Friday, July 3, 2026

Fallen Trooper Michael Pahira Escorted Home to Schuylkill County in State Police Procession

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Hundreds of law enforcement officers, first responders and community members paid their respects Thursday as fallen Pennsylvania State Polic...
Thursday, July 2, 2026

May's Drive In Celebrates Seven Decades of Burgers, Ice Cream and Family Tradition

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ASHLAND — For seven decades, May's Drive In has been serving burgers, ice cream, and memories to generations of Pennsylvanians. This Ju...

Former Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Charged After Altercation at Kline Township Planning Commission Meeting About Data Centers

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A former Pennsylvania House Majority Leader is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he fought with police of...

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 2nd, 2026

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              Skook News Obituaries:  July 2nd, 2026

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Donate $1 Million to Food Bank Serving Berks and Schuylkill Counties

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Helping Harvest has received a $1 million donation from Taylor Swift and her fiancé, Travis Kelce, providing a significant boost to the food...

Newly Filed Court Documents Detail Heroic Rescue Efforts Following Death of Trooper Michael Pahira

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Newly filed court documents are providing a heartbreaking look at the moments following the crash that claimed the life of Pennsylvania Stat...

67-Year-Old Schuylkill County Man Charged After Online Sting Operation

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A 67-year-old Schuylkill County man faces numerous felony charges after authorities say he engaged in explicit online communications with so...
Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Massachusetts Truck Driver Charged in Death of Pennsylvania State Trooper on Interstate 81

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A Massachusetts truck driver has been charged following the crash that claimed the life of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahi...

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 1st, 2026

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             Skook News Obituaries:  July 1st, 2026

Governor Shapiro Identifies Trooper Killed in I-81 Crash as Trooper Mike Pahira

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Governor Josh Shapiro on Wednesday identified the Pennsylvania State Police Trooper killed in the line of duty along Interstate 81 in Schuyl...

Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Killed in Line-of-Duty Crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

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A Pennsylvania State Police Trooper assigned to the Frackville station was killed Wednesday morning after being struck by a passing commerci...

Interstate 81 Closed in Schuylkill County Due to Tractor Trailer Crash

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  A crash involving multiple tractor trailers has closed Interstate 81 southbound in Schuylkill County.
Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Schuylkill County Students Earn Dean's List Honors at Wilkes University

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Wilkes University has recognized several students from Schuylkill County for their academic excellence by naming them to the Dean's List...

Reading & Northern Releases Schedule for Union Pacific Big Boy's Schuylkill County Visit

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The Reading Blue Mountain & Northern Railroad (RBMN) has released a detailed schedule for the highly anticipated visit of Union Pacific...

Lehigh Carbon Community College Announces Spring 2026 Dean's List

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Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) has announced the students named to the Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester. Students who e...