Thursday, August 7, 2025

Driver Hospitalized Following Rollover Crash in Frackville



Emergency crews responded to a crash involving a rollover and entrapment Wednesday morning at the intersection of West Oak and South Fourth Street in Frackville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 7th, 2025

                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: August 7th, 2025

Schuylkill County Man Indicted on Federal Child Exploitation Charges


The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Craig Kimmel, 54, of Schuylkill County, was indicted by a federal grand jury on August 6 for multiple child exploitation offenses.

71st Annual Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention Set for August 10–16


The 71st Annual Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Convention is set to take place from Sunday, August 10, through Saturday, August 16, 2025, hosted by the Friendship Fire Company #1 of Englewood, Butler Township. 

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 6th, 2025

                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: August 6th, 2025

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Extended to Late Wednesday


The Code Orange Air Quality Alert has been extended to late Wednesday for Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Students Receive Degrees from Kutztown University

Nearly 1,200 students were recently awarded degrees from Kutztown University following the completion of the Spring 2025 semester, including more than 40 graduates from Schuylkill County.

Pennsylvania State Police Provide Update on Crash Involving Ryan Township Ambulance



A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Morea Road and Mahanoy City Road in Mahanoy Township left multiple individuals injured last Wednesday afternoon, according to a public release by Pennsylvania State Police in Frackville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 5th, 2025

                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: August 5th, 2025

Stars of ‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ Set to Greet Fans at the Great Pottsville Car Show This Saturday


The Great Pottsville Car Show will take place this Saturday, August 9, in downtown Pottsville. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 4th, 2025

                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries: August 4th, 2025

Monday, August 4, 2025

Two Girardville Men Jailed After Axe and Knife Attack Sends Man to Hospital


Two Girardville men are facing charges after a violent late-night altercation involving an axe and multiple knives left a man with multiple stab wounds and hospitalized.

Code Orange Air Quality Alert Issued for Schuylkill County






The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code ORANGE Air Quality Alert for all of Central Pennsylvania.

Runners Take Part in 2nd Annual Spartan Charge 5K

On Saturday, athletes took part in the 2nd annual Spartan Charge 5K at North Schuylkill.

PHOTOS: 2025 Shenandoah Rescue Hook and Ladder Block Party Fire Truck Parade

Photos and video of the 2025 Shenandoah Rescue Hook and Ladder Block Party Fire Truck Parade held on Friday, August 1st, 2025.