Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 9th, 2026

                                                

Skook News Obituaries:  August 9th, 2026

Emergency Personnel at Scene of Working House Fire in West Penn Township

Emergency personnel are currently at the scene of a working house fire in West Penn Township.

Schuylkill County Man Facing Felony Charge Over Allegedly Unreported Facebook Account

An Ashland man is facing a felony charge after authorities allege he failed to report a social media account as required under Pennsylvania’s sex offender registration law.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 8th, 2026

                                               

Skook News Obituaries:  August 7th, 2026

PADCO Seeks Input from Downtown Pottsville Property Owners on Proposed Façade Grant Program

The Pottsville Area Development Corporation (PADCO) is seeking input from downtown property and business owners as it works to develop a potential grant program aimed at improving building façades throughout the city's downtown.

PHOTOS: Shenandoah Hookies Block Party Fire Truck Parade 2026

Photos from the 2026 Shenandoah Rescue Hook and Ladder Block Party Fire Truck Parade held on Friday, August 7th, 2026.

Schuylkill County Man Killed in Fatal Route 309 Crash in Lehigh County

A 52-year-old man from Tamaqua was killed Friday afternoon in a crash involving two commercial vehicles at the intersection of Route 309 and Gun Club Road in Lynn Township, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.

Route 309/Blue Mountain Closed Near Schuylkill/Lehigh County Line Due to Fatal Crash

A fatal crash has closed a section of Route 309 in eastern Schuylkill County and neighboring Lehigh County as emergency crews remain on the scene Friday afternoon.

City of Pottsville Accepting Applications for Code Enforcement and Compliance Officer

The City of Pottsville is seeking qualified applicants to fill the full-time position of Code Enforcement and Compliance Officer, with applications being accepted through 3:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Adventureland Access for All, Pottsville Library to Open Schuylkill Sensory Lending Library

Families across Schuylkill County will soon have access to a unique new resource designed to help children with sensory needs, thanks to a partnership between Adventureland Access for All and the Pottsville Free Public Library.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 7th, 2026

                                              

Skook News Obituaries:  August 7th, 2026

Schuylkill Stampede Set to Ride Back into Town This October

After drawing a strong crowd for its inaugural event last year, the Schuylkill Stampede Rodeo is set to return this fall with an expanded lineup of attractions, live entertainment, and professional rodeo competition.

Assumption BVM School Names Dr. Carl McBreen as New Principal for 2026-27 School Year

Assumption BVM School has announced the appointment of Dr. Carl G. McBreen as its new principal, bringing a veteran educator with more than three decades of experience back into the classroom after two years of retirement.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 6th, 2026

                                             

Skook News Obituaries:  August 6th, 2026

Tamaqua Police Searching for Missing Hearing-Impaired Juvenile

Tamaqua Police are asking for the public's assistance in locating a missing juvenile who was reported missing Thursday morning.