DM2 Security Acquires Fleetwood-Based Security First Inc.

DM2 Security, owned by Wendy Weikel and Tom Bartolacci, has announced the acquisition of Security First Inc. of Fleetwood as the company marks its 20th year in business.

Argall, Attorney General Urge House Action on Second-Degree Murder Sentencing Bill

State Sen. Dave Argall and Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday are urging the state House of Representatives to approve legislation establishing a new sentencing framework for second-degree murder before a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling takes effect July 24.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County; Strong Storms Expected Saturday Evening

 

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County as strong storms are expected to move through the region Saturday evening.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 18th, 2026

                          

Skook News Obituaries:  July 18th, 2026

Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County Through Saturday Evening

A Flood Watch is in effect for Schuylkill County through Saturday evening as repeated rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms could produce flash flooding.

Minersville Man Accused of DUI with Three Children in Vehicle During Interstate 81 Crash

A Minersville man is facing DUI and child endangerment charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he crashed along Interstate 81 in Ryan Township with his wife and three children inside the vehicle.

Ashland Woman Charged After Allegedly Making Repeated Nonemergency 911 Calls

An Ashland woman is facing a misdemeanor charge after police say she repeatedly called Schuylkill County 911 during a neighborhood dispute.

Lancaster County Woman Accused of Assaulting Grandmother, Resisting Arrest in Schuylkill County

A Lancaster County woman is facing a felony aggravated assault charge and several additional offenses after Mahanoy City Police say she assaulted her grandmother during a domestic disturbance, resisted arrest and caused damage to both a residence and the borough police station.

St. Clair Man Charged After German Shepherd Allegedly Left Outside in Extreme Heat

A St. Clair man is facing animal cruelty charges after police say he left a German Shepherd tethered outside for an extended period during extreme heat, prompting the dog's seizure by a humane officer.

Minersville Man Charged After Police Say He Strangled Woman Until She Lost Consciousness

A Minersville man is facing multiple charges after police say he strangled his girlfriend until she lost consciousness, leaving her with a concussion and other injuries during an alleged domestic assault earlier this month.

Hazleton Man Accused of Stealing Nearly $10,000 in Microchips from Schuylkill County Warehouse, Using False Identity

A Hazleton man is facing felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he stole nearly $10,000 worth of electronic microchips from an employer in Schuylkill County while allegedly working under another person's identity.

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 17th, 2026

                         

Skook News Obituaries:  July 17th, 2026

$7.35 Million Awarded for Business Growth, Emergency Services in Schuylkill County

Four projects supporting business growth and emergency services in Schuylkill County have been awarded a combined $7.35 million in state funding.

Pennsylvania State Police Seek Public’s Help in Fatal Schuylkill County Hit-and-Run Investigation

Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help as they continue investigating the death of a Pine Grove man who authorities now believe was struck by a vehicle while walking along Suedberg Road earlier this month.