Pottsville Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect; Linked to Additional Robberies

POTTSVILLE – A Philadelphia man is behind bars after police say he carried out an armed robbery at the Eagle Tavern in Pottsville late Saturday night.

North Schuylkill Announces 2025 Homecoming Court

North Schuylkill High School has announced the members of its 2025 Homecoming Court, with the crowning of this year’s queen and princess set for Friday, October 3, during halftime of the Spartans’ football game against Bangor Area.

Shenandoah Valley Band Performs at Bloomsburg Fair

Under the direction of Mr. John P. Shoener, the Shenandoah Valley High School Blue Devil Band showcased their talents at the 170th Bloomsburg Fair on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Shenandoah House Fire Displaces Two Residents; Firefighter Suffers Minor Injury

Emergency crews responded Sunday afternoon to a house fire that displaced two residents on East Lloyd Street in Shenandoah.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 28th, 2025

                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  September 28th, 2025

Schuylkill Technology Center Invites Public to Explore Programs During Annual Open House

The Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) will host Open House events at both its North and South campuses on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. 

Tamaqua Community Ambulance Association Receives Funding for New Ambulance

Local emergency responders will soon have upgraded equipment at their disposal thanks to a recently awarded state loan.

Minersville Man Arrested Following Street Incident, Meth Pipe Seized

A Minersville man is facing several charges after borough police responded to a call on September 12, 2025, regarding a suspicious individual at Sunbury Street and Teaberry Hill Road.

Schuylkill County Woman Accused of Making 23 False 911 Calls in Two Weeks

A McAdoo woman is facing criminal charges after Pennsylvania State Police say she repeatedly misused the 911 emergency system, making more than 20 calls over the span of two weeks without legitimate need for emergency services.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 27th, 2025

                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  September 27th, 2025

Tamaqua Hunger Campaign Opens October 1 to Support Local Families

The 14th annual Tamaqua Community Hunger Campaign begins Tuesday, Oct. 1, launching a month-long effort to provide critical support for the borough’s four food pantries.

Mahanoy Area Breaks Through With Victory Over Cardinals

The Mahanoy Area Golden Bears finally broke through Friday night, earning their first win of the season under new head coach Mick Connolly with a close 22-20 road victory over the Pine Grove Cardinals.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - Week 6

         

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - Week 6

The Week 6 Final Scores for the Schuylkill County High School Football season.

Minersville Man Charged with Assault, False Imprisonment After Domestic Incident

MINERSVILLE - A Minersville man is facing multiple charges, including assault and false imprisonment, following an incident earlier this summer that left a woman injured.

Happy 105th Birthday, Ann Stanwyck!

Happy 105th Birthday, Ann Stanwyck!