Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 17th, 2026

                         

Skook News Obituaries:  July 17th, 2026

$7.35 Million Awarded for Business Growth, Emergency Services in Schuylkill County

Four projects supporting business growth and emergency services in Schuylkill County have been awarded a combined $7.35 million in state funding.

Pennsylvania State Police Seek Public’s Help in Fatal Schuylkill County Hit-and-Run Investigation

Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help as they continue investigating the death of a Pine Grove man who authorities now believe was struck by a vehicle while walking along Suedberg Road earlier this month.

Penn State Schuylkill Student Gains Leadership Experience at State Capitol

Penn State Schuylkill student Alex Kull recently received an inside look at Pennsylvania state government while shadowing state Rep. JoAnne Stehr at the Capitol in Harrisburg.

Schuylkill Chamber Welcomes Increased Child Care Funding in Pennsylvania Budget

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is welcoming increased state funding for child care and early learning programs included in Pennsylvania’s 2026–27 budget.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 16th, 2026

                        

Skook News Obituaries:  July 16th, 2026

Statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert Issued for Friday as Wildfire Smoke Blankets Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Friday, July 17, due to wildfire smoke expected to blanket the Commonwealth.

Longtime Knoebels Leader Richard “Dick” Knoebel Dies at 87

Richard “Dick” Knoebel, who guided Knoebels Amusement Resort through nearly four decades of growth while preserving its family-owned traditions, has died at the age of 87.

Pottsville Police Searching for Man Missing Since Late June

The Pottsville Bureau of Police is asking for the public’s help locating a 47-year-old man who has not been seen since late June.

Code Red Air Quality Alert Issued for Schuylkill County as Wildfire Smoke Moves into Pennsylvania

Schuylkill County will be under a Code Red Air Quality Alert on Thursday as wildfire smoke spreads across Pennsylvania.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 15th, 2026

                       

Skook News Obituaries:  July 15th, 2026

Schuylkill County Man Wanted for Allegedly Stealing a Wheel Loader in West Mahanoy Township

A St. Clair man is wanted after state police allege he stole a wheel loader valued at $310,000 from a property in West Mahanoy Township.

Schuylkill County Man Jailed on Kidnapping, Strangulation Charges Following Alleged Domestic Violence Incident

A Pottsville man is behind bars after Pennsylvania State Police say he kidnapped, assaulted, and threatened a woman during a domestic violence incident that began in Norwegian Township and continued at his residence in North Manheim Township.

Interstate 81 Reopens After Multiple Overnight Tractor-Trailer Crashes Near Pine Grove

Interstate 81 reopened late Wednesday morning after multiple tractor-trailer crashes closed the southbound lanes overnight near Pine Grove.

Heat Advisory Continues Wednesday for Schuylkill County

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Schuylkill County through Wednesday evening as high temperatures and humidity could push heat index values as high as 102 degrees.

WNEP Meteorologist Joe Snedeker’s Annual Go Joe Charity Ride to Make Several Schuylkill County Stops

Popular WNEP meteorologist Joe Snedeker will pedal through Schuylkill County this summer as part of his 29th annual Go Joe fundraising bicycle ride.

Interstate 81 Southbound Closed in Schuylkill County

Interstate 81 southbound is closed in Schuylkill County as of late Tuesday.

Meuser Leads U.S. House Moment of Silence Honoring Trooper Michael Pahira from Schuylkill County

Congressman Dan Meuser led a moment of silence on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday in memory of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., who was killed while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Swimming Area at Locust Lake State Park Closed Due to Poor Water Quality

The swimming area at Locust Lake State Park has been closed until further notice after routine water testing indicated poor water quality.

$1 Million Winning Pennsylvania Lottery Scratch-Off Sold in Schuylkill County

A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Schuylkill County recently sold a winning Scratch-Off ticket worth $1 million.