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Published September 07Over 200 Vehicles Fill Memorial Field for Ashland’s First Coal Region Car Show
Memorial Field was covered with chrome, horsepower and automotive history as more than 200 vehicles rolled into Ashland for the community’s inaugural Coal Region Car Show. Organizers said 238 vehicles participated in the first-year event, far exceeding anything they had imagined…
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Published September 07Schuylkill League Soccer Statistical Leaders Statistics through September 5, 2026
Schuylkill League Soccer Statistical Leaders Statistics through September 5, 2026 Regular-season games only. Based on game reports submitted by schools. Girls Soccer Individual Scoring Rank Player Team Goals Assists Points 1 Karmen Schroyer Lourdes 11 8 30 2 Gia Steele Lourdes 9…
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Published September 07Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 6th, 2026
Skook News Obituaries: September 6th, 2026 Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. 📩 Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts in Your Inbox ------------------------------------------------ John J. "Jake" O'Donnell , 64 of Ashland, PA., passed away on Saturday,…
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Published September 06Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses - September 2026
The following are marriage licenses that were issued during the first week of September through the Schuylkill County Register of Wills. Name Spouse Marriage Date Issued Date Osbaldy Salvador Valenzuela Garcia Esthefany Antonia Munoz de Reinoso 09/03/2026 Donovan Nasir Thompson…
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Published September 06Lady Spartans Rally to Win 2026 North Schuylkill Invitational Volleyball Tournament
The North Schuylkill Lady Spartans captured the championship at the 2026 North Schuylkill Invitational Volleyball Tournament after battling through a field of eight teams. North Schuylkill finished pool play with a 5-1 record to advance to the tournament semifinals. In the…
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Published September 05HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Mount Carmel Pulls Away in Second Half to Defeat Pottsville
Mount Carmel Area scored 33 points in the second half Friday night to pull away from Pottsville Area for a 47-20 victory at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Following a scoreless opening quarter, Mount Carmel struck first when Jaylen Delaney connected with Aidan Brokenshire for an…
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Published September 05Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 5th, 2026
Skook News Obituaries: September 5th, 2026 Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. 📩 Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts in Your Inbox ------------------------------------------------ Lucille (Coppola) Lopresto , 85, from Tamaqua, PA passed away on Wednesday,…
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Published September 05Ringtown Man Charged with Stalking, Harassment in Shenandoah
A Ringtown man is facing stalking and harassment charges after police allege he repeatedly called and texted a Shenandoah woman, left a handwritten note at her home, and drove past her residence after she ended contact with him. Kurt Alfred Chesonis, 67, was charged by Shenandoah…
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Published September 05License Plate Reader Leads to Stolen Plate Charge Against Hazleton Man on Interstate 81
A Hazleton man is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police say a license plate reader detected a stolen New Jersey registration plate on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County. According to court documents, a trooper from PSP Frackville was traveling southbound on Interstate 81…
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Published September 04Minersville Police Turn Purple to Support Student Mental Health
A small change to the uniforms worn by Minersville Police officers this September will carry a much larger message for local students: You are supported, you are valued and you are not alone. Throughout the month, officers will replace their traditional department patches with…
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Published September 04Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 4th, 2026
Skook News Obituaries: September 4th, 2026 Obituaries published from the Schuylkill County area. 📩 Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts in Your Inbox ------------------------------------------------ Victoria Oettl of Port Carbon was born November 8, 1937 in Pottsville to…
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Published September 04Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - Week 2
Schuylkill County High School Football Scoreboard - Week 2 The Week 2 Final Scores for the Schuylkill County High School Football season. Schuylkill County High School Football Week 2 Scores Thursday, September 3, 2026 Matchup Score Nativity BVM Holy Redeemer 31 6 Friday,…