Sunday, February 8, 2026

Schuylkill League 2026 Basketball Playoff Semifinal Schedule

   

Schuylkill League 2026 Basketball Playoff Semifinal Schedule

Blue Mountain Pulls Away Late to Defeat Schuylkill Haven, 64-54, in League Quarterfinals


A tight three-quarter battle turned into a late Blue Mountain surge Saturday night as the Eagles pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat Schuylkill Haven, 64-54, in the Schuylkill League Boys Basketball Quarterfinals at Martz Hall.

Pottsville Rolls Past Nativity, Advances to Schuylkill League Semifinals

Pottsville used a dominant defensive effort and balanced scoring attack to power past Nativity, 64-21, in the Schuylkill League Boys Basketball Quarterfinals Saturday night at Martz Hall.

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 7th, 2026

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Skook News Obituaries:  February 7th, 2026

Lady Bears Hold Off Tamaqua to Advance in Schuylkill League Quarterfinal


In a tight, back-and-forth battle at Martz Hall, the Mahanoy Area Lady Bears avenged an earlier season loss and punched their ticket to the next round with a 44-40 win over the Tamaqua Area Lady Raiders in the Schuylkill League Girls Basketball Quarterfinals.

North Schuylkill Tops Marian Catholic in Schuylkill League Quarterfinal at Martz Hall

The road to a Schuylkill League championship started Saturday afternoon at Martz Hall, “The Mecca”, as the North Schuylkill Lady Spartans used steady defense to defeat Marian Catholic, 49-31, in the league girls basketball quarterfinals.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores | February 6th, 2026

                                                                                                                                                  

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores | February 6th, 2026

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast | Saturday, February 7th, 2026

           

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Saturday, February 7th, 2026

Three Charged After Child Welfare Investigation at Schuylkill County Home


A Girardville man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after Pennsylvania State Police say a child was assaulted and hidden from troopers during a welfare check.

Friday, February 6, 2026

Extreme Cold Warning Issued for Schuylkill County; Wind Chills Could Reach 20 Below Zero This Weekend

Schuylkill County residents should prepare for dangerously cold conditions this weekend as the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning along with a Wind Advisory.

Barnesville Man Charged After Fleeing Officers, Already Wanted on Retail Theft Warrants


A Barnesville man who was already wanted on outstanding retail theft charges is now facing additional charges after allegedly fleeing from police in Ryan Township last month.

Route 61 Closed for Tractor Trailer Rollover in Southern Schuylkill County

Route 61 is closed in both directions near Orwigsburg following a crash Friday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 6th, 2026

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Skook News Obituaries:  February 6th, 2026

WEATHER ALERT: Extreme Cold Watch Issued for Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Watch for Schuylkill County.

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores | February 5th, 2026

                                                                                                                                                 

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - February 5th, 2026