Over $550,000 Awarded to Reclaim Abandoned Mine Lands in Schuylkill County

BRANCH TOWNSHIP – State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) announced that $550,361 has been awarded to support the reclamation of abandoned mine lands in Schuylkill County. 

Frackville Woman Wanted After Explosive Devices Found in Garage

A Frackville woman is wanted after homemade incendiary devices were discovered inside a garage on North Broad Mountain Avenue.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 8th, 2025

                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  September 8th, 2025

Schuylkill County Man Wins VIP Dollywood Trip Through Pennsylvania Lottery

A Schuylkill County man recently enjoyed an unforgettable getaway after winning a special VIP package to Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, through the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Women in Country Music Second-Chance Drawing.

Fighter’s Heaven to Host 50th Anniversary Tribute to “Thrilla in Manila”

Fighter’s Heaven, Muhammad Ali’s historic training camp in Deer Lake, will commemorate one of boxing’s greatest rivalries with a special 50th Anniversary celebration of the legendary “Thrilla in Manila” on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Schuylkill United Way Launches “United We Dine Week” to Kick Off 2026 Campaign

As the Schuylkill United Way (SUW) begins its 2026 annual campaign and celebrates 90 years of serving Schuylkill County, the organization is introducing a new community initiative: “United We Dine Week.”

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 7th, 2025

                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries:  September 7th, 2025

North Schuylkill Falls Short in One-Point Heartbreaker Against Notre Dame Green Pond

Two unbeaten teams clashed Friday night at Lafayette College in Easton as the North Schuylkill Spartans met the Notre Dame-Green Pond Crusaders in a hard-fought, defensive struggle. 

Tamaqua Rallies Past Pottsville for First Win of the Season

The Tamaqua Area Raiders shook off an 0-2 start and found their rhythm Friday night, defeating Pottsville 21-19 in a tight Schuylkill/Colonial League Division A matchup.

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Scoreboard September 6th, 2025

                             

Schuylkill County
High School Soccer Scoreboard
September 6th, 2025

Fire Destroys Home in Lavelle Early Saturday Morning

A fire destroyed a home in the early morning hours of Saturday in Butler Township’s village of Lavelle.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 6th, 2025

                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries:  September 6th, 2025

Mahanoy Area Inducts Newest Members into the Sports Hall of Fame

Prior to Mahanoy Area's High School Football game on Friday evening, the Golden Bears inducted new members into their sports Hall of Fame.

Pottsville Woman Wanted on Two Bench Warrants After Violating Parole and Probation

A Pottsville woman is wanted in Schuylkill County after being declared an absconder in two separate cases for violating the conditions of her parole and probation.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - Week 3

      

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - Week 3

The Week 3 Final Scores for the Schuylkill County High School Football season.