Friday, September 19, 2025

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 19th, 2025

                                                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries:  September 19th, 2025

Schuylkill Haven Outlasts Minersville in Shootout


In one of the highest-scoring matchups of the Schuylkill County season so far, Schuylkill Haven held off Minersville, 48-38, Thursday night to remain undefeated at 5-0.

Driver Transported to Hospital After Crashing Into Home in North Manheim Township


A man transported to the hospital Thursday evening after his vehicle crashed into a home along East Adamsdale Road in North Manheim Township.

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Pennsylvania State Police: Pellet Gun Fired at Vehicle in New Philadelphia



NEW PHILADELPHIA – The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an incident in which a vehicle carrying two adults and a child was struck by a projectile while traveling through New Philadelphia Borough on Saturday, September 13, 2025.

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Scoreboard September 17th, 2025

                                 

Schuylkill County
High School Soccer Scoreboard
September 17th, 2025

Community Invited to Discuss Term Limits, Age Restrictions for Lawmakers


SCHUYLKILL HAVEN – A town hall meeting will be held next month at Penn State Schuylkill on the topic of term limits by elected officials.

Schuylkill County Residents Push Back Against Proposed Data Center Development



FRACKVILLE — A group of residents from the Frackville area is organizing to oppose a proposed data center complex they say would bring heavy industrial impacts to a conservation-zoned hillside behind Broad Mountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 18th, 2025

                                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries:  September 18th, 2025

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Mahanoy Area to Crown Homecoming Queen and King This Friday

MAHANOY CITY – Mahanoy Area Junior/Senior High School is buzzing with school spirit as it celebrates Homecoming this week.

Schuylkill County High School Football Power 5 - After Week 4

 

Schuylkill County High School Football Power 5 After Week 4

The 2025 Schuylkill County High School Football season has reached Week 4 and it brought some major statements. With three unbeaten teams still standing — and others looking to claw their way back — here’s how the Skook News Power 5 stacks up heading into Week 5.


1. Williams Valley (Last Week: 1) – Record: 4-0

The Vikings survived an absolute slugfest with Minersville, edging the Battlin’ Miners 43-40 in one of the season’s most thrilling games so far. Brady Shomper (125 yards, 3 TDs) and Fletcher Thompson (166 yards, 2 TDs) powered a ground game that controlled the clock just enough to keep Dante Carr at bay. Williams Valley’s defense bent more than it has all year, but the offense answered every challenge.

Next Opponent: at Tri-Valley (Friday)


2. Schuylkill Haven (Last Week: 2) – Record: 4-0

The Hurricanes steamrolled Mahanoy Area 69-0. Colton Reber ran for 206 yards and four touchdowns, while Niko Castillo added four more scores in a 482-yard offensive explosion. The night, however, was bittersweet: standout senior Niko Carestia suffered a leg injury. Haven has outscored opponents 211-33.

Next Opponent: Minersville (Thursday)


3. Marian Catholic (Last Week: 4) – Record: 4-0

The Colts kept rolling with a 34-6 win over Shenandoah Valley, their first 4-0 start since 2012. Rory Dixon erupted for 140 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while the defense forced key stops to prevent the Blue Devils from capitalizing on drives. Marian has allowed just 32 points all season and continues to find different playmakers each week.

Next Opponent: at Mahanoy Area (Friday)


4. Minersville (Last Week: 3) – Record: 3-1

The Battlin’ Miners dropped a heartbreaker to Williams Valley, but their performance proved they belong among the county’s elite. Dante Carr threw for 217 yards and 3 TDs while also rushing for 179 yards and 3 more scores, nearly pulling off a late comeback. Even in defeat, Minersville’s offense looks capable of challenging anyone — and Thursday’s showdown at Schuylkill Haven could be the game of the year.

Next Opponent: at Schuylkill Haven (Thursday)


5. Tri-Valley (Last Week: On the Bubble) – Record: 3-1

The Bulldogs are back in the Power 5 after hammering Nativity 42-13. Parker Hatter (130 yards, 3 TDs) and Cole Gemberling (117 yards, 2 TDs) led a rushing attack that piled up 293 yards. The defense continues to swarm, and Tri-Valley looks much more like the team that opened the year with promise. They’ll get a huge test this week hosting unbeaten Williams Valley.

Next Opponent: Williams Valley (Friday)


On the Bubble

  • Pottsville (2-2) – Rebounded with a 44-13 rout of Bangor, powered by JuJu Bainbridge’s 159 rushing yards and 3 total TDs. A tough trip to state-ranked Southern Lehigh looms.

  • North Schuylkill (2-2) – The Spartans fell 34-14 to Southern Lehigh, struggling to stop the run. Despite flashes from Luke Miller and Caden Mengel, NS has dropped two straight.

  • Nativity BVM (2-2) – After a 2-0 start, the Green Wave has lost back-to-back, including a 42-13 defeat to Tri-Valley.\

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule - Week 5

       

Schuylkill County High School Football Schedule - Week 5

The Week 5 Schedule for the Schuylkill County High School Football season.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 17th, 2025

                                                                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries:  September 17th, 2025

Encore Presentation of WWII Program Scheduled by Schuylkill County Historical Society

The Schuylkill County Historical Society will offer an encore presentation of “World War II: On the Local Home Front” on Wednesday, October 1, at 6:30 p.m.

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Scoreboard September 16th, 2025

                                

Schuylkill County
High School Soccer Scoreboard
September 16th, 2025

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Pottsville Man Charged in Domestic Violence Incident


A Pottsville man is facing charges after police responded to a domestic violence call in the early morning hours of Sunday, September 14, 2025.