Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements | Friday, January 23rd, 2026

            

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for

Friday, January 23rd, 2026

NWS Calling for Major Winter Storm This Weekend, Schuylkill County Expected to Get 12-18 Inches of Snow

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Schuylkill County for what they are calling a Major Winter Storm this weekend.

Tamaqua Tops Pine Grove in Overtime, Strengthens Hold on Final League Playoff Spot

In a crucial Schuylkill League Division 1 matchup with major playoff implications, the Tamaqua Lady Raiders outlasted the Pine Grove Lady Cardinals, 36-29, in overtime Thursday night at Tamaqua Area High School.

Frackville, Saint Clair Awarded Nearly $600,000 for Road and Sidewalk Improvements

Frackville Borough and Saint Clair Borough were recently awarded nearly $600,000 in state funding through the Multimodal Transportation Fund to support major roadway and sidewalk improvement projects, according to Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).

WEATHER ALERT: Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

 

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

                                                                                                                                        

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 22nd, 2026

Panther Valley Grinds Out 33-30 Schuylkill League Win Over Tamaqua

Panther Valley picked up a hard-fought Schuylkill League Division 2 road victory Wednesday night, edging Tamaqua 33-30 in a back-and-forth dual meet at Tamaqua Area High School.

Tri-Valley Hangs On to Beat Pine Grove 33-30 in League Wrestling Action

 

Tri-Valley and Pine Grove delivered one of the most exciting Schuylkill League Division 2 wrestling matches of the season Wednesday night, as the Bulldogs held off a late Cardinals rally to earn a narrow 33-30 victory at Pine Grove High School.

North Schuylkill Claims Team Title at 2026 Schuylkill League Wrestling Tournament

 

North Schuylkill Claims Team Title at 2026 Schuylkill League Wrestling Tournament

POTTSVILLE, Pa. — North Schuylkill captured the team championship at the 2026 Schuylkill League Wrestling Tournament, held January 17 at historic Martz Hall in Pottsville.

Maryland Man Jailed After Alleged DUI, Fleeing Police at Swatara State Park in Schuylkill County

PINE GROVE TOWNSHIP — A Maryland man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from a Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Ranger, crashing his vehicle, and leading authorities on a search involving a helicopter at Swatara State Park last week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries | January 22nd, 2026

                        

Skook News Obituaries:  January 22nd, 2026

North Schuylkill Board Approves Dave Reeder as New Head Girls’ Soccer Coach

The North Schuylkill School District Board of Education approved the hiring of Dave Reeder of Ashland as the Spartans’ new Head Girls’ Soccer Coach at Wednesday night’s meeting.

Geisinger Files Legal Action Against St. Luke’s Following Schuylkill County Hospital Ownership Change

A legal dispute has emerged between Geisinger and St. Luke’s University Health Network following a recent announcement that St. Luke’s will assume full ownership of Geisinger St. Luke’s Hospital in Orwigsburg.

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements | Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

           

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County and Much of Central Pennsylvania

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Schuylkill County and parts of central Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results | January 21st, 2026

     

Schuylkill County High School Wrestling Results

January 21st, 2026

Joseph Tomtishen Named North Schuylkill Head Football Coach for 2026 Season

The North Schuylkill Board of Education officially approved the hiring of Joseph Tomtishen as the Spartans’ new Head Football Coach during its monthly meeting Wednesday night.

Schuylkill County Obituaries | January 21st, 2026

                       

Skook News Obituaries:  January 21st, 2026

More Than 4 Pounds of Meth Seized During Shenandoah Drug Operation

A Pottstown man is facing felony drug charges following a controlled drug purchase that allegedly led to the seizure of more than four pounds of methamphetamine in Shenandoah Borough.

Police: Ringtown Man Drove Vehicle Off Tow Truck During Repossession

A Ringtown man is facing multiple criminal and traffic-related charges following an alleged confrontation with a tow truck operator during a vehicle repossession in October, according to court records filed by the Pennsylvania State Police on January 20th, 2026.