Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 7th, 2026

                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  February 7th, 2026

Lady Bears Hold Off Tamaqua to Advance in Schuylkill League Quarterfinal

In a tight, back-and-forth battle at Martz Hall, the Mahanoy Area Lady Bears avenged an earlier season loss and punched their ticket to the next round with a 44-40 win over the Tamaqua Area Lady Raiders in the Schuylkill League Girls Basketball Quarterfinals.

North Schuylkill Tops Marian Catholic in Schuylkill League Quarterfinal at Martz Hall

The road to a Schuylkill League championship started Saturday afternoon at Martz Hall, “The Mecca”, as the North Schuylkill Lady Spartans used steady defense to defeat Marian Catholic, 49-31, in the league girls basketball quarterfinals.

                                                                                                                                                  

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores | February 6th, 2026

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast | Saturday, February 7th, 2026

           

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

for Saturday, February 7th, 2026

Three Charged After Child Welfare Investigation at Schuylkill County Home

A Girardville man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges after Pennsylvania State Police say a child was assaulted and hidden from troopers during a welfare check.

Extreme Cold Warning Issued for Schuylkill County; Wind Chills Could Reach 20 Below Zero This Weekend

Schuylkill County residents should prepare for dangerously cold conditions this weekend as the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning along with a Wind Advisory.

Barnesville Man Charged After Fleeing Officers, Already Wanted on Retail Theft Warrants

A Barnesville man who was already wanted on outstanding retail theft charges is now facing additional charges after allegedly fleeing from police in Ryan Township last month.

Route 61 Closed for Tractor Trailer Rollover in Southern Schuylkill County

Route 61 is closed in both directions near Orwigsburg following a crash Friday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for February 6th, 2026

                                    

Skook News Obituaries:  February 6th, 2026

WEATHER ALERT: Extreme Cold Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Watch for Schuylkill County.

                                                                                                                                                 

Schuylkill County High School Basketball Scores - February 5th, 2026

Schuylkill County Teen Arrested in Connection with Shooting at Reading Recreation Center

A teenager from Schuylkill County has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left two people injured during a private basketball tournament at a Reading recreation center earlier this week.

Comcast Expands Internet Service to Thousands of Homes and Businesses Across Schuylkill County

Comcast has announced the completion of a network expansion that will bring its Xfinity and Comcast Business services to thousands of additional homes and businesses throughout Schuylkill County.

State Police Seek Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Walmart Theft in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect connected to a theft that occurred late last year at the Walmart along Plaza Drive in Rush Township.