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.

Schuylkill County Historical Society Announces Lineup of August and September Programs

From local history and Civil War exploration to literature and Pennsylvania Dutch folklore, the Schuylkill County Historical Society has announced a diverse lineup of public programs and events scheduled throughout August and September.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 24th, 2026

                                

Skook News Obituaries:  July 24th, 2026

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 23rd, 2026

                               

Skook News Obituaries:  July 23rd, 2026

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 22nd, 2026

                              

Skook News Obituaries:  July 22nd, 2026

Schuylkill Haven Woman Accused of Biting Officer While Interfering with Arrest of Wanted Man

A Schuylkill Haven woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after police say she interfered with officers attempting to arrest a wanted man, resisted arrest herself and bit a Schuylkill Haven police officer during a struggle.

Schuylkill Haven Man Accused of Leading Police on Pursuit, Resisting Arrest While Wanted on Bucks County Warrants

A Schuylkill Haven man who police say fled from a traffic stop, led officers on a foot pursuit, and resisted arrest while wanted on active warrants is being held in Schuylkill County Prison on $50,000 bail.

Shenandoah's Lithuanian Heritage Museum Honored by Lithuania for Preserving Culture and History

Schuylkill County's rich Lithuanian heritage has earned international recognition, as the Lithuanian Heritage Museum in Shenandoah has been honored by the Republic of Lithuania for its decades of work preserving the history, culture and traditions of Lithuanian Americans.