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Published September 18Two Men Charged After Ashland Fight Involving Scissors
Two men have been charged following an August 14 fight in Ashland in which one reported being struck in the back of the head with scissors. Ervin Matthew Anderson, 34, and Zakee Kasheem-Michael Crawley, 25, each face charges of simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct…
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Published September 18Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 18, 2026
Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 18, 2026 Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area include Catherine “Kitty” John, Pearl E. Yurenko, Mark Stephen Hetrich, Isabel Rhoads, Susan E. Aungst, Jeremy “Jerm” Leatherman, Emil and Alice Harvest, Patrick James Joseph…
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Published September 18State Police Seek Help Identifying Person in Boscov’s Retail Theft Investigation
Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are asking for the public’s help identifying a person in connection with a retail theft investigation at Boscov’s in the Fairlane Village Mall. How to Contact State Police Trooper Reedy is handling the investigation. Anyone with…
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Published September 18Schuylkill County Property Transfers Recorded September 1–11, 2026
These 142 Schuylkill County property transfers were recorded September 1–11, 2026, and have published amounts. The dates below are recording dates, which may differ from signing dates. Schuylkill County Property Transfers, September 1–11, 2026 Property transfers with published…
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Published September 18Germanville Road to Close for Railroad Track Maintenance in Butler Township
Germanville Road in Butler Township will be closed September 21–25 for railroad track maintenance, according to the Butler Township Police Department. Germanville Road Closure Schedule The closure will begin Monday, September 21, 2026, at 7 a.m. and continue through Friday,…
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Published September 18Schuylkill County High School Soccer Results for September 17, 2026
Schuylkill County high school soccer teams were in action Thursday, September 17, 2026. Schuylkill Haven led the boys' results with a 13-0 win at Weatherly, while Pine Grove and Holy Redeemer played to a 3-3 score in girls' action. Boys Soccer Results Winning Team Score Opponent…
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Published September 18Shenandoah Valley Rallies; Five Teams Sweep in September 17 Volleyball
Shenandoah Valley rallied to defeat Schuylkill Haven in five sets Thursday, September 17, 2026, winning the final two sets after falling behind 2–1. Pottsville, Marian Catholic, Mahanoy Area, Tri-Valley and Nativity BVM each won in straight sets. Reported milestones included…
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Published September 18Pennsylvania State Police Seek Owners of $200,000 in Seized Gold, Additional Scam Victims
Pennsylvania State Police are trying to identify the owners of approximately $200,000 in gold bars seized during a traffic stop, along with others who may have fallen victim to a scam involving callers posing as federal officers. Gold Seized During Interstate 80 Traffic Stop…
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Published September 18Pine Grove Native Alicia Kimmel to Enter Pitt-Bradford Athletic Hall of Fame
Pine Grove native Alicia Kimmel will be inducted into the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony Saturday, Sept. 26 . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Kimmel played basketball for the Panthers from 2011 to 2015. In 103…
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Published September 18Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 17, 2026
Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 17, 2026 Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts in Your Inbox Jason Theodore Williams Jason Theodore Williams, 54, of Pottsville, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at Cedar Crest Hospital in Allentown, surrounded by those who…
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Published September 17Schuylkill Haven Beats Lourdes Regional 3-1 in Volleyball
Schuylkill Haven defeated Lourdes Regional 3–1 in a league volleyball match Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Haven won the first two sets, Lourdes took the third, and Haven closed out the match in the fourth. Schuylkill Haven vs. Lourdes Regional Set Results Set Schuylkill Haven…
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Published September 17Cressona Seeks Public Input on Future of Pool and Recreation Complex
Community members are being asked to help shape the future of the Cressona Pool and recreation complex through a survey and an upcoming open house. The Borough of Cressona is conducting a pool study that will consider options for a new or renovated pool. The study builds on…