Children Turn Parking Lot Into Canvas at Pottsville's Chalk the Block

A colorful sea of creativity filled the Alvernia University parking lot Wednesday evening as dozens of children transformed ordinary parking spaces into vibrant works of art during the City of Pottsville's inaugural "Chalk the Block" event.

Penn State Schuylkill Student Wins National FBLA Championship

A Penn State Schuylkill student earned a national title after taking first place in business communications at the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference held June 6-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 25th, 2026

          

Skook News Obituaries:  June 25th, 2026

Former Shenandoah Employee Charged with Felony Theft Over Nearly $7,000 in Workers' Compensation Checks

A former Borough of Shenandoah employee is facing felony theft charges after police allege he failed to turn over nearly $7,000 in workers' compensation payments that should have been remitted to the borough while he remained on the municipal payroll.

PA District 24 Little League All-Star Scoreboard - June 24th, 2026

     

PA District 24 Little League All-Star Scoreboard

Eight Schuylkill County Students Graduate from Reach Cyber Charter School

Eight Schuylkill County students were among nearly 700 graduates celebrated as part of Reach Cyber Charter School's Class of 2026 during commencement ceremonies held June 4 at the Bryce Jordan Center in State College.

DUI-Related Crash Injures Responding Volunteer Firefighter in Frailey Township

A volunteer firefighter responding to a fire call was injured when an alleged impaired driver struck his vehicle early Sunday morning in Frailey Township, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 24th, 2026

          

Skook News Obituaries:  June 24th, 2026

Pottsville Announces Parking and Travel Restrictions for America250 Parade on June 27

Motorists traveling through Pottsville on Saturday, June 27, should prepare for road closures, parking restrictions, and possible vehicle towing as the city hosts the Schuylkill County America250 Parade.

Lehigh County Man Accused of Traveling to Schuylkill County to Meet Person He Believed Was 15-Year-Old Girl

A Lehigh County man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly attempting to meet what he believed was a 15-year-old girl in Mahanoy City for a sexual encounter, according to court documents filed this week.

PA District 24 Little League All-Star Scoreboard - June 23rd, 2026

    

PA District 24 Little League All-Star Scoreboard

Schuylkill County Man Loses $1,600 in Gift Card Scam

Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a theft by deception incident in which a Schuylkill Haven man reportedly lost $1,600 after being targeted in a gift card scam.

Schuylkill County Students Earn Dean's List Honors at Millersville University

Millersville University has announced its Spring 2026 Dean's List, recognizing students who achieved a semester grade point average of 3.50 or higher for outstanding academic performance.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for June 23rd, 2026

         

Skook News Obituaries:  June 23rd, 2026

Schuylkill County Attorney Sud Patel Receives Pennsylvania Association for Justice’s Highest Honor

The Pennsylvania Association for Justice (formerly the Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association) has named Pottsville-based trial lawyer Attorney Sud Patel the 2026 recipient of the Association’s Milton D. Rosenberg Award.