Sunday, July 18, 2021

Skook News Obituaries: July 18th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  July 18th, 2021

Pottsville Pridefest Entertains and Educates Schuylkill County on LGBTQ+

Saturday's Pottsville Pridefest event has grown in it's second year bringing special guests to help spread the message of love.

Motorcycle Run Benefits All-Inclusive Playground in Schuylkill County

On Saturday, a motorcycle run was held in Minersville to benefit Dustin's Adventureland, Schuylkill County's first all-inclusive playground.

Skook News Obituaries: July 17th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries:  July 17th, 2021

Saturday, July 17, 2021

One Flown from Motorcycle Accident near Fountain Springs

One person was injured in a motorcycle crash on Saturday.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Flood Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued two alerts for Schuylkill County for Saturday evening.

Skook News Obituaries: July 16th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries:  July 16th, 2021

Friday, July 16, 2021

One Injured in Tractor Trailer Rollover in Heckscherville


The driver of a tractor trailer was transported after rolling a tractor trailer Friday evening.

Over 1,000 Homes Without Power in Tamaqua on Friday Afternoon

As of 4:55pm, Friday, PPL is reporting 1,109 homes without power in the borough.

Schuylkill Hospital Nurses Reach Agreement with Lehigh Valley Health Network


On Wednesday, the Office & Professional Employees International Union along with Lehigh Valley Hospital Nurses United, Local 153 announced the ratification of a two year agreement with the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Schuylkill.

Wolf Administration Announces New Law Enforcement Reform Tool to Enhance Hiring Practices

As part of his ongoing law enforcement reform efforts, Governor Tom Wolf today joined the Pennsylvania State Police to announce the launch of a new electronic database for use by law enforcement agencies in the hiring of law enforcement officers in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Pottsville Announces Merger of Two Fire Companies


Mt. Carbon Fire Company has merged with the American Hose Fire Company # 2 of Pottsville to improve community public safety services.

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled for Next Week in Schuylkill County


PennDOT District 5 has announced Road Work for Next Week in Schuylkill County.

Skook News Obituaries: July 15th, 2021

                                                                                                                                                                             

Skook News Obituaries:  July 15th, 2021

Thursday, July 15, 2021

August Events Scheduled for Sweet Arrow Lake Park


The Schuylkill Conservation District has announced upcoming August events for Sweet Arrow Lake Park near Pine Grove.