High Winds Knock Out Power to Nearly 5,000 PPL Customers in Schuylkill County

Thousands of PPL Electric Utilities customers across Schuylkill County are without power Wednesday night as strong winds continue to sweep across the region.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 5th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                                         

Skook News Obituaries:  November 5th, 2025

Schuylkill County General Election Results: Ashland Elects New Mayor

Voters in the Borough of Ashland have elected Lorenda Kutz as the community’s next mayor, succeeding outgoing Mayor Daniel Weikel, who chose not to seek reelection.

M&T Charitable Foundation Renews Support for Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Education Programs

The M&T Charitable Foundation has renewed its long-standing partnership with Hawk Mountain Sanctuary by awarding a $5,000 grant to support the Sanctuary’s free weekend education programs, including the well-known Raptors Up Close series.

WEATHER ALERT: Wind Advisory Issued for Central and Eastern Pennsylvania

          

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

PIAA Volleyball and Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

   

Quarterfinal Schedule for Schuylkill County High School Volleyball and Soccer Teams in the PIAA State Playoffs.

North Schuylkill SWAT Club Spreads Christmas Cheer with Gift Box Project

On Tuesday afternoon, the North Schuylkill High School SWAT Club - which stands for Students With A Testimony - came together after school to fill 40 Christmas gift boxes for children in need.

Three Charged by State Inspector General for Public Assistance Fraud in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania Office of State Inspector General has filed charges against three Schuylkill County residents for alleged public assistance fraud. 

Schuylkill County General Election Results - 2025 Municipal Races

Schuylkill County General Election Results - 2025 Municipal Races

Fratello’s Bistro and Uncle Dunkel Rentals Partner to Support Schuylkill County Families Impacted by SNAP Shutdown

In response to the ongoing shutdown and loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Fratello’s Bistro in Pottsville has joined forces with Uncle Dunkel Rentals to assist local families facing food insecurity.

Schuylkill County General Election Results - 2025 School Board Races

Schuylkill County General Election Results - 2025 School Board Races

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS: Lengel Wins District Judge Race in Western Schuylkill County

Pine Grove Township resident Christian Lengel has won the race for the district judge seat in western Schuylkill County. 

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS: Republicans Sweep Pottsville City Races

 

After a very contentious election, the Republicans have swept all the races for the open positions for Mayor and Council in the city of Pottsville.

Prysmian Cables & Systems to Close Schuylkill County Facility, Affecting 150 Workers

A WARN notice filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry confirms that Prysmian Cables & Systems USA will close its facility located at 1 Tamaqua Boulevard in Schuylkill Haven.

PIAA High School Volleyball Results for Schuylkill County Teams - November 4th, 2025

  

First Round Results for Schuylkill County High School Volleyball Teams in the PIAA State Playoffs.