Schuylkill County Native Revealed as Penn State’s Nittany Lion

Penn State University has announced that Mason Reber, a 2021 graduate of Schuylkill Haven Area High School, has been the student behind the Nittany Lion mascot for the past three years.

Cumbola Man Expected to Face Charges After Attempting to Flee Police in Roofless Jeep

A Cumbola man is expected to face multiple charges after police say he attempted to flee during a traffic stop in a Jeep with no roof, no windshield, and no registration late Monday evening.

Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Receives 2025 PACP Chamber of the Year Award

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce has been named the 2025 Chamber of the Year by the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals (PACP), earning top honors in the category of chambers with more than 700 members.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 22nd, 2025

  

Skook News Obituaries:  November 22nd, 2025

Pottsville Woman Wanted After Abandoned Dogs Found Starving and Frozen

A Pottsville woman is facing felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges after police discovered one deceased dog and another severely neglected at a Market Street property earlier this month. The accused, Destiny Serafini, 24, is currently wanted by Pottsville Police.

Frackville Woman Accused of Leading Police on High-Speed Chase After St. Clair Walmart Theft

A Frackville woman is facing a series of felony and misdemeanor charges after Saint Clair Police say she fled officers during a retail theft investigation and was later found in possession of methamphetamine.

Two Women Charged in Separate Welfare Fraud Cases in Schuylkill County

Two women from Catawissa and McAdoo are facing felony charges after investigators allege they failed to report income and household changes, resulting in thousands of dollars in improperly received public assistance benefits.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 21st, 2025

 

Skook News Obituaries:  November 21st, 2025

Patriotic Locomotive #1776 Drew Crowds Across Schuylkill County on Thursday

A patriotic sight rolled through Schuylkill County on Thursday, November 20th, as Reading & Northern’s red, white, and blue Locomotive #1776 led a special Office Car Special (OCS) train across the region.

State Police to Conduct Sobriety Checkpoints in Schuylkill County Through Nov. 23

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven have announced that troopers will be conducting sobriety checkpoints throughout the region between November 9 and November 23, 2025, as part of an ongoing effort to improve roadway safety.

Mahanoy City Man Facing DUI and Multiple Traffic Charges After Crashing Into Parked Vehicles

A Mahanoy City man is facing a series of DUI and traffic-related charges, a year later, after police say he crashed into multiple parked vehicles and later struck a utility pole while attempting to flee the scene in November 2024.

Integrated Medical Group Opens “North of the Mountain Primary Care” in Northern Schuylkill County

Integrated Medical Group, P.C. has expanded its footprint in northern Schuylkill County with the opening of its newest practice, North of the Mountain Primary Care, bringing a full spectrum of patient-centered medical services to the Fountain Springs and Ashland communities.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 20th, 2025

Skook News Obituaries:  November 20th, 2025

Schuylkill League Boys’ Soccer Senior Game Returns This Sunday

One of the league’s most celebrated traditions is back for its second straight year as the Schuylkill League Boys’ Soccer Senior Game kicks off this Sunday, November 23rd, 2025, at 6 p.m. under the lights at Schuylkill Haven’s Rotary Field.

BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep23 Hackenberg Talks PSU & Smith Leads PSU with Emotion

BlueWhite Tailgate Pawcast S2 Ep23
Hackenberg Talks PSU & Smith Leads PSU with Emotion

Schuylkill County Man Convicted in 2022 Assault at Luzerne County Gentlemen’s Club

A Schuylkill County man has been convicted by a Luzerne County jury for assaulting a dancer during a private session at a gentlemen’s club in May 2022, the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office announced Wednesday.

Schuylkill County Woman Accused of Dumping Multiple Deceased Puppies

A Wayne Township woman is wanted on a long list of felony, misdemeanor, and summary charges stemming from an animal cruelty investigation opened on August 14, 2025.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 19th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries:  November 19th, 2025

Patriotic Locomotive #1776 to Roll Across Schuylkill County on Thursday

A star-spangled sight is coming to Schuylkill County this week.

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.