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Published September 23Shamokin Man Charged in Alleged Illegal Dumping at Schuylkill County Property
A Shamokin man has been charged after Pennsylvania State Police alleged that he placed several bags of trash in a resident’s private dumpster at a North Manheim Township property in April. Theft of Services and Trespass Charges Filed Andrecito Lopez-Molina, 44, faces a…
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Published September 23Schuylkill Haven Wins Schuylkill League Team Golf Championship in Playoff
Schuylkill Haven won the 2026 Schuylkill League Team Golf Championship on Tuesday, defeating two-time defending champion Blue Mountain in a playoff after both teams finished with four-player scores of 351. The championship was held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 , at the par-72…
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Published September 23State Police Seek Help Finding Schuylkill County Man, Last Seen Near Deer Lake
Pennsylvania State Police are asking for the public’s help locating Brach Gibbons, 43, who was last seen on September 17, 2026 , near Deer Lake Borough in Schuylkill County. Description of Brach Gibbons According to a missing-person notice from state police, Gibbons is a white…
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Published September 23Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Partly sunny and breezy conditions are expected across Schuylkill County on Wednesday before skies clear overnight. Mostly sunny days and seasonable temperatures will continue through early next week, with Tuesday’s high reaching near 71 degrees. Detailed Schuylkill County…
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Published September 23Schuylkill County High School Football Week 5 Schedule
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Nine Schuylkill County-area high school football games are scheduled for Week 5 of the 2026 season from Thursday, September 24, through Saturday, September 26. Schuylkill County High School Football Week 5 Schedule All games are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.…
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Published September 23Interstate 81 Closed for Tractor Trailer Crash in Schuylkill County
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Interstate 81 southbound is closed at the Tremont Exit following a single-vehicle crash reportedly involving a tractor-trailer Wednesday morning. Emergency Crews Respond to I-81 Crash The crash occurred shortly before 6 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 .…
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Published September 23Girardville Woman Charged After Eight Alleged False Break-In Reports
A Girardville woman is facing charges after Pennsylvania State Police said she repeatedly reported that people had broken into her home and were hiding in the attic, but troopers found no one inside. Troopers Respond to Girardville Home According to Pennsylvania State Police at…
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Published September 23Schuylkill County High School Volleyball Results for September 22, 2026
North Schuylkill outlasted Tamaqua in five sets Tuesday, closing the deciding set with a 16–14 victory. Pottsville and Pine Grove Area earned four-set wins, while Blue Mountain, Marian Catholic, Tri-Valley, Schuylkill Haven and Williams Valley recorded sweeps. Williams Valley’s…
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Published September 22Two Men Face 15 New Charges Each After Schuylkill County Vehicle Break-Ins and Berks Pursuit
Two men arrested following a March pursuit from Schuylkill County into Berks County now each face 15 new charges tied to an alleged series of vehicle break-ins and thefts earlier that day in West Brunswick Township. The September filings provide the first detailed public account…
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Published September 22Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 22, 2026
Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 22, 2026 Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts in Your Inbox Roger Dean Boyd Roger Dean Boyd , born in Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully…
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Published September 22Credit Card Skimmer Found at Pottsville Family Dollar; Police Report 33 Transactions
Pottsville Police are warning customers to check their accounts after officers discovered a credit card skimming device at a Family Dollar store Monday evening. Skimmer Found at Pottsville Family Dollar Police responded to the Family Dollar at 1013 West Market Street in…
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Published September 22Man Jailed After Alleged Domestic Assault in Ashland Leaves Woman With Suspected Broken Arm
An Ashland man was jailed after police alleged that he pushed and punched a woman during a domestic disturbance Sunday night, leaving her with an arm injury that emergency medical personnel believed was a fracture. Edward Christopher Ujueta, 29, of Ashland, is charged with…