Saturday, October 18, 2025

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 18th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries:  October 18th, 2025

Fight Over Girlfriend Ends With Head Injury, Lavelle Man Behind Bars



A Lavelle man is facing multiple charges, including aggravated assault, following a violent altercation in Butler Township Thursday afternoon.

Magisterial District Judge David A. Plachko Announces Retirement After 34 Years of Service


After more than three decades on the bench, Magisterial District Judge David A. Plachko has announced his retirement, effective November 30, 2025.

Friday, October 17, 2025

92-Year-Old Man Dies in Suspected Drowning in Schuylkill County



The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating an accidental death that occurred in Walker Township, Schuylkill County, on Friday afternoon.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - Week 9

            

Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - Week 9

The Week 9 Final Scores for the Schuylkill County High School Football season.

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Scene of a Reported Drowning near Tamaqua


A Schuylkill County Coroner has been requested to the scene of a reported drowning near Tamaqua.

Treatment Center Cited for Nearly Two Dozen False Fire Alarms in Butler Township


A Schuylkill County treatment facility has been cited after police say it was responsible for nearly two dozen false fire alarms over the course of a year.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 17th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                      

Skook News Obituaries:  October 17th, 2025

Schuylkill Haven Awarded $40,000 State Grant to Improve Downtown Walkability



Schuylkill Haven Borough has been awarded a $40,000 state grant to advance its ongoing downtown revitalization efforts, state lawmakers announced this week.

Smith, Price, and Marsh Outline Vision for a Stronger, Safer Pottsville


A desire for change and new leadership was the topic when we sat down with the Republican candidates who will be on Pottsville’s November ticket. 

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Six Men Cited for Defiant Trespass in Blythe Township



The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville cited six men after responding to a disturbance on Burma Road earlier this month.

Schuylkill County Sheriff's Final Drug Take Back Aims to Reach 13,000 Pounds Collected


Schuylkill County residents are being asked to come together on Saturday, October 25, 2025, to help Sheriff Joseph Groody reach a major milestone in his final National Drug Take Back Day before retirement.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 16th, 2025

                                                                                                                                                     

Skook News Obituaries:  October 16th, 2025

PSP Investigating Fuel Theft Incidents at Gas Stations in Schuylkill and Berks Counties


The Pennsylvania State Police Troop L – Schuylkill Haven is investigating a fuel theft that occurred at Rutters Gas Station, located at 1160 Centre Turnpike in Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County.

Saint Clair Area School District Names September Students of the Month


The Saint Clair Area School District has announced its Students of the Month for September.