Governor Shapiro Identifies Trooper Killed in I-81 Crash as Trooper Mike Pahira

Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday identified the Pennsylvania State Police Trooper killed in the line of duty along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County as Trooper Mike Pahira, a 20-year veteran of the department assigned to Troop L in Frackville.

Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Killed in Line-of-Duty Crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

A Pennsylvania State Police Trooper assigned to the Frackville station was killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a passing commercial vehicle while conducting a commercial vehicle safety inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Interstate 81 Closed in Schuylkill County Due to Tractor Trailer Crash

 

A crash involving multiple tractor trailers has closed Interstate 81 southbound in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Students Earn Dean's List Honors at Wilkes University

Wilkes University has recognized several students from Schuylkill County for their academic excellence by naming them to the Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester.

Reading & Northern Releases Schedule for Union Pacific Big Boy's Schuylkill County Visit

The Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad (RBMN) has released a detailed schedule for the highly anticipated visit of Union Pacific's legendary "Big Boy" No. 4014, which will travel through Schuylkill County on Thursday, July 2, as part of the railroad's Semiquincentennial Steam Celebration.

Lehigh Carbon Community College Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has announced the students named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester. Students who earn a grade point average of 3.50 or higher receive Dean's List recognition.

Texas Man Charged After Pennsylvania State Police Allege Online Retail Scam Targeted Schuylkill County Buyer

A Texas man is facing misdemeanor charges in Schuylkill County after Pennsylvania State Police allege he accepted payment for a high-priced laser device through his online business but never delivered the product or refunded the customer.

PA District 24 Little League All-Star Scoreboard - Monday, June 29th, 2026

         

PA District 24 Little League All-Star Scoreboard

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 30th, 2026

           

Skook News Obituaries:  June 30th, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has upgraded its Extreme Heat Watch to an Extreme Heat Warning for Schuylkill County and much of central Pennsylvania as forecasters continue to predict several days of dangerous heat and humidity.

Philadelphia Woman Charged After Allegedly Attempting to Smuggle Suboxone into SCI Mahanoy During Prison Visit

A Philadelphia woman is facing multiple felony charges after authorities allege she attempted to smuggle dozens of Suboxone strips into SCI Mahanoy during a scheduled inmate visit in 2023.

Pottsville Kiwanis Announces Winners of Fire Hydrant Painting Contest

 

The Pottsville Kiwanis Club has announced the winners of its Fire Hydrant Painting Contest, with dozens of creatively decorated hydrants adding patriotic color and local pride along the route of Schuylkill County's America250 Parade.

A total of 30 fire hydrants were painted as part of the contest, transforming ordinary street fixtures into colorful works of art celebrating American history, community spirit, and Schuylkill County pride.

The contest featured both a Youth Division and an Adult & Community Organization Division.

Youth Division Winners

• First Place: Dalmatian (515 W. Market St.) — Charlotte Stevenosky
• Second Place: Eagle (1621 W. Market St.) — Abby Heiser
• Third Place: Schuylkill County Theme (10th & W. Market St.) — Noah Brittenburg and Matthew Tosh

Adult & Community Organization Division Winners

• First Place: 9/11 Remembrance (Market & Third streets, Discovery Park) — Andy Wollyung and Jeanette Tobin
• Second Place: Firehouse, Fair, & 250th Fun (13th & Market streets) — Schuylkill County Fair Royalty
• Third Place: First Responders & Military (201 Mahantongo St.) — Conewago Pottsville

The painted hydrants became a popular attraction throughout the America250 celebration weekend, with many paradegoers stopping to admire the artwork while traveling along the parade route.

The contest was organized by the Pottsville Kiwanis Club as part of the community's celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

Schuylkill County Man Charged with Stalking, Terroristic Threats After Allegedly Leaving Threatening Voicemails and Sharing Intimate Photo

An Orwigsburg man is facing multiple misdemeanor charges after West Mahanoy Township Police say he repeatedly threatened his former girlfriend through anonymous phone calls and unlawfully shared an intimate photograph of her on social media.

Philadelphia Man Charged After Vehicle Crashes Into Port Carbon Daycare With 22 Children Inside

A Philadelphia man is facing felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he drove erratically before crashing an SUV into a Port Carbon daycare Monday morning while 22 children and four adult staff members were inside the building.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 29th, 2026

           

Skook News Obituaries:  June 29th, 2026