Pottsville Council Tables Proposed ICE Agreement Following Divided Discussion

A proposed agreement between the Pottsville Bureau of Police and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was tabled Monday night after a divided discussion among city officials.

Federal Government Appeals DEP Orders Blocking Proposed ICE Facilities in Schuylkill, Berks Counties

A new legal filing submitted April 8, 2026, shows the federal government is formally challenging Pennsylvania’s actions that have stalled plans for two proposed immigration detention facilities in Schuylkill and Berks counties.

Pottsville Announces Travel, Parking Restrictions for Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K

The City of Pottsville has issued a travel and parking advisory ahead of the annual Yuengling Light Lager Jogger 5K, scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Saint Clair Police Report Arrests at Palo Alto Homeless Encampment

The Saint Clair Police Department has announced multiple arrests connected to trespassing and drug-related offenses at a homeless camp in Palo Alto Borough.

Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard from Monday, April 13th, 2026

                                                                            

Schuylkill County High School Baseball and Softball Scoreboard
April 13th, 2026

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast Tuesday, April 14, 2026

   

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Schuylkill League Division Standings as of April 13th, 2026

Below are the Schuylkill League Division standings for high school baseball and softball as of April 13th, 2026.

Response to Noise Complaint near Mahanoy City Leads to Arrests, Firearm Seizure, Immigration Violations

A routine complaint escalated into a multi-agency police response Saturday, resulting in multiple arrests, the seizure of a firearm, and the discovery of federal immigration violations.

Two in Country Illegally Taken Into Custody During Mahanoy Township Police Operation

The Mahanoy Township Police Department conducted a commercial vehicle safety check on April 8, 2026, resulting in one vehicle being impounded and two individuals taken into custody.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for April 13th, 2026

   

Skook News Obituaries:  April 13th, 2026

Letter to the Editor: The Vote Heard Round The World

 

The following Letter to the Editor was submitted to Skook News for publication.

Schuylkill County Man Charged in Break-In and Theft at Downtown Pottsville Business

A Schuylkill County man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he unlawfully entered a downtown Pottsville business and stole cash last month.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast - Monday, April 13, 2026

  

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Monday, April 13, 2026

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.