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.

Big Diamond Speedway Results from Friday, August 21st, 2026

Timmy Buckwalter Scores $10,000 Prelude to the Coalcracker Victory at Big Diamond Speedway

Schuylkill County Varsity Golf Results from August 21st, 2026

                   

Schuylkill County Varsity Golf Results from August 21st, 2026

State Police Investigating Burglary at Brown Bag in Barnesville

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a burglary reported at the Brown Bag in Barnesville last weekend.

Armed Suspect Flees Gas Station near Frackville Following Friday Morning Robbery

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Friday morning at a Speedway gas station in West Mahanoy Township near Frackville.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scrimmage Schedule

Before the Schuylkill County high school football season officially kicks off next weekend, local teams will get one final test when they take the field for preseason scrimmages this Saturday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 21st, 2026

                                                            

Skook News Obituaries:  August 21st, 2026

Shenandoah Borough Working to Save "The Pumpy" Dam After DEP Meeting Over Violations

Shenandoah Borough officials say they are working to find a way to preserve the Brandonville Pumping Station Dam after a meeting with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection this week concerning violations of a compliance order that dates back 17 years.

Shenandoah Borough Investigating $21,201 Federal Tax Lien Over Unpaid Payroll Taxes

Shenandoah Borough officials say they are investigating more than $21,000 in unpaid federal payroll tax liabilities dating back to 2021 and 2022 after discovering a federal tax lien filed against the borough.

Frackville Police Welcome New Officer, Borough Accepting Applications for Another

The Borough of Frackville is accepting applications for a full-time police officer as the Frackville Police Department continues to add to its ranks.

Maryland Man Already Wanted in Schuylkill County Faces 87 New Charges

A Maryland man already wanted by police in Schuylkill County is now facing 87 additional charges after Pennsylvania State Police allege he repeatedly submitted false child abuse reports and made disparaging social media posts targeting members of an East Union Township family.

Passenger Trapped, Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 61 in Pottsville

A Pottsville woman was extricated from a vehicle and transported to a local hospital following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening along Route 61 in Pottsville.

Up to 3 Inches of Rain Possible as Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Schuylkill County and portions of central Pennsylvania as heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding Thursday afternoon and evening.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 20th, 2026

                                                           

Skook News Obituaries:  August 20th, 2026