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Published 11 hours agoEleven Marching Bands Set to Compete at North Schuylkill Tournament of Bands
Eleven high school marching bands are scheduled to perform at North Schuylkill High School’s Tournament of Bands competition on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Spartan Stadium. North Schuylkill Tournament of Bands Details Gates open at 4 p.m. , and the competition begins at 5 p.m.…
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Published September 242026 Schuylkill County Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Parade and Event Schedule
Communities across Schuylkill County are announcing their trick-or-treat nights, Halloween parades, trunk-or-treat gatherings and other seasonal events for October 2026. Schedule note: This list remains a work in progress and will be updated as additional events are announced. To…
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Published September 22Muhammad Ali’s Fighters Heaven Plans 10th Anniversary Celebration in Deer Lake
International Boxing Hall of Fame broadcaster Jim Lampley and former two-time world heavyweight champion Tim Witherspoon will headline a free 10th anniversary celebration at Fighters Heaven in Schuylkill County on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Fighters Heaven Anniversary…
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Published September 20Marian Catholic Announces 2026 Homecoming Court, Weeklong Celebration
Marian Catholic High School has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court and a full week of activities celebrating school spirit, students, families, alumni and Marian traditions. Marian Catholic 2026 Homecoming Court Homecoming Queen Candidates Delana Ankiewicz Elyse Barletta Brena…
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Published September 20Schuylkill County Historical Society Announces Fall Schedule of Haunted Tours, Programs and Workshops
The Schuylkill County Historical Society has announced a fall schedule featuring paranormal investigations, haunted history tours, local history programs and holiday-themed Pysanky egg workshops. Cancellation notice: The Society’s America 250: Revolutionary Disloyalty — A…
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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…
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Published September 14Yuengling to Introduce Blueberry Beer During Pottsville Brewery Event
D.G. Yuengling & Son will introduce the latest beer in its Eagle Series during an event Thursday at the brewery in Pottsville. Yuengling Eagle Series No. 18 is a Blueberry Beer featuring a light Pilsner-style base and ripe blueberry flavor. The brewery describes it as slightly…
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Published September 14Four Walk in Penn’s Woods Events Planned Across Schuylkill County
Schuylkill County residents will have four opportunities in October to explore local forests, learn about woodland stewardship and see how property owners are caring for Pennsylvania’s natural resources. About Walk in Penn’s Woods Walk in Penn’s Woods is a statewide initiative…
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Published September 10Discovery’s ‘Filthy Fortunes’ Prepares Two-Day Estate Sale After Major Shenandoah Finds
A former Catholic school, World War II-era dress factory and flooring showroom in Shenandoah has become the setting for one of the largest cleanouts television host Matt Paxton has encountered during his career. Paxton and the crew of Discovery Channel’s Filthy Fortunes are…
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Published September 08Knoebels Extends 100th Anniversary Season With Fall Events
The summer season may be winding down, but Knoebels Amusement Resort is keeping the fun going with weekend operations, fundraisers and four weekends of Halloween festivities this fall. The park’s fall schedule includes September Weekends, the annual Doggie Dive, the Knoebel…
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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…