Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on , including remembrances and available service information for Stanley T. Markus and Daniel E. Weikel Jr.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Man Accused of Assaulting Woman Holding Infant, Stealing Vehicle in Pottsville
POTTSVILLE — A Pottsville man faces assault, strangulation and theft charges after police say he attacked a woman during a domestic incident and left in her vehicle with her cellphone.
Pottsville Police identified the suspect as Jonah Beaver, 43, of Pottsville. South Whitehall Township Police later recovered the vehicle and took him into custody, according to Pottsville Police.
Blue Mountain, Pine Grove Area Advance to Schuylkill League Boys’ Soccer Final
Blue Mountain and Pine Grove Area will meet for the 2026 Schuylkill League boys’ soccer championship after earning semifinal victories Monday, October 19, at North Schuylkill.
Blue Mountain defeated North Schuylkill, 3–1, while Pine Grove Area edged Minersville, 4–3. The boys’ championship is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, at 5 p.m. at North Schuylkill.
Pine Grove Area, Panther Valley Advance to Schuylkill League Volleyball Semifinals
Pine Grove Area and Panther Valley advanced to the Schuylkill League volleyball semifinals with quarterfinal victories Monday, October 19, 2026, at Minersville.
Pine Grove Area defeated Marian Catholic in five sets, 3–2, to earn a matchup with Division 1 champion Pottsville. Panther Valley swept Nativity BVM, 3–0, to advance against Division 2 champion Tri-Valley.
Monday, October 19, 2026
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for October 20, 2026
Schuylkill County’s forecast for , calls for sunshine and a high near 65°F. Mostly clear skies will follow Tuesday night, with patchy fog possible after 4 a.m. and a low around 39°F.
Dry weather continues through the extended outlook, with daytime highs ranging from the mid-50s to the mid-60s. Patchy fog is also forecast late Wednesday night into Thursday morning.
Schuylkill Haven Senior Lydia Hartz Celebrates 500 Career Assists
Schuylkill Haven Area senior Lydia Hartz has surpassed 500 career assists, adding a milestone to her final season with the Lady Canes volleyball team.
The team recognized Hartz following its , match against Weatherly, reporting her career total at 520 assists.
Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 19, 2026
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on .
Mahanoy Area Crowns 2026 Homecoming Queen
Ella Connolly was announced as Mahanoy Area’s 2026 Homecoming Queen during halftime of the football game against Minersville on .
Naomi Kowalick was named first runner-up, while Maycee Styka was named second runner-up.
Shenandoah Valley Announces Updated Security Rules for Football Games
SHENANDOAH — The Shenandoah Valley School District has announced updated safety and security procedures for football games, including screening for every attendee, bag restrictions and limits on entry.
According to the district’s notice, fans will not be permitted to reenter after leaving, and no admission will be allowed after halftime.
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Monday, October 19, 2026
Schuylkill County’s forecast for , calls for sunshine and a high near 63°F. Mostly clear skies will follow Monday night, with a low around 41°F.
The extended outlook features dry weather, sunny days and cool nights. Highs will remain in the low 60s through Thursday before dropping into the upper 50s Friday and Saturday.
Family of North Schuylkill’s Parker Drum Thanks Community for Support Following Porter Township Crash
The family of Parker Drum, a North Schuylkill student and volleyball player injured in a recent crash in Porter Township, is sharing a message of thanks following an outpouring of support for the three teens involved.
Parker’s mother, Alison, reached out to Skook News with a letter recognizing the bystander who stopped to help, emergency responders, medical teams, schools, sports programs, and the many people who have offered donations, encouragement, and prayers.
Pennsylvania Vape Sales Restrictions Begin October 19: What to Know
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — Sunday, October 18, 2026, marks the final day of Pennsylvania’s sell-through period for vape products missing from the state’s approved directory, with enforcement beginning Monday, October 19.
The restrictions affect vape shops, convenience stores, gas stations and other retailers throughout Schuylkill County and across Pennsylvania. Beginning Monday, products covered by the law that are absent from the directory cannot be sold, offered for sale or retained in inventory for retail sale in Pennsylvania. Those products will be subject to seizure.
Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 18, 2026
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on .
Police Follow Drag Marks to Tamaqua Man Charged in McAdoo Hit-and-Run
MCADOO — A Tamaqua man is facing charges after McAdoo police say they followed drag marks along Route 309 to locate a pickup truck involved in a hit-and-run crash.
John Joseph Pupko, 72, is charged with a third-degree misdemeanor count of accidents involving damage to an attended vehicle or property and a summary count of failing to notify police of an accident involving vehicle damage.
Schuylkill Haven Climbs to No. 3 in Week 8 Power Rankings
Blue Mountain remains No. 1 in the Skook News Schuylkill County Football Power 5 after Week 8 of the 2026 season, while Schuylkill Haven and Pottsville move up following victories.
All five teams remain in the rankings. Williams Valley holds the second position, Schuylkill Haven climbs to third, Pottsville moves to fourth and Tri-Valley drops to fifth.
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