North Schuylkill Dominates Mount Carmel in Rivalry Showdown

One of Coal Region’s most storied high school football rivalries kicked off the 2025 season Friday night, and it was all North Schuylkill as the Spartans powered past Mount Carmel, 62-20, in Week 1 action.

Schuylkill Haven Outlasts Blue Mountain in Backyard Rivalry Thriller

Separated by just over a mile of Route 61, the rivalry between Schuylkill Haven and Blue Mountain never fails to deliver drama — and Friday night was no exception.

Pottsville Falls to Shamokin in Season Opener

The Pottsville Crimson Tide opened their 2025 football season with a tough loss at Veterans Memorial Stadium on Friday night, falling 34-14 to the visiting Shamokin Indians.

Multiple Household Items Stolen During Ashland Burglary

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a burglary in Ashland in which several household items were stolen.

Schuylkill County Woman Charged with Smuggling Drugs into SCI Mahanoy

A Cressona woman is facing felony charges after investigators say she attempted to smuggle drugs into the State Correctional Institution at Mahanoy while employed there as a nurse practitioner.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - Week 1

    

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - Week 1

The Week 1 Final Scores for the Schuylkill County High School Football season.

Pottsville Woman Charged After Police Find 100+ Bags of K2

A Pottsville woman is facing multiple felony drug charges following a raid early Friday morning on South 2nd Street.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 22nd, 2025

                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: August 22nd, 2025

Pine Grove Area Hires Steven Zimmerman Jr. as New Head Baseball Coach

The Pine Grove Area School District has officially announced the hiring of Steven Zimmerman Jr. as the next head baseball coach of the Pine Grove Area Cardinals. 

Route 61 Closed near Orwigsburg for a Motor Vehicle Accident

A crash has closed Route 61 near Orwigsburg.

Police: Ashland Woman Tried to Hit Man with Car During Dispute

Charges have been filed against an Ashland woman following an alleged vehicle-related incident that occurred in June.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 21st, 2025

                                                                                               

Skook News Obituaries: August 21st, 2025

Warrant Issued for Minersville Man Accused of Assault

MINERSVILLE – A warrant has been issued for a Minersville man accused of assaulting a woman during a domestic incident.

Minersville Man Charged After Struggle With Police During Warrant Service

A Minersville man is facing multiple charges after a confrontation with police during the service of a mental health warrant earlier this week.

Morgan Success Scholarships Continue to Support Tamaqua Graduates at LCCC

Tamaqua Area High School graduates will continue to have the opportunity to attend Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) tuition-free, thanks to the John E. Morgan Foundation’s long-standing commitment through the Morgan Success Scholarship.