Thursday, August 20, 2026

Maryland Man Already Wanted in Schuylkill County Faces 87 New Charges


A Maryland man already wanted by police in Schuylkill County is now facing 87 additional charges after Pennsylvania State Police allege he repeatedly submitted false child abuse reports and made disparaging social media posts targeting members of an East Union Township family.

Passenger Trapped, Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 61 in Pottsville

A Pottsville woman was extricated from a vehicle and transported to a local hospital following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening along Route 61 in Pottsville.

Up to 3 Inches of Rain Possible as Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Schuylkill County and portions of central Pennsylvania as heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding Thursday afternoon and evening.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 20th, 2026

                                                           

Skook News Obituaries:  August 20th, 2026

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Schuylkill County Varsity Golf Results from August 19th, 2026

                  

Schuylkill County Varsity Golf Results from August 19th, 2026

Two Women Face Strangulation Charges Following Mahanoy City Domestic Dispute


Two women are facing charges after police say a domestic dispute in Mahanoy City turned physical Tuesday afternoon, with both women accused of choking one another.

State Police Seek Woman Accused of Taking Cash Left at Schuylkill County Walmart


Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of taking cash that another customer left behind at a Walmart self-checkout in Rush Township.

Ringtown Man Charged After Allegedly Exposing Himself Near Shenandoah Child Development Center


A Ringtown man is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police allege he exposed himself and urinated near a child development center in Shenandoah last year.

Shenandoah Man Accused of Climbing Onto Roof to Flee State Police Serving Arrest Warrant


A Shenandoah man is facing several charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he climbed out of an apartment window and onto a nearby roof while troopers were attempting to serve an arrest warrant.

Shenandoah Man Charged with Failing to Report Employment Change to State Police


A Shenandoah man classified as a sex offender has been charged after Pennsylvania State Police allege he failed to report a change in employment within the required timeframe.

Shapiro Signs Executive Order Adding New Requirements for Data Center Development in Pennsylvania


Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed an executive order establishing new requirements for proposed data center developments across the Commonwealth, including greater local oversight, environmental protections and requirements aimed at preventing projects from increasing costs for Pennsylvania residents.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 19th, 2026

                                                          

Skook News Obituaries:  August 19th, 2026

Schuylkill County Lawmakers Renew Call for Changes to Small Games of Chance Law After Llewellyn Fire Company Suspends Online Raffles


Schuylkill County lawmakers are calling for changes to Pennsylvania's Small Games of Chance laws after Good Intent Hose Company No. 1 of Llewellyn announced it was directed by a Commonwealth agency to suspend its weekly online raffles.

71 Cats Removed From Condemned Minersville Home; Owner Facing Charges


More than 70 cats were removed from a Minersville residence Tuesday after police and code enforcement officials executing a search warrant discovered what authorities described as deplorable living conditions.

Hundreds Turn Out for Ashland Community Night Out


Hundreds of people filled Walnut Street Tuesday evening as Ashland Community Night Out returned for another year, bringing residents, local organizations, businesses and first responders together for an evening of activities and community outreach.