Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Minersville Police Announce Zero-Tolerance Enforcement at Recreation Complex Amid Rising Incidents
Schuylkill County Obituaries May 5th, 2026
Monday, May 4, 2026
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Weather Outlook: Summerlike warmth peaks Tuesday before a sharp cooldown arrives with soaking rain Wednesday. Cooler, more seasonable conditions follow through the end of the week, with another chance of showers by the weekend.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Day: A mix of sunshine and clouds with very warm conditions. High near 83°F. Winds SW at 10–15 mph.
Night: Considerable cloudiness with showers developing late. Low around 62°F. Winds SSW at 5–10 mph.
Rain Chance: 40%
Sunrise: 5:58 AM | Sunset: 8:05 PM
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Day: Cloudy with periods of rain. Cooler. High near 64°F. Winds SSW at 5–10 mph.
Rain Chance: 90% (around a half inch possible)
Night: Cloudy early with partial clearing late. Low around 47°F. Winds NW at 5–10 mph.
Sunrise: 5:57 AM | Sunset: 8:06 PM
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Day: Partly cloudy in the morning, becoming mostly cloudy later in the day. High near 58°F. Winds NW at 5–10 mph.
Night: A few clouds. Low around 41°F. Winds NW at 5–10 mph.
Sunrise: 5:56 AM | Sunset: 8:07 PM
Friday, May 8, 2026
Day: Partly cloudy skies. High near 63°F. Winds W at 5–10 mph.
Night: A few clouds. Low around 48°F. Winds light and variable.
Sunrise: 5:55 AM | Sunset: 8:08 PM
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Day: Overcast with periods of rain showers. High near 63°F. Winds SSW at 5–10 mph.
Rain Chance: 60%
Night: A few showers early, then clearing overnight. Low around 48°F. Winds light and variable.
Rain Chance: 30%
Sunrise: 5:54 AM | Sunset: 8:09 PM
Forecast information is subject to change. Stay with Skook News for the latest updates.
Shenandoah Valley Names Laureny Salguero as April Student of the Month
Shenandoah Valley Jr./Sr. High SchoolApril Student of the MonthLaureny Salguero
Shenandoah Valley has named Laureny Salguero as their April Student of the Month. Laureny will be attending the May school board meeting where she will be recognized.
Tamaqua Area’s Leah Black Earns Inaugural PHEAA/PIAA All-Academic Athletic Team Scholarship

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 4th, 2026
Blue Mountain School District Placed on Soft Lockdown Monday Morning
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 3rd, 2026
Schuylkill Technology Center Students Earn State Honors at SkillsUSA Conference
Shenandoah Officials Announce $40K Recovery, Additional Funds Under Review
The Borough of Shenandoah has begun recovering funds tied to a forensic investigation involving its former secretary/treasurer, with officials confirming that an initial $40,000 payment is being issued through an insurance bond, and an additional $60,000 is pending.
Penn State Schuylkill Honors Students at Annual Academic Program Awards Ceremony

Penn State Schuylkill celebrated student achievement during its annual Academic Program Awards Ceremony on April 27, recognizing more than 50 students for outstanding academic performance across a wide range of disciplines.
Mahanoy Township Police Respond to Shots Fired at Water Treatment Plant, Arrest Two for Trespassing
Saturday, May 2, 2026
DEP Renews BRADS Landfill Permit in Schuylkill County Through 2035
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has renewed the operating permit for the Blythe Recycling and Demolition Site (BRADS) Landfill in Blythe Township, extending its ability to continue operating through January 20, 2035.









