Schuylkill County Varsity Golf Results from August 17th, 2026

                

Schuylkill County Varsity Golf Results from August 17th, 2026

Schuylkill County Man Killed in Interstate 80 Crash in Monroe County

A Frackville man died following an early morning crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 80 in Monroe County over the weekend.

DEP Declares Lake Wynonah Dam ‘Unsafe,’ Calls for Immediate Complete Drawdown

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has officially designated the Lake Wynonah Dam in Schuylkill County as “Unsafe” and is calling for the immediate complete drawdown of the reservoir as state officials cite longstanding seepage, a deteriorating spillway and concerns over the dam’s ability to safely handle a major flood.

COLD CASE: More Than 23 Years Later, State Police Seek Tips in Schuylkill County Murder

More than 23 years after a Philadelphia-area woman was found dead in a wooded area of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania State Police are again asking the public for help finding the person responsible for her death.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 17th, 2026

                                                        

Skook News Obituaries:  August 17th, 2026

Shenandoah's Business Owners Give Back to Community with First Backpack Giveaway

A local restaurant and business teamed up Sunday evening to help area children head back to school with some new supplies, and plenty of smiles.

72nd Annual Schuylkill County Firefighters Convention is Underway This Week in Barnesville

The 72nd Annual Schuylkill County Firefighters Convention is underway, with a full week of activities planned in the Barnesville area before the convention concludes with a parade on Saturday.

Big Diamond Speedway Results from August 14th, 2026

Buckwalter Holds Off Reimert for Second Big Diamond Speedway Win of Season

Three Charged in Pottsville Theft Investigation After Stolen Items Allegedly Sold

Three Pottsville residents are facing charges following an investigation into property allegedly stolen from a pickup truck and the subsequent sale of a pair of stolen binoculars at a city business.

Two Charged After Pottsville Assault Leaves Man With Traumatic Brain Injury

Two people are facing charges following an alleged assault and theft at a Pottsville park that police say left a man with a traumatic brain injury.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 16th, 2026

                                                       

Skook News Obituaries:  August 16th, 2026

Geisinger Warns of Potential Measles Exposure at Danville Medical Center

Geisinger is notifying patients and the public about a potential measles exposure at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville after a visitor suspected of having the highly contagious illness was on the hospital campus earlier this week.

Llewellyn Fire Company Suspends Online Raffles Following State Directive

Good Intent Hose Company No. 1 of Llewellyn has suspended its weekly online raffles after receiving a directive from a Commonwealth agency to cease the fundraising activity.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 15th, 2026

                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  August 15th, 2026

Minersville Police Give Away BMX Bikes at Big Diamond Speedway

Two young race fans left Big Diamond Speedway with more than memories Friday night after winning new BMX bicycles courtesy of the Minersville Police Department.