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Published September 16Schuylkill Haven Football Coach Mike Farr Suspended for Two Games
Schuylkill Haven Area head football coach Mike Farr has been suspended for two games for violating the program’s Code of Conduct, according to a statement Superintendent Shawn Fitzpatrick provided to Skook News. Games Mike Farr Will Miss Farr will miss the Hurricanes’ road games…
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Published September 16Shenandoah Man Accused of Taking Roommate’s Vehicle Without Permission
A Shenandoah man is facing a misdemeanor charge after state police allege he took his roommate’s vehicle without permission and refused to return it. Carmelo Alvarez Torres, 65, is charged with unauthorized use of automobiles and other vehicles, a second-degree misdemeanor.…
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Published September 16Schuylkill County High School Golf Results - September 15, 2026
Schuylkill County High School Golf Results for September 15, 2026 Marian Catholic and Schuylkill Haven earned varsity golf victories in matches involving Schuylkill County teams on Tuesday. Match Final Score Marian Catholic vs. Weatherly Marian Catholic 305, Weatherly 316…
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Published September 16Schuylkill County Volleyball Results for September 15
Schuylkill County High School Volleyball Results for Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Eight league volleyball matches involving Schuylkill County teams were reported Tuesday. Pottsville, Mahanoy Area, Minersville, Nativity BVM and Panther Valley recorded straight-set victories. Pine…
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Published September 15Pottsville Council Adopts Downtown E-Bike Rules, Limits New Smoke Shops
Council also voted to establish a CRIZ Authority and apply for approximately $326,000 to replace 261 fire department air cylinders. POTTSVILLE — Pottsville City Council approved new downtown sidewalk restrictions, limited where new tobacco and smoke shops may open and positioned…
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Published September 15Nearly $5 Million Awarded for 23 Schuylkill County Projects
Funding will support water and sewer systems, road improvements, emergency services, municipal equipment, recreation and redevelopment. SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Twenty-three projects across Schuylkill County will share $4,963,362 in statewide Local Share Account (LSA) funding for…
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Published September 15Pottsville Reminds Residents of Garbage Rules, Warns of Possible Citations
City officials are reminding residents to properly store and dispose of household garbage as Pottsville takes a more proactive approach to code enforcement. In a letter signed by Mayor Tom Smith and City Administrator Rob Straebel, officials said the city has observed garbage…
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Published September 15Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 15, 2026
Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 15, 2026 Today's Schuylkill County obituaries remember Anne Mary Wojciechowsky, John Robert Kesh, Diane Marie Barr, Jason Hauze, Tina Ennis, Jan L. Moser and Richard D. “Rick” Eisenhower. 📩 Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts in…
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Published September 15Schuylkill County Volleyball Results for September 14
Schuylkill County High School Volleyball Results for Monday, September 14, 2026 Nativity BVM earned a four-set league victory at Williams Valley on Monday, while Mahanoy Area swept Minersville. In non-league exhibition action, Pine Grove Area rallied from a two-set deficit to…
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Published September 15Ashland Leaders Bring Road Safety, Water and Revitalization Concerns to State Lawmakers
Ashland Borough leaders brought some of the community’s most pressing concerns directly to state Sen. Dave Argall and state Rep. Tim Twardzik during a special public meeting on Monday, September 14, 2026 , focused on state funding and assistance. The meeting was held before the…
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Published September 15Schuylkill County High School Football Week 4 Schedule
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Nine games involving Schuylkill County-area high school football teams are scheduled for Week 4 of the 2026 season on Friday, September 18. Schuylkill County High School Football Week 4 Schedule All games are scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Friday, September…
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Published September 15Tri-County Youth Football League 2026 Regular Season - Week 4 Results
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Week 4 of the 2026 Tri-County Youth Football League season featured six games each at the A-team and B-team levels. Blue Mountain, Lehighton, Minersville, Freeland, Schuylkill Haven and Ashland recorded A-team victories. B-team wins were earned by Blue…