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 Sunday, October 18, 2026.

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.

Mahanoy Area Homecoming King Shares His Crown With Fellow Candidate

Mahanoy Area’s homecoming celebration included a memorable gesture Friday afternoon when newly announced homecoming king Keny Cedanio Ramirez passed his crown to fellow candidate Axton Kuhla.

Schuylkill County Weather: Sunday Frost, Sunny Week Ahead

Schuylkill County’s weather forecast for Sunday, October 18, 2026, calls for widespread morning frost followed by sunshine and a high near 57°F.

Areas of frost are expected late Sunday night, with widespread frost Monday morning. The extended outlook features mostly sunny days and highs in the low 60s through Saturday.

2026 Schuylkill League Soccer Quarterfinal Playoff Results

North Schuylkill advanced in both the boys’ and girls’ brackets as the 2026 Schuylkill League soccer playoffs opened Saturday, October 17. Pine Grove Area’s boys and Minersville’s girls also earned quarterfinal victories.

The boys’ semifinals are scheduled for Monday, October 19, followed by the girls’ semifinals Tuesday, October 20. North Schuylkill will host the semifinals and both championship matches on Thursday, October 22.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 17, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Saturday, October 17, 2026, remembering Tara Lee Gregis-Mowery, Jane Androshick and Daniel E. Weikel.

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 Thursday, October 15, 2026, 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.

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 Saturday, October 10, 2026, through Friday, October 16, 2026. The index was checked at 5 p.m. Eastern on October 16, 2026.

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 Friday, October 16, 2026.

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 October 19, 2026, 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.