Auburn Man Stole Running Vehicle from Schuylkill Haven Residence

An Auburn man is facing felony charges after police say he stole a sport utility vehicle that had been left running outside a borough residence last year.

Shenandoah Man Pleads Guilty in 2021 Fentanyl Overdose Death of Wife

A Schuylkill County man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with the fentanyl overdose death of his wife in Hazleton more than five years ago.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 16th, 2026

      

Skook News Obituaries:  June 16th, 2026

Shenandoah Police Seeking Public's Help Locating Missing Man

 

The Shenandoah Borough Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing man.

Third Cable Theft Reported in Schuylkill County as Investigators Probe Similar Incidents

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating another theft involving telecommunications lines, the third such incident reported in Schuylkill County in recent weeks.

O’Connor Law Attorneys Recognized on 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

O’Connor Law is celebrating the recognition of three of its attorneys after they were named to the 2026 Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Coal Cracker 10K Draws Hundreds to Shenandoah for Annual Challenge

Hundreds of runners took on one of Pennsylvania's most challenging road races Saturday as the annual Coal Cracker 10K returned to Shenandoah, testing competitors with its signature hills and the infamous climb up St. Nick's Breaker Hill.

Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 Honors Five Project SEARCH Graduates

 

Five students were recognized for completing the Project SEARCH program during a graduation ceremony held on May 19, 2026, celebrating a milestone designed to help young adults with special needs successfully transition into the workforce.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 15th, 2026

      

Skook News Obituaries:  June 15th, 2026

Electrical Fire Leaves Shenandoah Family Displaced, Sends Two to Hospital

Two people were transported to the hospital after a Sunday afternoon fire destroyed a home in Shenandoah.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County Until Early Monday

The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Schuylkill County and much of eastern and central Pennsylvania.

Interstate 81 Closed in Schuylkill County for a Tractor Trailer Fire

A tractor-trailer fire has closed Interstate 81 northbound in Schuylkill County Sunday afternoon.

Large Tree Falls on Multiple Vehicles at Eureka Park in Ashland; No Injuries Reported

A large tree came crashing down onto several vehicles parked at Eureka Park in Ashland on Sunday morning, causing extensive damage but fortunately leaving no one injured.

Minersville Man Charged Following State Police Child Exploitation Investigation

A Minersville man is facing multiple felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police alleged he used an online messaging platform to distribute and possess child sexual abuse material during an investigation that stemmed from several cyber tips submitted to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

Big Diamond Speedway Results for June 12th, 2026

Watt Breaks Through for First Win of Season as Kost Completes Remarkable Comeback at Big Diamond Speedway