Sunday, May 31, 2026

Schuylkill County Invites Communities to Join Historic America 250 Celebration Parade in Pottsville


Schuylkill County officials and organizers are inviting municipalities, organizations, businesses, and residents from across the county to take part in a once-in-a-generation celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Saturday, May 30, 2026

Fire Damages Garage in West Mahanoy Township


A fire damaged a garage in West Mahanoy Township near Frackville on Saturday afternoon.

Big Diamond Speedway Results | May 29th, 2026



Reimert Scores First Big Diamond Win of 2026 in Dramatic Fashion; Branch Dale's Fitzpatrick Continues Hot Streak

PSP Investigating Fraudulent Famous Reading Outdoors Offroad Park Passes


Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating the theft of multiple offroad park passes that were allegedly fraudulently forward dated.

More Than $12,000 Worth of Wire Reported Stolen in Schuylkill County



Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating the theft of more than $12,000 worth of wire from a utility pole line in Schuylkill Township.

Tamaqua Seniors Sing One Last Song at Graduation

Tamaqua Area's Class of 2026 had one final song to sing upon graduating this week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 30th, 2026

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Skook News Obituaries:  May 30th, 2026

Berks County Police Officer Killed in Line of Duty While Responding to Call



The Central Berks Regional Police Department has announced that Officer Kristen Yeager was killed in the line of duty while responding to a call on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses - May 2026

Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses - May 2026

Friday, May 29, 2026

Frackville Man Sentenced to 28 to 56 Years in Prison for Wife's Killing


A Frackville man will spend decades behind bars after pleading guilty to charges stemming from the fatal shooting of his wife last year.

PennDOT Announces Milling and Paving for Route 54 in Northern Schuylkill County Next Week


Motorists traveling between Ashland and Shenandoah next week should be prepared for traffic delays as PennDOT crews complete a milling and paving project along Route 54.

PIAA Releases Baseball and Softball Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

PIAA Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams playing the baseball and softball tournament.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 29th, 2026

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Skook News Obituaries:  May 29th, 2026

Schuylkill County Students Named to Lebanon Valley College Spring 2026 Dean’s List


Lebanon Valley College has announced that more than 850 students earned Dean’s List honors for the Spring 2026 semester, recognizing those who achieved a grade point average of at least 3.4 on a 4.0 scale.

Greater Shenandoah Historical Society to Host Program on Shenandoah Native Father Walter Ciszek

The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society will present a special program next week exploring the extraordinary life of one of Shenandoah's most notable native sons, Father Walter Ciszek.