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Published September 27Schuylkill 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 September 27Penn 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 10 hours agoNorth 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 11 hours agoMeet 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 September 27Blue 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 September 27Schuylkill 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 September 27Pottsville, 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 14 hours agoSchuylkill County Obituaries for September 28, 2026
Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 28, 2026 Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Monday, September 28, 2026. Receive Daily Schuylkill County Obituary Alerts Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Ryan Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Ryan , 85, of Mahanoy City, passed away Thursday,…
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Published 16 hours agoPottsville Man Charged After Minibike Pursuit, Near Miss With Officer
A Pottsville man faces felony charges after police allege he fled an attempted traffic stop on a gas-powered minibike Sunday night, drove toward oncoming traffic and nearly struck an officer before crashing into a dumpster. Minibike Pursuit Begins on South Centre Street A…
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Published September 28Schuylkill 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 September 27Eleven 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.…