More Than 1,800 Without Power in Schuylkill County Following Overnight Storms

More than 1,800 PPL customers remained without power Sunday morning after strong storms moved through Schuylkill County late Saturday night into early Sunday morning.

Port Carbon Celebrates Schuylkill County’s Longest-Running Fourth of July Tradition

Port Carbon continued one of Schuylkill County’s most historic Independence Day traditions on Saturday with the borough’s annual Fourth of July Parade.

Big Diamond Speedway Results from Friday, July 3rd, 2026

Big Diamond Speedway Honors Georgie Stevenson’s Memory; Metzger Earns First Modified Victory During Memorial Night

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Motorcycle Crash in Mahanoy Township

A Schuylkill County Coroner has been called to the scene of a motorcycle crash near Shenandoah

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County Through Saturday Night

 

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County and much of Pennsylvania as storms are expected to move through the region Saturday evening.

Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society Presentation to Highlight History of Main and Center Streets

The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society will take a look back at the history of one of Shenandoah’s most recognizable intersections during its upcoming presentation meeting.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 3rd, 2026

             

Skook News Obituaries:  July 3rd, 2026

Services Announced for Fallen Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.

Funeral services have been announced for Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr., who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County and Much of Pennsylvania

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County and a large portion of Pennsylvania as storms could impact the area Friday evening.

UPDATE: DHS Confirms Immigration Status of Truck Driver Charged in Crash That Killed Trooper Pahira

The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed additional information regarding the immigration status of the Massachusetts truck driver charged in the crash that claimed the life of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.

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.