New York Times: ICE Plans to Sell or Transfer Proposed Schuylkill, Berks Detention Warehouses

The proposed immigration detention facilities in Schuylkill and Berks counties may never open, according to a report published Thursday by The New York Times, which says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to sell or transfer most of the warehouses it purchased as part of a nationwide detention expansion initiative.

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule 2026

Summer skies across Schuylkill County will soon be lighting up with colorful fireworks displays as communities celebrate Independence Day and other seasonal events. 

To help you plan, Skook News has compiled a list of fireworks shows scheduled throughout Schuylkill County. 

The schedule will be updated as additional events are announced, so check back often and let us know if we've missed one. Grab your lawn chairs and enjoy a summer tradition!

** Please send any additions or updates to skooknews@outlook.com.

Schuylkill County Fireworks Schedule 2026

Location	Date
Big Diamond Speedway	Friday, July 3, 2026
Frackville	Friday, July 3, 2026
Heisler's Dairy Bar	Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, 2026
Mahanoy City	Friday, June 26, 2026
Minersville	Monday, June 29, 2026
Pine Grove	Friday, July 17, 2026
Port Carbon	Saturday, July 4, 2026
Pottsville	Friday, June 26, 2026
Ringtown	Saturday, July 4, 2026
Schuylkill Haven	Saturday, July 11, 2026
St. Clair	Saturday, July 11, 2026
Wayne Township / VRAJ Campus	Saturday, July 4, 2026
West Penn Township	Saturday, July 4, 2026

Dates and times are subject to change. Check with each event organizer for updates.

Mount Carmel Teen Charged After Police Find Three People Riding in Bed of Pickup Truck

A Mount Carmel teenager is facing misdemeanor charges after police say three people were discovered riding in the bed of his pickup truck during a traffic stop in Mahanoy City.

Pine Grove Woman Charged After Allegedly Making Unauthorized Apple Cash Transfers

A Pine Grove woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after Pennsylvania State Police allege she used another person's Apple Cash account without authorization to transfer money to herself.

Lebanon County Man Charged with Strangulation Following Domestic Assault in Pine Grove

A Lebanon County man is facing felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he assaulted a woman during a domestic incident in Pine Grove Borough early Thursday morning.

Gillingham Charter School Joins Statewide Coalition in Opposing Proposed Charter School Funding Changes

Gillingham Charter School in Schuylkill County has joined the Pennsylvania Coalition of Public Charter Schools in opposing House Bill 2634, legislation that would make significant changes to Pennsylvania's charter school funding formula.

Former Schuylkill County Police Officer Held for Court on More Than 20 Felony Charges

A former Schuylkill County police officer accused of abusing his access to a secure law enforcement database to monitor his estranged wife and others will stand trial after all charges against him were held for court following a preliminary hearing.

Two Marian Catholic Students Recognized as Diocese of Allentown Catholic Scholars

Marian Catholic High School has announced that two members of the Class of 2026 have been honored with the Bishop's Catholic Scholar Society Award for the Diocese of Allentown.

Schuylkill County Man Charged After Undercover Online Child Predator Investigation

A Middleport man is facing multiple charges after authorities allege he attempted to arrange a meeting with someone he believed to be a 14-year-old girl following months of sexually explicit online communications.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 18th, 2026

       

Skook News Obituaries:  June 18th, 2026

Schuylkill PrideFest Returns to Pottsville This Saturday

Schuylkill PrideFest is returning to its roots this year as the annual celebration comes back to the City of Pottsville, where the event was originally founded.

Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Two New Team Members

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce has announced the addition of two new team members.

Schuylkill Community Action to Receive More Than $225,000 for Affordable Housing Programs

Schuylkill County residents in need of housing assistance will benefit from more than $225,000 in state funding awarded through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE), according to Rep. Tim Twardzik, Rep. Dane Watro and Sen. Dave Argall.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast | Thursday, June 18th, 2026

                  

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Thursday, June 18th, 2026

Ashland Woman Charged with Endangering Welfare of Children, Furnishing Alcohol to Minors

An Ashland woman is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after an investigation by the Pennsylvania State Police allegedly found that she supplied alcohol to two underage individuals and placed their welfare at risk.