Fallen Trooper Michael Pahira Escorted Home to Schuylkill County in State Police Procession

Hundreds of law enforcement officers, first responders and community members paid their respects Thursday as fallen Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. was escorted home to Frackville in a solemn procession from the Lehigh Valley.

May's Drive In Celebrates Seven Decades of Burgers, Ice Cream and Family Tradition

ASHLAND — For seven decades, May's Drive In has been serving burgers, ice cream, and memories to generations of Pennsylvanians. This July, the family-owned restaurant chain is marking its 70th anniversary with month-long customer specials while reflecting on a story that began with a single drive-in and has grown into a four-generation family business.

Former Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Charged After Altercation at Kline Township Planning Commission Meeting About Data Centers

A former Pennsylvania House Majority Leader is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he fought with police officers while being removed from a Kline Township Planning Commission meeting with Amazon Tuesday evening.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 2nd, 2026

             

Skook News Obituaries:  July 2nd, 2026

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Donate $1 Million to Food Bank Serving Berks and Schuylkill Counties

Helping Harvest has received a $1 million donation from Taylor Swift and her fiancé, Travis Kelce, providing a significant boost to the food bank's efforts to fight hunger across Berks County and Schuylkill County.

Newly Filed Court Documents Detail Heroic Rescue Efforts Following Death of Trooper Michael Pahira

Newly filed court documents are providing a heartbreaking look at the moments following the crash that claimed the life of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira, detailing the extraordinary efforts by construction workers, truck drivers, and fellow troopers who risked their own lives in an attempt to save him.

67-Year-Old Schuylkill County Man Charged After Online Sting Operation

A 67-year-old Schuylkill County man faces numerous felony charges after authorities say he engaged in explicit online communications with someone he believed to be a 12-year-old girl and possessed child sexual abuse material.

Massachusetts Truck Driver Charged in Death of Pennsylvania State Trooper on Interstate 81

A Massachusetts truck driver has been charged following the crash that claimed the life of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. Wednesday morning along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 1st, 2026

            

Skook News Obituaries:  July 1st, 2026

Governor Shapiro Identifies Trooper Killed in I-81 Crash as Trooper Mike Pahira

Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday identified the Pennsylvania State Police Trooper killed in the line of duty along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County as Trooper Mike Pahira, a 20-year veteran of the department assigned to Troop L in Frackville.

Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Killed in Line-of-Duty Crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

A Pennsylvania State Police Trooper assigned to the Frackville station was killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a passing commercial vehicle while conducting a commercial vehicle safety inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Interstate 81 Closed in Schuylkill County Due to Tractor Trailer Crash

 

A crash involving multiple tractor trailers has closed Interstate 81 southbound in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Students Earn Dean's List Honors at Wilkes University

Wilkes University has recognized several students from Schuylkill County for their academic excellence by naming them to the Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester.

Reading & Northern Releases Schedule for Union Pacific Big Boy's Schuylkill County Visit

The Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad (RBMN) has released a detailed schedule for the highly anticipated visit of Union Pacific's legendary "Big Boy" No. 4014, which will travel through Schuylkill County on Thursday, July 2, as part of the railroad's Semiquincentennial Steam Celebration.

Lehigh Carbon Community College Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List

Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has announced the students named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester. Students who earn a grade point average of 3.50 or higher receive Dean's List recognition.

Texas Man Charged After Pennsylvania State Police Allege Online Retail Scam Targeted Schuylkill County Buyer

A Texas man is facing misdemeanor charges in Schuylkill County after Pennsylvania State Police allege he accepted payment for a high-priced laser device through his online business but never delivered the product or refunded the customer.

PA District 24 Little League All-Star Scoreboard - Monday, June 29th, 2026

         

PA District 24 Little League All-Star Scoreboard

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 30th, 2026

           

Skook News Obituaries:  June 30th, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has upgraded its Extreme Heat Watch to an Extreme Heat Warning for Schuylkill County and much of central Pennsylvania as forecasters continue to predict several days of dangerous heat and humidity.

Philadelphia Woman Charged After Allegedly Attempting to Smuggle Suboxone into SCI Mahanoy During Prison Visit

A Philadelphia woman is facing multiple felony charges after authorities allege she attempted to smuggle dozens of Suboxone strips into SCI Mahanoy during a scheduled inmate visit in 2023.