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.

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.