Former U.S. Congressman Tim Holden, a St. Clair native whose decades in public service included serving as Schuylkill County sheriff and chairman of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, died . He was 69.
Holden, a Democrat, represented Pennsylvania in Congress for 20 years, serving 10 consecutive terms from January 3, 1993, through January 3, 2013. His passing brought tributes from local leaders across party lines, who remembered his commitment to the people and communities he represented.
Schuylkill County obituaries published on . Read family remembrances and available funeral service information below.
Former state Rep. Robert “Bob” Allen, a former Pottsville mayor who represented the 125th Legislative District for 18 years, has died at age 81.
Local elected officials and Republican leaders remembered Allen for his decades of public service, his guidance to fellow elected officials, and the role he and his late wife, Peggy, played in Schuylkill County politics.
Schuylkill Technology Center will welcome students, families and community members to its annual “Power Your Future” Open House on , from 5 to 8 p.m. at its North Campus in Frackville and South Campus in Mar Lin.
The free event will give prospective and current students, parents, alumni, industry partners and post-secondary representatives an opportunity to explore STC’s career and technical education programs.
Penn State Schuylkill’s men’s soccer team made program history , defeating Penn State Scranton 2–0 at Panzer Stadium to capture its first Penn State University Athletic Conference championship.
The victory earned the Lions their first berth in the USCAA Division II National Championship and completed the first soccer championship sweep in school history. Schuylkill’s women’s team won its third consecutive PSUAC title earlier that evening.
MINERSVILLE — The Minersville Police Department is collecting Christmas gifts for three local children whose family is facing significant financial hardship this holiday season.
Chief Jeff Bowers and the department’s officers are asking residents, businesses and community organizations to donate new, unwrapped toys, gifts and clothing through .
Penn State Schuylkill’s women’s soccer team overcame an early deficit to defeat Penn State Mont Alto 2–1 at Panzer Stadium, securing its third consecutive Penn State University Athletic Conference championship.
The victory marked the third championship in program history, with the Lions winning each season since 2024.
PRIMROSE — Schuylkill United Way’s 2027 Campaign raised $1,149,196, surpassing last year’s total and supporting its Partner Agency programs and services throughout the coming year.
The organization announced the results during its Annual Appreciation Breakfast at St. Nicholas Hall in Primrose, where donors, volunteers and businesses were recognized during United Way’s 90th year of service.
Schuylkill Haven’s bid for a District XI Class 2A championship ended with a 40–13 loss to Northern Lehigh at North Schuylkill High School.
The top-seeded Hurricanes finished their season at 7–5 after falling behind early and being unable to overcome Northern Lehigh’s passing attack.
Schuylkill County obituaries published on . Read family remembrances and available funeral service information below.
Schuylkill County will see a chilly, mostly cloudy start to the weekend on , with a high near 42°F and wind gusts up to 23 mph.
Partly sunny skies are expected Sunday before a dry, increasingly sunny stretch arrives next week. Afternoon temperatures will gradually rise from near 49°F Monday to near 60°F Friday.
POTTSVILLE — A new partnership between the Pottsville Redevelopment Authority and Schuylkill Technology Center aims to return a blighted building to productive use while giving local students paid, hands-on experience in the building trades.
The initiative was announced during the city’s Veterans Day press conference on , which Skook News previously covered in a report on Pottsville’s redevelopment efforts, grants and city improvements.
Four Schuylkill County residents face drug charges following investigations into alleged sales of methamphetamine and fentanyl to undercover law enforcement officers, according to criminal complaints, affidavits and court records.
Those charged include Ashley Marie Licona, 34, of Pottsville; Vanna Marie McCabe, 40, of Pottsville; Richard Lee Bealer, 44, of New Ringgold; and Roy Reubin Kesten II, 37, of Pottsville.
Follow District XI football playoff results for Schuylkill County teams on November 13–14, 2026, including the Class 1A and Class 2A championships and a Class 4A semifinal.
Williams Valley faces Tri-Valley for the Class 1A title, Schuylkill Haven meets Northern Lehigh in the Class 2A final, and Blue Mountain takes on Lehighton in the Class 4A semifinals.
The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists eight marriage licenses with official issued dates from , through .
The index was reviewed on . Issuance of a marriage license does not confirm that the couple married.