Sunday, August 30, 2026

Blue Mountain Graduate Gavin Bartholomew Earns Spot on Minnesota Vikings’ 53-Man Roster



Blue Mountain High School graduate Gavin Bartholomew has earned a spot on the Minnesota Vikings’ initial 53-man roster for the 2026 NFL season, completing his comeback after a back injury sidelined him throughout his rookie year.

Blue Mountain Leads First Schuylkill County Power 5 of 2026

With opening weekend complete, Skook News unveils its first Schuylkill County Power 5 high school football rankings of the 2026 season.

Shenandoah Valley Rolls Past CMVT, Gives Bench First Win as Head Coach


Shenandoah Valley opened the 2026 high school football season with a statement, scoring 49 points in the first half and finding the end zone on offense, defense and special teams during a 56-6 road victory over Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 30th, 2026

                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  August 30th, 2026

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Big Diamond Speedway to Close 2026 Season With Championship Friday, Coalcracker Sunday


Big Diamond Speedway will close its 2026 season with a doubleheader featuring championship races on Friday, Sept. 4, and the annual Coalcracker program on Sunday, Sept. 6.

Shamokin Area Takes Control Early in Victory Over Pottsville


Logan Steele accounted for four touchdowns as Shamokin Area opened its football season with a 41-7 victory over Pottsville Area.

Panther Valley Sweeps Shenandoah Valley in Girls Volleyball Season Opener


Panther Valley opened its girls volleyball season with a 3-0 varsity victory over Shenandoah Valley on Saturday.

Lane Restrictions Scheduled on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County


Motorists traveling on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County should prepare for several daytime lane restrictions as crews complete pothole patching and barrier repairs.

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Scoreboard August 28th, 2026

 

Schuylkill County
High School Soccer Scoreboard
August 28th, 2026

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Final Scores for Friday, August 28th, 2026.

Friedensburg Fire Company Book Sale to Help Pay for New Tanker


Friedensburg Fire Company No. 1 will hold its Fall Book Sale from Friday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 20, with proceeds benefiting the company’s Truck Fund.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Jersey Shore Rallies Past North Schuylkill in Season Opener


North Schuylkill carried a six-point lead into halftime, but Jersey Shore erupted for 35 points over the final two quarters to defeat the Spartans 49-34 on Friday night.

Four Schuylkill County Students Named to Pennsylvania College of Technology Dean’s List; Pottsville Student Graduates

Four Schuylkill County students were named to the Summer 2026 Dean’s List at Pennsylvania College of Technology, while a Pottsville student was among the college’s summer graduates.

Penn State Season Preview: 10-2 or 7-5: BlueWhite Tailgate S3 Ep. 16

Penn State Season Preview: 10-2 or 7-5:
BlueWhite Tailgate S3 Ep. 16

Penn State Football is a week away and with that we make our predictions official.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 29th, 2026

                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  August 29th, 2026

Blue Mountain Blanks Jim Thorpe 48-0 in Week 1 Opener



Blue Mountain opened the 2026 high school football season with a dominant performance, defeating Jim Thorpe 48-0 in Week 1 action.