Schuylkill County Graduates Among 550 Honored at Alvernia University Commencement

Alvernia University celebrated more than 550 students in the Class of 2025 at the Santander Arena in downtown Reading, Pa., on May 10, 2025.

Minersville Man Charged in Water Theft Investigation

A Minersville man is facing multiple criminal charges after police and borough officials discovered he had allegedly been illegally receiving water service at a property he owns, resulting in nearly $2,000 in unpaid utility costs.

EDITORIAL: Don’t Let HB 1291 Lock Out Digital Journalism

Don’t Let HB 1291 Lock Out Digital Journalism

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 14th, 2025

Skook News Obituaries: May 14th, 2025

Schuylkill Firefighters Respond to Working Fire in Mount Carmel

Schuylkill County firefighters responded to a working fire in Mount Carmel, Northumberland County on Wednesday morning.

Penn State Schuylkill Among Five Campuses Recommended to Remain Open in University Restructuring Plan

Penn State University has publicly released a long-anticipated recommendation report outlining the future of its Commonwealth Campuses. 

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 13th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries: May 13th, 2025

Schuylkill League Baseball and Softball Playoff Schedules Adjusted Due to Weather

Due to inclement weather and an unfavorable forecast, the Schuylkill League has announced changes to the 2025 Baseball and Softball League playoff schedules, including site relocations for the semifinal matchups.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Marian Catholic Class of 2025

Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of Marian Catholic High School.  

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                           

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Tuesday, May 13th, 2025

State House Unanimously Approves Boost in Pensions for Disabled Veterans

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has unanimously approved legislation aimed at increasing pension payments for veterans who are blind or have lost limbs or are paralyzed due to military service, according to Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), a prime sponsor of the bill.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Gillingham Charter School Class of 2025

Congratulations to the graduating seniors of Gillingham Charter School.

Schuylkill League Baseball and Softball Quarterfinal Playoff Scoreboard

  

Schuylkill League Baseball and Softball Quarterfinal Playoff Scoreboard

Victims Identified in Suspicious Butler Township Deaths; Investigation Ongoing

Pennsylvania State Police are continuing their investigation after two individuals were found dead inside a home in Butler Township on Friday night.

Governor Shapiro Visits Schuylkill County Potato Farm to Spotlight State Investments in Agricultural Innovation

Governor Josh Shapiro visited Sterman Masser Potato Farm in Schuylkill County on Monday to highlight the positive impact of strategic state investments aimed at strengthening Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry.