Blue Mountain Girls Advance to PIAA Soccer Quarterfinals; Boys Fall to Holy Ghost Prep

Blue Mountain's girls soccer team advanced to the 2026 PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory over Conrad Weiser on November 10. The Blue Mountain boys' season ended with an 8-1 loss to Holy Ghost Prep in the first round.

Blue Mountain PIAA Soccer Results: November 10, 2026

2026 PIAA Class 3A first-round soccer results

Division	Final Score
Class 3A Girls	Blue Mountain 2, Conrad Weiser 1
Class 3A Boys	Holy Ghost Prep 8, Blue Mountain 1

Blue Mountain vs. Radnor: Girls Soccer State Quarterfinals

Blue Mountain will face Radnor in the PIAA Class 3A girls soccer quarterfinals. The kickoff time and location are to be announced.

Schedule details are subject to change. All kickoff times, when announced, are Eastern.

Schuylkill County Weather: Rain Thursday, Snow Showers Possible Friday

Rain and colder temperatures are ahead for Schuylkill County in the forecast beginning Thursday, November 12, 2026. Showers will continue through much of Thursday before colder air brings rain and snow showers Thursday night and Friday.

Little or no snow accumulation is expected. Drier weather should return for the weekend and early next week.

Schuylkill County’s No. 1 Dog Contest Seeks School Spirit Photos

Schuylkill County dog owners are invited to show off their pups’ school pride for a chance to win a free 2027 annual dog license and the title of “Schuylkill County’s #1 Dog.”

County Treasurer Linda Yeich announced that the Treasurer’s Office is accepting photo contest entries through November 20, 2026. This year’s theme is “School Spirit Dogs.”

Pottsville Woman Flown to Hospital After Union Township Rollover Crash

UNION TOWNSHIP — A Pottsville woman was flown to the hospital with suspected serious injuries following a single-vehicle rollover crash on Aristes Road on November 7, 2026.

According to Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville, the crash occurred at approximately 11:13 a.m. near 494 Aristes Road.

Orwigsburg Attorney Lora J. McDonald Announces Bid for Schuylkill County Magisterial District Judge

ORWIGSBURG — Attorney Lora J. McDonald has announced her candidacy for magisterial district judge in District Court 21-3-03, serving Orwigsburg and surrounding communities, in the 2027 election.

McDonald, an Orwigsburg resident with more than 30 years of legal experience, cited her work in private practice, public defense and courtroom litigation as preparation for the position.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 11, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

Firefighters at the Scene of a Working House Fire in Pottsville

POTTSVILLE — A roof collapse forced firefighters to evacuate a Highland Drive home while battling a house fire Wednesday afternoon.

Emergency personnel were dispatched just after 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, to 321 Highland Drive for a reported house fire. An assistant chief at the scene confirmed a working fire.

Pennsylvania State Police Investigate Wallet Theft at Giant in Schuylkill County

Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven are investigating a wallet theft reported March 8, 2026, at the Giant Food store in North Manheim Township, Schuylkill County.

Schuylkill County Native Named Principal of St. Joseph Center for Special Learning

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — St. Joseph Center for Special Learning has named Elisabeth Hughes as its new principal, bringing an educator with 24 years of experience and local ties to lead its programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Hughes will serve as the center’s chief executive and educational leader, overseeing both its school-age program and Adult Program. She succeeds Bob Giba, who became principal in 2019.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 10, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

Schuylkill County Weather: Mild Veterans Day, Rain and Colder Weather Ahead

Veterans Day will begin with patchy morning fog across Schuylkill County on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, before partly sunny skies and a high near 60°F.

Showers are likely Wednesday night, with rain continuing Thursday. Colder conditions follow Friday, along with a chance of rain showers changing to snow showers Friday night.

Fire Damages Unoccupied Home in Shenandoah’s Turkey Run Section

SHENANDOAH — A fire damaged the first floor of an unoccupied home in Shenandoah’s Turkey Run section. The cause remains under investigation.

Emergency personnel were dispatched to 437 Furnace Street at 8:07 p.m. for a working structure fire after a Shenandoah assistant fire chief reported the blaze directly to Schuylkill County dispatch over the radio.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 9, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Monday, November 9, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

Crash Closes I-81 in Both Directions in Schuylkill County

Interstate 81 was closed in both directions between the Frackville and Mahanoy City exits following a motor vehicle crash in Schuylkill County.

The crash occurred around 11:15 a.m.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for November 9, 2026

Schuylkill County will begin the week with a slight chance of early rain on Monday, November 9, 2026, followed by partly sunny skies and wind gusts up to 31 mph.

Tuesday and Veterans Day are expected to stay dry before rain arrives Thursday. Colder temperatures follow Friday, with a chance of rain and snow Friday night.