Gunman Demands Cash During Robbery at Schuylkill County Lottery and Tobacco Store

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Monday night at Sam’s Place Lottery and Tobacco in Rush Township.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 16th, 2025

                                                                                                              

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 16th, 2025

Marian Catholic Girls Basketball Coach Jeanette Barron Resigns

Marian Catholic High School announced that Jeanette Barron has resigned as head coach of the girls basketball program due to personal reasons, effective immediately.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 16th, 2025

                          

Skook News Obituaries:  December 15th, 2025

17-Year-Old Taken Into Custody After Early-Morning Burglary at Pottsville Business

Pottsville Police took a 17-year-old male into custody Monday morning following a burglary at a city business that was reported in progress.

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 15th, 2025

                                                                                                             

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - December 15th, 2025

Minersville Area School District Closed Tuesday Due to Cybersecurity Incident

Minersville Area School District has announced that it will be closed on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after district officials took the computer network offline in response to a cybersecurity incident.

Schuylkill Haven PSP Investigating More Than $7K in Tools and Equipment Stolen in North Manheim Township

Pennsylvania State Police at the Schuylkill Haven Patrol Unit are investigating a reported theft that occurred in North Manheim Township.

Two Pottsville Men Face Charges After Multi-Store Retail Theft at Fairlane Village Mall

Two Pottsville men are facing retail theft charges following an incident reported at Fairlane Village Mall in Norwegian Township on December 1, 2025.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for December 15th, 2025

                         

Skook News Obituaries:  December 15th, 2025

Frackville Woman Charged After Alleged DUI, Police Pursuit Through Pottsville

A Frackville woman is facing multiple charges following an alleged DUI and vehicle pursuit through the City of Pottsville in the early morning hours of December 2, 2025.

Harrisburg Man Charged After Alleged Retail Theft at Schuylkill County Staples

A Harrisburg man has been charged following an alleged retail theft at a North Manheim Township business earlier this fall.

North Schuylkill Class of 2000 Holds 25 Year Reunion

The North Schuylkill High School Class of 2025 gathered for a class reunion on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Fountain Springs Country Inn.

Scooter Rider Injured in Late-Night Crash on Route 61 in Pottsville

A Pottsville man was injured late Thursday night after an electric scooter was struck by a tractor-trailer on Route 61.

Schuylkill County Conservancy Announces December Sketchers Walk, New Year’s Day Nature Hike

The Schuylkill County Conservancy and local partners are inviting the public to take part in two upcoming outdoor events designed to connect residents with nature through creativity and exploration.