Nearly Seven Decades of Service Lead Charles Smulligan to Convention Parade Honor

Longtime Ryan Township Fire Company member and former Fire Chief Charles Smulligan was recognized for nearly seven decades of service when he served as grand marshal of the 2026 Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention Parade.

Schuylkill County for August 25th, 2026

                                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  August 25th, 2026

Historical Society to Explore Shenandoah Wedding Traditions at September Presentation

The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society will explore the ceremonies, traditions and celebrations surrounding local weddings during its next public presentation.

Meet the Schuylkill County Marching Bands 2026: Minersville Area Battlin’ Miner Marching Band

The Minersville Area Battlin’ Miner Marching Band will take audiences on a journey “From Chaos to Connection” during the 2026 season.

State Police Investigating Theft of Mercedes-Benz from Mahanoy Township Garage

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating the theft of a vehicle and other property from a garage in Mahanoy Township.

Schuylkill County Varsity Golf Results from August 24th, 2026

                    

Schuylkill County Varsity Golf Results from August 24th, 2026

Schuylkill Haven Man Jailed on Strangulation, Aggravated Assault Charges

A Schuylkill Haven man was jailed after Pennsylvania State Police alleged that he choked his husband during two domestic incidents over the weekend.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 24th, 2026

                                                               

Skook News Obituaries:  August 24th, 2026

Frackville Man Jailed After Police Say Woman Was Strangled During Domestic Dispute

A Frackville man was jailed on aggravated assault and strangulation charges after police say he attacked a woman during a domestic disturbance Saturday morning.

Two Shenandoah Men Charged in Armed Robbery at Food Mart

Two Shenandoah men are facing felony charges following an armed robbery Sunday afternoon at the Friendly Food Mart.

Pottsville Car Show Brings Back "Daisy Duke", Plans Rolling Cruise for 2027

Actress Catherine Bach made a return appearance at the 2026 Great Pottsville Car Show, drawing another large crowd of “Dukes of Hazzard” fans.

Tri-County Youth Football League 2026 Regular Season - Week 1 Results

Tri-County Youth Football League

2026 Regular Season - Week 1 Results

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 23rd, 2026

                                                              

Skook News Obituaries:  August 23rd, 2026

Firefighters at Scene of Working House Fire in Schuylkill Haven

Firefighters are at the scene of a working house fire early Sunday in Schuylkill Haven.

Pottsville Man Accused of Throwing Spiked Metal Ball and Chain Through Car Window

A Pottsville man is facing assault and related charges after Pennsylvania State Police alleged he threw a spiked metal ball and chain at a woman’s vehicle, shattering its rear windshield.

Hazleton Man Faces Animal Cruelty, Document Falsification Charges

A Hazleton man is facing animal cruelty and other charges after police allege two dogs were kept in a padlocked attic in Kelayres without proper ventilation, food or water.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 22nd, 2026

                                                             

Skook News Obituaries:  August 22nd, 2026

PHOTO GALLERY: Schuylkill County’s Volunteer Firefighters Parade Through Ryan Township

First responders filled Route 54 in Barnesville on Saturday, August 22, for the 2026 Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention Parade. The procession featured fire apparatus, marching units, pipe bands, mummers and the Mahanoy Area Marching Band. 

Pennsylvania State Police Welcome 47 New Troopers Following Graduation of 176th Cadet Class

The Pennsylvania State Police added 47 new troopers to its ranks Friday following the graduation of the department's 176th Cadet Class.

VIDEO: 2026 Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighter Convention Parade

Watch the full Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighter Convention Parade held on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 in Barnesville.