Legendary North Schuylkill Wrestling Coach Joe Cesari Passes Away at 84

The Schuylkill County sports community is mourning the loss of Joseph Cesari, the iconic North Schuylkill wrestling coach whose name became synonymous with excellence on the mat. Cesari passed away on Tuesday, at the age of 84.

Annual Lakefront Festival Set for Schuylkill County's Sweet Arrow Lake

Sweet Arrow Lake County Park will once again host its annual Lakefront Festival this Sunday, October 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the park’s Clubhouse.

Shenandoah Valley’s Espinal and North Schuylkill’s Dando Take Top Honors at Mrs. T’s Invitational

The annual Mrs. T’s Invitational Cross Country Race was held this past Saturday at North Schuylkill, bringing together student-athletes from around the region for a day of competitive running.

Minersville Police Department Launches Pink Patch Initiative to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

The Minersville Police Department is honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October with a meaningful community initiative. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 7th, 2025

                                                                                                                                            

Skook News Obituaries:  October 7th, 2025

Reading & Northern Railroad Donates $10,000 to Mahanoy Area Chamber of Commerce

 

The Reading & Northern Railroad is giving back to the community of Mahanoy City after another successful year of passenger train excursions during the town’s annual Community Day.

Community Gathers for Annual Frackville Pumpkin Festival

The spirit of autumn was on display in Frackville on Saturday as the community came together for the annual Frackville Pumpkin Festival, hosted by the Frackville Business and Professional Association.

Two Hazleton Men Flown to Hospital After Interstate 81 Crash in Schuylkill County

Two men from Hazleton were seriously injured Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

               

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

for Tuesday, October 7th, 2025

Yamaha Dirt Bike, Tools Stolen in Burglary near New Ringgold

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a residential burglary that occurred in East Brunswick Township last week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 6th, 2025

                                                                                                                                           

Skook News Obituaries:  October 6th, 2025

Hegins Man Charged in Sexual Assault Investigation at SCI Frackville

A corrections sergeant employed at State Correctional Institution (SCI) Frackville has been charged following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving an inmate.

UPDATE: Frackville Man Charged with Murder in Fatal Shooting of Wife

FRACKVILLE – Formal charges have been filed against a Frackville man accused of fatally shooting his wife inside their South Center Street home early Saturday morning.

Mrs. T’s to Raise Flag, Celebrate National Pierogy Day at Shenandoah Borough Hall on Oct. 8

Mrs. T’s Pierogies will mark the 17th annual National Pierogy Day with its annual Community Flag Raising at Shenandoah Borough Hall on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 10 a.m. 

Pine Grove’s Ryan Leffler Named PIAA/NFHS Softball Coach of the Year

Pine Grove Area High School softball head coach Ryan Leffler has been named the 2024–2025 PIAA/NFHS Softball Coach of the Year, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) announced Monday.