North Schuylkill Students to Receive Free Admission to Regular-Season Home Athletic Events

North Schuylkill students will be able to attend regular-season home athletic events for free beginning with the 2026-27 school year.

Schuylkill County Farm Awarded Nearly $20,000 for Swine Facility Upgrade

A Schuylkill County farm will receive nearly $20,000 in state funding to make improvements aimed at protecting the health and safety of its swine.

Pottsville Steps Up Code Enforcement, Blight Fight as City Targets Problem Properties

Pottsville officials say the city is taking a more aggressive approach to blight and property maintenance, restructuring its code enforcement operations while preparing to demolish several deteriorated properties.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 12th, 2026

                                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  August 12th, 2026

Years of Odor Complaints Surround Western Schuylkill County Biosolids Facility

Years of odor complaints surrounding the Natural Soil Products biosolids processing facility in western Schuylkill County continue to raise concerns among residents, with renewed discussion over whether independent air-quality monitoring could provide more definitive answers about conditions in affected communities.

‘The Last Anthracite Photographer’ Scott Herring to Present ‘Trains of the Anthracite’ in Minersville

Scott Herring, known as “The Last Anthracite Photographer,” will return to the Minersville area on Thursday, August 20, for a presentation highlighting the railroad history of Pennsylvania’s Anthracite region.

Copper Wire Reported Stolen from New Castle Township Substation

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating the theft of copper wire from an electrical substation in New Castle Township.

Pottsville City Council Approves FSL Public Finance as Financial, Grant-Writing Consultant in Split Vote

Pottsville City Council has appointed FSL Public Finance as the city's independent financial adviser and grant-writing consultant following a divided vote that included debate over transparency, competitive bidding, the city's financial condition and whether the arrangement duplicates services already being performed.

Back to School Night, Lasting Legends Night Set for Friday at Big Diamond Speedway

Big Diamond Speedway will return to racing action Friday, August 14, with a combination of family activities, racing and a celebration of the track's past during Back to School Night and Lasting Legends Night.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 11th, 2026

                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  August 11th, 2026

Schuylkill County Man Faces 115 CSAM Charges Following State Police Investigation

A Girardville man is facing more than 100 felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police investigators allege they discovered child sexual abuse material on several memory cards that were turned over to authorities.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 10th, 2026

                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  August 10th, 2026

Three Injured, Two Flown to Hospital After Crash Involving Tri-Axle in Ashland

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Ashland on Monday.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County is among more than 20 Pennsylvania counties under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch Monday afternoon as potentially strong storms threaten the region.

Schuylkill County Courts Warn Residents of Jury Duty Phone Scam

Schuylkill County court officials are warning residents to be on alert for a recently reported phone scam in which callers claim victims failed to report for jury duty and demand payment of a fine.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 9th, 2026

                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  August 9th, 2026

Emergency Personnel at Scene of Working House Fire in West Penn Township

Emergency personnel are currently at the scene of a working house fire in West Penn Township.

Schuylkill County Man Facing Felony Charge Over Allegedly Unreported Facebook Account

An Ashland man is facing a felony charge after authorities allege he failed to report a social media account as required under Pennsylvania’s sex offender registration law.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 8th, 2026

                                               

Skook News Obituaries:  August 7th, 2026

PADCO Seeks Input from Downtown Pottsville Property Owners on Proposed Façade Grant Program

The Pottsville Area Development Corporation (PADCO) is seeking input from downtown property and business owners as it works to develop a potential grant program aimed at improving building façades throughout the city's downtown.