Minersville Woman Charged in Burglary and Theft Incident

A homeless woman from Minersville is facing multiple charges after she allegedly entered a borough residence without permission and stole property earlier this month.

PennDOT to Conduct Pothole Patching Projects in Ryan Township Next Week

Motorists traveling through Ryan Township next week should prepare for minor delays as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) begins pothole patching projects on two local roads.

Hersheypark Releases Statement After Death of 9-Year-Old Guest at The Boardwalk

A nine-year-old child has died following a tragic incident at The Boardwalk water attraction at Hersheypark on Thursday evening.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 24th, 2025

                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: July 24th, 2025

WEATHER ALERT: Heat Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County for Friday

A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Friday, July 25th, 2025 for Schuylkill County and nearby Pennsylvania counties.

Schuylkill County Brew Fest Celebrates 10th Anniversary This Saturday in Downtown Pottsville

One of Schuylkill County’s most popular summer traditions returns this weekend as the Schuylkill County Brew Fest marks its 10th anniversary on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in Downtown Pottsville. 

Schuylkill County to Host First-Ever Schuylkill Stampede Rodeo This October

Mark your calendars for a rootin’-tootin’ good time as the Schuylkill County Fairgrounds prepares to host the inaugural Schuylkill Stampede Rodeo on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 23rd, 2025

                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: July 23rd, 2025

Schuylkill County's M&J Big Band to Return to the SunnyBrook Ballroom in Pottstown

On Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., the timeless sound of swing will come roaring back to the iconic Sunnybrook Ballroom in Pottstown as the M&J Big Band of Pottsville takes the stage—and with it, a golden era of American music will live again.

State Police Seek Health Care Providers’ Help in Investigation of Fraudulent Nursing Practices

The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Bureau of Criminal Investigation is calling on health care agencies and providers across the state to review employment records as part of an ongoing investigation into fraudulent nursing practices allegedly carried out by Shannon Nicole Womack.

Blue White Tailgate Pawcast: Talkin' Hockey Valley in July

Introducing and welcoming the Blue White Tailgate Pawcast to Skook News.

Marian Catholic High School Forms Committee to Launch National Search for Next Head of School

Marian Catholic High School has formally initiated the process to identify its next Head of School, with the announcement of a newly formed Search Committee that will oversee a national search for the position.

Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania to Pay $790,000 to Settle Medicare Billing Allegations

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced on Monday that Eye Consultants of Pennsylvania, PC (ECOP) has agreed to pay $790,000 to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 22nd, 2025

                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: July 22nd, 2025

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025

            

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

for Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025