Thursday, March 5, 2026

Meet the Participants of Schuylkill County's 2026 NEPA MAEC Regional Spelling Bee


A total of 42 students from across Schuylkill County will take the stage this Saturday to compete in the 2026 Northeast PA Manufacturers & Employers Council Regional Spelling Bee, coordinated by the Schuylkill Technology Center.

Yuengling Light Lager Expands Field & Stream Partnership with New Limited-Edition Packaging



D. G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. has announced the return of its collaboration with Field & Stream, unveiling new limited-edition packaging for Yuengling Light Lager that will be available throughout 2026 across the brewery’s growing 30-state distribution footprint.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 5th, 2026

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Skook News Obituaries:  March 5th, 2026

Students Receive Pathway to Success Award from Schuylkill County Society for Pediatric Orthopedics


Two students from Alvernia University’s Pottsville College Towne and the Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing have been recognized for their dedication and commitment to the healthcare field.

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