Saturday, May 24, 2025

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 24th, 2025

        

Skook News Obituaries: May 24th, 2025

North Schuylkill Softball Cruises Past Saucon Valley, Advances to District XI Semifinal

North Schuylkill softball powered its way into the District XI Class 4A Semifinal with a commanding 10-2 win over Saucon Valley on Friday afternoon.

Inmate at SCI Mahanoy Charged with Multiple Child Exploitation Offenses Following Investigation

An inmate at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Mahanoy is facing a series of serious felony charges related to the sexual exploitation of a minor, following an investigation conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections’ Bureau of Investigations and Intelligence (BII).

PIAA District XI Baseball and Softball Playoff Scoreboard - May 23rd, 2025

   

PIAA District XI Baseball and Softball Playoff Scoreboard - May 23rd, 2025

The District XI High School Baseball and Softball scoreboard after games played on Friday, May 23rd, 2025

PHOTOS: 2025 Friendship Fire Company, Englewood, Block Party Firetruck Parade

Photos and video of the 2025 Friendship Fire Company in Englewood's Block Party Fire Truck Parade held on May 23rd, 2025.

Friday, May 23, 2025

Schuylkill County Jeweler Charged with 24 Counts of Theft, Failing to Remit Over $169K in Sales Tax

Charles Anthony Sophy, 53, of Pottsville and owner of Sophy Jewelers in St. Clair, has been charged with 24 felony counts of theft and multiple misdemeanors after allegedly failing to remit more than $169,000 in sales tax and failing to pay personal income taxes, according to an affidavit filed through Magisterial District Judge David Plachko’s office by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.

Ashland Man Arrested Following Gunfire Incident; Faces Multiple Charges

An Ashland man is behind bars after a series of gunshots rang out in the borough Friday morning, prompting a swift response from local law enforcement and resulting in multiple felony charges.

First Cohort Completes Schuylkill Technology Center Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program

On Thursday, May 22, 2025, the Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) celebrated a milestone as the first group of students completed the new Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program at its South Campus in Mar Lin.

Schuylkill County Residents Among University of Scranton Graduates



Schuylkill County residents were among the more than 725 graduates who took part in The University of Scranton's undergraduate commencement ceremony held May 18 at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre Township. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 23rd, 2025

       

Skook News Obituaries: May 23rd, 2025

Brooklyn Man Arrested in Connection with Pottsville Robbery

The Pottsville Bureau of Police announced the arrest of a man wanted in connection with the April 29 robbery of the Hong Kong Buffet located in the city.

Thursday, May 22, 2025

Penn State Schuylkill Among 13 Campuses to Remain Open as University Announces Statewide Restructuring

Seven Commonwealth Campuses to Close by 2027 in Major Shift; Schuylkill Campus to See Continued Investment.

Dustin’s Adventureland Receives $5,000 Boost for Inclusive Playground in Palo Alto

A recent $5,000 donation from Pennsylvania Skill Charitable Giving, powered by Pace-O-Matic, is bringing Dustin’s Adventureland one step closer to transforming the Bacon Street Playground into an inclusive haven for children of all abilities.

UPDATE: PIAA District XI Baseball and Softball Playoff Schedule

  

UPDATE:  PIAA District XI Baseball and Softball Playoff Schedule

The District XI High School Baseball and Softball Schedules for Schuylkill County teams as of May 22nd, 2025

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 22nd, 2025

       

Skook News Obituaries: May 22nd, 2025