Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses - July 2026

The following are marriage licenses that were issued during July 2026 through the Schuylkill County Register of Wills.

Ringtown Man Loses $3,000 in Amazon Gift Card Scam

A 65-year-old Ringtown man lost $3,000 after falling victim to an Amazon gift card scam, according to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville.

Rush Township Street to Close for Nearly Two Weeks for Railroad Crossing Work

Motorists traveling through Rush Township should prepare for an extended road closure beginning next month as PennDOT crews complete railroad crossing improvements.

Schuylkill County Area Students Earn Degrees from Kutztown University

More than 1,200 students were awarded degrees by Kutztown University following the completion of the Spring 2026 semester, including dozens of graduates from Schuylkill County and the surrounding area.

Schuylkill County Students Earn University of Scranton Spring 2026 Dean's List Recognition

Five Schuylkill County students have been recognized for their academic achievement by earning a place on The University of Scranton's Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 31st, 2026

                                       

Skook News Obituaries:  July 31st, 2026

City of Pottsville Seeks Applicants for New Assistant City Administrator/Authority & Grants Manager Position

The City of Pottsville is accepting applications for a newly created leadership position that combines municipal administration, authority management, economic development coordination, and grant administration into a single role.

Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society to Revisit Borough's 1966 Centennial Celebration

The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society is inviting the public to take a trip back in time during its upcoming monthly presentation on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.

Military and First Responders Day Set for Friday at Schuylkill County Fair

The Schuylkill County Fair continues Friday, July 31, with a day dedicated to honoring veterans, active military members and first responders.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 30th, 2026

                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  July 30th, 2026

Frackville Man Charged with Felony Theft by Deception Over Unfinished Garage Roof Repair

A Frackville man is facing a felony theft charge after Pennsylvania State Police allege he accepted thousands of dollars to repair a damaged garage roof but never completed the work.

Teen Killed, Four Others Injured in Head-On Crash with Tractor-Trailer on Burma Road in Schuylkill County

A head-on crash involving a passenger vehicle and a tractor-trailer in Blythe Township Wednesday night claimed the life of an 18-year-old Pottsville woman and left four other people injured, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

What to See Thursday at the Schuylkill County Fair

From livestock and equine activities to a cornhole tournament and an Elvis tribute, Thursday offers a full day of events at the 2026 Schuylkill County Fair.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Fatal Crash on Burma Road in Ryan Township

A Schuylkill County Coroner has been called to the scene of a crash on Burma Road in Ryan Township.

Former Schuylkill County Man Indicted on Federal Charge of Failing to Register as a Sex Offender

A former Schuylkill County man has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges alleging he failed to comply with federal sex offender registration requirements after relocating to New York.

Schuylkill County Communities to Celebrate National Night Out with Family-Friendly Events Across the Region

Police departments, fire companies, emergency responders, and community organizations throughout Schuylkill County are inviting residents to come together for National Night Out celebrations during the first two weeks of August.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 29th, 2026

                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  July 29th, 2026

Ashland Man Sentenced to Nearly Two Years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy

An Ashland man has been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison after admitting to participating in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in Schuylkill County.

Police Seeking Maryland Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Woman, Burn Home in Schuylkill County

A Maryland man is wanted in Schuylkill County after East Union Township Police filed multiple charges accusing him of criminal trespass, making violent threats, and repeatedly harassing a woman protected by a court-issued Protection From Abuse (PFA) order.

Craft Beer Fans Fill Downtown Pottsville for Annual Schuylkill County Brew Fest

Hundreds of craft beer fans filled Downtown Pottsville on Saturday for the 2026 Schuylkill County Brew Fest, featuring local and regional breweries, homebrewers, live music and professional wrestling.