Retiring Schuylkill County Sheriff Named Fraternal Order of Police Officer of the Year

Retiring Schuylkill County Sheriff Joseph G. Groody was honored Thursday evening as the 2025 North Schuylkill Lodge #25 Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Officer of the Year during the organization's Christmas Party and meeting.

Pottsville Seeks Applicants for City Boards, Commissions, and Authorities

The City of Pottsville is inviting residents to submit letters of interest to serve on several city boards, commissions, and authorities.

WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory Remains in Effect for Schuylkill County

        

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Schuylkill County.

High Winds Cause Power Outages Across Schuylkill County Friday Afternoon

High winds that moved through Schuylkill County Friday afternoon caused power outages, leaving more than 1,500 PPL Electric Utilities customers without power as of 2:00 p.m.

Mahanoy City Elks Deliver Holiday Comfort Items to Lebanon VA Hospital

Members of Mahanoy City Lodge No. 695, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, delivered $1,800 worth of personal comfort items to the Lebanon VA Medical Center on Thursday, December 18, 2025, just in time for the holiday season.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 19th, 2025

                             

Skook News Obituaries:  December 19th, 2025

WRESTLING: North Schuylkill Rolls Past Tamaqua in Schuylkill League Division 1 Match

North Schuylkill delivered a dominant performance on Thursday night defeating Tamaqua 57-17 in a Schuylkill League Division 1 boys wrestling match at Tamaqua Area High School.

Schuylkill County Teen Wins Fan Vote in PA Farm Show National Anthem Contest

A Schuylkill County teenager will help kick off one of Pennsylvania’s largest annual events after winning the fan-voting portion of the Pennsylvania Farm Show’s National Anthem contest.

Schuylkill Weather Forecast for Friday, December 19th, 2025

                               

Schuylkill Weather Forecast

for Friday, December 19th, 2025

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 18th, 2025

                                                                                                                

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 18th, 2025

Twardzik Honors Pottsville Maroons with Centennial Resolution

State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) announced the passage of House Resolution 277, officially designating Aug. 16, 2025, as Pottsville Maroons Championship Day in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, marking the 100th anniversary of one of the most storied teams in football history.

Vehicle Crashes Under Tractor Trailer in Butler Township, Victim Airlifted to Hospital

A driver was flown to an area hospital after a crash near Frackville involving a tractor trailer on Thursday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 18th, 2025

                            

Skook News Obituaries:  December 18th, 2025

McAdoo Police Charge Driver Following Alleged Red-Light Violation, Chase, and Crash on Interstate 81

A Philadelphia man is facing multiple charges following an alleged high-speed pursuit through McAdoo Borough that ended in a crash on Interstate 81 earlier this month.

Reading & Northern Railroad Partners with Hillside SPCA to Cover Adoption Fees Through Mid-January

Reading & Northern Railroad has announced a renewed partnership with the Hillside SPCA of Pottsville to help animals find loving homes this holiday season.

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results December 17th, 2025

  

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results

December 17th, 2025

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 17th, 2025

                                                                                                               

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 17th, 2025

Minersville Area School District Closed Thursday for Third Consecutive Day Following Cybersecurity Incident

The Minersville Area School District will remain closed on Thursday, December 18, 2025, marking the third consecutive day of canceled classes as the district continues to respond to a cybersecurity incident involving its computer network.

Schuylkill Weather Forecast for Thursday, December 18th, 2025

                              

Schuylkill Weather Forecast

for Thursday, December 18th, 2025

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 17th, 2025

                           

Skook News Obituaries:  December 17th, 2025