PRIMROSE — Schuylkill United Way’s 2027 Campaign raised $1,149,196, surpassing last year’s total and supporting its Partner Agency programs and services throughout the coming year.
The organization announced the results during its Annual Appreciation Breakfast at St. Nicholas Hall in Primrose, where donors, volunteers and businesses were recognized during United Way’s 90th year of service.
Schuylkill Haven’s bid for a District XI Class 2A championship ended with a 40–13 loss to Northern Lehigh at North Schuylkill High School.
The top-seeded Hurricanes finished their season at 7–5 after falling behind early and being unable to overcome Northern Lehigh’s passing attack.
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Schuylkill County will see a chilly, mostly cloudy start to the weekend on , with a high near 42°F and wind gusts up to 23 mph.
Partly sunny skies are expected Sunday before a dry, increasingly sunny stretch arrives next week. Afternoon temperatures will gradually rise from near 49°F Monday to near 60°F Friday.
POTTSVILLE — A new partnership between the Pottsville Redevelopment Authority and Schuylkill Technology Center aims to return a blighted building to productive use while giving local students paid, hands-on experience in the building trades.
The initiative was announced during the city’s Veterans Day press conference on , which Skook News previously covered in a report on Pottsville’s redevelopment efforts, grants and city improvements.
Four Schuylkill County residents face drug charges following investigations into alleged sales of methamphetamine and fentanyl to undercover law enforcement officers, according to criminal complaints, affidavits and court records.
Those charged include Ashley Marie Licona, 34, of Pottsville; Vanna Marie McCabe, 40, of Pottsville; Richard Lee Bealer, 44, of New Ringgold; and Roy Reubin Kesten II, 37, of Pottsville.
Follow District XI football playoff results for Schuylkill County teams on November 13–14, 2026, including the Class 1A and Class 2A championships and a Class 4A semifinal.
Williams Valley faces Tri-Valley for the Class 1A title, Schuylkill Haven meets Northern Lehigh in the Class 2A final, and Blue Mountain takes on Lehighton in the Class 4A semifinals.
The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists eight marriage licenses with official issued dates from , through .
The index was reviewed on . Issuance of a marriage license does not confirm that the couple married.
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An Ashland man has been cited by Butler Township Police for allegedly depositing rubbish along a township road.
POTTSVILLE — City officials and state lawmakers gathered on the steps of Pottsville City Hall on Wednesday, Veterans Day, to outline redevelopment projects, infrastructure improvements and changes to municipal operations, emphasizing partnerships as a driving force behind the work.
The gathering combined recognition of military veterans with a public update on the city’s progress and priorities. Mayor Tom Smith had invited residents, business owners and community partners to attend the address.
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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.
| Division | Final Score |
|---|---|
| Class 3A Girls | Blue Mountain 2, Conrad Weiser 1 |
| Class 3A Boys | Holy Ghost Prep 8, Blue Mountain 1 |
Blue Mountain will face Radnor in the PIAA Class 3A girls soccer quarterfinals. The game is scheduled to take place at Emmaus High School at 12:00pm on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Rain and colder temperatures are ahead for Schuylkill County in the forecast beginning . 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 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 . This year’s theme is “School Spirit Dogs.”