Ashland to Begin Snow Removal on Walnut Street Following Snowfall

 

Following roughly a foot of snow from Sunday’s winter storm, Ashland Police and Mayor Lorenda Kutz announced that snow removal operations will begin on Walnut Street on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.

Schuylkill County Task Force Finds Buckets of Meth, Marijuana in Butler Township Trafficking Case

A Butler Township man is facing multiple felony drug charges following a lengthy narcotics investigation that led to the seizure of large quantities of methamphetamine and marijuana, according to court documents filed by the Schuylkill County District Attorney’s Office.

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings | January 28th, 2026

                                           

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings

January 28th, 2026

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 27th, 2026

                            

Skook News Obituaries:  January 27th, 2026

State Police Investigating Axe Threat Incident in Frackville

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a report of terroristic threats after a driver allegedly waved an axe at another motorist and approached her vehicle during a traffic stop in Frackville Borough.

Tamaqua Announces Multi-Day Snow Removal Schedule; Vehicles Must Be Moved

The Borough of Tamaqua has released an updated snow removal schedule for this week, with crews set to conduct plowing and snow removal operations on multiple streets beginning Tuesday, January 27, 2026, and continuing through Friday, January 30, 2026.

Borough of Shenandoah Announces Phased Snow Removal Plan, Temporary Parking, and Garbage Collection Delay

The Borough of Shenandoah has announced a structured, phased snow removal plan that will begin at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday morning, as crews work to clear streets following the recent winter storm.

Schuylkill County Buried Under a Foot of Snow as Dangerous Cold Follows Major Winter Storm

A winter storm dumped around a foot of snow across Schuylkill County, shutting down schools, disrupting travel, and setting the stage for dangerously cold temperatures and sub-zero wind chills early this week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for January 26th, 2026

                            

Skook News Obituaries:  January 26th, 2026

Schuylkill County School Closings | January 27th, 2026

                                          

Schuylkill County School Closings

January 27th, 2026

Pottsville Woman Charged in Domestic Assault Incident; Summons Issued for Fiancé

A Pottsville woman was taken into custody following a reported domestic assault on January 24, 2026, according to Pottsville Police.

Pottsville Woman Charged After Allegedly Assaulting Officers During Public Drunkenness Incident

A Pottsville woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting police officers during an incident early Saturday morning.

WEATHER ALERT: Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County

  

The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Schuylkill County.

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.