Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Schuylkill County School Delays | March 17th, 2026

                                                 

Schuylkill County School Delays

March 17th, 2026

Monday, March 16, 2026

Frackville to Host Pilot Weekend Allowing ORVs on Borough Streets


Frackville Borough, in partnership with the Frackville Business and Professional Association (FBPA) and Famous Reading Outdoors (FRO), has announced a pilot weekend that will allow off-road vehicles (ORVs) limited access to designated borough streets.

Winds and Heavy Rain Leave Hundreds Without Power Across Schuylkill County

Strong winds and heavy rain moving through Schuylkill County late Monday caused scattered power outages affecting several municipalities across the county.

Tamaqua Woman Charged After Armed Standoff with Police


A Tamaqua woman is facing multiple felony charges following an overnight standoff with police that lasted more than four hours late Saturday into early Sunday.

Schuylkill County Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Police on Stolen Motorcycle in St. Clair


A Pottsville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from St. Clair Police on a stolen motorcycle Sunday night.

Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses - March 2026

Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses


Filed from March 1st, 2026 through March 16th, 2026

Applicant 1 Applicant 2 Issue
Date
Marriage Date
Connor Reid Fultz Hailey Antoinette Gary 03/19/2026
Anakin Wayne Williams  Alyssia Angel Squyres 03/16/2026
Shane Michael Garman Jr Rosalyna Milagros Lugo 03/16/2026
Sean Peter Myers  Andrea Christina Hennon 03/15/2026
Michael Geoffrey Seltzer Danyelle Allyn Mates 03/14/2026
Adam D Fritzinger Erica D Fritzinger 03/14/2026
Kiro Moronta Melissa Del Carmen Rodriguez Marte 03/13/2026
Nicholas Joseph Whalen Angel Hattie Murphy 03/13/2026
William Artinus Wallace Jr Samantha Marie Moyer 03/12/2026 03/12/2026
Shawn Vazquez Ashley Nathalie Emestica 03/12/2026 03/12/2026
Wyatt Alexander Gordner Piper McKean Marzella 03/09/2026
William Joseph Seltzer Sasha Autumn Gantkowski 03/09/2026
Kolby Ray Wagner  Paige Elizabeth Richard  03/08/2026
Anthony James Thomas Burns  Jr Decoda Lynn Brill 03/08/2026
Gary Allen Townsend Jr Samara Jade Broy 03/08/2026
Denim Joseph Mcdemus  Marline Louisedith Gousse 03/07/2026
Christopher Lane Ackles Jr Adriana Lilybell Armenta 03/07/2026
Jose Alberto Peguero Agramonte Jennifer Maria Figueroa Ramos 03/12/2026 03/07/2026
David Motto  Lisa A Fessler 03/07/2026
Jorge Senec Aguilar Indira Leticia Rodriguez Turcios  03/06/2026 03/06/2026
Connor Robert Repp Laura Natalia Guevara Quintero 03/05/2026

Police: Barnesville Woman Fired at PSP Drone During Ryan Township Standoff


Additional charges have been filed against a Barnesville woman accused in a shooting incident last week in Ryan Township after investigators say she fired a handgun inside the residence during a standoff with Pennsylvania State Police.

Shenandoah Man Charged After Allegedly Fleeing Police on Foot While Wanted on Warrants


A Shenandoah man is facing new charges after police say he fled from officers while already wanted on multiple warrants.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 16th, 2026

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Skook News Obituaries:  March 16th, 2026

Tornado Watch Issued for Schuylkill County Monday Afternoon and Evening

      

Schuylkill County has been issued a Tornado Watch by the National Weather Service for Monday evening.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, March 16th, 2026

     

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

⚠️ National Weather Service Alert

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING

What: South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

Where: Columbia, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Montour, Northumberland, Schuylkill, and York Counties.

When: From noon today until 11 PM this evening.

Impacts: Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and isolated power outages may occur.

Additional Details: Strong winds will increase ahead of an approaching cold front. Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening and could produce even stronger wind gusts. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be issued for wind gusts exceeding 58 mph.

Weather Outlook: A strong storm system could bring damaging winds and thunderstorms Monday before much colder air returns for Tuesday. Conditions gradually improve later in the week with a slight chance of showers returning Friday night.


Monday, March 16, 2026

Day: Cloudy with periods of light rain during the day, followed by strong thunderstorms developing toward evening. Some storms may produce damaging wind gusts. High near 64°F. Winds SSE at 10–20 mph, with higher gusts possible.  Temperatures will sharply get cooler.

Rain Chance: 90%

Night: Strong thunderstorms likely during the evening, some capable of producing damaging winds. Skies gradually turn partly cloudy overnight as colder air moves in. Low around 25°F. Winds W at 10–15 mph.

Rain Chance: 100%

Sunrise: 7:14 AM | Sunset: 7:13 PM


Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Day: Partly to mostly cloudy and much colder. High near 35°F. Winds W at 10–15 mph.

Night: A few clouds and cold. Low around 20°F. Winds WNW at 5–10 mph.

Sunrise: 7:13 AM | Sunset: 7:14 PM


Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Day: Mostly cloudy. High near 37°F. Winds light and variable.

Night: Partly cloudy skies. Low around 28°F. Winds light and variable.

Sunrise: 7:11 AM | Sunset: 7:15 PM


Thursday, March 19, 2026

Day: More clouds than sunshine. High near 46°F. Winds S at 5–10 mph.

Night: Cloudy skies. Low around 35°F. Winds light and variable.

Sunrise: 7:09 AM | Sunset: 7:16 PM


Friday, March 20, 2026

Day: A mix of sunshine and clouds. High near 52°F. Winds WNW at 5–10 mph.

Night: Cloudy with showers developing late. Low near 35°F. Winds light and variable.

Rain Chance: 60%

Sunrise: 7:08 AM | Sunset: 7:17 PM


Forecast conditions may change. Continue to monitor weather updates throughout the day, especially for the potential of strong winds and severe thunderstorms.



Today’s weather forecast is brought to you by the Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance.

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Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard - March 15th, 2026

                                                             

Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard - March 15th, 2026

Sunday, March 15, 2026

Schuylkill County Firefighters Respond to Massive Fire in Mount Carmel


Emergency personnel from Schuylkill County are assisting at the scene of a large fire in Mount Carmel, Northumberland County, Sunday night.

Double Block Home Damaged by Fire in Frackville


Emergency personnel were called to another structure fire in Frackville on Sunday afternoon, less than 24 hours after firefighters responded to a fire just a few blocks away.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 15th, 2026

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Skook News Obituaries:  March 15th, 2026