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Published 4 hours agoNativity BVM’s Amara Miller Reaches 500 Career Digs
Nativity BVM senior volleyball player Amara Miller reached a career milestone Wednesday evening, recording her 500th career dig during the Green Wave’s match against Marian Catholic on September 30, 2026 . Miller Reaches Milestone Against Marian Catholic Miller finished the…
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Published 6 hours agoJordan Bowers Breaks Minersville Boys’ Soccer Scoring Record That Stood for 25 Years
Minersville senior Jordan Bowers became the boys’ soccer program’s all-time leading goal scorer Tuesday afternoon, breaking a record that had stood for 25 years. Bowers scored three goals in the Battlin’ Miners’ 16-1 Schuylkill League victory over Weatherly on Tuesday, September…
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Published 15 hours agoMahanoy Area to Induct Five into Athletic Hall of Fame Before Thursday’s Football Game
Mahanoy Area will recognize five former athletes and coaches with induction into its Athletic Hall of Fame on Thursday evening, October 1, 2026, before the Golden Bears’ football game against Nativity BVM. 2026 Mahanoy Area Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony The induction ceremony is…
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Published September 30Tri-County Youth Football League Week 6 Scores and Week 7 Schedule
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Week 6 of the 2026 Tri-County Youth Football League season is complete following the addition of results from three rescheduled matchups. Mahanoy, Lehighton, Tamaqua, Blue Mountain and Jim Thorpe earned A-team victories. Mahanoy, Lehighton, Pottsville, Blue…
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Published September 29Schuylkill County High School Football Week 6 Schedule: October 1–2, 2026
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Seven Schuylkill County-area high school football games are listed for Week 6 of the 2026 season on Thursday, October 1, and Friday, October 2. Schuylkill County High School Football Week 6 Schedule All seven games are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Thursday,…
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Published 3 hours agoHuman Remains Found in Pottsville Identified as Man Reported Missing in August
Human remains discovered in a wooded area of Pottsville on September 4, 2026 , have been identified as Devon Shaak, 36, of Pottsville, according to the Pottsville Bureau of Police. Officers were dispatched to the 400 block of West Race Street after receiving a report that human…
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Published 4 hours agoMrs. T’s Invites Community to National Pierogy Day Flag Raising in Shenandoah
Mrs. T’s Pierogies is inviting the community to celebrate National Pierogy Day during its annual Community Flag Raising at Shenandoah Borough Hall on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 10 a.m. The gathering will celebrate the Schuylkill County company’s hometown roots and the food…
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Published 16 hours agoSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for Thursday, October 1, 2026
Patchy fog and clouds will give way to increasing sunshine across Schuylkill County on Thursday, October 1, before showers arrive Friday afternoon. Cooler, dry weather is expected this weekend and into next week, with overnight temperatures falling into the upper 30s. Thursday…
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Published 22 hours agoMeet the Schuylkill County Marching Bands 2026: Blue Mountain Eagle Marching Band
The Blue Mountain Eagle Marching Band is taking audiences back to the music of the 2000s during the 2026 season as part of Skook News’ Meet the Schuylkill County Marching Bands series. The band includes 61 musicians and nine color guard members in grades seven through 12. Madison…
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Published 22 hours agoSCI Frackville Inmate Accused of Striking Three Corrections Officers With Rock
FRACKVILLE — An inmate at SCI Frackville faces felony assault charges after Pennsylvania State Police allege he struck three corrections officers in the head with a rock during an August incident at the prison. Charges Filed Against SCI Frackville Inmate Cecil Tyrell Evans, 38,…
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Published 22 hours agoSchuylkill County Obituaries for September 30, 2026
Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 30, 2026 Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Receive Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts Daniel David Eifert Sr. Daniel David Eifert Sr. , 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday,…
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Published 23 hours agoRescue Reports Rabies Case in Schuylkill County Cat That Bit Two People, Scratched a Third
DEER LAKE — A cat found in Deer Lake, Schuylkill County, tested positive for rabies after reportedly biting two people and scratching a third, according to Save the Strays of Schuylkill – Cat Rescue. Rescue Reports Positive Rabies Test In a public alert, the rescue said it took…