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.

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

                                                            

Skook News Obituaries:  March 3rd, 2026

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings | March 3rd, 2026

                                                

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings

March 3rd, 2026

Girardville Man Charged with Animal Cruelty Following Dog Attack on Juvenile

A Girardville man is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police say his dog attacked his juvenile son last month, leading to an investigation that uncovered alleged animal neglect and licensing violations.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for March 2nd, 2026

                                                           

Skook News Obituaries:  March 2nd, 2026

Three More Schuylkill County Agencies Sign Onto ICE 287(g) Program

Three additional law enforcement agencies in Schuylkill County have officially signed agreements to participate in the federal 287(g) program, according to updated data from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).