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‘Suspicious Device’ Prompts Evacuation, Closure of Pa. Courthouse: Officials

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‘Suspicious Device’ Prompts Evacuation, Closure of Pa. Courthouse: Officials

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A “suspicious device” found in the upper parking lot of the Schuylkill County Courthouse forced an evacuation Tuesday morning, according to the county office of emergency management.See the Story

Pottsville Police Apprehend Man After Fleeing with Daughter from Schuylkill County Courthouse After Losing Custody

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Pottsville Police Apprehend Man After Fleeing with Daughter from Schuylkill County Courthouse After Losing Custody

A man was arrested for violating a court custody order and fleeing with his daughter at the Schuylkill County Courthouse on Monday.According to Pottsville Police, on June 9, 2025, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Schuylkill County authorities responded to a report of a child abduction at the Schuylkill County Courthouse, located at 401 N 2nd Street. The incident involved 41-year-old Ryan Frasnelli, who allegedly fled with his 15-year-old daughter in…Read Article

Pottsville Woman Wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives on Two Active Bench Warrants

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Pottsville Woman Wanted by Schuylkill County Detectives on Two Active Bench Warrants

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Pottsville Man Assaults Woman, Strangled Her with Shirt, Found with Methamphetamine

A Pottsville man is facing a list of charges following a violent domestic assault and drug seizure late Thursday night. On June 5, 2025, at approximately 11:09 PM, Pottsville Police were dispatched to the 300 block of East Arch Street for a reported domestic dispute in progress. A 911 caller reported witnessing a woman being struck in the face by a man, later identified as 36-year-old Jason Able-Lewis of Pottsville. When officers arrived on scen…Methamphetamine · Pottsville Read Article

Pottsville Man Charged with Criminal Trespass After Entering Apartment

A Pottsville man is facing felony charges after allegedly entering an occupied apartment without permission and confronting the resident inside. On Tuesday, June 4, 2025, officers from the Pottsville Bureau of Police were dispatched to the 200 Block of North Centre Street for a report of trespassing. According to police, the victim told officers that a man, later identified as Michael Bleashka, 51, entered his apartment through an unlocked front…Pottsville, Pennsylvania · Pottsville Read Article

Pottsville, PA in 1833: A Growing Coal Town on the Rise

This 1833 etching of Pottsville, Pennsylvania, created by artist John Rubens Smith, offers a rare glimpse into the early days of Schuylkill County’s coal capital. The view, looking north from Sharp Mountain, captures a town on the rise. The 1830s saw a population explosion as the discovery of vast anthracite coal deposits transformed Pottsville from a quiet mountain settlement into a booming industrial center. Illustration included as part of S…Pottsville, Pennsylvania · Pottsville Read Article

Pottsville Man Arrested Following Domestic Dispute on West Norwegian Street

A Pottsville man was arrested Saturday evening following a reported domestic dispute on the 1700 block of West Norwegian Street. According to the Pottsville Bureau of Police, officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 5:36 p.m. on May 31, 2025, after receiving a report of a domestic altercation. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a 59-year-old female victim who stated that her husband, identified as David Deiter, 58, of Pottsville, ha…Pottsville, Pennsylvania · Pottsville Read Article

Firefighters Respond to Fire at Progress Cleaners in Pottsville

Emergency crews responded to the scene of a commercial fire late Thursday evening at a local dry-cleaning business in Pottsville. Just before 8:30 p.m., first responders were dispatched to a reported structure fire at Progress Cleaners, located at 301 North Progress Avenue. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered smoke and flames visibly coming from the first floor of the building. Crews quickly made entry into the structure and initiated an inte…Pottsville, Pennsylvania · Pottsville Read Article

Pottsville Hosts Annual Memorial Day Mile with 123 Runners Competing

The Memorial Day Mile brought a festive and reflective start to the holiday on Monday, May 26, 2025. Hosted by the Pottsville Recreation Committee in partnership with Minersville Track and Field, the event drew 123 runners of all ages, celebrating health, heritage, and hometown pride. Families, friends, and community members gathered early to honor the spirit of Memorial Day through fitness and fellowship. From toddlers in their first race to se…Pottsville, Pennsylvania · Pottsville Read Article

Schuylkill County Obituaries for May 28th, 2025

Skook News Obituaries: May 28th, 2025Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. Click here to sign up to receive a daily obituary notification from Skook News directly to your inbox.------------------------------------------Sandra M. Connaghan LPN, 81, of Pottsville formerly Bridgewater NJ passed away Tuesday morning May 27th at Luther Ridge at Seiders Hill. Born in Shamokin on December 24, 1943 she was the daughter of the late Gerald…Pottsville, Pennsylvania · Pottsville Read Article

Memorial Day sunset service in cemetery recalls bugler - Finnoexpert

POTTSVILLE — Before James Nagle was a general in the Civil War, he led a company of Pennsylvania volunteers to Mexico City during the Mexican-American War in 1846-48. There, Nagle befriended a young Mexican boy, Emerguildo Marquiz, whom he adopted and raised in his Pottsville home. In 1861, Nagle would recruit volunteers for the 48th Pennsylvania Regiment, sometimes referred to as the Schuylkill County regiment, in response to President Abraham …Memorial Day · Pottsville Read Article

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