Three Schuylkill County School Districts Earn National Recognition for Music Education Excellence

Three school districts in Schuylkill County have once again been recognized on the national stage for their commitment to music education, earning the prestigious Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation.

 

Pottsville Rotary Honors 

April Students of the Month

Pottsville, PA — The Pottsville Rotary Club recognized its April Students of the Month at the Club’s weekly meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Vito’s Coal Fired Restaurant in St. Clair.

Six Schuylkill County Students Honored by Pottsville Rotary Club

The Pottsville Rotary Club recognized its March Students of the Month at the Club’s weekly meeting on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Vito’s Coal Fired Restaurant in St. Clair.

Pottsville Rotary Announces February Students of the Month

The Pottsville Rotary Club recognized its February 2026 Students of the Month at the Club’s weekly meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Vito’s Coal Fired Restaurant.

Martz Madness: Minersville Outlasts Eagles in Down-to-the-Wire Battle

Minersville erased an early deficit and survived a late push from Blue Mountain to secure a 50-47 victory Wednesday night at Martz Hall, punching their ticket to the Schuylkill League Championship.

Pottsville Rotary Recognizes January Students of the Month

POTTSVILLE ROTARY HONORS JANUARY 2026 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Pottsville, PA — The Pottsville Rotary Club recognized its January 2026 Students of the Month at the Club’s weekly meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Vito’s Coal Fired Restaurant in St. Clair.

BOYS BASKETBALL: Minersville Pulls Away Early, Defeats North Schuylkill in Division 1 Clash

Minersville Area used a dominant first quarter to set the tone and never looked back, defeating North Schuylkill 58–44 in a Schuylkill League Division 1 boys basketball matchup.

Minersville Area School District Closed Thursday for Third Consecutive Day Following Cybersecurity Incident

The Minersville Area School District will remain closed on Thursday, December 18, 2025, marking the third consecutive day of canceled classes as the district continues to respond to a cybersecurity incident involving its computer network.

Minersville Area School District Closed Tuesday Due to Cybersecurity Incident

Minersville Area School District has announced that it will be closed on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after district officials took the computer network offline in response to a cybersecurity incident.

GIRLS BASKETBALL: Pine Grove Rolls Past Minersville

Pine Grove used a dominant first half and a balanced scoring effort to secure a 54–38 road victory over Minersville on Friday night.

Minersville Powers Past Shenandoah Valley in Season-Opening Win

Minersville started its 2025–26 boys basketball campaign with an impressive performance Wednesday night, rolling past Shenandoah Valley 83–59.

Pottsville Rotary Recognizes November Students of the Month

The Pottsville Rotary Club recognized its November Students of the Month at the Club’s weekly meeting on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Vito’s Coal Fired Restaurant in St. Clair.

Pottsville Rotary Students of the Month - October 2025

The Pottsville Rotary Club recognized its October Students of the Month at the Club’s weekly meeting on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Vito’s Coal Fired Restaurant in St. Clair.

Minersville Area Crowns Homecoming Queen

Minersville Area High School celebrated its annual Homecoming on Friday night with the crowning of the 2025 Homecoming Queen. 

Williams Valley Outlasts Minersville in Shootout

In one of the most exciting early-season matchups in Schuylkill County football, Williams Valley outlasted Minersville, 43-40, on Friday night in a back-and-forth shootout between two undefeated teams.

PHOTOS: Minersville Girls Soccer Victorious Against Jim Thorpe

Photos from the August 25th, 2025, meetup when Minersville Girls Soccer traveled to Jim Thorpe to play the Olympians.

Minersville Opens Season with Victory Over Halifax

The Minersville Area Battlin’ Miners started their 2025 high school football season on a strong note Friday night, earning a 35-13 road victory in Dauphin County over the Halifax Wildcats.

Minersville's Dante Carr Commits to University of Central Florida

Dante Carr, the standout quarterback from Minersville Area High School, has officially committed to the University of Central Florida (UCF), marking a significant addition to the Knights' 2026 recruiting class.

Minersville Mayor Honors 2024–2025 Student-Athletes of the Year

Two standout student-athletes from Minersville Area Jr/Sr High School were recognized for their achievements both on and off the field during a special presentation by Minersville Mayor Sean Palmer.

SCHUYLKILL GRADUATES: Minersville Area Class of 2025

Congratulations to the graduating Senior Class of Minersville Area High School.