Several Homes Damaged in Overnight Fire in Shenandoah

SHENANDOAH — Several homes were damaged by a fire that broke out overnight Sunday along West Arlington Street in Shenandoah.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 17th, 2026

                    

Skook News Obituaries:  January 17th, 2026

Interstate 78 Closed in Both Directions After Multi-Vehicle Pile Up in Berks County

Interstate 78 is closed in both directions in Berks County following a multi-vehicle crash Saturday morning, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Schuylkill Weather Forecast for Saturday, January 17th, 2026

   

Schuylkill Weather Forecast

for Saturday, January 17th, 2026

                                                                                                                                    

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 16th, 2026

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

  

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Schuylkill County for early Saturday..

Schuylkill County National Football Foundation Announces 2026 Football Scholar-Athletes

The Schuylkill County Chapter No. 25 of the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame has announced the Football Scholar-Athletes who will be honored at its 65th Annual Football Scholar-Athlete Banquet.

Registered Schuylkill County Sex Offender Taken Into Custody Following Megan’s Law Violation Charge

A registered Tier 2 sex offender previously sought by West Mahanoy Township Police has been taken into custody, according to court records.

Schuylkill County Students Earn Academic Honors at Commonwealth University

Commonwealth University has announced its Fall 2025 Dean’s List and President’s List, with numerous students from across Schuylkill County earning recognition for their academic achievement.

North Schuylkill Sweeps Mahanoy Area in Dual Swim Meet

North Schuylkill and Mahanoy Area both turned in notable performances Thursday night during a high school swimming dual meet at North Schuylkill Junior/Senior High School, with the Spartans earning the team victories on both the girls’ and boys’ sides.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 16th, 2026

                   

Skook News Obituaries:  January 16th, 2026

Independent Forensic Review Uncovers Pension and Payroll Irregularities in Shenandoah Borough

SHENANDOAH - An independent forensic accounting review has identified serious payroll and retirement-benefit irregularities involving two former Shenandoah Borough employees, with issues dating back several years and spanning multiple prior borough administrations.

                                                                                                                                   

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 15th, 2026

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 15th, 2026

                  

Skook News Obituaries:  January 15th, 2026

Minersville Borough Council Suspends Officer Following Court-Ordered Reinstatement

MINERSVILLE — Minersville Borough Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to suspend police officer Harry Brown without pay and “until further notice,” after a Commonwealth Court decision ordered his reinstatement following his firing in 2022.