Monday, August 11, 2025

Schuylkill County Firefighters Remembered at 71st Annual Convention Memorial Service


The sacrifices and service of Schuylkill County’s firefighters, past and present, were remembered Sunday during the 71st Annual Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters Association Convention Memorial Service, held at St. Michael’s Ukrainian Church in Frackville.

“Minersville Missile” Mike Lisowski Scores First Big Diamond Speedway Win Since 2020

Mike Lisowski, known to fans as “The Minersville Missile,” lived up to his moniker Friday night at Big Diamond Speedway, charging to victory in the Quandel Concrete 358 Modified feature and ending a nearly five-year winless streak.

‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Stars Draw Big Turnout at Pottsville Car Show



Downtown Pottsville was filled with classic cars, live music, and television nostalgia on Saturday as large crowds attended the annual Great Pottsville Car Show.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 10th, 2025

                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries: August 10th, 2025

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Tower City Man Wanted After Missing Court Hearing



TOWER CITY – A Tower City man is wanted in Schuylkill County after failing to appear for a court hearing earlier this month.

State Police Investigating Arson in New Philadelphia


NEW PHILADELPHIA - Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an arson that occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, August 2, 2025, in New Philadelphia Borough.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 9th, 2025

                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: August 9th, 2025

Shenandoah Woman Kicked Two Officers, Tried to Hide Fentanyl During Arrest



SHENANDOAH - A Shenandoah woman is facing numerous charges after police say she resisted arrest, assaulted officers, and was found in possession of fentanyl during an incident.

State Police: Girardville Man Assaults Woman, Threatened to Kill Her, Urinated on Dogs During Domestic Incident



GIRARDVILLE - A Girardville man is behind bars after police say he assaulted a woman, threatened to kill her, and engaged in a series of disturbing acts during a domestic incident Thursday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, August 9th, 2025

  

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Saturday, August 9th, 2025

Friday, August 8, 2025

Mahanoy Plane Man Wanted on Multiple Animal Cruelty Charges



MAHANOY PLANE - A Mahanoy Plane man is facing a dozen charges, including multiple counts of animal cruelty and neglect, after police say they discovered several dogs and a cat living in deplorable conditions inside his home.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 8th, 2025

                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: August 8th, 2025

Ashland Borough to Host 2nd Annual Community Night at Memorial Field



ASHLAND - The 2nd Annual Ashland Community Night Out is set for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Field. 

10-Year-Old Injured in Girardville Bicycle Crash

A 10-year-old girl riding her bicycle was injured Monday evening in a collision with a pickup truck at a Girardville intersection, according to the Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville.