PHOTOS: 71st Annual Schuylkill County Firefighters Convention Parade

Photos and the full video of the 71st Annual Schuylkill County Firefighters Convention Parade, hosted by the Friendship Fire Company of Englewood, Butler Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 16th, 2025

                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries: August 16th, 2025

Driver Flown with Injuries After Two-Miler Crash near Frackville

BUTLER TOWNSHIP - A man was seriously injured in a crash overnight on Route 61 in Frackville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 15th, 2025

                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries: August 15th, 2025

Firefighters Contain Commercial Building Fire in Butler Township

Fire crews from multiple communities responded to a commercial building fire Friday afternoon at Kennedy Concrete on Dutchtown Road.

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