Shenandoah Valley setter Brittany Tufts reached 500 career assists during the Lady Devils’ sweep of North Schuylkill on , adding a personal milestone to a notable victory for the program.
A Pottsville woman has been charged with felony retail theft following an investigation into an alleged January theft at Boscov’s in the Fairlane Village Mall.
Cloudy skies and a chance of light rain are expected across Schuylkill County on Sunday, October 4. Patchy fog may develop Sunday night before cooler and mostly sunny conditions arrive Monday. A dry and sunny stretch is then forecast through much of the week.
Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating two additional reported thefts of Verizon copper wiring in Schuylkill County following several similar incidents reported across the county this year.
The latest thefts were reported in Cass Township on , and Rush Township on .
POTTSVILLE — A Pottsville man is facing felony charges following a Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General investigation into allegations that he submitted false employment and wage information as part of an insurance claim.
ASHLAND — Two borough residents face assault and related charges following a domestic altercation involving a vehicle and a fight on a Centre Street sidewalk, according to court documents.
POTTSVILLE — A Pottsville man is facing felony drug charges after police say an investigation at a Mahantongo Street residence led to the discovery of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and drug-packaging materials.
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on . Obituaries are listed from youngest to oldest.
SHENANDOAH — The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society will conclude its 2026 presentation season on , with a free program exploring the history of early medicine in Shenandoah.
BUTLER TOWNSHIP — Butler Township is donating five surplus Tasers to the Schuylkill County Sheriff’s Office, helping equip deputies who currently do not have the devices.
Melany Arias was crowned Shenandoah Valley’s 2026 Homecoming Queen on Friday evening, October 2, during halftime of the Blue Devils’ football game against Minersville Area at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
The crowning capped the school’s homecoming celebration, which included a parade through Shenandoah before the game. The parade concluded at the stadium, where the Blue Devils hosted the Battlin’ Miners.
Arias was one of 12 candidates for this year’s crown. The other candidates were Valentina Acosta, Nia Gregory, Guadalupe Villagomez Juarez, Ashley Eduardo, Alyazari Paniagua, Shelianys Hernandez Torres, Aubrie Monaghan, Valeria Hernandez, Victoria Hernandez, Vanessa Olayo, and Mia Garcia.