PennDOT Announces Pothole Patching Work on PA 309 and I-81 in Schuylkill County

Motorists traveling through parts of Schuylkill County should be prepared for lane restrictions this week as the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) conducts pothole patching on two major roadways.

Hegins Eagle Scout Candidate Installs Flag Retirement Box for Community

Kody Rebuck, a member of Boy Scout Troop 662 and the son of Kenneth and Diana Rebuck of Hegins, has completed a community service project aimed at promoting respect for the American flag while providing a practical service to local residents.

Frackville Elks Lodge Installs Officers, Honors Award Recipients at Annual Ceremony

Frackville Elks Lodge No. 1533 held its annual Installation of Officers and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Fatal Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash Under Investigation on I-78 in Berks County

The Pennsylvania State Police at the Hamburg Barracks are investigating a fatal pedestrian crash that occurred late Friday morning on Interstate 78 in Berks County.

Schuylkill County Man Among Two Killed in Wrong-Way Crash on I-77 in South Carolina

Two people, including a Schuylkill County resident, were killed in a wrong-way crash early Sunday morning on Interstate 77 in South Carolina.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 12th, 2026

  

Skook News Obituaries:  April 12th, 2026

Yankowski Claims $10,000 Victory at Big Diamond Speedway’s Money in the Mountains Race

Alex Yankowski returned to familiar territory Friday night and walked away with a major payday at Big Diamond Speedway, winning the annual Fritz Roehrig Memorial Money in the Mountains feature.

Saint Clair Man Jailed on Assault, Harassment Charges Following Domestic Incident

Saint Clair man is facing charges after police say a domestic dispute escalated into a physical altercation last week.

Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard - April 11th, 2026

                                                                           

Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard
April 11th, 2026

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - Sunday, April 12, 2026

 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Sunday, April 12, 2026

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 11th, 2026

  

Skook News Obituaries:  April 11th, 2026

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 10th, 2026

 

Skook News Obituaries:  April 10th, 2026

Schuylkill Chamber Hosts Second Annual Schuylkill County National Civics Bee Regional Competition

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce hosted the second annual National Civics Bee Regional Competition on Thursday, April 9, 2026, bringing together 20 middle school students from across the region for a live, in-person academic event focused on civic knowledge and community engagement.

Police: Minersville Man Fired Shots at ‘Hologram-Type People’ Inside Apartment

A Minersville man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he fired several shots inside his apartment early Friday morning.

Firefighters at Scene of Multi Alarm Working Structure Fire in Pottsville

Schuylkill County firefighters at the scene of a working structure fire involving multiple homes in Pottsville.