PennDOT Announces Restrictions for Route 61 Signal Project in Pottsville

PennDOT has announced restrictions that will be in place for a signal project along Route 61 in Pottsville.

State Police File Arson Charges on Virginia Man for Starting Fire at Treatment Center near Mahanoy City

The Pennsylvania State Police have filed arson charges on a man from Virginia for starting a fire at treatment center near Mahanoy City last week.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, October 29th, 2021

                    

 Your Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Friday, October 29th, 2021.

Butler Township Residents Question Proposed Drug and Rehab Facility

On Wednesday night, a special public hearing was held for Butler Township residents and the Township's Zoning Board to discuss a proposed a drug and rehab facility.

Lost Creek Man Facing Federal Charges for Attempting to Persuade a Minor in Prostitution and Sexual Activity

A Schuylkill County man is facing Federal child sex charges.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 28th, 2021

                                        

Skook News Obituaries: October 27th, 2021

U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force Arrests Federal Prisoner Who Escaped from Furlough

On Wednesday, United States Marshal Martin J. Pane announced the arrest of Jason Charles Lajoie, a 45-year-old man with past addresses in Scranton and Archbald, Lackawanna County.

Man Found with Drugs After Crashing into Multiple Vehicles on Route 61 in Pottsville

A New Jersey man is facing drug charges after a reckless driving incident in the city earlier this week.

Man Rescued in Duplex Fire in Tremont

A fire damaged two homes in Tremont late Wednesday.

Two in Custody for Cass Township Murder

Two men have been charged for the murder of a Cass Township man last week.

Pottsville Man Locked Up in Schuylkill County After Assaulting Multiple People

A Pottsville man is facing charges after he assaulted multiple people on Saturday.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for 10/27/2021

                                        

Skook News Obituaries: October 27th, 2021

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Seven Displaced in Wednesday Morning Fire in Mahanoy City

Seven people are displaced after a row home fire in Mahanoy City on Wednesday morning.

District XI High School Volleyball Scores and Schedule - 10/26/2021

 

Final Scores and Updated Schedule for Schuylkill County teams competing in the District XI High School Volleyball Playoffs.