A Schuylkill County man died Sunday evening after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a roadway in Rush Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

Skook News Obituaries: June 1st, 2026

The curtain closed on the 2nd Annual Pottsville Film Festival on Sunday afternoon as filmmakers, actors, festival organizers, and movie enthusiasts gathered at the Majestic Theater for the festival's awards ceremony.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Monday, June 1st, 2026

Monday, June 1

Day: A beautiful start to the week is expected with plenty of sunshine and just a few afternoon clouds. Temperatures will climb into the upper 70s, making for ideal outdoor conditions across Schuylkill County.

Night: Clear to partly cloudy skies will keep conditions comfortable overnight with lows falling to around 50°.

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

Tuesday, June 2

Day: Another pleasant day is in store with a mix of sunshine and clouds. While most locations should remain dry, an isolated afternoon shower or thunderstorm cannot be ruled out. High temperatures will reach the upper 70s.

Night: Skies clear out overnight with comfortable temperatures and lows near 54°.

🌅 Sunrise: 5:36 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 8:30 PM

Wednesday, June 3

Day: Summer-like warmth begins to build with mostly sunny skies and highs climbing into the mid-80s. A brief shower is possible, but most of the day will remain dry and pleasant.

Night: Clear skies and light winds will make for another comfortable evening with lows around 57°.

🌅 Sunrise: 5:35 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 8:31 PM

Thursday, June 4

Day: Sunshine dominates the forecast as temperatures continue their upward trend. Afternoon highs are expected to reach the upper 80s, marking the warmest day of the week so far.

Night: Mainly clear and mild with overnight temperatures settling near 61°.

🌅 Sunrise: 5:35 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 8:31 PM

Friday, June 5

Day: The warming trend peaks as temperatures approach 90 degrees. Morning sunshine will gradually give way to increasing afternoon cloud cover, but rain is not expected.

Night: Mostly cloudy skies early will gradually become partly cloudy overnight. Temperatures remain noticeably milder with lows only falling to around 67°.

🌅 Sunrise: 5:34 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 8:32 PM

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a theft in which jewelry and coins valued at approximately $2,500 were stolen from a residence in New Philadelphia Borough.

Skook News Obituaries: May 31st, 2026

Schuylkill County officials and organizers are inviting municipalities, organizations, businesses, and residents from across the county to take part in a once-in-a-generation celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.

A fire damaged a garage in West Mahanoy Township near Frackville on Saturday afternoon.

Reimert Scores First Big Diamond Win of 2026 in Dramatic Fashion; Branch Dale's Fitzpatrick Continues Hot Streak

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating the theft of multiple offroad park passes that were allegedly fraudulently forward dated.

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating the theft of more than $12,000 worth of wire from a utility pole line in Schuylkill Township.

Tamaqua Area's Class of 2026 had one final song to sing upon graduating this week.

Skook News Obituaries: May 30th, 2026

The Central Berks Regional Police Department has announced that Officer Kristen Yeager was killed in the line of duty while responding to a call on Friday, May 29, 2026.

Monday, June 1, 2026

Schuylkill County Pedestrian Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Rush Township

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 1st, 2026

Skook News Obituaries: June 1st, 2026

Pottsville Film Festival Crowns Award Winners Following Three-Day Celebration of Film and Acting

Sunday, May 31, 2026

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast Monday, June 1st, 2026