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Published 3 hours agoPenn 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 September 25Coal Region Car Show Proceeds to Help Preserve Ashland Mothers’ Memorial
Proceeds from Ashland’s first Coal Region Car Show will help preserve one of Schuylkill County's best-known landmarks. Car Show Proceeds Benefit Ashland Mothers’ Memorial The Ashland Gardening Angels board announced Friday that it has designated $2,000 from the 2026 event toward…
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Published September 25Schuylkill County Fire Captain Zach Kirsch Honored for Autism Training for First Responders
Orwigsburg Fire Department Capt. Zach Kirsch has been named a 2026 Governor’s Keystone Award honoree for teaching first responders how to assist people with autism and other neurodiverse individuals during emergencies. Why Zach Kirsch Received the Keystone Award The Governor’s…
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Published 6 hours agoSchuylkill County High School Soccer Results for September 26, 2026
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Schuylkill County high school soccer teams took the field Saturday, September 26, 2026 , with North Schuylkill’s Jaxon Sweeney scoring a hat trick in a boys’ shutout and Pine Grove edging Schuylkill Haven in a girls’ match played through pouring rain. Below…
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Published 6 hours agoPottsville, Pine Grove Area Earn Saturday Volleyball Sweeps
Pottsville, Pine Grove Area Earn Saturday Volleyball Sweeps Pottsville and Pine Grove Area each earned straight-set victories in Schuylkill County high school volleyball action on Saturday, September 26, 2026 . Pottsville defeated Whitehall in a non-league exhibition, while Pine…
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Published September 25Schuylkill County High School Football Week 5 Scores
Follow the Week 5 high school football scores for Schuylkill County area teams. Scores will be added as they are reported. Schuylkill County High School Football Week 5 Scores Thursday, September 24, 2026 Matchup Score Tri-Valley Minersville 31 6 Friday, September 25, 2026…
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Published 7 hours agoEleven Marching Bands Set to Compete at North Schuylkill Tournament of Bands
Eleven high school marching bands are scheduled to perform at North Schuylkill High School’s Tournament of Bands competition on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Spartan Stadium. North Schuylkill Tournament of Bands Details Gates open at 4 p.m. , and the competition begins at 5 p.m.…
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Published 7 hours agoHydro Trade Scholarship Offers Up to $10,000 Annually to Area Students
Hydro is offering financial assistance to Pennsylvania students attending high schools within 30 miles of the company’s Cressona facility who plan to pursue careers in the skilled trades. Hydro Trade Scholarship Eligibility The Hydro Trade Scholarship Program is available to…
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Published 17 hours agoSchuylkill County Obituaries for September 26, 2026
Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 26, 2026 Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Saturday, September 26, 2026, include Heather Lee Sytnik of Tamaqua and Michael D. Nading of Ringtown. Receive Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts Heather Lee Sytnik…
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Published September 26Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, September 26, 2026
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Saturday, September 26, 2026 A windy and wet weekend is expected across Schuylkill County, with rain chances increasing Saturday afternoon and widespread rain likely Sunday. Wind gusts could reach 34 mph before drier and warmer weather…
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Published September 25Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses Issued September 19–25, 2026
The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists 23 marriage licenses with issued dates from Saturday, September 19, through Friday, September 25, 2026. The public records were checked at 4:18 p.m. Eastern on Friday, September 25. Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses by…
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Published September 25Teen Injured in Rollover Crash on I-81 in Schuylkill County
A 17-year-old Ashland girl was flown to a hospital after her car overturned and traveled down an embankment along Interstate 81 on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville. Car Overturns Along Interstate 81 North The crash occurred at…