Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on .
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Schuylkill County Weather: Freeze Warning Overnight October 17–18
Schuylkill County will turn chilly and breezy Saturday, October 17, 2026, before temperatures drop below freezing overnight. A Freeze Warning is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. EDT Sunday, October 18, with temperatures expected to reach 25–30°F.
Clouds will gradually clear Saturday, with a high near 48°F. Widespread frost is expected overnight into Sunday morning, followed by sunshine and a high near 56°F.
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.
Nativity BVM’s Finley McNamara Surpasses 500 Career Volleyball Kills
Nativity BVM’s Finley McNamara surpassed 500 career kills , reaching the milestone during the team’s Schuylkill League volleyball match against Tri-Valley.
McNamara finished with 16 kills, 11 digs and three blocks as Nativity fell to Tri-Valley in four sets, 25-13, 28-26, 23-25, 25-21.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Schuylkill County High School Football Week 8 Scores
Schuylkill County High School Football Week 8 Scores
Friday, October 16, 2026
| Matchup | Score |
|---|---|
| Minersville Area Mahanoy Area |
14 6 |
| Shenandoah Valley Nativity BVM |
28 12 |
| Blue Mountain North Schuylkill |
49 10 |
| Pottsville Pine Grove |
61 14 |
| Schuylkill Haven Tri-Valley |
39 24 |
| Tamaqua Panther Valley |
38 7 |
| Williams Valley Marian Catholic |
42 20 |
Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses Issued October 10–16, 2026
The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists 15 marriage licenses with official issued dates from , through . The index was checked at .
Issuance of a marriage license does not confirm that the couple married.
Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 16, 2026
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on .
PennDOT Roadwork in and Near Schuylkill County: October 19–23, 2026
Motorists traveling through Schuylkill County and along two routes approaching the county line should expect traffic restrictions during the week of , according to PennDOT’s upcoming maintenance schedule.
The scheduled projects include crack sealing on Interstate 81 in Foster Township, lane shifting on Route 309 in neighboring Lehigh County, and shoulder work on Route 501 in Berks County.
Minersville Traffic Stop Leads to $18,000 Meth Seizure, Arrest of Wanted Woman
MINERSVILLE — An early-morning traffic stop Friday led to the seizure of more than 12 ounces of suspected crystal methamphetamine valued at approximately $18,000 and the arrest of a woman wanted in Northumberland County, according to Minersville police.
Thomas Lee Smith, 46, of Williamsport, and Kalie Ann Horak, 35, of Pottsville, face felony drug charges following the , incident. Minersville Borough Police Patrolman Brian Gossert conducted the investigation and filed the charges against both defendants.
Schuylkill County Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch until Friday Evening; Freeze Watch Issued for Weekend
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, Pa. — Schuylkill County is included in a severe thunderstorm watch until , followed by a freeze watch for late Saturday night through Sunday morning.
Schuylkill County Man Jailed After Allegedly Threatening Mahanoy City Homeowner With Knife
A 39-year-old man is facing aggravated assault and other charges after police say he threatened to kill a Mahanoy City homeowner while armed with a knife Tuesday evening.
John Joseph Byczek was charged by Mahanoy City Police following an incident reported around 6 p.m. , in the 600 block of West Centre Street.
2026 Schuylkill League Volleyball Playoff Schedule and Final Standings
Six teams will compete for the 2026 Schuylkill League volleyball championship when the playoffs begin , at Minersville.
Pottsville and Tri-Valley enter the tournament as division champions after both finished league play with perfect 14-0 records. Both teams receive byes into Tuesday’s semifinals at Martz Hall.
2026 Schuylkill League Soccer Playoff Schedule and Final Standings
The road to the Schuylkill League soccer championships begins , with four quarterfinal matches at North Schuylkill.
The boys' bracket opens with Pine Grove Area facing Schuylkill Haven and Tri-Valley meeting North Schuylkill. In the girls' quarterfinals, North Schuylkill takes on Tri-Valley, while Minersville faces Tamaqua.
All Saturday start times remain to be announced, and the game order is tentative. North Schuylkill will host every round of both tournaments.
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for October 16, 2026
Showers and possible thunderstorms will move through Schuylkill County on Friday, , before much colder and windier weather arrives Saturday. Widespread frost is expected Saturday night into Sunday morning, with another chance of frost early Monday.
State Police Investigating Hit-and-Run in Mahanoy City
Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a hit-and-run crash that damaged a parked vehicle in Mahanoy City on Tuesday evening.
According to state police, the crash occurred around 6:22 p.m. on , at 101 East Centre Street.
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