Northern Schuylkill County Road Closures and Parking Restrictions Announced for Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.’s Funeral Procession

Motorists traveling through northern Schuylkill County on Wednesday should prepare for road closures, parking restrictions, and traffic delays as funeral services are held for Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr.

State Police Searching for Suspect After Box Truck Stolen from Beer Distributor in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are asking for the public’s help locating a suspect and a stolen box truck taken early Tuesday morning in Schuylkill County.

DHS: ICE Lodges Detainer Against Haitian Man Charged in Crash That Killed Trooper Michael Pahira; Says Massachusetts Issued CDL

 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged an immigration detainer against the Haitian man charged in the crash that claimed the life of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr. in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 6th, 2026

              

Skook News Obituaries:  July 6th, 2026

Schuylkill County Woman Charged with DUI Homicide Following Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Mahanoy Township

A Mahanoy City woman is facing felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say she was driving under the influence when her vehicle crossed into the opposite lane and struck a motorcycle head-on, killing the rider Saturday evening in Mahanoy Township.

PennDOT, State Police Team Up for Operation Yellow Jacket Work Zone Enforcement in Schuylkill County

PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police recently partnered to crack down on unsafe driving in Schuylkill County work zones through Operation Yellow Jacket.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, July 6th, 2026

                    

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

Monday, July 6th, 2026

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled This Week in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced several road projects scheduled throughout Schuylkill County this week that could impact drivers.

Pennsylvania State Troopers Association Calls for Answers Following Death of Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.

The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) is calling for answers following the death of Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., who was struck and killed while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County as Strong Storms Move Across Pennsylvania

UPDATE (Sunday Evening): The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Schuylkill County and portions of Pennsylvania as strong to severe storms move through the region.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 5th, 2026

             

Skook News Obituaries:  July 5th, 2026

DEATH INVESTIGATION: Schuylkill County Man Found Dead Along Roadway in Pine Grove Township Saturday Night

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a Pine Grove man was found dead along a roadway Saturday night.

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County Through Monday Evening

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Schuylkill County and much of central Pennsylvania, warning that multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms could lead to flash flooding beginning Sunday afternoon and continuing through Monday evening.

More Than 1,800 Without Power in Schuylkill County Following Overnight Storms

More than 1,800 PPL customers remained without power Sunday morning after strong storms moved through Schuylkill County late Saturday night into early Sunday morning.

Port Carbon Celebrates Schuylkill County’s Longest-Running Fourth of July Tradition

Port Carbon continued one of Schuylkill County’s most historic Independence Day traditions on Saturday with the borough’s annual Fourth of July Parade.