District XI Football Playoff Schedule for Schuylkill County Teams: November 5–7, 2026

The postseason has arrived for Schuylkill County high school football teams, with District XI playoff games scheduled from Thursday, November 5, through Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 31, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Saturday, October 31, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

2026 Schuylkill County Trick-or-Treat, Halloween Parade and Event Schedule

Find 2026 trick-or-treat nights, Halloween parades, trunk-or-treat events and fall festivals across Schuylkill County. Browse the listings below for event dates, times, locations and flyers.

North Schuylkill Rolls Past Panther Valley 47–12 in Regular-Season Finale

North Schuylkill scored 19 unanswered points in the first quarter and powered past visiting Panther Valley 47–12 on Friday, October 30, 2026, to close the regular season.

Frackville Man Wanted on Aggravated Assault Charge After Woman Hospitalized

FRACKVILLE — Bunnie Becker, 40, of Frackville, is wanted on charges stemming from an alleged assault that sent a woman to the hospital on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Shenandoah Valley Defeats Mahanoy Area for First Time Since 2012, Claims Damato-Szematowicz Trophy

Shenandoah Valley reclaimed the Damato-Szematowicz Trophy on Friday, October 30, 2026, defeating neighboring rival Mahanoy Area 21–12 for the Blue Devils’ first victory in the series since 2012.

Firefighters Battle House Fire on West Columbia Street in Schuylkill Haven

SCHUYLKILL HAVEN — Firefighters responded to a working house fire at 224 West Columbia Street around 9:45 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 10 Scores

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Eight games involving Schuylkill County-area high school football teams are scheduled for Week 10 of the 2026 season.

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 10 Final Scores

Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses Issued October 24–30, 2026

The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists 13 marriage licenses with official issued dates from Saturday, October 24, 2026, through Friday, October 30, 2026.

Meuser Responds to Shapiro’s Criticism at Schuylkill County Rally

ST. CLAIR — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s criticism of U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser during a Democratic campaign rally in Schuylkill County drew a sharply worded response from the congressman, who defended his support for federal tax policies and accused the governor of misleading voters.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 30, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Friday, October 30, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

Schuylkill Chamber Becomes Fourth in Pennsylvania to Earn PACP Accreditation

Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce staff, from left: Dawn Pritiskutch, finance and administrative coordinator; Olivia McCarthy, events and marketing coordinator; Robert S. Carl Jr., president and CEO; Samantha Chivinski, executive vice president; and Tony Merchlinsky, member relations and marketing director.

The Schuylkill Chamber of Commerce has become the fourth chamber in Pennsylvania to earn the Pennsylvania Association of Chamber Professionals’ Accredited Chamber designation, recognizing its organizational management, operations and leadership.

Hillside SPCA’s Big Dog Building Rebuild Moves Forward

POTTSVILLE — Construction is moving forward on Hillside SPCA’s new Big Dog Building after structural problems forced the shelter to replace the aging facility rather than renovate it.

District XI Soccer: Blue Mountain, Minersville and Schuylkill Haven Advance to Finals

Blue Mountain’s boys and girls soccer teams, Minersville’s boys and Schuylkill Haven’s girls advanced to District XI championship matches with victories on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

Pine Grove Advances to District XI Volleyball Final; Updated Results and Schedule

Pine Grove Area advanced to the District XI Class 3A volleyball championship with a 3–0 victory over Mahanoy Area on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Martz Hall. In Class 4A action, Northwestern Lehigh defeated Panther Valley, 3–1.