St. Clair Area to Enter Negotiations With Pottsville for New High School Agreement

The long-running question of where Saint Clair Area School District students will attend high school is expected to continue into early next year following a key vote Tuesday night.

SCFCA Releases Rosters for 2025 Schuylkill County All-Star Football Game

Just when fans thought the high school football season had wrapped up, Schuylkill County is gearing up for one more night under the lights. 

Shenandoah Valley Names October Student of the Month: Jasmin Hurtado Olayo

Shenandoah Valley Jr./Sr. High School has announced senior Jasmin Hurtado Olayo as its October Student of the Month.

Schuylkill County School Delays - November 19th, 2025

                                   

Schuylkill County School Delays - November 19th, 2025

Ankiewicz Family Honored as Marian Catholic Dedicates Practice Field in Their Name

Marian Catholic High School recently recognized the Ankiewicz family for their exceptional support of the school’s football program, dedicating the school’s practice field in their honor during a recent ceremony.

Pottsville Police Charge Woman After Threats Made Toward Schuylkill County Courthouse Staff

A Frackville woman is facing charges after police say she made multiple violent threats toward employees at the Schuylkill County Courthouse over the past week, prompting officers to seek an arrest warrant for terroristic threats.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 18th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  November 18th, 2025

Cleanup Underway After Trash Hauler Overturns Near Mahanoy City

An overturned tractor-trailer hauling trash caused traffic delays Tuesday morning after a crash at the intersection of Burma Road and Morea Road near Mahanoy City.

Shenandoah Borough Tackles Audits, New Noise Rules, and Potential Cooper Site Redevelopment for Veteran Home

The Shenandoah Borough Council convened Monday evening to tackle a full agenda focused on financial accountability, public safety, infrastructure planning, and administrative updates. 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, November 18th, 2025

                     

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

for Tuesday, November 18th, 2025

Nursing Students at Penn State Schuylkill Gain Real-World Experience Through Partnership with Diakon Community Services

Third-year nursing students at Penn State Schuylkill are getting hands-on, community-based experience this fall thanks to an ongoing partnership with Diakon Senior Community Centers throughout Schuylkill County.

Shenandoah Releases Forensic Report Alleging Overpayments to Former Borough Manager

Shenandoah Borough officials have released new allegations following the completion of a forensic review into post-retirement payments made to former Borough Manager Joseph Palubinsky—a review Borough Manager Mike Cadau says reveals significant financial irregularities and unauthorized compensation.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 17th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  November 17th, 2025

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Teams Come Together for 2nd Annual Media Day

Schuylkill County’s basketball community gathered once again on Sunday for the 2nd Annual Schuylkill County High School Basketball Media Day, hosted at the Schuylkill Haven Area High School Performance Center. 

UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory Issued for Portions of Pottsville Following Water Main Break

Following Monday morning’s water main break near the Roller Roost, a Boil Water Advisory has now been issued for affected customers in Pottsville.

Pottsville Rotary Recognizes November Students of the Month

The Pottsville Rotary Club recognized its November Students of the Month at the Club’s weekly meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Vito’s Coal Fired Restaurant in St. Clair.

Pottsville Man Injured After High-Speed Route 61 Crash Sends Vehicle Down 100-Foot Embankment

A Pottsville man was injured Friday morning after crashing his vehicle down a steep embankment along Route 61, according to Pottsville Police.

Water Main Break Leaves Parts of Pottsville Without Service Monday Morning

Portions of Pottsville are without water Monday morning following a significant water main break near the Roller Roost, close to the Pottsville City–Norwegian Township line.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 16th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  November 16th, 2025

Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Applauds State Investment in Child Care Workforce

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is praising a landmark investment by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania aimed at addressing the statewide shortage of child care educators—a crisis that has long strained families, employers, and the broader workforce.