Morea Road Paving Project Continues This Week Near Frackville and West Mahanoy Township

Motorists traveling between Frackville and West Mahanoy Township should be prepared for ongoing daytime lane restrictions as PennDOT maintenance crews continue paving work on Morea Road this week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 6th, 2025

                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: July 6th, 2025

Final Rite Aid in Schuylkill County Announced to Close

Rite Aid announced Thursday that it will close its Ashland location, adding yet another Schuylkill County store to the list of sites as the national pharmacy chain continues to restructure under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Four Killed, One Injured in Fiery Crash on Route 924 near the Schuylkill/Luzerne County Line

An overnight crash in Luzerne County claimed the lives of four people and left another seriously injured early Sunday morning.

Schuylkill County Man Wanted After Skipping Court on Felony Registration Charges

A man, reported to currently reside in Tamaqua, is wanted after failing to appear in court last month to answer to felony charges related to failing to register as required by law.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 5th, 2025

                                                

Skook News Obituaries: July 5th, 2025

Schuylkill County Man Accused of Breaking into Home, Threatening to Kill Residents

A St. Clair man is facing a slate of felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he broke into a home armed with weapons, threatened to kill multiple people, and was found in possession of methamphetamine early Thursday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 4th, 2025

                                                

Skook News Obituaries: July 4th, 2025

Schuylkill County Pair Accused of Holding Woman Against Her Will Over Vehicle Fee

A Kelayres man is facing a series of serious charges after allegedly assaulting a woman and preventing her from leaving a home over a dispute about money.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 3rd, 2025

                                               

Skook News Obituaries: July 3rd, 2025

Shenandoah Man Jailed After Police Find Loaded Gun With Filed-Off Serial Number, Suspected Cocaine

A Shenandoah man remains behind bars in Schuylkill County Prison after state police say he was caught with a loaded handgun with an obliterated serial number and suspected cocaine during a weekend incident in the borough.

Blue Mountain Tops Ashland to Claim District 24 11U Championship

Blue Mountain’s 11U All-Stars rode an early offensive surge to capture the Little League District 24 Championship Wednesday evening at Toewe/Rebuck Field, defeating Ashland 5-2.

UPDATE: Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Shenandoah Shooting Incident

Two people are dead and another is in critical condition following an early-morning shooting Thursday inside a Shenandoah row home.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Overnight Incident in Shenandoah

The Schuylkill County Coroner’s Office was called to the scene of an overnight incident in the borough of Shenandoah that has prompted a police investigation and a street closure Thursday morning.

Pottsville Man Arrested After Armed Standoff in Minersville Home

A Pottsville man is in custody after a domestic disturbance escalated into an armed standoff late Wednesday night, according to Minersville Police Chief Jeffrey Bowers.