken into custody on a warrant over the weekend in New Ringgold.

UPDATE: Man Suspected of DUI While Riding Motorized Bicycle and Being Struck By Vehicle

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating the crash over the weekend where a man was struck by a vehicle in Ashland while he rode a motorized bicycle.

State Police Investigate Rock Thrown at Vehicle in Cass Township

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an incident of criminal mischief in Cass Township.