Butler Township Schedules Public Hearing on Data Center Zoning Changes

Butler Township officials will hold a public hearing this week on two proposed zoning ordinance changes involving the township’s Data Center Overlay District, including an expansion of the district and a reduction in the maximum allowable noise level for data centers.

Schuylkill County Schools Awarded More Than $1.5 Million for Safety, Mental Health

Schools and educational institutions across Schuylkill County have been awarded more than $1.5 million in state funding to improve school security and provide behavioral health support for students and staff. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 14th, 2026

                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  August 14th, 2026

Schuylkill County Varsity Golf Results | August 13th, 2026

              

Schuylkill County Varsity Golf Results from August 13th, 2026

Schuylkill County Man Sentenced to 8 to 16 Years in Prison for CSAM

A Schuylkill Haven man has been sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty to felony charges involving the possession of dozens of child sexual abuse material files.

Frackville Man Accused of Robbing Woman of Cell Phone in Pottsville

A Frackville man is facing felony robbery and aggravated assault charges after Pottsville Police say he threatened a woman with a utility knife and took her cell phone during an incident last month.

Man Accused of Retail Theft, Kissing Loss Prevention Officer at Boscov’s

A Luzerne County man is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he stole more than $360 worth of merchandise from Boscov’s at the Fairlane Village Mall and then grabbed and kissed the arm of a loss prevention officer.

Saint Clair Man Accused of Threatening to Set Woman on Fire, Stab Her

A Saint Clair man is facing multiple charges after police allege he repeatedly threatened a woman through text messages, including threats to set her on fire and stab her.

Schuylkill County Emergency Personnel at Scene of Working House Fire in Newtown

Emergency personnel are at the scene of a working house fire in Reilly Township Friday morning.

Pottsville Man Facing Charges in Two Separate Alleged Sexual Assault Incidents Days Apart

A Pottsville man is facing charges in two separate alleged sexual assault incidents that authorities say occurred just days apart, including one in New Castle Township and another involving an alleged break-in at a Pottsville apartment.

Saint Clair Woman Accused of Using Counterfeit $100 Bill, Stealing Merchandise from Walmart

A Saint Clair woman is facing a felony retail theft charge after police allege she repeatedly attempted to use a counterfeit $100 bill at Walmart and left the store with merchandise she had not paid for.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 13th, 2026

                                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  August 13th, 2026

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.