Armed Suspect Flees Gas Station near Frackville Following Friday Morning Robbery

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Friday morning at a Speedway gas station in West Mahanoy Township near Frackville.

Schuylkill County High School Football Scrimmage Schedule

Before the Schuylkill County high school football season officially kicks off next weekend, local teams will get one final test when they take the field for preseason scrimmages this Saturday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 21st, 2026

                                                            

Skook News Obituaries:  August 21st, 2026

Shenandoah Borough Working to Save "The Pumpy" Dam After DEP Meeting Over Violations

Shenandoah Borough officials say they are working to find a way to preserve the Brandonville Pumping Station Dam after a meeting with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection this week concerning violations of a compliance order that dates back 17 years.

Shenandoah Borough Investigating $21,201 Federal Tax Lien Over Unpaid Payroll Taxes

Shenandoah Borough officials say they are investigating more than $21,000 in unpaid federal payroll tax liabilities dating back to 2021 and 2022 after discovering a federal tax lien filed against the borough.

Frackville Police Welcome New Officer, Borough Accepting Applications for Another

The Borough of Frackville is accepting applications for a full-time police officer as the Frackville Police Department continues to add to its ranks.

Maryland Man Already Wanted in Schuylkill County Faces 87 New Charges

A Maryland man already wanted by police in Schuylkill County is now facing 87 additional charges after Pennsylvania State Police allege he repeatedly submitted false child abuse reports and made disparaging social media posts targeting members of an East Union Township family.

Passenger Trapped, Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Route 61 in Pottsville

A Pottsville woman was extricated from a vehicle and transported to a local hospital following a two-vehicle crash Wednesday evening along Route 61 in Pottsville.

Up to 3 Inches of Rain Possible as Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Schuylkill County and portions of central Pennsylvania as heavy rainfall could lead to flash flooding Thursday afternoon and evening.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 20th, 2026

                                                           

Skook News Obituaries:  August 20th, 2026

Schuylkill County Varsity Golf Results from August 19th, 2026

                  

Schuylkill County Varsity Golf Results from August 19th, 2026

Two Women Face Strangulation Charges Following Mahanoy City Domestic Dispute

Two women are facing charges after police say a domestic dispute in Mahanoy City turned physical Tuesday afternoon, with both women accused of choking one another.

State Police Seek Woman Accused of Taking Cash Left at Schuylkill County Walmart

Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of taking cash that another customer left behind at a Walmart self-checkout in Rush Township.

Ringtown Man Charged After Allegedly Exposing Himself Near Shenandoah Child Development Center

A Ringtown man is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police allege he exposed himself and urinated near a child development center in Shenandoah last year.

Shenandoah Man Accused of Climbing Onto Roof to Flee State Police Serving Arrest Warrant

A Shenandoah man is facing several charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he climbed out of an apartment window and onto a nearby roof while troopers were attempting to serve an arrest warrant.