Lancaster County Woman Accused of Assaulting Grandmother, Resisting Arrest in Schuylkill County

A Lancaster County woman is facing a felony aggravated assault charge and several additional offenses after Mahanoy City Police say she assaulted her grandmother during a domestic disturbance, resisted arrest and caused damage to both a residence and the borough police station.

St. Clair Man Charged After German Shepherd Allegedly Left Outside in Extreme Heat

A St. Clair man is facing animal cruelty charges after police say he left a German Shepherd tethered outside for an extended period during extreme heat, prompting the dog's seizure by a humane officer.

Minersville Man Charged After Police Say He Strangled Woman Until She Lost Consciousness

A Minersville man is facing multiple charges after police say he strangled his girlfriend until she lost consciousness, leaving her with a concussion and other injuries during an alleged domestic assault earlier this month.

Hazleton Man Accused of Stealing Nearly $10,000 in Microchips from Schuylkill County Warehouse, Using False Identity

A Hazleton man is facing felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he stole nearly $10,000 worth of electronic microchips from an employer in Schuylkill County while allegedly working under another person's identity.

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 17th, 2026

                         

Skook News Obituaries:  July 17th, 2026

$7.35 Million Awarded for Business Growth, Emergency Services in Schuylkill County

Four projects supporting business growth and emergency services in Schuylkill County have been awarded a combined $7.35 million in state funding.

Pennsylvania State Police Seek Public’s Help in Fatal Schuylkill County Hit-and-Run Investigation

Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help as they continue investigating the death of a Pine Grove man who authorities now believe was struck by a vehicle while walking along Suedberg Road earlier this month.

Penn State Schuylkill Student Gains Leadership Experience at State Capitol

Penn State Schuylkill student Alex Kull recently received an inside look at Pennsylvania state government while shadowing state Rep. JoAnne Stehr at the Capitol in Harrisburg.

Schuylkill Chamber Welcomes Increased Child Care Funding in Pennsylvania Budget

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is welcoming increased state funding for child care and early learning programs included in Pennsylvania’s 2026–27 budget.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 16th, 2026

                        

Skook News Obituaries:  July 16th, 2026

Statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert Issued for Friday as Wildfire Smoke Blankets Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Friday, July 17, due to wildfire smoke expected to blanket the Commonwealth.

Longtime Knoebels Leader Richard “Dick” Knoebel Dies at 87

Richard “Dick” Knoebel, who guided Knoebels Amusement Resort through nearly four decades of growth while preserving its family-owned traditions, has died at the age of 87.

Pottsville Police Searching for Man Missing Since Late June

The Pottsville Bureau of Police is asking for the public’s help locating a 47-year-old man who has not been seen since late June.

Code Red Air Quality Alert Issued for Schuylkill County as Wildfire Smoke Moves into Pennsylvania

Schuylkill County will be under a Code Red Air Quality Alert on Thursday as wildfire smoke spreads across Pennsylvania.