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Published 7 hours agoSchuylkill County Fire Company Calls on Nonprofits to Join Capitol Rally Over Raffle Laws
Good Intent Hose Company No. 1 is urging nonprofit organizations from across Pennsylvania to gather at the state Capitol on Monday, September 28, 2026, to advocate for changes to the state’s Small Games of Chance laws. The Branch Township volunteer fire company suspended its…
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Published 10 hours agoPenn State Schuylkill Professor Producing Documentary on Pottsville Author John O’Hara
A Penn State Schuylkill professor is producing a feature-length documentary about John O’Hara, the Pottsville-born author whose Schuylkill County upbringing influenced his writing. Documentary Explores John O’Hara’s Life and Work Catherine “Cathy” Fiorillo, a teaching professor…
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Published September 25Coal Region Car Show Proceeds to Help Preserve Ashland Mothers’ Memorial
Proceeds from Ashland’s first Coal Region Car Show will help preserve one of Schuylkill County's best-known landmarks. Car Show Proceeds Benefit Ashland Mothers’ Memorial The Ashland Gardening Angels board announced Friday that it has designated $2,000 from the 2026 event toward…
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Published September 25Schuylkill County Fire Captain Zach Kirsch Honored for Autism Training for First Responders
Orwigsburg Fire Department Capt. Zach Kirsch has been named a 2026 Governor’s Keystone Award honoree for teaching first responders how to assist people with autism and other neurodiverse individuals during emergencies. Why Zach Kirsch Received the Keystone Award The Governor’s…
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Published 85 minutes agoBlue 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 8 hours agoBlue Mountain, Minersville Lead Schuylkill League Soccer Standings
Blue Mountain and Minersville sit atop their respective divisions in both the boys’ and girls’ Schuylkill League soccer standings as the October playoffs approach. The boys’ standings were updated Wednesday, September 23, 2026 , while the girls’ standings were updated Thursday,…
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Published 14 hours agoSchuylkill County High School Soccer Results for September 26, 2026
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Schuylkill County high school soccer teams took the field Saturday, September 26, 2026 , with North Schuylkill’s Jaxon Sweeney scoring a hat trick in a boys’ shutout and Pine Grove edging Schuylkill Haven in a girls’ match played through pouring rain. Below…
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Published 14 hours agoPottsville, Pine Grove Area Earn Saturday Volleyball Sweeps
Pottsville, Pine Grove Area Earn Saturday Volleyball Sweeps Pottsville and Pine Grove Area each earned straight-set victories in Schuylkill County high school volleyball action on Saturday, September 26, 2026 . Pottsville defeated Whitehall in a non-league exhibition, while Pine…
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Published 105 minutes agoSchuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, September 28, 2026
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, September 28, 2026 A slight chance of showers will linger in Schuylkill County on Monday morning before areas of fog develop overnight and early Tuesday. Mostly sunny and warmer conditions are expected through Thursday, followed by…
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Published 14 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 15 hours agoHydro Trade Scholarship Offers Up to $10,000 Annually to Area Students
Hydro is offering financial assistance to Pennsylvania students attending high schools within 30 miles of the company’s Cressona facility who plan to pursue careers in the skilled trades. Hydro Trade Scholarship Eligibility The Hydro Trade Scholarship Program is available to…
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Published September 27Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 26, 2026
Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 26, 2026 Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Saturday, September 26, 2026, include Heather Lee Sytnik of Tamaqua and Michael D. Nading of Ringtown. Receive Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts Heather Lee Sytnik…