Flood Watch Issued for Schuylkill County Through Saturday Evening

A Flood Watch is in effect for Schuylkill County through Saturday evening as repeated rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms could produce flash flooding.

Minersville Man Accused of DUI with Three Children in Vehicle During Interstate 81 Crash

A Minersville man is facing DUI and child endangerment charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he crashed along Interstate 81 in Ryan Township with his wife and three children inside the vehicle.

Ashland Woman Charged After Allegedly Making Repeated Nonemergency 911 Calls

An Ashland woman is facing a misdemeanor charge after police say she repeatedly called Schuylkill County 911 during a neighborhood dispute.

Lancaster County Woman Accused of Assaulting Grandmother, Resisting Arrest in Schuylkill County

A Lancaster County woman is facing a felony aggravated assault charge and several additional offenses after Mahanoy City Police say she assaulted her grandmother during a domestic disturbance, resisted arrest and caused damage to both a residence and the borough police station.

St. Clair Man Charged After German Shepherd Allegedly Left Outside in Extreme Heat

A St. Clair man is facing animal cruelty charges after police say he left a German Shepherd tethered outside for an extended period during extreme heat, prompting the dog's seizure by a humane officer.

Minersville Man Charged After Police Say He Strangled Woman Until She Lost Consciousness

A Minersville man is facing multiple charges after police say he strangled his girlfriend until she lost consciousness, leaving her with a concussion and other injuries during an alleged domestic assault earlier this month.

Hazleton Man Accused of Stealing Nearly $10,000 in Microchips from Schuylkill County Warehouse, Using False Identity

A Hazleton man is facing felony charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he stole nearly $10,000 worth of electronic microchips from an employer in Schuylkill County while allegedly working under another person's identity.

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Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 17th, 2026

                         

Skook News Obituaries:  July 17th, 2026

$7.35 Million Awarded for Business Growth, Emergency Services in Schuylkill County

Four projects supporting business growth and emergency services in Schuylkill County have been awarded a combined $7.35 million in state funding.

Pennsylvania State Police Seek Public’s Help in Fatal Schuylkill County Hit-and-Run Investigation

Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help as they continue investigating the death of a Pine Grove man who authorities now believe was struck by a vehicle while walking along Suedberg Road earlier this month.

Penn State Schuylkill Student Gains Leadership Experience at State Capitol

Penn State Schuylkill student Alex Kull recently received an inside look at Pennsylvania state government while shadowing state Rep. JoAnne Stehr at the Capitol in Harrisburg.

Schuylkill Chamber Welcomes Increased Child Care Funding in Pennsylvania Budget

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce is welcoming increased state funding for child care and early learning programs included in Pennsylvania’s 2026–27 budget.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 16th, 2026

                        

Skook News Obituaries:  July 16th, 2026

Statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert Issued for Friday as Wildfire Smoke Blankets Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has declared a statewide Code Purple Air Quality Alert for Friday, July 17, due to wildfire smoke expected to blanket the Commonwealth.