Years of Odor Complaints Surround Western Schuylkill County Biosolids Facility

Years of odor complaints surrounding the Natural Soil Products biosolids processing facility in western Schuylkill County continue to raise concerns among residents, with renewed discussion over whether independent air-quality monitoring could provide more definitive answers about conditions in affected communities.

‘The Last Anthracite Photographer’ Scott Herring to Present ‘Trains of the Anthracite’ in Minersville

Scott Herring, known as “The Last Anthracite Photographer,” will return to the Minersville area on Thursday, August 20, for a presentation highlighting the railroad history of Pennsylvania’s Anthracite region.

Copper Wire Reported Stolen from New Castle Township Substation

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating the theft of copper wire from an electrical substation in New Castle Township.

Pottsville City Council Approves FSL Public Finance as Financial, Grant-Writing Consultant in Split Vote

Pottsville City Council has appointed FSL Public Finance as the city's independent financial adviser and grant-writing consultant following a divided vote that included debate over transparency, competitive bidding, the city's financial condition and whether the arrangement duplicates services already being performed.

Back to School Night, Lasting Legends Night Set for Friday at Big Diamond Speedway

Big Diamond Speedway will return to racing action Friday, August 14, with a combination of family activities, racing and a celebration of the track's past during Back to School Night and Lasting Legends Night.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 11th, 2026

                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  August 11th, 2026

Schuylkill County Man Faces 115 CSAM Charges Following State Police Investigation

A Girardville man is facing more than 100 felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police investigators allege they discovered child sexual abuse material on several memory cards that were turned over to authorities.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 10th, 2026

                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  August 10th, 2026

Three Injured, Two Flown to Hospital After Crash Involving Tri-Axle in Ashland

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Ashland on Monday.

Schuylkill County Courts Warn Residents of Jury Duty Phone Scam

Schuylkill County court officials are warning residents to be on alert for a recently reported phone scam in which callers claim victims failed to report for jury duty and demand payment of a fine.

Coroner Identifies Schuylkill County Man Killed in Route 309 Crash

The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office has identified the Tamaqua man who died in a crash involving two commercial vehicles Friday afternoon in Lynn Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 9th, 2026

                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  August 9th, 2026

Emergency Personnel at Scene of Working House Fire in West Penn Township

Emergency personnel are currently at the scene of a working house fire in West Penn Township.

Schuylkill County Man Facing Felony Charge Over Allegedly Unreported Facebook Account

An Ashland man is facing a felony charge after authorities allege he failed to report a social media account as required under Pennsylvania’s sex offender registration law.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 8th, 2026

                                               

Skook News Obituaries:  August 7th, 2026

PADCO Seeks Input from Downtown Pottsville Property Owners on Proposed Façade Grant Program

The Pottsville Area Development Corporation (PADCO) is seeking input from downtown property and business owners as it works to develop a potential grant program aimed at improving building façades throughout the city's downtown.

PHOTOS: Shenandoah Hookies Block Party Fire Truck Parade 2026

Photos from the 2026 Shenandoah Rescue Hook and Ladder Block Party Fire Truck Parade held on Friday, August 7th, 2026.

Schuylkill County Man Killed in Fatal Route 309 Crash in Lehigh County

A 52-year-old man from Tamaqua was killed Friday afternoon in a crash involving two commercial vehicles at the intersection of Route 309 and Gun Club Road in Lynn Township, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.

Route 309/Blue Mountain Closed Near Schuylkill/Lehigh County Line Due to Fatal Crash

A fatal crash has closed a section of Route 309 in eastern Schuylkill County and neighboring Lehigh County as emergency crews remain on the scene Friday afternoon.

City of Pottsville Accepting Applications for Code Enforcement and Compliance Officer

The City of Pottsville is seeking qualified applicants to fill the full-time position of Code Enforcement and Compliance Officer, with applications being accepted through 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026.