Utility Work Begins on Barry Road in Lavelle, Butler Township

 Utility work began this week in Lavelle, Butler Township on Monday.

Schuylkill County Hires New Prison Warden

During Thursday's Prison Board Meeting of the Schuylkill County Commissioners, a new prison warden was hired.

Minersville Police Seek 6 from Separate Incidents

On Tuesday, August 18th, 2020, the Minersville Police Department released the photos of 6 suspects that are wanted for separate incidents.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 20th, 2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 20th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: August 19th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 19th, 2020

Varsity Athlete Tests Positive for COVID-19 at North Schuylkill; Practice Suspended for Player's Team

North Schuylkill has ceased practice for one of their varsity sports teams after one of their student athletes tests positive for COVID-19.

Prelude to the Coalcracker on tap this Friday night at Big Diamond Speedway

This week at the Big Diamond Speedway, promoters Jasmine and Jake Smulley present the annual “Prelude to the Coalcracker” race for the Insigner Performance modifieds. 

Schuylkill County Crash Log: August 19th, 2020

 A collection of police reports from crashes in and around Schuylkill County.

Water Main Break Repaired near Ashland, Boil Advisory Still in Affect

 A water main break was repaired late Tuesday near the former Ashland Elementary Building in Butler Township.

Pennsylvania Farm Show to be held Virtually in 2021

On Wednesday, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced that Pennsylvania's agriculture industry will be celebrated virtually for the 2021 PA Farm Show, with no in-person events or competitions, to mitigate against COVID-19.

LVHN and Pottsville Area School District Announce Program to Develop More EMT's in Schuylkill County

On Tuesday evening, the Pottsville Area School District approved a partnership with LVHN to help in the shortage of EMT's in Schuylkill County.

North Schuylkill Board Approves Phased Reopening Plans

Last week, during a special meeting on August 12th, 2020, of the North Schuylkill School Board, the district approved a phased reopening health and safety plan.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 19th, 2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 19th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries: August 18th, 2020

Skook News Obituaries:  August 18th, 2020

Passerby Helps Injured Man After Motorcycle Lands on Him in Barry Township

An injured man was helped by a person passing by after his motorcycle landed on him over the weekend in Barry Township.

Minersville Police Issue Warrant for Bethlehem Man Who Assaulted a 2-Year Old

The Minersville Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for a Bethlehem man that assaulted a 2-year old.

Auburn Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County Prison for Robbery, Carjacking, and Threatening a Woman

An Auburn man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison for a carjacking and robbery late Sunday into Monday.

Borough of Ashland Issues Boil Advisory After Water Main Break

 On Tuesday, the borough of Ashland issued a boil advisory after a water main break.

Schuylkill County First Responders Welcome Home Soldier

Schuylkill County First Responders welcomed home a soldier late Monday.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 18th, 2020

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: August 18th, 2020