Sunday, March 1, 2026

Rally Planned in Tremont Opposing Proposed ICE Facility

A non-partisan group of citizens from the Tremont area will host a rally later this month to voice opposition to a proposed ICE facility in Schuylkill County.

Skook News Obituaries: March 1st, 2026

Dispute Over $3,000 Tax Refund Leads to Strangulation, Assault Charges in Orwigsburg

An Orwigsburg woman is facing multiple felony charges following an early morning domestic incident in the borough.

A Girardville man is facing charges after authorities allege he failed to provide prescribed veterinary care to his dog, resulting in the animal requiring emergency, life-saving treatment.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Sunday, March 1st, 2026

Forecast information is subject to change. Check back for updates.

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Sunday, March 1, 2026

Day: Snow showers before noon, then becoming partly cloudy. High near 39°F. Winds north at 5–10 mph.

Snow Chance: 50%

Night: A few clouds overnight with colder temperatures settling in. Low around 18°F. Winds light and variable.

Sunrise: 6:39 AM | Sunset: 5:56 PM

Monday, March 2, 2026

Day: Partly cloudy skies. High near 37°F. Winds light and variable.

Night: Clear early, then increasing clouds with a few snow showers developing late. Low around 26°F. Winds light and variable.

Snow Chance: 30%

Sunrise: 6:37 AM | Sunset: 5:57 PM

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Day: A wintry mix in the morning transitioning to mainly rain during the afternoon. High near 37°F. Winds light and variable.

Precipitation Chance: 90% | Snow/Ice Accumulation: less than 1 inch

Night: Cloudy with periods of rain. Low around 34°F. Winds light and variable.

Rain Chance: 90% | Rainfall: near 0.25 inches

Sunrise: 6:36 AM | Sunset: 5:58 PM

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Day: Cloudy with occasional showers. High near 53°F. Winds light and variable.

Rain Chance: 40%

Night: Cloudy with scattered showers continuing. Low around 39°F. Winds light and variable.

Rain Chance: 50%

Sunrise: 6:34 AM | Sunset: 5:59 PM

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Day: Cloudy with showers likely. High near 52°F. Winds light and variable.

Rain Chance: 60%

Night: Occasional light rain. Low around 43°F. Winds light and variable.

Rain Chance: 70%

Sunrise: 6:32 AM | Sunset: 6:00 PM

Friday, March 6, 2026

Day: Morning rain showers becoming more intermittent during the afternoon. High near 56°F. Winds SE at 5–10 mph.

Rain Chance: 50%

Night: Showers tapering off during the evening with patchy fog developing overnight. Low around 45°F. Winds light and variable.

Rain Chance: 30%

Sunrise: 6:31 AM | Sunset: 6:02 PM

Forecast information is subject to change. Continue to check back for updates, especially regarding the potential winter storm this weekend.

This weather forecast is being brought to by the Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 28th, 2026

Skook News Obituaries: February 28th, 2026

Three Inmates at FCI Schuylkill Indicted on Federal Weapon Charges

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania has announced that three federal inmates incarcerated at FCI Schuylkill have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges related to possession of inmate-manufactured weapons.

The Pottsville Rotary Club recognized its February 2026 Students of the Month at the Club’s weekly meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Vito’s Coal Fired Restaurant.

District XI High School Basketball Championship and Consolation Results for Schuylkill County Teams

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, February 27th, 2026

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Friday, February 27th, 2026

Forecast information is subject to change. Check back for updates.

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Friday, February 27, 2026

Remainder of the Day: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. High near 49°F. Winds light and variable.

Night: Mostly clear and chilly. Low around 27°F. Winds light and variable.

Sunrise: 6:42 AM | Sunset: 5:53 PM