PennDOT Downgrades Interstate Restrictions to Tier 3 in East Central Pennsylvania

PennDOT has updated its temporary vehicle restrictions, downgrading Tier 4 restrictions to Tier 3 on several interstates and expressways across east central Pennsylvania as the winter storm continues to impact the region.

Schuylkill County Industrial Development Authority Releases Annual Report, Announces Leadership Transition

Members of the Schuylkill County Industrial Development Authority (SCIDA) Board of Directors met on January 21 to conduct official business, release the Authority’s annual report, and mark a leadership transition as departing Chair and current Treasurer David Snyder formally passed the gavel to incoming Chair Jack Reilly.

Schuylkill County Obituaries | January 25th, 2026

                           

Skook News Obituaries:  January 25th, 2026

Frackville Man Charged in Wallet Theft and Unauthorized Credit Card Use

A Frackville man has been charged following an investigation into a stolen wallet and multiple unauthorized credit card transactions, according to Frackville Police.

Schuylkill Transportation System Suspends All Bus and Shared Ride Services for Monday

Schuylkill Transportation System (STS) has announced that it will suspend all fixed route bus and shared ride van transportation for Monday, January 26, 2026, due to hazardous weather conditions impacting the county.

Schuylkill County School Closings | January 26th, 2026

                                         

Schuylkill County School Closings

January 26th, 2026

State Police Investigating Nearly $29,000 Wire Fraud in Schuylkill County

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a theft by deception and wire fraud incident that resulted in nearly $29,000 being stolen from multiple victims in Schuylkill Township.

                                                                                                                                          

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 24th, 2026

Schuylkill County Obituaries | January 24th, 2026

                          

Skook News Obituaries:  January 24th, 2026

All Fine Wine & Good Spirits Stores in Pennsylvania to Close Sunday Due to Winter Storm

The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) announced that all Fine Wine & Good Spirits locations across the commonwealth will be closed on Sunday, January 25, due to the impending winter storm.

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements | Saturday, January 24th, 2026

             

Schuylkill County Weather Related Announcements for

Friday, January 23rd, 2026

North Schuylkill Upsets Pottsville, 52-50, in Schuylkill League Division 1 Showdown

North Schuylkill pulled off a dramatic upset Friday night, defeating visiting Pottsville 52-50 in a Schuylkill League Division 1 matchup that came down to the final seconds.

Schuylkill County Obituaries | January 23rd, 2026

                         

Skook News Obituaries:  January 23rd, 2026

Death Investigated After Man Found Deceased Outside the Schuylkill County Coroner’s Office

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville provided a report after an investigation into the death of a man who was found deceased Wednesday outside the Schuylkill County Coroner’s Office.

                                                                                                                                         

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - January 23rd, 2026