Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Schuylkill County Man Charged After Meth, Heroin Found During Pottsville Drug Investigation


A Pottsville man is facing multiple drug charges after authorities executed a search warrant at a city residence as part of an ongoing investigation into methamphetamine distribution.

Second Annual Pottsville Film Festival Expands with Special Guest from Three’s Company



The Second Annual Pottsville Film Festival will return to downtown Pottsville from May 29–31, 2026, offering a weekend dedicated to independent film, creativity, and community engagement.

Phone Scam Leads to $2,500 Theft in Schuylkill County's North Union Township


Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a theft by deception case after a Schuylkill County woman was scammed out of $2,500 earlier this week.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 4th, 2026

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Skook News Obituaries:  March 4th, 2026

131 Student Musicians Celebrate 50th Anniversary of Schuylkill County Band Festival

 


The Schuylkill County Band celebrated a historic milestone this past weekend as students, educators, and community members gathered to mark the organization’s 50th anniversary with a special golden jubilee concert.

Schuylkill County Emergency Personnel Called to Working House Fire in Branchdale

Firefighters responded to a house fire in Branchdale on Wednesday afternoon.

Saks & Company to Close Schuylkill County Distribution Center, WARN Notice Shows 435 Layoffs

Hundreds of workers in Schuylkill County will soon be out of work after employees at the Saks & Company distribution center in the Highridge Industrial Park were notified this week that the facility will be permanently closing.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses - February 2026


The following marriage licenses were filed through the Schuylkill County Register of Wills Office for the entire month of February 2026.

Secretary of the Commonwealth Demands Accountability from GoFundMe Following Unauthorized Charity Websites


Al Schmidt is calling for accountability and transparency from GoFundMe after reports that the crowdfunding company created more than 1.4 million donation web pages for charities without their prior knowledge or consent.

22 Marian Students Advance to State FBLA Leadership Conference in Hershey

Twenty-two students from Marian Catholic High School have qualified for the 2026 Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Leadership Conference, scheduled for April 13-15 at the Giant Center in Hershey.

Schuylkill Weather Forecast for Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

  

Schuylkill Weather Forecast
for Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

Penn State Schuylkill Names New Chancellor


Robert E. Bohrer II, president of Hiram College, has been named chancellor of Penn State Schuylkill, effective July 1.

Copper Pipe Stolen from Schuylkill County Coal Company


Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a reported theft at a local coal company that occurred last month.

Schuylkill IU 29, STC Awarded $250K Grant to Launch County’s First Carpentry Pre-Apprenticeship Program


The Schuylkill Intermediate Unit 29 and the Schuylkill Technology Center have been awarded a $250,000 state grant to create new training pathways for aspiring carpenters, according to Dave Argall and state Representatives Tim Twardzik, Jamie Barton, JoAnne Stehr and Dane Watro.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 3rd, 2026

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Skook News Obituaries:  March 3rd, 2026