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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…
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Published September 14Mahanoy City Man Accused of Assaulting Juvenile, Threatening Family Members
A Mahanoy City man is facing assault and terroristic threats charges after Pennsylvania State Police alleged he attacked a juvenile and threatened several family members during a domestic incident early Monday. Charges Filed Following Mahanoy Township Incident Jayson…
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Published September 14Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 14, 2026
Skook News Obituaries: September 14, 2026 Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. 📩 Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts in Your Inbox Martin C. Haney Martin C. Haney , 67, of Minersville, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, September 11, 2026. Marty was…
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Published September 14Woman Accused of Delivering K-2 to Inmate at SCI Mahanoy
A Christiana woman was jailed Monday after Pennsylvania State Police accused her of bringing K-2 into State Correctional Institution (SCI) Mahanoy and delivering it to an inmate during a visit. Charges Filed Against Alyssa Marie Murray Alyssa Marie Murray, 32, is charged with…
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Published September 14North Schuylkill to Induct Four into Football Hall of Fame
The North Schuylkill Football Hall of Fame will celebrate its 50th anniversary by welcoming four new members during the Spartans’ home game against Mount Carmel. North Schuylkill Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 The Class of 2026 will be inducted during halftime of the game on…
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Published September 14Meuser and Wallace to Meet in Congressional Debate at Penn State Schuylkill
The two candidates seeking to represent Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District will meet in a public debate at Penn State Schuylkill ahead of the November election. Congressional Debate Scheduled at Penn State Schuylkill The Schuylkill County Chamber of Commerce announced…