Saturday, November 8, 2025

Pottsville Man Wanted After Skipping Schuylkill County Court Hearing



A Pottsville man is wanted in Schuylkill County after failing to appear for a scheduled parole revocation hearing at the county courthouse.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 8th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries:  November 8th, 2025

PSP Investigating Retail Theft at Orwigsburg Rutter’s



The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a retail theft that occurred Friday, November 7, 2025, at Rutter’s Store in Orwigsburg.

Friday, November 7, 2025

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - District XI Semifinals

               

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - District XI

The District XI Playoff Scores for the Schuylkill County High School Football teams.

Twardzik Honors Former 123rd District Representative Edward ‘EJ’ Lucyk


State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) joined fellow legislators this week in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to honor the late Edward “EJ” Lucyk, who represented Schuylkill County’s 123rd Legislative District for 11 consecutive terms from 1980 to 2002.

ROAD CLOSURE: Darkwater Road to Close for Weekend Construction



The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced that Darkwater Road near St. Clair, will be closed and detoured beginning at 10:00 p.m. Friday, November 7, 2025, through 4:00 a.m. Monday, November 10, 2025, as part of the ongoing Route 61 reconstruction project between Frackville and St. Clair.

Shenandoah Heights Says Goodbye to ‘The Hotdog Lady’


For the past 15 years, residents of Swatara Road in Shenandoah Heights have looked forward to more than just candy on Trick-or-Treat night, they came for the hot dogs. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 7th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries:  November 7th, 2025

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, November 7th, 2025

                    

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Friday, November 7th, 2025

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: Schuylkill Township Board of Supervisors 2026 Budget Workshop

 

PUBLIC MEETING:  Schuylkill Township Board of Supervisors 2026 Budget Workshop

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 6th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries:  November 6th, 2025

Schuylkill County Teen Arrested for Bloomsburg Shooting



The Bloomsburg Police Department has identified the suspect involved in the shooting that occurred on Saturday, November 1, 2025, as 19-year-old, Samuel Charles Evans.

Schuylkill County Woman Charged for Having Inappropriate Relationship with Teen



A Minersville woman has been charged following an investigation by Frackville Police into allegations of sexual misconduct involving a juvenile.

UPDATE: Power Restoration Progress in Schuylkill County Following Overnight Wind



PPL Electric Utilities reports that significant progress has been made restoring power across Schuylkill County after strong winds left nearly 5,000 customers without electricity Wednesday night.

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Dilapidated Home Collapses on East Market Street in Mahanoy City


A deteriorating home in Mahanoy City completely collapsed late Wednesday evening, spilling debris into the street and prompting a quick response from borough crews.