Winning Cash 5 Lottery Ticket Sold in Schuylkill County

A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 ticket for the Friday, August 3, drawing matched all five balls drawn and was sold in Schuylkill County.

Two North Schuylkill Graduates Receive Scholarships from Knoebels

As area students prepare for the start of another school year, there are ten Knoebels Amusement Resort team members who have an extra $500 in their pockets. Two of those were graduates from North Schuylkill.

State Officials Warn Residents About Record Mosquito Numbers and West Nile Virus Cases

State officials are warning Pennsylvania residents about a record number of Mosquitos and West Nile Virus cases in 2018.

Schuylkill County Fair Cancels the "Frenzy at the Fair" Event

On Thursday, Schuylkill County Fair officials announced that the "Frenzy at the Fair" wrestling event is cancelled for 2018.

Schuylkill County Fair Announces Entertainment Modifications for Thursday Evening

Due to the weather events experienced Wedneday night and Thursday, the Schuylkill County Fair has had to make some modifications to the activity schedule. Also, due to circumstances beyond their control, tonight’s featured entertainment has changed.

Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 07/29/18

Schuylkill County Public Service Announcements - 07/29/18

SCEMA Provides Morning Update on Western Schuylkill County Flooding

On Tuesday morning, the Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency provided an update on the overnight rainfall and work in the coming days.

SCEMA Issues Monday Morning Update

The Schuylkill County Emergency Management Agency has issued an update after Monday morning's rainfall.

More Mosquitos Test Postive for West Nile Virus in Schuylkill County

On Monday, the Pennsylvania's West Nile Control Program and Department of Health announced that more mosquitoes tested positive for the West Nile Virus in Schuylkill County.

First Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Schuylkill County

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania's West Nile Control Program and Department of Health announced that three mosquitoes tested positive for the West Nile Virus in Schuylkill County.

Registration Deadline Approaching to Submit Items for the Schuylkill County Fair

Registration deadlines are fast approaching for the Schuylkill County Fair.

Schuylkill County Fair Announces Entertainment Lineup

Schuylkill County Fair announces their entertainment lineup for this year’s fair. The fair will run July 30 through August 4. Every night the fair will feature different artist and groups on the M & T Stage.

Port Carbon Fireworks Postponed

Due to the weather, the Port Carbon Fireworks scheduled for Wednesday evening have been postponed until Sunday, July 8th at 10pm.

Christmas in July Sale on Skook News Advertising

We are having a Christmas in July sale for new businesses to join our advertising program!

Marian Catholic 4th Quarter Honor Roll Students

4th quarter Honor Roll students from Marian Catholic High School.

Schuylkill County Fair to Celebrate 35 Years of Farms, Family, Fun

The 35th Annual Schuylkill County Fair will soon be here before you know it. It is less than a month away.

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Upcoming Schuylkill County Road Work

Mahanoy Area Announces Dress Code Changes for 2018-2019 School Year

During the Mahanoy Area School Board Meeting for June, changes to the dress code were approved.

Lehigh Valley Health Network to Purchase APTS

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) announced today it will acquire the Hazleton-based American Patient Transport Systems, Inc. (APTS) effective July 15, 2018.

Walk in Art Center Partners with Schuylkill Free Shakespeare

This summer, two local non-profit organizations, the Walk In Art Center (Schuylkill Haven) and Schuylkill Free Shakespeare (Pottsville) are partnering to bring theatre arts to a wider audience in Schuylkill County.