Ashland Fire Responds to Trash Fire in the Borough

On Friday, the Ashland Fire Department responded to a second trash fire in just as many days.

City of Pottsville Provides Updates on Progress Avenue Restoration Project

On Thursday, the City of Pottsville provided an update on the Progress Avenue Restoration Project.

Frackville Pumpkin Festival Cancelled for 2020; Events to Be Held at Library

On Friday morning, the Frackville Business and Professional Association announced the 2020 Frackville Pumpkin Festival is cancelled.

Ashland Fire Department Responds to Trash Fire

On Thursday, the Ashland Fire Department responded to a home on Brock Street to assist police with an illegal burning incident.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/24/2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/24/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/23/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/23/2020

Cressona Man Charged for 9 Armed Robberies in Schuylkill and Berks Counties

A Cressona man was officially charged on Thursday for the armed robberies of 9 locations in April of 2020.

Pottsville City Officials and Business Leaders Voice Concerns to Schuylkill County Commissioners Over Prison Pre-Release Center

The public was still not permitted to attend the Schuylkill County Commissioner's meeting on Wednesday due to COVID-19 restrictions, but that did not stop Pottsville City Officials and Business leaders from calling in to voice their concerns.

PennDOT Offers Non-binary Gender Designation Option on Driver Licenses, ID Cards

On Thursday, PennDOT announced that it now offers a non-binary gender designation option for its driver licenses and photo identification cards.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/23/2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/23/2020

Pottsville Man Accidentally Shoots Himself in the Hand

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville responded to an incident on Tuesday where man accidentally shot himself.

Traffic Stop Leads to Shenandoah Man Being Charged with Assault

A traffic stop in East Union Township Wednesday evening led to a man being locked up in Schuylkill County Prison.

Skook News Obituaries for 07/22/2020

Skook News Obituaries for 07/22/2020

Volunteer Organization Donates Life Saving Equipment for Pets

A volunteer organization donated life saving equipment for pets to local fire companies Wednesday evening.

Wilburton/Aristes Area Without Power Wednesday Afternoon

Almost 500 people are currently without power in the Wilburton/Aristes area of southern Columbia County.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Schuylkill County and other counties for Wednesday

Ashland Police Investigate Stolen UTV

The Ashland Police Department is investigating the theft of a UTV in the borough.

One Injured in Crash on Route 61 near Schuylkill Haven

A woman was taken to a hospital Tuesday after a crash on Route 61 in North Manheim Township.

Insigner Performance Modifieds Headline Big Diamond Speedway This Friday

The Insigner Performance Modifieds will headline the July 24th program this Friday at Big Diamond Speedway. Originally scheduled to be an off night for the Modifieds, they have been added to the schedule due to the track having to delay the 2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/22/2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for 07/22/2020