Ashland Little League Seeks State Historical Marker for Baseball Pioneer John "Happy Jack" Stivetts

A local effort is underway to secure a Pennsylvania State Historical Marker honoring one of Ashland's most accomplished and influential athletes, 19th-century baseball star John "Happy Jack" Stivetts. 

Schuylkill County Drug Task Force Arrests Pottsville Man on Drug, Gun Charges

A Schuylkill County man is facing multiple felony drug and firearms charges after investigators say a search of his Pottsville residence uncovered methamphetamine, fentanyl, and other illegal substances along with loaded rifles.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 27th, 2026

    

Skook News Obituaries:  May 27th, 2026

Schuylkill League Football All-Stars to Face Colonial League Saturday

The Schuylkill League’s top senior football players will take the field one final time this weekend as they square off against the Colonial League in the annual Colonial League vs. Schuylkill League All-Star Game.

Schuylkill County 5th Grader Competes at Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

A student from the Blue Mountain School District recently represented Schuylkill County on the national stage while competing in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.

Firefighters Respond to Working House Fire in Pottsville

Firefighters responded to the scene of a working house fire in the city of Pottsville early Wednesday.

District XI High School Baseball and Softball Championship Results - May 26th, 2026

      

District XI High School Baseball and Softball Championship Results for Schuylkill County teams following games on May 26th, 2026.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 26th, 2026

    

Skook News Obituaries:  May 26th, 2026

Runners of All Ages Take Part in Gordon's Fighting 400 5K

Nearly 100 runners and walkers took to the streets of Gordon on Memorial Day weekend as the Gordon Fire Company hosted its annual Fighting 400 5K on Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Woman and Child Injured in Pool Chemical Accident in Schuylkill County

A woman and a young child were injured Tuesday morning following a pool chemical accident at a residence in Hegins Township, according to the Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATE: St. Joseph's Center for Special Learning Class of 2026

 

St. Joseph's Center for Special Learning will celebrate the graduation of Ben Shellhammer during commencement ceremonies on June 3, 2026.

Penn State Schuylkill Recognizes Schuylkill County Students on Spring 2026 Dean’s List

Penn State Schuylkill Recognizes Schuylkill County Students on Spring 2026 Dean’s List

Penn State Schuylkill has named more than 270 students to the Spring 2026 Dean’s List, including students from Schuylkill County. To earn Dean’s List recognition, students must complete the semester with a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher.

District XI High School Baseball and Softball Playoff Results - May 25th

     

District XI High School Baseball and Softball Results for Schuylkill County teams following games on May 24th, 2026.

Runners Take to Pottsville Streets for Annual Memorial Day Mile

Runners of all ages took to the streets of Pottsville on Monday morning for the annual Memorial Day Mile, a longstanding tradition that once again brought together competitive athletes, families, and community members to celebrate Memorial Day through fitness and friendly competition.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 25th, 2026

    

Skook News Obituaries:  May 25th, 2026