Tamaqua to Receive Over $2 Million Through Pennsylvania’s CRIZ Program

Tamaqua is set to benefit from more than $2 million in funding through Pennsylvania’s City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) program, according to an announcement from Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne.

North Schuylkill to Host Celebration of Life Honoring Legendary Coach Joe Cesari

Family, friends, former athletes, and the community will soon gather to honor the life and legacy of Joseph “Joe” Cesari, the iconic North Schuylkill wrestling coach who passed away on October 3, 2025

Suspects Wearing Dark Clothing, Rubber Boots, and Face Coverings Caught at Closed Schuylkill County Gas Station

Two men from Berks County are behind bars after Pennsylvania State Police say they were found outside a closed gas station in Schuylkill County early Tuesday morning, allegedly equipped with burglary tools.

Pottsville Man in Schuylkill County Prison Now Facing New Rape, Indecent Assault Allegations

A Pottsville man already behind bars for sexual assault charges earlier this year has now been arraigned on a new set of serious offenses following a three-month investigation.

Shenandoah Valley vs. Mahanoy Rivalry Game to Honor Historic Wins, Support Cancer Benefit, and Conclude Food Drive Competition

This Friday night’s high school football matchup between the Mahanoy Area Golden Bears and the Shenandoah Valley Blue Devils promises to be more than just another game under the lights. 

Man Charged with Trespassing in Shenandoah Borough

A man has been charged following a late-night trespassing incident in Shenandoah Borough last week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 21st, 2025

                                                                                                                                                          

Skook News Obituaries:  October 21st, 2025

Red Beets from Orwigsburg Town Square Donated to Families in Need

 

The Orwigsburg Area Business & Professional Association (OABPA) has announced the successful completion of Phase 1 of its Town Square renovation project, which has produced both visual improvements and a tangible benefit for the community: a harvest of red beets donated to the Orwigsburg Food Pantry.

Federal Shutdown to Halt November SNAP Payments for Nearly Two Million Pennsylvanians

Nearly two million Pennsylvanians who depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to feed their families will not receive their November benefits unless Congress acts quickly to resolve the ongoing federal shutdown.

District XI High School Soccer Playoff Results (10/20/2025)

 

District XI

High School Soccer Playoff Results (10/20/2025)

Updates for Schuylkill County teams competing in the District XI High School Soccer Playoffs.

       

District XI

High School Volleyball Playoff Results (10/20/2025)

Updates for Schuylkill County teams competing in the District XI High School Volleyball Playoffs.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 20th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries:  October 20th, 2025

Schuylkill County Woman Tried to Stab, Then Run Over Husband in Butler Township

Butler Township Police have issued a warrant for a Lavelle woman following a violent domestic incident Sunday evening that left one man injured.

Shenandoah Valley Names September Student of the Month

Shenandoah Valley Jr./Sr. High School has recognized Brianna Tufts as the September Student of the Month.

Power Outage Impacts More Than 1,100 in Ringtown Area

Over 1,100 homes in the Ringtown area were left without electricity Monday morning after weather caused a power outage, according to PPL Electric Utilities.