SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — A Mahanoy City woman is facing eight criminal charges after Schuylkill Haven police alleged she used another person’s debit card information to make five unauthorized purchases totaling $249.35.
Crystal M. Serfass, 42, is charged with five felony counts of identity theft and one misdemeanor count each of unauthorized use of an access device issued to another person, receiving stolen property and theft by unlawful taking.
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on .
The following are marriage licenses issued from Saturday, September 26, through Friday, October 2, 2026.
Yuengling will introduce Peanut Butter Porter as its next Eagle Series small-batch release during an event at the Yuengling Gift Shop in Pottsville on .
Beer sales will be available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., while supplies last. The event will also feature Music Madness Trivia from 5 to 7 p.m.
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Businesses in Schuylkill County and across Pennsylvania that host skill game machines have until , to comply with requirements announced following a Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling, according to Pennsylvania State Police.
Beginning , establishments that continue to possess, operate or maintain the machines outside locations licensed by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board could face equipment seizures and criminal prosecution.
With the Schuylkill League soccer playoffs scheduled to begin , teams have less than two weeks remaining to improve their positions in the division standings.
The league standings below were updated October 1. The individual statistical reports were updated October 4 and cover games reported through .
Blue Mountain leads Division 1 and Minersville leads Division 2 in both boys’ and girls’ soccer. Jordan Bowers of Minersville leads the boys with 72 points, while Karmen Schroyer of Lourdes leads the girls with 61.
Williams Valley has announced its 2026 Homecoming Court, featuring eight students who will represent the school during this year’s homecoming festivities.
The Dollar General store in Ringtown now offers fresh fruits and vegetables following a recent remodel that also introduced a new store layout.
The company announced Monday, , that its store at 546 W. Main St. in Ringtown added a produce section while continuing to carry its existing categories, brands and products.
A mostly sunny and breezy Monday will begin a dry stretch across Schuylkill County. Temperatures will fall to around 39 degrees Monday night before gradually warming through Thursday, when the high could reach 70 degrees. Mostly sunny skies are expected to continue into the weekend.
Week 6 brought major changes to the Skook News Schuylkill County high school football Power 5, including a new No. 2 team and a newcomer entering the rankings.
Blue Mountain strengthened its hold on the top position with a 60-point victory, while Williams Valley moved up following another defensive battle. Marian Catholic recorded the week’s biggest upset by defeating previously second-ranked Tri-Valley.
Shenandoah Valley setter Brittany Tufts reached 500 career assists during the Lady Devils’ sweep of North Schuylkill on , adding a personal milestone to a notable victory for the program.
A Pottsville woman has been charged with felony retail theft following an investigation into an alleged January theft at Boscov’s in the Fairlane Village Mall.
Cloudy skies and a chance of light rain are expected across Schuylkill County on Sunday, October 4. Patchy fog may develop Sunday night before cooler and mostly sunny conditions arrive Monday. A dry and sunny stretch is then forecast through much of the week.
Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating two additional reported thefts of Verizon copper wiring in Schuylkill County following several similar incidents reported across the county this year.
The latest thefts were reported in Cass Township on , and Rush Township on .
POTTSVILLE — A Pottsville man is facing felony charges following a Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General investigation into allegations that he submitted false employment and wage information as part of an insurance claim.