Truck Driver Charged After Utility Pole Crash Sparks Business Fire in Cressona

A Monroe County man is facing multiple charges following a crash in Cressona that damaged a utility pole and led to a fire inside a nearby business.

Congressman Meuser calls for answers, oversight as ICE facilities move forward in Schuylkill and Berks counties

Congressman Dan Meuser says he is pushing for transparency and answers from federal officials after the Department of Homeland Security confirmed the purchase of two large properties in Pennsylvania’s Ninth Congressional District that are expected to house Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations — including a detention center in Schuylkill County.

Woman Charged After Domestic Disturbance on Mine Street in Pottsville

 

A Schuylkill County woman was taken into custody and charged following a reported domestic disturbance Thursday evening.

Pottsville Man Charged After Allegedly Pepper Spraying Woman During Domestic Dispute

A Pottsville man was taken into custody Saturday night following an alleged domestic assault involving pepper spray in the city.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 9th, 2026

                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  February 9th, 2026

Schuylkill County School Delays | February 9th, 2026

                                              

Schuylkill County School Delays

February 9th, 2026

Schuylkill League 2026 Basketball Playoff Semifinal Schedule

   

Schuylkill League 2026 Basketball Playoff Semifinal Schedule

Blue Mountain Pulls Away Late to Defeat Schuylkill Haven, 64-54, in League Quarterfinals

A tight three-quarter battle turned into a late Blue Mountain surge Saturday night as the Eagles pulled away in the fourth quarter to defeat Schuylkill Haven, 64-54, in the Schuylkill League Boys Basketball Quarterfinals at Martz Hall.

Pottsville Rolls Past Nativity, Advances to Schuylkill League Semifinals

Pottsville used a dominant defensive effort and balanced scoring attack to power past Nativity, 64-21, in the Schuylkill League Boys Basketball Quarterfinals Saturday night at Martz Hall.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 7th, 2026

                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  February 7th, 2026

Lady Bears Hold Off Tamaqua to Advance in Schuylkill League Quarterfinal

In a tight, back-and-forth battle at Martz Hall, the Mahanoy Area Lady Bears avenged an earlier season loss and punched their ticket to the next round with a 44-40 win over the Tamaqua Area Lady Raiders in the Schuylkill League Girls Basketball Quarterfinals.

North Schuylkill Tops Marian Catholic in Schuylkill League Quarterfinal at Martz Hall

The road to a Schuylkill League championship started Saturday afternoon at Martz Hall, “The Mecca”, as the North Schuylkill Lady Spartans used steady defense to defeat Marian Catholic, 49-31, in the league girls basketball quarterfinals.

                                                                                                                                                  

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores | February 6th, 2026

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast | Saturday, February 7th, 2026

           

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

for Saturday, February 7th, 2026

Three Charged After Child Welfare Investigation at Schuylkill County Home

A Girardville man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after Pennsylvania State Police say a child was assaulted and hidden from troopers during a welfare check.