Red Carpet Ready: Pottsville Film Festival Returns for Second Year

The 2nd Annual Pottsville Film Festival is set to take center stage this weekend, bringing filmmakers, actors, and movie enthusiasts to downtown Pottsville for three days of screenings, workshops, special events, and celebrity appearances.

Pottsville House Fire Investigation Uncovers History of Previous Blazes

A Pottsville man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation into a series of suspicious house fires spanning more than two years in several communities across Pennsylvania.

Two Pottsville Men Face Charges Following Fight at Kindergarten Concert

Two Pottsville men are facing charges following a fight that broke out during a kindergarten concert Wednesday morning at John S. Clarke Elementary School.

District XI High School Baseball and Softball Championship Results - May 27th, 2026

       

District XI High School Baseball and Softball Championship Results for Schuylkill County teams following games on May 27th, 2026.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast | Thursday, May 28th, 2026

               

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Thursday, May 28th, 2026

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Thursday, May 28

Day: A pleasant day with a mix of sun and clouds. High near 72° with a refreshing north-northwest breeze at 10 to 15 mph.

Night: Clear and cool overnight with lows dipping to around 52°. Light north-northwest winds continue.

🌅 Sunrise: 5:38 AM   |   🌇 Sunset: 8:26 PM

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Friday, May 29

Day: Sunshine takes over with beautiful late-spring weather expected. High temperatures climb to around 78° with light west-northwest winds.

Night: Partly cloudy and comfortable with overnight lows near 51°.

🌅 Sunrise: 5:37 AM   |   🌇 Sunset: 8:27 PM

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Saturday, May 30

Day: Cooler air returns with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Afternoon highs reach around 68° with a noticeable northerly breeze.

Night: Mostly clear and crisp overnight with lows falling to about 47°.

🌅 Sunrise: 5:37 AM   |   🌇 Sunset: 8:28 PM

🌕 Moon Phase: Full Moon

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Sunday, May 31

Day: Mostly sunny skies return with pleasant conditions and highs around 75°.

Night: Partly cloudy and mild with lows near 54° and light winds.

🌅 Sunrise: 5:36 AM   |   🌇 Sunset: 8:29 PM

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Monday, June 1

Day: A mix of clouds and sunshine with only a slight chance for a brief shower. High temperatures reach the mid-70s.

Night: Partly cloudy skies continue into the evening with lows around 52°.

🌅 Sunrise: 5:36 AM   |   🌇 Sunset: 8:29 PM

State Police File Felony Charges in Alleged $17,000 Home Improvement Scam in Schuylkill County

A Philadelphia man is facing multiple felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he accepted more than $17,000 for a home improvement project in Schuylkill County but failed to complete the work and later allegedly admitted to using the money for personal expenses.

Ashland Little League Seeks State Historical Marker for Baseball Pioneer John "Happy Jack" Stivetts

A local effort is underway to secure a Pennsylvania State Historical Marker honoring one of Ashland's most accomplished and influential athletes, 19th-century baseball star John "Happy Jack" Stivetts. 

Schuylkill County Drug Task Force Arrests Pottsville Man on Drug, Gun Charges

A Schuylkill County man is facing multiple felony drug and firearms charges after investigators say a search of his Pottsville residence uncovered methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other illegal substances along with loaded rifles.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 27th, 2026

    

Skook News Obituaries:  May 27th, 2026

Schuylkill League Football All-Stars to Face Colonial League Saturday

The Schuylkill League’s top senior football players will take the field one final time this weekend as they square off against the Colonial League in the annual Colonial League vs. Schuylkill League All-Star Game.

Schuylkill County 5th Grader Competes at Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

A student from the Blue Mountain School District recently represented Schuylkill County on the national stage while competing in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

Firefighters Respond to Working House Fire in Pottsville

Firefighters responded to the scene of a working house fire in the city of Pottsville early Wednesday.

District XI High School Baseball and Softball Championship Results - May 26th, 2026

      

District XI High School Baseball and Softball Championship Results for Schuylkill County teams following games on May 26th, 2026.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 26th, 2026

    

Skook News Obituaries:  May 26th, 2026

Runners of All Ages Take Part in Gordon's Fighting 400 5K

Nearly 100 runners and walkers took to the streets of Gordon on Memorial Day weekend as the Gordon Fire Company hosted its annual Fighting 400 5K on Sunday, May 24, 2026.