Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Tri-Valley Wins District XI Volleyball Title; Nativity and Pottsville Finish Runners-Up

District XI graphic accompanying volleyball championship results

Tri-Valley captured the District XI Class 2A volleyball championship with a 3–0 sweep of Schuylkill Haven on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Nativity BVM and Pottsville finished as runners-up in the Class 1A and Class 5A finals, respectively.

Ashland Woman Jailed After Allegedly Throwing Chair That Struck Three-Year-Old Child

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ASHLAND — An Ashland woman is facing a felony child endangerment charge after Pennsylvania State Police say she threw a metal lawn chair that struck her three-year-old child during a domestic disturbance early Tuesday.

Free Car Seat Checks Planned at Cressona Mall in Schuylkill County

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Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven will host a free car seat installation and safety check event on , at the Giant supermarket in the Cressona Mall.

COGI Encourages Schuylkill County Residents to Reach Out for Substance Use Support

COGI in Pottsville is encouraging anyone affected by substance use disorder—or who knows someone in need of support—to contact the organization.

District XI Volleyball: Pine Grove Falls in 3A Final; Three Championships Set for November 4

District XI graphic accompanying volleyball championship results and schedules

Pine Grove Area fell to Allentown Central Catholic, 3–1, in the District XI Class 3A volleyball championship Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Three more championship matches involving Schuylkill County teams are scheduled for Wednesday, November 4.

Ashland Woman Charged with Burglary After Allegedly Entering Home Through Hole in Wall

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ASHLAND — An Ashland woman is facing felony charges after police say she entered a West Centre Street home through a hole in the wall between adjoining properties.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for November 4, 2026

Schuylkill County obituaries for November 4, 2026

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

Jamie Barton Wins Reelection in 124th District, Carries Schuylkill and Berks Portions

Photograph accompanying Jamie Barton’s 124th House District election results

Republican state Rep. Jamie Barton has won another term representing Pennsylvania’s 124th House District, defeating Democratic challenger Tina Burns and carrying both the Schuylkill County and Berks County portions of the district in reported unofficial returns.

Schuylkill County Native Rachel Wallace Concedes to Meuser, Pledges to Keep Holding Leaders Accountable

Photograph accompanying Rachel Wallace’s statement following the 2026 election

POTTSVILLE — Schuylkill County native Rachel Wallace conceded the race for Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District to Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser on Tuesday night, thanking supporters and pledging to continue advocating for the region.

Tim Twardzik Wins Another Term in Pennsylvania’s 123rd House District

Republican state Rep. Tim Twardzik has won another term representing Pennsylvania’s 123rd House District, defeating Democratic challenger John Deatrich in the , General Election, according to unofficial Schuylkill County returns.

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Congressman Dan Meuser Projected to Win Fifth Term Representing 9th Congressional District

U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser

Republican U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser held a 55,676-vote lead over Democratic challenger Rachel Wallace in Pennsylvania’s 9th Congressional District, according to unofficial election returns reported at .

Josh Shapiro Wins Second Term as Pennsylvania Governor, AP Projects

Photograph accompanying coverage of Pennsylvania’s 2026 governor election

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has won a second term, according to an Associated Press race call Tuesday evening. The Democratic incumbent defeated Republican challenger and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity in the , general election.

Schuylkill County 2026 General Election Results

Schuylkill County 2026 General Election graphic

Republican candidates led every listed race in Schuylkill County’s final overnight update from the , General Election. The unofficial report includes 44,470 ballots, with Election Day returns from all 125 precincts.

Final overnight update: .

Election Day precincts reporting: 125 of 125.

Completion status: All 125 precincts are marked partially reported; 0 precincts are marked complete.

Ballots reported: 44,470, including 40,093 Election Day votes and 4,377 mail votes. No provisional votes are included in this report.

Reported turnout: 58.09% of 76,558 registered voters.

Status: Unofficial. This final overnight update does not constitute certified results or confirmation that every eligible ballot has been counted.

About these totals: The tables below show Schuylkill County votes only. For races covering other counties, these figures do not represent the complete statewide or district-wide results.

Schuylkill County Weather: Near 70 Wednesday, Then Rain and a Cooler Weekend

Schuylkill County weather forecast graphic

Schuylkill County’s forecast beginning , calls for patchy fog overnight before temperatures climb near 70°F Wednesday. Showers become likely late Wednesday night, with rain expected Thursday and additional shower chances Friday.

Schuylkill Haven Man Jailed on Burglary and Assault Charges

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A Schuylkill Haven man faces burglary and assault charges after Pennsylvania State Police say he forced his way into a Landingville home, assaulted a woman and left in her vehicle.