Tuesday, July 8, 2025

Congressman Meuser Announces He Will Not Run for Governor, Will Focus on Supporting Trump Agenda in U.S. House


Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced Tuesday evening that he will not enter the race for Governor of Pennsylvania, instead choosing to remain in the U.S. House of Representatives to continue advancing former President Donald Trump’s legislative priorities.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 8th, 2025

                                                   

Skook News Obituaries: July 8th, 2025

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

                   

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Schuylkill County.

Monday, July 7, 2025

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

         

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Tuesday, July 8th, 2025

Ronald McDonald Missing in Nesquehoning: Police Investigate Bizarre 'McNapping'


In a case that sounds more like a fast-food-themed comedy than real life, police are on the hunt for suspects who brazenly walked into a McDonald’s on Sunday and walked out with none other than Ronald McDonald himself.

Tri-Valley Wins District 24 Major League Championship, Advances to Section 3 Tournament



Tri-Valley claimed the District 24 Major League Little League championship on Sunday night with a commanding 9-2 win over Ashland at Toewe/Rebuck Field in Ashland.

UPDATE: Third Person Dies from Injuries Sustained in Shenandoah Shooting

The third person involved in a shooting in Shenandoah early Thursday morning has passed away.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 7th, 2025

                                                  

Skook News Obituaries: July 7th, 2025

Meuser Votes for ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’


Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) voted in favor of H.R. 1, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a sweeping piece of legislation that passed the U.S. House of Representatives late Thursday in a narrow 218–214 vote. 

Wanted Schuylkill County Man Taken into Custody Following March Pursuit

 

A wanted Schuylkill County man was taken into custody after leading police in a pursuit in March 2025.

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.

Sunday, July 6, 2025

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.

Saturday, July 5, 2025

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.