Grand Jury Indicts Pair in Buprenorphine Smuggling Case at FCI-Schuylkill

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced Wednesday that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging two individuals in connection with the alleged transfer and possession of contraband at the Federal Correctional Institution–Schuylkill in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 26th, 2025

      

Skook News Obituaries:  November 26th, 2025

Advance Auto Parts Opens New Pottsville Store in Former Rite Aid Location

Advance Auto Parts has opened a new store in Pottsville, marking its second location in the city area.

Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Schuylkill and Surrounding Counties Through Wednesday Morning

A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for much of south-central Pennsylvania—including Schuylkill, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York, Lancaster, and Franklin Counties—effective until 8:00 AM on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 25th, 2025

     

Skook News Obituaries:  November 25th, 2025

Pottsville Man Seriously Injured in Cass Township Motorcycle Crash

A 72-year-old Schuylkill County man was seriously injured Friday afternoon following a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on High Road in Cass Township.

Pottsville Area School District Names Dr. Guy Lowery as New Superintendent

The Pottsville Area School District Board of Education has announced the appointment of Dr. Guy Lowery as the district’s next Superintendent. 

Senator Argall Announces More Than $11.7 Million in New State Funding for Schuylkill County Schools

Schuylkill County school districts are set to receive more than $11.7 million in additional state funding under the newly approved Pennsylvania budget, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29). 

Let's Have a Parade! North Schuylkill Elementary Students March in Their Own Thanksgiving Day Parade

Hallways at North Schuylkill Elementary were filled with color, creativity, and holiday spirit this week as third-grade students brought the magic of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to life, thanks to a hands-on lesson created by teacher Jamie Swartz.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 24th, 2025

    

Skook News Obituaries:  November 24th, 2025

Route 61 Traffic Shift Coming Next Week as Reconstruction Project Moves Forward

Drivers traveling through the Route 61 Reconstruction Project area between Frackville and St. Clair will see a major traffic shift beginning Monday, December 2, 2025.

Schuylkill Fire Crews Respond to Multi-Alarm Row Home Fire in Mount Carmel

Firefighters from northern Schuylkill County were busy overnight when they responded to Northumberland County assist with a row home fire.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, November 24th, 2025

                      

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

for Monday, November 24th, 2025

Schuylkill County to Begin 2026 Dog License Sales on December 1st

Schuylkill County will begin selling 2026 dog licenses on Monday, December 1, 2025. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 23rd, 2025

   

Skook News Obituaries:  November 23rd, 2025

Mahanoy Area Chamber of Commerce Announces New Headquarters at Former Lumber Company Site

A new chapter is underway for the Mahanoy Area Chamber of Commerce as the organization announced the official acquisition of its future headquarters at 435 West Centre Street, the longtime home of the former Mahanoy City Lumber & Supply Company.

Schuylkill County Native Revealed as Penn State’s Nittany Lion

Penn State University has announced that Mason Reber, a 2021 graduate of Schuylkill Haven Area High School, has been the student behind the Nittany Lion mascot for the past three years.

Cumbola Man Expected to Face Charges After Attempting to Flee Police in Roofless Jeep

A Cumbola man is expected to face multiple charges after police say he attempted to flee during a traffic stop in a Jeep with no roof, no windshield, and no registration late Monday evening.

Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Receives 2025 PACP Chamber of the Year Award

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2025 Chamber of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP), earning top honors in the category of chambers with more than 700 members.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 22nd, 2025

  

Skook News Obituaries:  November 22nd, 2025