Schuylkill County Says Final Goodbye to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.

A sea of gray uniforms, flashing lights, American flags, and salutes filled Schuylkill County on Wednesday as family, friends, law enforcement, first responders, and community members gathered to say a final goodbye to Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 8th, 2026

                

Skook News Obituaries:  July 8th, 2026

Reading Man Accused of Using Woman’s Debit Card for More Than $1,300 in Unauthorized Purchases in Schuylkill County

A Reading man is facing felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he used another person’s debit card to make more than $1,300 in unauthorized purchases after the card was reported missing in Schuylkill County.

Camp Hill Man Charged in 2023 Schuylkill County Armed Robbery at Sheppton Mini Mart

A Camp Hill man is facing multiple felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say DNA evidence connected him to a 2023 armed robbery at the Sheppton Mini Mart.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 7th, 2026

               

Skook News Obituaries:  July 7th, 2026

Northern Schuylkill County Road Closures and Parking Restrictions Announced for Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.’s Funeral Procession

Motorists traveling through northern Schuylkill County on Wednesday should prepare for road closures, parking restrictions, and traffic delays as funeral services are held for Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr.

State Police Searching for Suspect After Box Truck Stolen from Beer Distributor in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are asking for the public’s help locating a suspect and a stolen box truck taken early Tuesday morning in Schuylkill County.

DHS: ICE Lodges Detainer Against Haitian Man Charged in Crash That Killed Trooper Michael Pahira; Says Massachusetts Issued CDL

 

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Monday that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has lodged an immigration detainer against the Haitian man charged in the crash that claimed the life of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr. in Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 6th, 2026

              

Skook News Obituaries:  July 6th, 2026

Schuylkill County Woman Charged with DUI Homicide Following Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Mahanoy Township

A Mahanoy City woman is facing felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say she was driving under the influence when her vehicle crossed into the opposite lane and struck a motorcycle head-on, killing the rider Saturday evening in Mahanoy Township.

PennDOT, State Police Team Up for Operation Yellow Jacket Work Zone Enforcement in Schuylkill County

PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police recently partnered to crack down on unsafe driving in Schuylkill County work zones through Operation Yellow Jacket.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, July 6th, 2026

                    

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

Monday, July 6th, 2026

PennDOT Announces Road Work Scheduled This Week in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced several road projects scheduled throughout Schuylkill County this week that could impact drivers.

Pennsylvania State Troopers Association Calls for Answers Following Death of Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.

The Pennsylvania State Troopers Association (PSTA) is calling for answers following the death of Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., who was struck and killed while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.

UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County as Strong Storms Move Across Pennsylvania

UPDATE (Sunday Evening): The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Schuylkill County and portions of Pennsylvania as strong to severe storms move through the region.