Ring Reported Stolen from Vendor’s Stand at the Hometown Farmers Market

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a theft that occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Hometown Farmers Market in Rush Township.

Pot Hole Patching and Other Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Motorists traveling through several areas of Schuylkill County next week should be prepared for lane restrictions and delays as PennDOT maintenance forces complete scheduled road work.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 30th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  October 30th, 2025

WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County for Halloween

         

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Schuylkill County and nearby Pennsylvania counties.

Two New York Men Wanted in Connection to $82,500 Online Scam Targeting Schuylkill County Resident

Authorities are searching for two men from New York after a 68-year-old Pottsville man was defrauded of $82,500 in an elaborate online scam that began in February 2024.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 29th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  October 29th, 2025

Pottsville Police Seek Help Identifying Person of Interest in Retail Theft Investigation

The Pottsville Bureau of Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual connected to a retail theft investigation.

Schuylkill County Resident Defrauded in $150 TikTok Puppy Scam

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a scam in which a Port Carbon woman was defrauded out of a gift card payment during a suspected online puppy scam.

Steady Rain to Soak Schuylkill County; Rainfall Up to 1.5 Inches Expected

Schuylkill County should expect some wet weather over the next 48 hours, with up to an inch and a half of rainfall expected by the end of the day Thursday.

Schuylkill Technology Center to Host 31st Annual Vendor & Craft Show

Schuylkill Technology Center (STC) will welcome the community to its 31st Annual Vendor and Craft Show on Saturday, November 1, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the STC-North campus in Frackville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 28th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries:  October 28th, 2025

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.