Mahanoy City Teen Charged with Hindering Apprehension, Corruption of Minors After Allegedly Assisting Juvenile Fugitive

A Mahanoy City teenager is facing criminal charges after police allege she attempted to help a wanted juvenile fugitive evade capture during a police search in the borough last week.

Schuylkill YMCA Blue Fins Swimmers Qualify for Eastern Zone Long Course Championships

Two swimmers from the Schuylkill YMCA Blue Fins are set to compete this week at one of the premier age-group swimming competitions in the eastern United States.

Sheppton-Oneida Fire Company to Host Community Blood Drive on August 13

Community members will have an opportunity to help save lives by donating blood during an upcoming blood drive at the Sheppton-Oneida Fire Company.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County; Strong Storms Expected This Afternoon

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Schuylkill County and much of eastern and central Pennsylvania until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 28th, 2026

                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  July 28th, 2026

Pottsville to Launch Free Two-Hour Downtown Parking Permits for Senior Residents Beginning August 3

Pottsville senior citizens will soon be able to park for free in downtown Pottsville for up to two hours under a new permit program that officially launches Monday, August 3.

Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County as Heavy Rain Threatens Flash Flooding Through Tonight

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Schuylkill County and several surrounding counties as multiple rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected to move across the region through late Tuesday night.

Kids Day Highlights Tuesday Schedule at Schuylkill County Fair

The 2026 Schuylkill County Fair continues Tuesday, July 28, with Kids Day, featuring children’s contests, hands-on activities, live entertainment, carnival rides and truck and tractor pulls.

2026 Schuylkill County Fair Introduces New Fair Royalty

The Schuylkill County Fair officially welcomed its 2026 Fair Royalty on Monday, introducing three young ambassadors who will represent the annual tradition throughout the coming year.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 27th, 2026

                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  July 27th, 2026

Ashland Police Begin Strict Enforcement of Parking Ordinances

Ashland Police announced that officers began strictly enforcing several borough parking ordinances today (Monday, July 27, 2026) in response to numerous complaints about parking issues throughout the borough.

Schuylkill County Fair Opens Monday Following Weekend of Judging and Final Preparations

The 2026 Schuylkill County Fair opens Monday afternoon, beginning six days of agricultural exhibits, carnival rides, competitions, live entertainment and family activities.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, July 27th, 2026

                      

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

Monday, July 27th, 2026

Big Diamond Speedway Results from Friday, July 24th, 2026

Duane Howard Makes History with 1,000th Big Diamond 358 Modified Feature Victory; Joey Brennan Earns Third Roadrunner Win

PennDOT Announces Roadwork Projects This Week on Interstate 81 and Route 61 in Schuylkill County

Motorists traveling throughout Schuylkill County this week should expect delays as several PennDOT maintenance projects continue or begin on Interstate 81 and Route 61.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 26th, 2026

                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  July 26th, 2026

Newly Released Records Detail Michael Bon's Immigration Status Before and After Fatal I-81 Crash

Newly released federal immigration records provided to Skook News by defense attorney John Waldron offer additional details about the immigration status of Michael Bon, the Massachusetts truck driver charged in the July 1 crash that killed Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 25th, 2026

                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  July 25th, 2026

Minersville Man Charged After Online Predator Sting in Schuylkill County

A Minersville man is facing multiple felony charges after police allege he communicated online with someone he believed to be a 15-year-old girl before arranging to meet the purported juvenile in Minersville.

Three Schuylkill County Hospitals to Receive More Than $2.85 Million in Federal Rural Health Funding

Three hospitals serving Schuylkill County will receive more than $2.85 million in federal funding for equipment upgrades and expanded medical services through the new Rural Health Transformation Fund, Congressman Dan Meuser announced.