Wednesday, July 16, 2025

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County and Most of Central Pennsylvania


The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Schuylkill County and most of Central Pennsylvania.

80-Year-Old Man Killed in Crash at Route 309 and 895 in West Penn Township


Authorities are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday evening at the intersection of State Route 309 and Route 895 in West Penn Township, Schuylkill County.

Firefighters at the Scene of a Working House Fire in New Castle Township



Firefighters are at the scene of a working structure fire in New Castle Township.

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Two Wanted Men Arrested During Traffic Stop in Pottsville



Two 18-year-old men wanted in connection to aggravated assault cases in multiple counties were arrested Monday afternoon during a traffic stop in Pottsville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 15th, 2025

                                                          

Skook News Obituaries: July 15th, 2025

Marian Catholic Begins Search for Next Head Coach of Girls Basketball Program


Marian Catholic High School has officially launched a regional search for its next Head Girls’ Basketball Coach.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

           

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Tuesday, July 15th, 2025

Schuylkill County Man Jailed After Alleged Assault at Mount Carbon Construction Office



A Branch Township man is behind bars after a violent confrontation at a local construction office led to injuries, criminal charges, and a struggle involving a firearm.

Monday, July 14, 2025

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 14th, 2025

                                                         

Skook News Obituaries: July 14th, 2025

Tamaqua’s Mason Ligenza Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers



Tamaqua Area High School standout Mason Ligenza’s baseball career took a major leap forward on Monday when the Los Angeles Dodgers selected him in the sixth round of the 2025 MLB Draft.

Pottsville Man Charged After Breaking Into Home



A Pottsville man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges following a break-in on the city’s north side over the weekend.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, July 14th, 2025

          

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Monday, July 14th, 2025

Sunday, July 13, 2025

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 13th, 2025

                                                        

Skook News Obituaries: July 13th, 2025

Gordon Mountain Road Reopens After Flash Flooding Closure

Gordon Mountain Road has reopened to traffic after a brief closure Sunday afternoon due to flash flooding caused by heavy rainfall and runoff.

WEATHER ALERT: Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County and Central Pennsylvania


The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Schuylkill County and most of Central Pennsylvania.