Woman Arrested in Frackville Domestic Dispute

On Thursday, August 8th, 2024, officers were called to a home on the 200 block of North Broad Mountain Avenue for a report of a domestic dispute. 

Powerball Jackpot Ticket Worth $213.8 Million Sold in Pennsylvania

A Pennsylvania Lottery retailer in Allegheny County sold a jackpot-winning Powerball® ticket worth $213.8 million for the Monday, August 12 drawing.

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Address Prescription Drug Costs with New Pharmacy Legislation

Lawmakers gathered at a Schuylkill County pharmacy on Tuesday to discuss the impact of a recently signed law, Act 77 of 2024, which aims to support independent pharmacy owners and reduce prescription costs for Pennsylvanians. 

Man Dies in Incident at Schuylkill County Recycling Plant

A man died in an incident at a recycling plant in Schuylkill County on Tuesday afternoon.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

                                                                                     

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
for Wednesday, August 14th, 2024

Frackville Man Sentenced for Threatening FBI Agent on Social Media

The United States Attorney’s Officeannounced Monday that a Schuylkill County was sentenced for threatening an FBI Agent.

Pottsville Man Admits to Sexually Assaulting Two Children

A Pottsville man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after admitting that he sexually assaulted two children.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 13th, 2024

                                              

Skook News Obituaries: August 13th, 2024

TRAFFIC ALERT: Tractor Trailer Loses Trailer Spills Fuel on Route 61 Northbound

As of 2:30pm, Route 61 northbound is backlogged just south of Frackville for a tractor trailer that lost its trailer and spilled fuel.

Driver Jailed After Early Morning Chase Ends in Crash Under Mount Carbon Arch Bridge

A Port Carbon man is locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after being involved in a pursuit and crash early Tuesday.

Minersville Police Investigating General Store Robbery

Minersville police are currently investigating a robbery that took place last night at the General Store located at North 2nd and North Street. The incident occurred at approximately 10:17 PM on August 12th.

Three Transported to the Hospital After Ashland House Fire

Three people were injured in a house fire in Ashland last night.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for August 12th, 2024

                                             

Skook News Obituaries: August 12th, 2024

Pennsylvania State Police Identify Victim of Fatal Pine Grove Township Crash

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven have released information on a fatal crash that occurred early Thursday in Pine Grove Township.

Llewellyn Scout Achieves Eagle Scout Honor

A Schuylkill County teenager has reached the pinnacle of scouting.