Mahanoy City Fire Destroys Building; Displaces Family of Three

A fire in Mahanoy City on Friday morning destroyed a building and injured one person.

Dedicated Trio of Police Officers Watch Over Shenandoah Valley School District

SHENANDOAH - The Shenandoah Valley School District is being safeguarded by a team of three seasoned officers who make up the backbone of the Shenandoah Valley School District Police Department. 

Pennsylvania Game Commission to Conduct Prescribed Burn near Schuylkill/Berks County Line on Thursday

    

On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Game Commission will be conducting a controlled burn near the Berks/Schuylkill County Line.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 31st, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Skook News Obituaries: August 31, 2023

Republican Herald's Newspaper Group Sold to Colorado-Based MediaNews

In a significant industry move that impacts Schuylkill County's largest published newspaper, Times-Shamrock Communications has officially announced the sale of its newspaper group to Colorado-based, MediaNews Group, a deal set to take effect this Thursday. 

16th Annual Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival and Picnic to Take Place in Lansford

LANSFORD — The eagerly anticipated 16th Annual Coal Miner’s Heritage Festival and Picnic is set to unfold on Sunday, September 3, 2023, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the grounds of the No. 9 Coal Mine and Museum in Lansford, Carbon County, PA. This year's edition promises a captivating blend of history, culture, entertainment, and mouthwatering culinary delights.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 30, 2023

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Skook News Obituaries: August 30, 2023

Pennsylvania Senate Committee Approves Bill to Move Up 2024 Primary Election by Five Weeks

In a move aimed at amplifying the voice of Pennsylvania voters in the presidential election process, the Senate State Government Committee has given its seal of approval to a bill that would advance the date of the state's 2024 primary election by five weeks. 

Pennsylvania State Police Removes College Credit Requirement to Expand Trooper Opportunities

In a move to broaden the horizons for aspiring law enforcement officers, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, in conjunction with Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Commissioner Colonel Christopher Paris, announced the elimination of the college credit prerequisite for Pennsylvanians aspiring to join the ranks of the state troopers. 

Schuylkill County High School Volleyball Scores - August 29, 2023

       

Schuylkill County High School Volleyball Scores - August 29, 2023

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Scores - August 29, 2023

          

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Scores - August 29, 2023

UPDATE: Photos Released of Masked Suspect Involved in Schuylkill County Armed Robbery

 

Photos have been released of a suspect involved in an armed robbery in Sheppton on Monday evening.

Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters' Association Convention Parade Award Winners

The awards from Saturday's Schuylkill County Volunteer Firefighters' Association Convention Parade.

Sheppton Man Charged with Aggravated Assault and Robbery Following Altercation at Shenandoah Supermarket

SHENANDOAH - A Sheppton man was taken into custody and is now facing felony aggravated assault and robbery charges after an altercation with a store manager over alleged shoplifting escalated into threats against responding law enforcement officers on Monday afternoon.

Dedication of Staudenmeier Station at Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train Honors Ashland Native's Legacy

In a heartfelt ceremony held on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train in Ashland paid tribute to the memory of Frank Staudenmeier, a beloved Ashland native and former Schuylkill County Commissioner. The event marked the dedication of the newly constructed Staudenmeier Station, a fitting honor for a man deeply intertwined with the history and legacy of the Pioneer Tunnel.