Thursday, May 28, 2026

Two Pottsville Men Face Charges Following Fight at Kindergarten Concert

Two Pottsville men are facing charges following a fight that broke out during a kindergarten concert Wednesday morning at John S. Clarke Elementary School.

District XI High School Baseball and Softball Championship Results - May 27th, 2026

District XI High School Baseball and Softball Championship Results for Schuylkill County teams following games on May 27th, 2026.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Thursday, May 28th, 2026

Thursday, May 28

Day: A pleasant day with a mix of sun and clouds. High near 72° with a refreshing north-northwest breeze at 10 to 15 mph.

Night: Clear and cool overnight with lows dipping to around 52°. Light north-northwest winds continue.

🌅 Sunrise: 5:38 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 8:26 PM

Friday, May 29

Day: Sunshine takes over with beautiful late-spring weather expected. High temperatures climb to around 78° with light west-northwest winds.

Night: Partly cloudy and comfortable with overnight lows near 51°.

🌅 Sunrise: 5:37 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 8:27 PM

Saturday, May 30

Day: Cooler air returns with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Afternoon highs reach around 68° with a noticeable northerly breeze.

Night: Mostly clear and crisp overnight with lows falling to about 47°.

🌅 Sunrise: 5:37 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 8:28 PM

🌕 Moon Phase: Full Moon

Sunday, May 31

Day: Mostly sunny skies return with pleasant conditions and highs around 75°.

Night: Partly cloudy and mild with lows near 54° and light winds.

🌅 Sunrise: 5:36 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 8:29 PM

Monday, June 1

Day: A mix of clouds and sunshine with only a slight chance for a brief shower. High temperatures reach the mid-70s.

Night: Partly cloudy skies continue into the evening with lows around 52°.

🌅 Sunrise: 5:36 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 8:29 PM

State Police File Felony Charges in Alleged $17,000 Home Improvement Scam in Schuylkill County

A Philadelphia man is facing multiple felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he accepted more than $17,000 for a home improvement project in Schuylkill County but failed to complete the work and later allegedly admitted to using the money for personal expenses.

A local effort is underway to secure a Pennsylvania State Historical Marker honoring one of Ashland's most accomplished and influential athletes, 19th-century baseball star John "Happy Jack" Stivetts.

A Schuylkill County man is facing multiple felony drug and firearms charges after investigators say a search of his Pottsville residence uncovered methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other illegal substances along with loaded rifles.

Skook News Obituaries: May 27th, 2026

The Schuylkill League’s top senior football players will take the field one final time this weekend as they square off against the Colonial League in the annual Colonial League vs. Schuylkill League All-Star Game.

A student from the Blue Mountain School District recently represented Schuylkill County on the national stage while competing in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

Firefighters responded to the scene of a working house fire in the city of Pottsville early Wednesday.

District XI High School Baseball and Softball Championship Results - May 26th, 2026

District XI High School Baseball and Softball Championship Results for Schuylkill County teams following games on May 26th, 2026.

Skook News Obituaries: May 26th, 2026

Nearly 100 runners and walkers took to the streets of Gordon on Memorial Day weekend as the Gordon Fire Company hosted its annual Fighting 400 5K on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

A woman and a young child were injured Tuesday morning following a pool chemical accident at a residence in Hegins Township, according to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven.

St. Joseph's Center for Special Learning will celebrate the graduation of Ben Shellhammer during commencement ceremonies on June 3, 2026.

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Two Pottsville Men Face Charges Following Fight at Kindergarten Concert

District XI High School Baseball and Softball Championship Results - May 27th, 2026

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast | Thursday, May 28th, 2026