Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 16th, 2026

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

  

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Schuylkill County for early Saturday..

Schuylkill County National Football Foundation Announces 2026 Football Scholar-Athletes

The Schuylkill County Chapter No. 25 of the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame has announced the Football Scholar-Athletes who will be honored at its 65th Annual Football Scholar-Athlete Banquet.

Registered Schuylkill County Sex Offender Taken Into Custody Following Megan’s Law Violation Charge

A registered Tier 2 sex offender previously sought by West Mahanoy Township Police has been taken into custody, according to court records.

Schuylkill County Students Earn Academic Honors at Commonwealth University

Commonwealth University has announced its Fall 2025 Dean’s List and President’s List, with numerous students from across Schuylkill County earning recognition for their academic achievement.

North Schuylkill Sweeps Mahanoy Area in Dual Swim Meet

North Schuylkill and Mahanoy Area both turned in notable performances Thursday night during a high school swimming dual meet at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School, with the Spartans earning the team victories on both the girls’ and boys’ sides.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 16th, 2026

                   

Skook News Obituaries:  January 16th, 2026

Independent Forensic Review Uncovers Pension and Payroll Irregularities in Shenandoah Borough

SHENANDOAH - An independent forensic accounting review has identified serious payroll and retirement-benefit irregularities involving two former Shenandoah Borough employees, with issues dating back several years and spanning multiple prior borough administrations.

                                                                                                                                   

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 15th, 2026

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 15th, 2026

                  

Skook News Obituaries:  January 15th, 2026

Minersville Borough Council Suspends Officer Following Court-Ordered Reinstatement

MINERSVILLE — Minersville Borough Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to suspend police officer Harry Brown without pay and “until further notice,” after a Commonwealth Court decision ordered his reinstatement following his firing in 2022.

Schuylkill Transportation System Announces Fixed Route Service Changes Effective February 2

Schuylkill County - Schuylkill Transportation System (S.T.S.) has announced several service changes to its fixed bus routes that will take effect on Monday, February 2, 2026. The updates include schedule adjustments, new stops, discontinued stops, and route order changes across multiple routes.

Pottsville Man Facing Charges After Allegedly Assaulting Police Officer During Domestic Incident

A Pottsville man is facing multiple charges after an alleged assault on a police officer during a domestic-related incident early Thursday morning in the city.

Police Charge Pottsville Woman With Domestic Simple Assault, Public Drunkenness

POTTSVILLE - A Pottsville woman has been charged following an early morning domestic incident reported in the city.

Pine Grove Pulls Away Late to Defeat Mahanoy Area in Schuylkill League Division 1 Clash

MAHANOY CITY, Pa. — Pine Grove picked up a key Schuylkill League Division 1 road win on Tuesday night, pulling away in the fourth quarter to defeat Mahanoy Area 66–58 in a league matchup.

Frackville Woman Jailed After Alleged Domestic Assault

FRACKVILLE - A Frackville woman is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison following a reported domestic incident on the evening of January 9, 2026, according to Butler Township Police.

Pottsville Man Charged Following Alleged Indecent Exposure Near High School

POTTSVILLE, Pa. — A Pottsville man has been charged in connection with an alleged indecent exposure incident reported near Pottsville Area High School in November 2025.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 14th, 2026

                 

Skook News Obituaries:  January 14th, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill recognizes Schuylkill County students on Fall 2025 Dean’s List

Penn State Schuylkill Recognizes Schuylkill County Students on Fall 2025 Dean’s List

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. — Penn State Schuylkill has named more than 300 students to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List, including nearly 200 from Schuylkill County. To earn Dean’s List recognition, students must complete the semester with a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

Pottsville Rotary Recognizes January Students of the Month

POTTSVILLE ROTARY HONORS JANUARY 2026 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Pottsville, PA — The Pottsville Rotary Club recognized its January 2026 Students of the Month at the Club’s weekly meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Vito’s Coal Fired Restaurant in St. Clair.