Saturday, March 28, 2026

UPDATE: One Dead in Industrial Accident in Rush Township


Additional details have been released following an industrial accident Saturday afternoon in Hometown, Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard - March 28th, 2026

                                                                      

Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard
March 28th, 2026

PennDOT Announces Road Work Across Schuylkill County

Motorists traveling through Schuylkill County should expect delays this week as PennDOT has scheduled multiple maintenance projects beginning Monday, March 30, 2026.

Mountain Valley Golf Course to Close; Property Rezoned for Industrial Use


A longtime local golf destination will soon be closing its doors, as Mountain Valley Golf Course is scheduled to cease operations later this year.

Schuylkill County Coroner and State Police at Scene of Industrial Accident in Hometown



Emergency personnel are on the scene of an industrial accident Saturday afternoon in Hometown, Schuylkill County.

Lake Wynonah Man Charged with Strangulation, Child Endangerment; Held in Schuylkill County Prison



A Lake Wynonah man is facing multiple felony charges following an incident investigated by Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven.

More Than 200 Jobs Impacted by Layoff at Schuylkill County Facility


A state filing indicates that more than 200 workers will be impacted by a layoff at a facility in Schuylkill County’s Highridge Business Park.

Shenandoah Man Wanted for Aggravated Assault Taken Into Custody in New York


A Shenandoah man who was wanted in connection with an aggravated assault and multiple outstanding warrants has been taken into custody, according to Shenandoah Police.

Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard March 27th, 2026

                                                                     

Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard
March 27th, 2026

Friday, March 27, 2026

Mount Carmel Man Faces Drug Charges After Fleeing Police in Schuylkill County


A Mount Carmel man is behind bars after police say he was found in possession of significant quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl following a foot chase in Schuylkill County earlier this year.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 27th, 2026

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Skook News Obituaries:  March 27th, 2026

Schuylkill County Man Charged After Fleeing Crash That Leaves Motorcyclist Seriously Injured

A Pottsville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash that left a motorcyclist seriously injured Thursday afternoon in Schuylkill County.

Pennsylvania State Police Looking for Owner of Found Welder in Schuylkill County


The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a report of found property after a welding machine was discovered in Cressona.

Schuylkill County Senior Charity Bowl Set for Friday Night at Martz Hall


Schuylkill County’s top senior basketball players will take the floor one final time this Friday night when the annual Senior Charity Bowl takes place at Martz Hall.

Tamaqua Graduate Selected to Represent U.S. in CNC Milling at 2026 WorldSkills Competition


A Tamaqua Area graduate is set to represent the United States on the world stage in one of the most highly skilled manufacturing competitions.