News across Schuylkill County
Skook News
Published 3 hours agoBlue Mountain to Induct Eight into All-Sports Hall of Fame Friday Night
The Blue Mountain All-Sports Hall of Fame will welcome eight new members on Friday, October 2, 2026 , during halftime ceremonies at the Blue Mountain–Panther Valley football game at the Eagles Nest. The Class of 2026, selected by a vote of current Hall of Fame members, includes…
Skook News
Published 4 hours agoShenandoah Valley to Crown 2026 Homecoming Queen Friday Night
Shenandoah Valley’s 2026 Homecoming Queen candidates. SHENANDOAH — Shenandoah Valley will celebrate homecoming on Friday, October 2, 2026 , with a parade through the borough and the crowning of this year’s Homecoming Queen during the Blue Devils’ football game against Minersville…
Skook News
Published October 01Nativity 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…
Skook News
Published October 01Jordan 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…
Skook News
Published October 01Mahanoy 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…
Skook News
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…
Skook News
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,…
Skook News
Published 22 hours agoShenandoah Seeks Schuylkill County Grant Records Before Paying Disputed Paving and Demolition Claims
SHENANDOAH — Shenandoah Borough is seeking a complete accounting of Community Development Block Grant funds administered by Schuylkill County, saying it needs supporting records before paying disputed claims related to road work and demolished properties. In a September 29, 2026…
Skook News
Published October 01Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 1, 2026
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Thursday, October 1, 2026 . Receive Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts Kevin E. Garger Kevin E. Garger , 70, of New Ringgold, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 , at his home. Born on April 3, 1956, in…
Skook News
Published October 01Human 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…
Skook News
Published October 01Mrs. 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…
Skook News
Published October 01Schuylkill 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…