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Published September 27Schuylkill County Fire Company Calls on Nonprofits to Join Capitol Rally Over Raffle Laws
Good Intent Hose Company No. 1 is urging nonprofit organizations from across Pennsylvania to gather at the state Capitol on Monday, September 28, 2026, to advocate for changes to the state’s Small Games of Chance laws. The Branch Township volunteer fire company suspended its…
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Published September 27Penn State Schuylkill Professor Producing Documentary on Pottsville Author John O’Hara
A Penn State Schuylkill professor is producing a feature-length documentary about John O’Hara, the Pottsville-born author whose Schuylkill County upbringing influenced his writing. Documentary Explores John O’Hara’s Life and Work Catherine “Cathy” Fiorillo, a teaching professor…
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Published 5 hours agoTri-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 21 hours agoSchuylkill 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 September 28North Schuylkill Announces 2026 Homecoming Court
The North Schuylkill School District has announced the six members of its 2026 Homecoming Court. North Schuylkill 2026 Homecoming Court Jenna Tinari Madison Smith Megan Alansky Abby Klingerman Gianna Capone Bristol Zendrosky Homecoming Queen Crowning The 2026 North Schuylkill…
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Published September 28Meet the Schuylkill County Marching Bands 2026: Shenandoah Valley Blue Devil Marching Band
Celebrating 99 years of musical excellence, the Shenandoah Valley High School “Blue Devil” Marching Band is bringing the ultimate party to the field with the music of Bruno Mars. About the Shenandoah Valley Blue Devil Marching Band The Blue Devil Marching Band includes 60…
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Published September 28Blue Mountain Stays No. 1; Schuylkill Haven Returns to Power 5 After Week 5
The top four teams remain unchanged in the Skook News Schuylkill County Power 5 following Week 5 of the 2026 high school football season, but a new team has entered the final position. Blue Mountain strengthened its hold on No. 1 with another dominant victory, while Tri-Valley,…
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Published September 27Blue Mountain, Minersville Lead Schuylkill League Soccer Standings
Blue Mountain and Minersville sit atop their respective divisions in both the boys’ and girls’ Schuylkill League soccer standings as the October playoffs approach. The boys’ standings were updated Wednesday, September 23, 2026 , while the girls’ standings were updated Thursday,…
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Published 1 hour agoSchuylkill County Man Charged After Alleged Police Pursuit From Schuylkill Haven to Pottsville
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — A Saint Clair man is facing charges after police say he failed to stop for a traffic stop and led officers on an approximately three-mile pursuit on September 22, 2026 . Tyquan Lee Jackson, 36, is charged with fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, a…
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Published 1 hour agoSchuylkill County Man Charged with Indecent Assault of a Child
NORTH MANHEIM TOWNSHIP — A Schuylkill County man is facing four misdemeanor charges after Pennsylvania State Police investigated allegations that he inappropriately touched an 11-year-old child. Four Misdemeanor Charges Filed Brian Roy Nester, 54, is charged with two counts of…
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Published 4 hours agoSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, September 30, 2026 Patchy fog will give way to partly cloudy skies Wednesday before temperatures climb through the end of the workweek. Friday could reach near 79 degrees before shower chances return Friday afternoon, with…
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Published 15 hours agoSchuylkill County Woman Charged With Drug Trafficking Following East Norwegian Street Search
A 34-year-old woman faces drug charges after investigators reported seizing suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl with a combined estimated street value of $35,200 during a search in Pottsville. According to authorities, Ashley Marie Licona was charged following an investigation…