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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 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 September 27Schuylkill 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 September 27Pottsville, 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 100 minutes agoMan Charged With Stalking After Woman Reports Being Followed in Pottsville
A 56-year-old man faces charges after a woman told Pottsville police that he repeatedly followed her while she walked her dog, including an early Tuesday encounter in which she pepper sprayed him. Police were dispatched to the sidewalk outside Pottsville Tobacco & Hookah at 10 N.…
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Published 3 hours agoCordless Drill Battery Sparks Small Fire in Ashland Home
A cordless drill battery reportedly overheated and exploded, sparking a small basement fire at an Ashland home Sunday evening. Emergency personnel were dispatched to 206 Walnut Street around 5:30 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2026 . Firefighters Find Fire Near Heating Oil Burner…
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Published 5 hours agoSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Patchy fog will give way to mostly cloudy skies across Schuylkill County on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 . Another round of fog is expected Tuesday night and early Wednesday. Temperatures will climb throughout the workweek, reaching near 79 degrees Friday before shower chances…
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Published September 28Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 28, 2026
Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 28, 2026 Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Monday, September 28, 2026. Receive Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Ryan Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Ryan , 85, of Mahanoy City, passed away Thursday,…