Mahanoy City Man Wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives After Failing to Report to Prison

A Mahanoy City man is wanted in Schuylkill County after failing to report to prison to begin serving his court-ordered sentence.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 1st, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  November 1st, 2025

State Police Investigating Wire Fraud and Bitcoin Scam at Frackville McDonald’s

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a wire fraud incident that occurred at the McDonald’s restaurant located at the former Schuylkill Mall property in New Castle Township.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 31st, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  October 31st, 2025

Schuylkill County District XI High School Football Scoreboard

              

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - Week 10

The District XI Playoff Scores for the Schuylkill County High School Football teams.

Ashland Man Charged After Disturbance, Knife Threats, and Tire Slashing

An Ashland man is facing multiple charges after State Police responded to a disturbance in the borough earlier this month.

Ring Reported Stolen from Vendor’s Stand at the Hometown Farmers Market

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a theft that occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Hometown Farmers Market in Rush Township.

Pot Hole Patching and Other Road Work Scheduled for Schuylkill County Next Week

Motorists traveling through several areas of Schuylkill County next week should be prepared for lane restrictions and delays as PennDOT maintenance forces complete scheduled road work.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 30th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                   

Skook News Obituaries:  October 30th, 2025

WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County for Halloween

         

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Schuylkill County and nearby Pennsylvania counties.

Two New York Men Wanted in Connection to $82,500 Online Scam Targeting Schuylkill County Resident

Authorities are searching for two men from New York after a 68-year-old Pottsville man was defrauded of $82,500 in an elaborate online scam that began in February 2024.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 29th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                  

Skook News Obituaries:  October 29th, 2025

Pottsville Police Seek Help Identifying Person of Interest in Retail Theft Investigation

The Pottsville Bureau of Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual connected to a retail theft investigation.

Schuylkill County Resident Defrauded in $150 TikTok Puppy Scam

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a scam in which a Port Carbon woman was defrauded out of a gift card payment during a suspected online puppy scam.

Steady Rain to Soak Schuylkill County; Rainfall Up to 1.5 Inches Expected

Schuylkill County should expect some wet weather over the next 48 hours, with up to an inch and a half of rainfall expected by the end of the day Thursday.