Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Marian Catholic Unveils New Entrance Signs Along Marian Avenue


Marian Catholic High School has announced the installation of two new entrance signs along Marian Avenue.

Shenandoah Valley Crowns Prom Royalty

 


On Saturday, Shenandoah Valley High School held their annual prom at Mountain Valley Golf Course.
Pictured from left to right are this year's royalty crowned at the event. 

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

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Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

Weather Outlook: Rain and cooler temperatures settle in Wednesday before drier and seasonable weather returns late week. Another unsettled stretch arrives over the weekend with periodic showers and a warmer finish by Sunday.


Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Day: Cloudy with periods of rain. Cooler. High near 63°F. Winds SSW at 5–10 mph.

Rain Chance: 90% (around a half inch possible)

Night: Cloudy early with partial clearing late at night. Low around 46°F. Winds NW at 5–10 mph.

Sunrise: 5:57 AM | Sunset: 8:06 PM


Thursday, May 7, 2026

Day: Partly cloudy skies. High near 62°F. Winds NW at 5–10 mph.

Night: A few clouds. Low around 43°F. Winds light and variable.

Sunrise: 5:56 AM | Sunset: 8:07 PM


Friday, May 8, 2026

Day: A mix of sunshine and clouds. High near 64°F. Winds W at 5–10 mph.

Night: Partly cloudy early with showers developing late. Low around 49°F. Winds light and variable.

Rain Chance: 50%

Sunrise: 5:55 AM | Sunset: 8:08 PM


Saturday, May 9, 2026

Day: Light rain early with showers continuing through the afternoon. High near 62°F. Winds SSW at 5–10 mph.

Rain Chance: 70%

Night: Partly cloudy skies. Low near 50°F. Winds light and variable.

Sunrise: 5:54 AM | Sunset: 8:09 PM


Sunday, May 10, 2026

Day: Partly cloudy early with showers developing later in the day. High near 74°F. Winds SSW at 5–10 mph.

Rain Chance: 50%

Night: Periods of rain expected. Low around 51°F. Winds light and variable.

Rain Chance: 70%

Sunrise: 5:53 AM | Sunset: 8:10 PM


Forecast information is subject to change. Stay with Skook News for the latest updates.

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 May 5th, 2026

                                                                                          

Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard
May 5th, 2026

Schuylkill League Track and Field Championship Results

Schuylkill League Track and Field Championship Results

The Schuylkill League Track and Field Championships were held Tuesday, May 5th, 2026 at Blue Mountain High School.

Spartan Games 2026: North Schuylkill Hosts 1,030 Athletes from 22 Schools

North Schuylkill School District once again served as the backdrop for an inspiring day of competition and celebration as it hosted the 8th Annual Spartan Games, bringing together more than 1,030 student-athletes with special needs from across the region.

Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard - May 4th, 2026

                                                                                         

Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard
May 4th, 2026

Minersville Police Announce Zero-Tolerance Enforcement at Recreation Complex Amid Rising Incidents


The Minersville Police Department is taking a zero-tolerance stance following a series of recent incidents involving disorderly behavior at the Minersville Recreation Complex, according to Police Chief Jeffrey Bowers.

Schuylkill County Obituaries May 5th, 2026

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Skook News Obituaries:  May 5th, 2026

Monday, May 4, 2026

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, May 5th, 2026

            Schuylkill Weather Forecast

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.

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

Schuylkill Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance

Shenandoah Valley Names Laureny Salguero as April Student of the Month


Shenandoah Valley Jr./Sr. High School
April Student of the Month
Laureny 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



Tamaqua Area senior Leah Black has been recognized among the top student-athletes in Pennsylvania, earning selection to the inaugural All-Academic Athletic Team announced by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association in partnership with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 4th, 2026

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Skook News Obituaries:  May 4th, 2026

Blue Mountain School District Placed on Soft Lockdown Monday Morning


The Blue Mountain School District placed all of its schools under a soft lockdown Monday morning following what officials say may be a widespread robocall threat impacting multiple districts across eastern Pennsylvania.