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Published 11 hours agoTri-County Youth Football League Week 6 Scores and Week 7 Schedule
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Week 6 of the 2026 Tri-County Youth Football League season is complete following the addition of results from three rescheduled matchups. Mahanoy, Lehighton, Tamaqua, Blue Mountain and Jim Thorpe earned A-team victories. Mahanoy, Lehighton, Pottsville, Blue…
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Published September 29Schuylkill County High School Football Week 6 Schedule: October 1–2, 2026
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Seven Schuylkill County-area high school football games are listed for Week 6 of the 2026 season on Thursday, October 1, and Friday, October 2. Schuylkill County High School Football Week 6 Schedule All seven games are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Thursday,…
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Published September 28North Schuylkill Announces 2026 Homecoming Court
The North Schuylkill School District has announced the six members of its 2026 Homecoming Court. North Schuylkill 2026 Homecoming Court Jenna Tinari Madison Smith Megan Alansky Abby Klingerman Gianna Capone Bristol Zendrosky Homecoming Queen Crowning The 2026 North Schuylkill…
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Published September 28Meet the Schuylkill County Marching Bands 2026: Shenandoah Valley Blue Devil Marching Band
Celebrating 99 years of musical excellence, the Shenandoah Valley High School “Blue Devil” Marching Band is bringing the ultimate party to the field with the music of Bruno Mars. About the Shenandoah Valley Blue Devil Marching Band The Blue Devil Marching Band includes 60…
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Published September 28Blue Mountain Stays No. 1; Schuylkill Haven Returns to Power 5 After Week 5
The top four teams remain unchanged in the Skook News Schuylkill County Power 5 following Week 5 of the 2026 high school football season, but a new team has entered the final position. Blue Mountain strengthened its hold on No. 1 with another dominant victory, while Tri-Valley,…
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Published 1 hour agoMeet the Schuylkill County Marching Bands 2026: Blue Mountain Eagle Marching Band
The Blue Mountain Eagle Marching Band is taking audiences back to the music of the 2000s during the 2026 season as part of Skook News’ Meet the Schuylkill County Marching Bands series. The band includes 61 musicians and nine color guard members in grades seven through 12. Madison…
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Published 1 hour agoSCI Frackville Inmate Accused of Striking Three Corrections Officers With Rock
FRACKVILLE — An inmate at SCI Frackville faces felony assault charges after Pennsylvania State Police allege he struck three corrections officers in the head with a rock during an August incident at the prison. Charges Filed Against SCI Frackville Inmate Cecil Tyrell Evans, 38,…
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Published 3 hours agoSchuylkill County Obituaries for September 30, 2026
Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 30, 2026 Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Receive Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts Daniel David Eifert Sr. Daniel David Eifert Sr. , 90, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Sunday,…
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Published 3 hours agoRescue Reports Rabies Case in Schuylkill County Cat That Bit Two People, Scratched a Third
DEER LAKE — A cat found in Deer Lake, Schuylkill County, tested positive for rabies after reportedly biting two people and scratching a third, according to Save the Strays of Schuylkill – Cat Rescue. Rescue Reports Positive Rabies Test In a public alert, the rescue said it took…
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Published 5 hours agoSenate Approves Bill to Name I-81 Exit 119 in Honor of Fallen Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Senate on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 , approved legislation that would name Interstate 81’s Exit 119 in Schuylkill County in memory of fallen Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr., according to an announcement from state Sen.…
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Published 7 hours agoCourthouse Cleaner Sues Schuylkill County, Former Commissioner Halcovage Over Alleged Harassment and Retaliation
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — A woman who cleaned the Schuylkill County Courthouse alleges in a new federal lawsuit that former Commissioner George F. Halcovage Jr. sexually harassed and assaulted her while she worked there. She also claims the county retaliated after she reported his…
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Published 8 hours agoSchuylkill County Man Charged After Alleged Police Pursuit From Schuylkill Haven to Pottsville
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — A Saint Clair man is facing charges after police say he failed to stop for a traffic stop and led officers on an approximately three-mile pursuit on September 22, 2026 . Tyquan Lee Jackson, 36, is charged with fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer, a…