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Tractor Trailer Fire on Interstate 81 Starts Brush Fire

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A tractor trailer fire late Friday caused a brush fire along Interstate 81.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville on Friday, April 10th, 2020, around 9:30pm, Iyana Eccles, 31, of Newark, NJ was driving southbound on Interstate 81 n  Freightliner Truck (without a trailer) when she noticed the truck was on fire near mile marker 117.3.

She pulled the truck over and was able to get out of the truck before the fire quickly spread engulfing the truck.

The intense flame also set a nearby embankment on fire.

Eccles was not injure during the incident and the truck and the embankment was quickly extinguished by the rapid response of the Altamont Fire Company, Englewood Fire Company, and the Goodwill Fire Company.

The truck was towed from the scene by Trail Towing.

The right lane of Interstate 81 south was closed for approximately 1 1/2 hours while the scene was cleared.

Frackville Man Injured in East Union Township Crash

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A Frackville man was injured in a single vehicle crash on Friday in East Union Township.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred on Friday, April 10th, 2020 around 6:30am on Route 924 near Green Mountain Road in East Union Township.

Police say Cody Murphy, 28, of Frackville was traveling south on Route 924 when he traveled onto the berm and struck a pole with his Jeep Grand Cherokee.

Murphy was suspected of suffering minor injuries but refused transport by the Shenandoah Ambulance.

Murphy will be cited for the crash.

Governor Wolf Joins Governors from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts to Announce Multi-State Council to Get People Back to Work and Restore to the Economy

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Recognizing that their states have one integrated regional economy, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor John Carney, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker today announced the creation of a multi-state council to restore the economy and get people back to work.

This announcement builds on the states’ ongoing regional approach to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic.

The coordinating group – comprised of one health expert, one economic development expert and the respective Chief of Staff from each state – will work together to develop a fully integrated regional framework to gradually lift the states’ stay at home orders while minimizing the risk of increased spread of the virus.

The council will create this framework using every tool available to accomplish the goal of easing social isolation without triggering renewed spread – including testing, contact tracing, treatment and social distancing – and will rely on the best available scientific, statistical, social and economic information to manage and evaluate those tools.

Governor Tom Wolf said, “Our highest priority remains protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvanians. While my administration continues to take critical steps to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, I also recognize that we must look ahead and take a measured, careful approach to prepare for the future while ensuring that we don’t undo all of our efforts. Pennsylvania will work collaboratively with our partners both in state and in surrounding states to develop a comprehensive strategy that first focuses on health but also addresses the need to gradually restore our economy.”

Governor Cuomo said, “We have been collaborating closely with our neighboring states to combat this pandemic through a uniform approach to social distancing and density reduction and it has been working well. Now it is time to start opening the valve slowly and carefully while watching the infection rate meter so we don’t trigger a second wave of new infections. This is not a light switch that we can just flick on and everything goes back to normal – we have to come up with a smart, consistent strategy to restart the systems we shut down and get people back to work, and to the extent possible we want to do that through a regional approach because we are a regional economy. New York is partnering with these four states to create a multi-state council that will come up with a framework based on science and data to gradually ease the stay at home restrictions and get our economy back up and running.”

Governor Phil Murphy said, “No one has given more thought or is more eager to restart our economy than I am, but if we don’t get the sequencing right, we put more lives at risk,” New Jersey. Then, and only then, do we position ourselves to fully ignite our economy and get the residents of our state back to work while minimizing the danger of this disease. A coordinated, regional approach, informed by a multi-state council of experts, will help us avoid a major setback with potentially disastrous consequences. I look forward to the day when the facts on the ground allow us to ease our restrictions and move our regional economy forward.”

Governor Ned Lamont said, “One thing that’s undeniable is that this virus does not stop at the border of any county, state, or country, but the impact is the same when it comes to our respective economies and healthcare systems. Working as a regional coalition to make the right decisions will lead to the best public health results for all of our residents. We must solve these problems together.”

Governor John Carney said, “We still have a situation in Delaware that is getting worse. Infections of COVID-19 and hospitalizations are rising. Delawareans should stay home. Don’t go out in public unnecessarily. Don’t visit Delaware unless you need to see a doctor, or care for a family member. You’ll only increase everyone’s risk. At the same time, we need to look forward. We need a consistent approach for moving our states out of this crisis, when that day comes. I’m grateful for the partnership of my fellow Governors in the region. They are all working around-the-clock to prevent surges in COVID-19 cases, protect hospital capacity for the most critically-ill patients, and save lives. We’ll get through this by working together.”

Governor Gina Raimondo said, “States are taking the lead as we fight to slow the spread of coronavirus and save lives. I’m proud of the steps we’ve taken, and I’m constantly thinking about what it will take to safely reopen our economy. But we know that this virus does not recognize borders, and it’s clear we need a strong, coordinated regional approach to avoid a second wave of this disease. I’m grateful to my fellow governors for their leadership during this crisis and I’m confident that this new partnership will support our efforts to get Rhode Islanders — and all Americans — back to work safely.”

Governor Charlie Baker said, “The Baker-Polito Administration looks forward to participating in discussions with neighboring states and experts regarding the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Massachusetts also remains focused on efforts to expand testing, ensure hospital capacity and provide the necessary PPE to those on the front lines to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our communities.”

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/14/2020

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 04/14/2020

Tuesday - Clouds and Sun - High near 50
Tuesday Night - Rain and Snow Showers Possible - Low in the Lower 30's

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Wednesday - Clouds and Sun - High near 50
Wednesday Night - Rain and Snow Showers Possible - Low near 30

Thursday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Mid 40's
Thursday Night - Cloudy - Low near 30

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Friday - Snow Showers and Rain - High in the Lower 40's

Saturday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Upper 40's

Sunday - Showers - High near 50

Monday - Clouds and Sun - High in the Lower 50's


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Garbage Truck Driver Finds Toddler Walking in Street of Frackville

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A toddler is safe after a garbage truck driver found a toddler walking in the street in Frackville on Monday.


According to Frackville Police Chief Rick Bell, he responded to a call on Monday at 12:47pm for a report of a toddler found walking in the 100 Block of South 4th Street.

The 2 year old toddler was found only wearing a t-shirt and a diaper by a garbage truck driver, who stopped and got him.

When Chief Bell arrived, he immediately called for an ambulance to meet him at the police station to evaluate the child.

The child appeared to be fine and was happy, but at the time, it was unclear how long the child had been outside and it had been raining.

Shenandoah Ambulance assisted with evaluating the child, and the child checked out fine.

Chief Bell contacted Children and Youth, who came to the station and took custody of the child.

Around 2:20pm, Chief Bell located the parents, who were unaware that the child was missing.

An investigation is still ongoing by Frackville Police and Schuylkill County Children and Youth.  The identity of the parents has not been released pending the results of the investigation.

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Schuylkill County Total Cases at 200

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On Tuesday, April 14th, 2020, 8 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 200.


The daily update the Department of Health also shows that Pennsylvania diagnosed 1,146 new cases Statewide.  The current number of  Statewide confirmed cases is 25,345 as of Midnight.

The number of new cases comes after hospitals like Lehigh Valley that have announced new guidelines for testing which only symptomatic people ages 65 and over, symptomatic people at a higher risk of complications and other defined symptomatic at-risk people will be tested for COVID-19.

According to the Department of Health 109,286 have tested negative since testing began with 584 deaths statewide.

2 Deaths has been reported in Schuylkill County by the PA Department of Health.

Current Surrounding County #'s:

Berks: 1,247 Cases; 27 Deaths
Carbon: 103 Cases; 3 Deaths
Columbia:  125 Cases; 3 Deaths
Dauphin:  249 Cases; 5 Deaths
Lebanon:  328 Cases; 2 Deaths
Lehigh:  1,803 Cases; 23 Deaths
Luzerne:  1,523 Cases; 26 Deaths
Northumberland:  48 Cases

Map below provided and updated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health





UPDATE: District XI School Districts Join "Stadium Lighting" Campaign

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In an update from a previous story, several more Schuylkill County School Districts have joined the campaign to light their stadium lights on Friday nights.

In a press release from District XI, the PIAA, and the Schuylkill League, it was announced that 29 school districts across the District will light up their stadium between the hours of 7:00pm and 9:00pm to honor the Class of 2020 and to support nurses, doctors, and first responders.

In Schuylkill County and Schuylkill League, those districts include:
  • Blue Mountain
  • Lehighton
  • Mahanoy Area
  • Minersville
  • North Schuylkill
  • Panther Valley
  • Pine Grove
  • Schuylkill Haven
  • Shenandoah Valley
  • Tamaqua
NOTE:  North Schuylkill's event will be altered slightly and will only be lighting their lights for 20 minutes and 20 seconds.

The District XI reminds everyone that residents are not allowed on stadium grounds during these ceremonies and are asked to stay home.

Photos and Videos will be posting to school web sites as well as local media sources, such as Skook News.


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Yuengling Pledges $100,000 To Support COVID-19 Relief Organizations

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D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., America’s Oldest Brewery®, announced Tuesday a commitment of $100,000 to provide Americans relief during the COVID-19 public health crisis. 

Through initial donations, Yuengling will support the Gary Sinise Foundation and its Emergency COVID-19 Combat Service campaign to assist individuals on the front lines of fighting the coronavirus. Yuengling is also a Founding Donor of the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association’s (PRLA) newly established Hospitality Assistance Response of Pennsylvania (HARP) fund, which supports hospitality workers, including restaurant staff, servers and bartenders, who have been financially impacted by the pandemic.

“As America’s Oldest Brewery, for nearly 200 years, we have survived a number of highs and lows throughout our nation’s history. We have learned that the best way to get through tough times is to stick together and support one another. We firmly believe in these efforts to assist our communities as they grapple with the unprecedented impact of COVID-19,” said Wendy Yuengling, Chief Administrative Officer and 6th generation family member, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. “We are proud to work alongside nonprofit partners who are able to support heroes on the front lines and our communities in need, including the Gary Sinise Foundation and HARP. Together, we will overcome this challenge and come out stronger and more united than ever.”

Yuengling is donating to the Gary Sinise Foundation’s dedicated campaign called the Emergency COVID-19 Combat Service, which will go exclusively towards providing grants to first responders within Yuengling’s 22-state footprint. The grants will assist first responders, especially those within volunteer organizations that have limited resources, in purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) and essential gear needed when answering COVID-19 service calls. Through the Gary Sinise Foundation’s Emergency COVID-19 Combat Service, financial assistance is also available to healthcare professionals, service members, veterans, first responders, and their families who have been impacted by the novel coronavirus.


“Through the tremendous support and generosity of Yuengling, we are honored to help first responders battling this historic pandemic,” said Elizabeth Fields, COO of the Gary Sinise Foundation. “Just as our first responders and all of those on the front lines are working so hard to protect us, we want to do everything we can to protect and support them. The Emergency COVID-19 Combat Service is an extension of the Gary Sinise Foundation’s mission to serve and protect those who so bravely protect our nation, 365 days a year.”

Yuengling will match donations made to the Gary Sinise Foundation’s Emergency COVID-19 Combat Service, dollar for dollar, up to $45,000. Double your impact today by making a donation at https://donate.garysinisefoundation.org/Yuengling.

As part of its COVID-19 relief efforts, Yuengling also places importance on helping communities within its home state of Pennsylvania. In partnership with PRLA, Yuengling is a Founding Donor of the newly established HARP fund, which will provide immediate emergency funding to frontline employees of Pennsylvania’s hospitality businesses, bartenders, servers and waitstaff who are experiencing significant hardships due to the abrupt closure of their bars, restaurants and hotels. For consumers interested in helping, donations can be made directly to HARP by visiting www.prla.org/HARP.


“We are profoundly grateful to Yuengling for quickly stepping in as a Founding Sponsor of Hospitality Assistance Response of Pennsylvania (HARP). Pennsylvania’s hospitality industry has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and our employees are experiencing significant hardships as a result,” said John Longstreet, PRLA president & CEO. “HARP was created to swiftly provide financial assistance to those individuals who have been impacted COVID-19.”

Geisinger to Keep Non-Urgent Procedures on hold through May

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continue efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19, Geisinger is extending its hold on performing elective, non-urgent procedures through May 31, which is subject to change based on the progression of the virus in our communities.

According to a press release, Patients will be contacted if they have an appointment or procedure that needs to be rescheduled. In some cases, another care option may be offered.

Geisinger provides telemedicine options for patients, including video visits online or by phone. More than 1,600 Geisinger physicians are set up to perform telemedicine visits, with appointments available in primary care and more than 70 specialties.

Patients who have an upcoming appointment with a Geisinger provider can contact their doctor’s office directly. Telehealth services are available to Geisinger Health Plan members at no cost through June 15, and many other insurers are waiving copays for this service.

Five Kutztown Firefighters Injured in Rollover Crash on Interstate 78

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Five Kutztown firefighters were injured when they crashed their fire truck on Interstate 78 Tuesday afternoon.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Hamburg, the crash occurred on Interstate 78 Eastbound near mile marker 33.6 around 1:10pm.

According to troopers, the crash occurred in Windsor Township when a 2004 Spartan Motors Pumper (Engine Tanker 46 of the Kutztown Fire Department) sustained a "catastrophic" passenger steer tire failure.  The driver, Brian Fey, 49, of Lenhartsville, lost control of steering as a result, traveled off the roadway into a ditch overturning the fire truck on it's passenger side.

Minor injuries were reported by Fey and 4 other passengers, Joshua Young, 27, of Fleetwood, Eric Trubilla, 45, of Kutztown, Kyle Fritz, 30, of Kutztown, and Benjamin Hoffman, 27, of Kutztown.

All were members of Kutztown Fire Department.

All five were transported to an area hospital by Hamburg EMS for evaluation and were said to have suffered minor injuries.  All were reported to be wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.

Kutztown Fire and Hamburg Fire assisted at the scene of the crash.  Schuylkill Haven's fire department had been called to Hamburg on a move up assignment while Hamburg was at the crash.

The cause of the failure is under investigation, driver was said not to have played a role in the crash.

The right lane of Eastbound Interstate 78 was closed in the area of the crash for approximately 2.5 hours.

Skook News Obituaries for 04/14/2020

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Skook News Obituaries for 04/14/2020

Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.

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Mary Lou Blankenhorn, 73, of Wayne Township, passed away Sunday, April 12, at her daughter's residence in Schuylkill Haven.

Born Feb. 3, 1947, in Pottsville, she was a daughter of the late Donald and Kathryn (Weist) McClintock.

She was the widow of Marvin G. Blankenhorn, who passed away Oct. 12, 2010.

In addition to her parents and husband, Mary Lou was preceded in death by her brother, Donald McClintock.

She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Summer Hill, Auburn.

Mary Lou had been employed as a machine operator in the textile industry.

She is survived by a daughter, Lynn Romberger, of Schuylkill Haven; two sons, Marvin Blankenhorn Jr. and wife, Sue, of Schuylkill Haven, and Bruce Blankenhorn and wife, Lisa, Cressona; four grandchildren, Ashley and Alan Romberger and Bruce and Lisa Blankenhorn. Mary Lou is also survived by a sister, Donna Breisch, of Pottsville; two brothers, Harry McClintock, of Pottsville, and Robert McClintock, of Seltzer.

A private graveside service will be conducted at the family's convenience by the Rev. Kathleen Ash-Flashner at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. At the family's request, donations in Mary Lou's memory may be sent to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 1185 Summer Hill Road, Auburn, PA 17922.

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John C. Schuster, 64, of Pottsville, passed away unexpectedly at Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, Allentown, PA on Saturday night.

He was born December 2, 1955 in Pottsville, PA to the late Clarence and Margaret Hoffman Schuster.

He was a 1973 graduate of Pottsville Area High School. He was of Catholic faith and a longtime member of Mary Queen of Peace Church until its closure when he then became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Pottsville.

He was currently employed by Shustack’s Welding, Hydraulic Hose, & Line Boring for the past 21 years where he made many business and personal friendships to last a lifetime. John was previously employed at Ost & Ost Inc., until its closure.

“Pop” cherished his family and especially loved the time he spent with his grandchildren. The beloved grandkids never left “pop” without a good story, a knuckle sandwich, and a few bucks. The love he had for them was immeasurable and they could never do wrong in his eyes .

John enjoyed spending time in his garden, making food on his charcoal grill, listening to Classic Rock and watching NASCAR. His family and friends will miss him dearly, and treasure these moments. May the charcoal burn this summer like no other summer ever, the music play a little louder, the engines roar a little more, and the gardens grow ever more. May his memories live on forever!

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers Clarence (Buddy) and Charles (Chaz) Schuster as well as his grandson Seth Knarr.

Surviving are his wife of 43 years JoAnn Donton Schuster; 6 children, Jo Donton, Cameron Donton, Nicol Donton companion of John Christ, Tiffany Miller wife of William Jr, Jonni Knarr wife of Craig, Dylan Schuster companion of Erin Tranquillo; 6 grandchildren, Luke Knarr, Kaleigh Johnson, Landon, Hudson, Boden Miller, and Jonni Christ; 2 sisters, Linda Schuster-Wiley and Annette Gleim; 4 brothers, James, Patrick, Dennis, and Dean Schuster; several nieces and nephews.

Services of remembrance will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of James B Humphrey, F.D., James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.

Please share your memories and condolences with John’s family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com

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Marjorie Ann (Yug) Angelo, a resident of the High Road, Cass Twp. got her next Kindergarten teaching assignment in heaven Monday morning.

Marjorie was born in Big Bend, Wisconsin to Frank and Sibyll (Stratton) Yug in the duck coop in the back yard on February 25, 1940.

She graduated from Big Bend Elementary school, Big Bend; Muwonago High School in Muwonago and Whitewater State Teachers College, Wisconsin. She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Church, Minersville.

Marge was a teacher. She never had a want for anything else except teach and she did it well. After completing college she taught at Mill Valley School in Muskego, Wisconsin before seeing an ad in the Milwaukee Journal for teacher openings in the Department of Defense Overseas Teaching Program. She submitted her application and was selected. Over the years she taught at Goose AB, Goose bay Labrador; Karamursel AB, Turkey and Aviano AB, Italy. While in Italy she met Frank and they returned to Minersville in1968 and got married in St. Vincent’s Parish on June 22, 1968. After their wedding they moved to Keesler AB, Mississippi where Marjorie obtained a teaching position in Ocean Springs, then when Frank was transferred to Ton Son Nhut AB, RVN, Marjorie returned to Big Bend where she taught until Frank returned. They then moved to

Minot AB ND, where again Marge taught on base. This followed with an assignment to MacDill AB, Tampa, Fla. where Marge taught at Lutz Elementary. After a transfer to Duquesne University, Pittsburgh and a teaching job at Plumb Elementary, Plumb Borough, Pa., Marge and Frank returned to Mississippi and settled in Ocean Springs with Marge again getting a first grade job. After a couple of years they transferred to Wheeler AB, HI. where Marge taught on base again.

Then came her final teaching job when they transferred to the Pentagon and Marge taught Kindergarten at St. Rita’s Catholic School in Alexandria Va. For 22 years

In addition to her husband Frank, she is survived by a sister, Marion Hendrick, St Petersburg, Fla; numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be no calling hours. A Funeral Service will be at the convenience of the family followed by Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery Annville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances in the form of contributions in Marjorie’s name to the Sisters of St. Joseph (Mount St. Joseph Convent) 9701 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pa. 19118-2694 or Discalced Carmelite Friars (basilica of the national Shrine of Mary) 1525 Carmel Road, Humbertus, Wisconsin 53033. Contributions will also be accepted at the Funeral Home.

Arrangements are by the Donald J. Butler Funeral Home, Minersville. To offer condolences to the family or to light a candle in Marjorie’s memory, visit us at www.donaldjbutlerfh.com





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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: Department of Health Records Third Death in Schuylkill County

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On Wednesday, April 15th, 2020, 12 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 212.


The daily update the Department of Health also shows that Pennsylvania diagnosed 1,145 new cases Statewide.  The current number of  Statewide confirmed cases is 26,490 as of Midnight.

According to the Department of Health 111,094 have tested negative since testing began with 647 deaths statewide.

3 Deaths has been reported in Schuylkill County by the PA Department of Health.  That is an increase of 1 death from the previous day.

Current Surrounding County #'s:

Berks: 1,335 Cases; 28 Deaths
Carbon:  112 Cases; 6 Deaths
Columbia:  131 Cases; 3 Deaths
Dauphin:   271 Cases; 5 Deaths
Lebanon:  349 Cases; 2 Deaths
Lehigh:  1,922 Cases; 25 Deaths
Luzerne:  1,567 Cases; 27 Deaths
Northumberland:  56 Cases

Map below provided and updated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health





15 Pieces of Heavy Equipment Vandalized at Coal Company

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The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a case of criminal mischief at a coal company in New Philadelphia.


According to troopers, between April 12th, 2020 at 10:00am and April 13th, 2020 at 6:30am, someone smashed the windows of 15 pieces of heavy equipment owned by Joe Kuperavage Coal on Ferndale Road and Billies Road in New Philadelphia.

Total damage is estimated at $5,000.00 for the smashed automotive glass.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Frackville Barracks at (570) 874-5300.

State Police Investigate Attempted Burglary at New Ringgold Market

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The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an attempted burglary at a market in New Ringgold.


According to troopers, the incident occurred at the New Ringgold Market on Hughes Street.

Police say on Monday, April 13th, 2020 at 3:50am, a male attempted to pry multiple doors open at the business.  The unknown male was unsuccessful in opening any of the doors and proceed to smash the front door with a hammer piro to fleeing the scene.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Trooper Michael Tomko at the Frackville Barracks at (570) 874-5300.

Crash Occurs on Interstate 81 After Trailer Dislodges from Truck

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No injuries were reported after a crash on Interstate 81 on Monday occurred when a trailer dislodged from a pick up truck.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred on Monday, April 13th, 2020 around 9:00pm on Interstate 81 northbound near the High Ridge Park exit at mile marker 118.6 in Cass Township.

Police say the crash occurred when a U-Haul trailer dislodged from a Dodge Ram 1500 being driven by John Shala, 42, of Dallas, PA.

The trailer then crashed into the front end of an International Harvester being driven by Kelly Johnson, 41, of Englewood, NJ.

Johnson lost control and struck a guardrail.

No injuries were reported by either driver but Johnson's truck sustained disabling damage to the front end as well as the passenger side.

Shala will be cited for not securing his load on his vehicle as well as for driving with a suspended or revoked license.

Englewood Fire Company assisted at the scene of the crash.

Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center Reports Employee Diagnosed with COVID-19

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On Wednesday, the Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center issued a statement to announce that one of their employees has been diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus.


In Early March, the Shenandoah Manor Nursing Center was one of the first nursing home facilities in our area to introduce specific guidelines for daily testing of their employees as well as closing the facility to visitors.

"In a statement on social media on Wednesday, the facility announced the following:
several weeks ago we put in place aggressive prevention measures to keep our facility as safe as possible and we will continue to follow the advice of government and health officials to enhance these measures.

Unfortunately, we have recently had one staff member test positive for the COVID-19 and we have taken immediate action.

We are following all Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Department of Health (DOH) protocols.
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The facility asks any of the resident's family members with questions to contact them.

Skook News Obituaries for 04/15/2020

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Skook News Obituaries for 04/15/2020

Obituaries for Schuylkill County and the surrounding areas.

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Carol Ann Byrne, age 77, passed peacefully at home on April 15th, 2020. She was the wife of the late James Byrne, the granddaughter of the late Samuel and Ruth Krom, and the devoted niece of the late Elizabeth Krom.

Carol was passionate about her work as a member of the First Methodist Church of Shenandoah where she served as Church Deacon and organizer of the many dinners, children’s summer programs, children’s choir, and the Easter Egg project. Carol was also a member of the Easter Star and representative to the District Council of Methodist Churches.

She was a “Jack of all trades” and excelled in her many career ventures. Carol was a phlebotomist and lab technician in many of the area hospitals.

Carol dearly loved her family and friends. She is survived by her son, James Michael and wife May of Mahanoy City, her beloved grandchildren, Carisa, Jayda, Maddie, and Gavin. She also leaves her brother Robert and wife Janet, and nieces Alissa Wetherell and Jennifer Krom, all of Connecticut. She was preceded by a cousin, Lois Carduff and close friend Rev. David Seymour.

Private scripture services for immediate family will be held on Friday, April 17th at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah with Pastor Bruni Martinez officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights.

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Sharon Ann Wargo, age 73, of New Philadelphia, PA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 12th, 2020 at her home.

Born in Pottsville, PA on July 14, 1946, she was the daughter of the late John and Ann (Blishock) Wargo.

Sharon was a graduate of Pottsville High School. She was a member of Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in New Philadelphia and she loved going shopping, to the beach, cooking, and just spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter Sheila Sura and a sister Jean Allen.

Sharon is survived by two daughters: Nancy Ingram and her husband Bob, Allentown and Camille Brown and her husband Dwayne, Schuylkill Haven; two grandchildren: Grace and Colten; two sisters: Andrea and Rose Marie Wargo, both of Arizona; a brother John Wargo, Lake Harmony; and nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service and interment will be held at Holy Family Cemetery in New Philadelphia at 1PM on Thursday, April 16th, with Rev. Ronald Minner officiating.

The Robert A Evans Jr Funeral Home in Port Carbon is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com

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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: 24 New Cases in Schuylkill County; 4 Total Deaths Reported

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On Thursday, April 16th, 2020, 24 additional positive cases of the Coronavirus were tested in Schuylkill County bring the total to 236.


The daily update the Department of Health also shows that Pennsylvania diagnosed 1,245 new cases Statewide.  The current number of  Statewide confirmed cases is 27,735 as of Midnight.

According to the Department of Health 113,735 have tested negative since testing began with 707 deaths statewide.

4 Deaths has been reported in Schuylkill County by the PA Department of Health.  That is an increase of 1 death from the previous day.

Current Surrounding County #'s:

Berks: 1,419 Cases; 31 Deaths
Carbon:  113 Cases; 6 Deaths
Columbia:  146 Cases; 3 Deaths
Dauphin:   287 Cases; 7 Deaths
Lebanon:  380 Cases; 2 Deaths
Lehigh:  1,999 Cases; 28 Deaths
Luzerne:  1,611 Cases; 28 Deaths
Northumberland:  60 Cases

Map below provided and updated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health





Man Beaten and Robbed While Walking in Centralia

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63 year old man was beaten and robbed while he tried to be a good Samaritan while walking in Centralia on Wednesday.


According to the Pennsylvania State Police at Bloomsburg, on Wednesday, April 15th, 2020, a 63 year old man was walking in Centralia around 3:00am to visit a cemetery.  During his walk, he was contacted by an unknown male reporting a vehicle malfunction.

After approaching the male, the victim was assaulted from behind by a second male.   The victim was struck multiple times by both men.

The suspects then stole the man's pistol and cell phone before fleeing the scene in an unknown vehicle.

The victim was transported to an area hospital to be treated for his injuries.

No other description was provided of the suspects.
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