UPDATE: Ashland Man Identified, Cited After Chain-Reaction Crash Damaged Multiple Parked Vehicles

Pennsylvania State Police have identified the driver involved in a chain-reaction crash that damaged several parked vehicles in Ashland early Saturday morning.

Big Diamond Speedway Results from May 15th, 2026

Ryan Graver picked the perfect night to score his first career win at Big Diamond Speedway.

Diocese of Allentown Announces Clergy Changes Impacting Schuylkill County Churches

Several churches and Catholic parishes in Schuylkill County will see leadership changes this summer as the Diocese of Allentown announced a series of new clergy assignments affecting local congregations.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 17th, 2026

    

Skook News Obituaries:  May 17th, 2026

Shenandoah Honors Late Anne Chaikowsky La Voie Skirmantas as Heritage Day Parade Grand Marshal

The late Anne Chaikowsky La Voie Skirmantas was honored Saturday as the posthumous Grand Marshal of the 2026 Heritage Day Parade in Shenandoah, recognized for her lifelong dedication to preserving the borough’s Lithuanian heritage and commitment to the community.

Schuylkill County Coroner's Office Called to ATV Accident near St. Clair

The Schuylkill County Coroner's Office was called to the scene of an ATV accident near St. Clair on on Sunday.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Gillingham Charter School Class of 2026

Congratulations to the Gillingham Charter Class of 2026.

District XI High School Baseball and Softball Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams

The following is the District XI High School Baseball and Softball Schedule for Schuylkill County teams playing in the upcoming playoffs.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 16th, 2026

    

Skook News Obituaries:  May 16th, 2026

Texas Truck Driver Killed in Interstate 78 Crash in Berks County

A Texas man died following a late-night tractor-trailer crash on Interstate 78 in Berks County Friday night, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.

Driver Flees After Crashing Into Multiple Parked Cars in Ashland

A driver fled the scene after crashing into several parked vehicles in Ashland early Saturday morning.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 15th, 2026

    

Skook News Obituaries:  May 15th, 2026

Sen. Dave McCormick Requests Millions for Schuylkill County Projects in Federal Funding Proposal

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick is seeking millions of dollars in federal funding for several projects across Schuylkill County and the surrounding region as part of his Fiscal Year 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending requests.

Schuylkill County Man Charged After Alleged “Suicide by Cop” Threat Standoff in Cass Township

A Minersville man is facing multiple charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he repeatedly called 911 Thursday threatening “suicide by cop” and telling troopers he intended to “shoot it out” with police at his Cass Township residence.

Two Inmates at FCI Schuylkill Indicted on Weapon Possession Charges

Two inmates incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution at FCI Schuylkill have been indicted by a federal grand jury on separate charges of possessing prison-made weapons, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.