Schuylkill County Residents Among Those Charged in Carbon County Drug Ring Bust

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, joined by Carbon County District Attorney Michael Greek and local law enforcement leaders, announced the arrest of seven individuals linked to a large-scale drug trafficking organization operating in Carbon County and surrounding communities, including Schuylkill County.

State Police Investigating Copper Theft from Schuylkill County Communication Towers

Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating the theft of copper wire from two communication towers in Tremont Township earlier this month.

Political Firestorm Erupts Over Pottsville CRIZ Failure and Business Funding

Pottsville’s unsuccessful attempt to secure the highly sought-after City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) designation has ignited a political dispute, marked by sharp exchanges over downtown revitalization efforts and the use of public grants a little more than a week before the General Election.

Tri-County Youth Football League Scores - Wildcard Playoffs

               

Tri-County Youth Football League Scores - Wildcard Playoff

The following are the Tri-County Youth Football scores for Wildcard Playoff Weekend of the 2025 season.

Argall, Twardzik Visit Branchdale Mine Reclamation Project

State Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123) visited the site of an ongoing abandoned mine land reclamation project near Branchdale on Friday, highlighting ongoing efforts to repair damage left behind by historic coal mining.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 27th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  October 27th, 2025

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, October 27th, 2025

                  

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

for Monday, October 27th, 2025

UPDATE: Boil Water Advisory Lifted in Frackville After Main Break Repairs

Pennsylvania American Water has lifted the Boil Water Advisory that was issued Friday night for customers in the Frackville area following a water main break.

District XI High School Football Playoff Schedule

   

District XI High School Football Playoff Schedule

Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams Playing in the District XI High School Football Playoffs.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 26th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries:  October 26th, 2025

Friendship Fire Company of Englewood Celebrates 100 Years of Service

A century of dedication and community service was honored Saturday evening as the Friendship Fire Company No. 1 of Englewood, Butler Township, celebrated its 100th anniversary with a banquet at Groody’s Catering Hall in Ashland.

Red Cross Assists Family After Small Fire in Mahanoy City

A family is being assisted by the American  Red Cross after a small fire Saturday evening in Mahanoy City.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 25th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                              

Skook News Obituaries:  October 25th, 2025

Ashland Man Arrested After Giving Fake Name to State Police

State Police have charged 38-year-old Joshua John Mooney, of Ashland, following an incident that occurred in the early morning hours of September 22, 2025, in the parking lot of Boyer’s Food Market.

Schuylkill County Students Join 10th Year of “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing” Competition

Middle school students across Schuylkill County are gearing up for an innovative experience that combines career exploration, creativity, and teamwork.