Saint Joseph’s Center Expresses Gratitude for Support of Go Joe Bike Ride, WNEP Telethon, and Summer Festival

SCRANTON — Saint Joseph’s Center is extending heartfelt thanks to the community for the overwhelming generosity and enthusiasm shown during this year’s 28th Go Joe Bike Ride, WNEP Telethon, and 64th Annual Summer Festival.

State Police Seek Minersville Man Wanted on Multiple Charges

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY – The Pennsylvania State Police Troop L – Schuylkill Haven Station has issued an arrest warrant for 38-year-old David Joseph Tavares, of 28 Spruce Street, Minersville, who is wanted on numerous charges stemming from an incident on August 13th, 2025, in Pottsville involving fleeing and eluding law enforcement.

Multiple Dogs Discovered Dead in Trash Bags; One Survives in Schuylkill County

WAYNE TOWNSHIP – Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a case of animal cruelty after multiple deceased dogs were discovered inside trash bags Thursday afternoon.

Marian Catholic Mourns Loss of Boys Basketball Head Coach Scott Murphy

 Marian Catholic High School is mourning the passing of Boys Basketball Head Coach Scott Murphy, a respected leader who left a lasting impact on the school’s athletic programs.

Speed to Blame for Tractor Trailer Rollover on Burma Road in Schuylkill County

BLYTHE TOWNSHIP - A New York man was injured Monday afternoon when a tractor-trailer hauling construction debris overturned on Burma Road in Blythe Township, blocking both lanes of travel.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 14th, 2025

                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries: August 14th, 2025

Blasting Operations to Impact Route 61 "The Grade" Traffic Through Late September

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY. - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says that short-term traffic stoppages will be in place on Route 61 “The Grade” between Frackville and St. Clair for blasting operations starting next week.

St. Clair Man Accused of Harassing Special Needs Child at Boone Park

ST. CLAIR – A St. Clair man is facing multiple charges after police say he harassed and attempted to fight a special needs child during an incident at Admiral Boone Park on Tuesday.

Community Cinema Course Returns to Penn State Schuylkill This Fall

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – Penn State Schuylkill’s popular community enrichment cinema course will return this fall, offering participants an opportunity to examine how comedy in film has evolved over the years.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, August 14th, 2025

     

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

for Thursday, August 14th, 2025

PennDOT Hosting Job Fair in Schuylkill County for Winter Positions

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will hold a job fair in Schuylkill County to recruit for upcoming winter positions.

Schuylkill County Obituarie for August 13th, 2025

                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: August 13th, 2025

Ashland Native, Cardinal Brennan Alumnus Rev. Robert T. Finlan to Lead Marian Catholic High School

Marian Catholic High School has announced that Bishop Alfred A. Schlert has appointed Reverend Robert T. Finlan as the school’s new principal, effective immediately.

Ashland Community Night Draws Hundreds for Second Year

More than 300 residents came out Tuesday evening for the second annual Ashland Community Night, an event that has quickly become one of the borough’s most popular gatherings.

Gordon Teen Charged After Police Chase Through Schuylkill County Coal Company Property

A Gordon teen is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase through several Schuylkill County communities Tuesday night.