Friday, November 6, 2026

Schuylkill County Crash Log: November 6, 2026

Crash news graphic accompanying the Schuylkill County state police crash log

Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville and Schuylkill Haven released information on 31 separate crashes across Schuylkill County, including a fatal Interstate 81 collision, injury crashes, hit-and-runs, and numerous incidents involving deer.

44 Schuylkill County Runners Listed for 2026 PIAA Cross Country Championships

PIAA graphic accompanying the 2026 state cross country championship preview

Runners from 11 Schuylkill County schools are listed among the entries for the 2026 PIAA Cross Country Championships, scheduled for , at Big Spring High School in Newville.

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Schuylkill County Football Playoff Scores: District XI and Eastern Conference

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Follow Schuylkill County high school football playoff scores for November 5–7, 2026, including the first round of the District XI playoffs and the Eastern Conference Championship.

Schuylkill County Weather: Friday Clearing, Cooler Weekend Ahead

Schuylkill County weather forecast graphic

Patchy morning fog and a chance of isolated showers will give way to gradual clearing across Schuylkill County on Friday, November 6, 2026. Cooler and breezy conditions arrive Saturday, followed by a mostly dry stretch through Veterans Day.

UPDATE: Man Charged With Homicide by Vehicle in Fatal Schuylkill County Crash Now in Custody

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A Hazleton man charged in a fatal Interstate 81 crash that killed a Shenandoah man is now in custody at Schuylkill County Prison.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 5, 2026

Schuylkill County obituaries for November 5, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on , including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

2027 PA Farm Show Opens National Anthem Contest Following Five Years of Schuylkill County Winners

Oh, Say, Can You Sing national anthem contest graphic

Pennsylvania singers are being invited to audition for the 2027 Pennsylvania Farm Show’s national anthem contest, an opportunity that has brought statewide recognition to Schuylkill County performers for five consecutive years.

Blue Mountain Boys and Girls Win District XI Soccer Championships

District XI soccer playoff graphic

Blue Mountain captured both the boys and girls District XI Class 3A soccer championships on , with shutout victories over Southern Lehigh and Lehighton, respectively.

Wilkes-Barre Man Dies After Interstate 81 Crash in Schuylkill County

Fatal crash graphic accompanying the Interstate 81 report

A 70-year-old Wilkes-Barre man died following a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 81 in Ryan Township, Schuylkill County, on October 28, according to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Tri-Valley Wins District XI Volleyball Title; Nativity and Pottsville Finish Runners-Up

District XI graphic accompanying volleyball championship results

Tri-Valley captured the District XI Class 2A volleyball championship with a 3–0 sweep of Schuylkill Haven on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Nativity BVM and Pottsville finished as runners-up in the Class 1A and Class 5A finals, respectively.

Ashland Woman Jailed After Allegedly Throwing Chair That Struck Three-Year-Old Child

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ASHLAND — An Ashland woman is facing a felony child endangerment charge after Pennsylvania State Police say she threw a metal lawn chair that struck her three-year-old child during a domestic disturbance early Tuesday.

Free Car Seat Checks Planned at Cressona Mall in Schuylkill County

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Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven will host a free car seat installation and safety check event on , at the Giant supermarket in the Cressona Mall.

COGI Encourages Schuylkill County Residents to Reach Out for Substance Use Support

COGI in Pottsville is encouraging anyone affected by substance use disorder—or who knows someone in need of support—to contact the organization.

District XI Volleyball: Pine Grove Falls in 3A Final; Three Championships Set for November 4

District XI graphic accompanying volleyball championship results and schedules

Pine Grove Area fell to Allentown Central Catholic, 3–1, in the District XI Class 3A volleyball championship Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Three more championship matches involving Schuylkill County teams are scheduled for Wednesday, November 4.

Ashland Woman Charged with Burglary After Allegedly Entering Home Through Hole in Wall

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ASHLAND — An Ashland woman is facing felony charges after police say she entered a West Centre Street home through a hole in the wall between adjoining properties.