Sunday, July 5, 2026

More Than 1,800 Without Power in Schuylkill County Following Overnight Storms


More than 1,800 PPL customers remained without power Sunday morning after strong storms moved through Schuylkill County late Saturday night into early Sunday morning.

Port Carbon Celebrates Schuylkill County’s Longest-Running Fourth of July Tradition

Port Carbon continued one of Schuylkill County’s most historic Independence Day traditions on Saturday with the borough’s annual Fourth of July Parade.

Big Diamond Speedway Results from Friday, July 3rd, 2026


Big Diamond Speedway Honors Georgie Stevenson’s Memory; Metzger Earns First Modified Victory During Memorial Night

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Schuylkill County Coroner Called to Motorcycle Crash in Mahanoy Township


A Schuylkill County Coroner has been called to the scene of a motorcycle crash near Shenandoah

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County Through Saturday Night

 

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County and much of Pennsylvania as storms are expected to move through the region Saturday evening.

Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society Presentation to Highlight History of Main and Center Streets


The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society will take a look back at the history of one of Shenandoah’s most recognizable intersections during its upcoming presentation meeting.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 3rd, 2026

             


Skook News Obituaries:  July 3rd, 2026

Friday, July 3, 2026

Services Announced for Fallen Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.


Funeral services have been announced for Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Michael E. Pahira Jr., who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty on Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

WEATHER ALERT: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County and Much of Pennsylvania


A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Schuylkill County and a large portion of Pennsylvania as storms could impact the area Friday evening.

UPDATE: DHS Confirms Immigration Status of Truck Driver Charged in Crash That Killed Trooper Pahira

The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed additional information regarding the immigration status of the Massachusetts truck driver charged in the crash that claimed the life of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.

Fallen Trooper Michael Pahira Escorted Home to Schuylkill County in State Police Procession


Hundreds of law enforcement officers, first responders and community members paid their respects Thursday as fallen Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. was escorted home to Frackville in a solemn procession from the Lehigh Valley.

Thursday, July 2, 2026

May's Drive In Celebrates Seven Decades of Burgers, Ice Cream and Family Tradition


ASHLAND — For seven decades, May's Drive In has been serving burgers, ice cream, and memories to generations of Pennsylvanians. This July, the family-owned restaurant chain is marking its 70th anniversary with month-long customer specials while reflecting on a story that began with a single drive-in and has grown into a four-generation family business.

Former Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Charged After Altercation at Kline Township Planning Commission Meeting About Data Centers


A former Pennsylvania House Majority Leader is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after authorities say he fought with police officers while being removed from a Kline Township Planning Commission meeting with Amazon Tuesday evening.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 2nd, 2026

             


Skook News Obituaries:  July 2nd, 2026

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Donate $1 Million to Food Bank Serving Berks and Schuylkill Counties


Helping Harvest has received a $1 million donation from Taylor Swift and her fiancé, Travis Kelce, providing a significant boost to the food bank's efforts to fight hunger across Berks County and Schuylkill County.