Schuylkill County High School Football Week 7 Scores

 

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 7 Scores

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 8, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Obituaries are listed from youngest to oldest.

Six Schuylkill County Fire and EMS Organizations Awarded Nearly $1.2 Million in Federal Grants

Six fire and emergency medical service organizations in Schuylkill County have been awarded a combined $1,196,541.44 in federal grants through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Congressman Dan Meuser announced.

The Schuylkill County awards are part of approximately $2.8 million in funding distributed to 11 fire and EMS organizations across Pennsylvania’s Ninth Congressional District.

Meet the Schuylkill County Marching Bands 2026: Mahanoy Area Marching Band

MAHANOY CITY — The Mahanoy Area Marching Band is bringing Broadway to the field with “Curtain Up!”, its Fall 2026 production featuring music from several well-known stage shows.

The band includes 37 musicians and 17 members of the band front and color guard. Students in the program are in grades seven through 12.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 7, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Obituaries are listed from youngest to oldest.

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 7 Schedule

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Seven Schuylkill County-area high school football games are scheduled for Week 7 of the 2026 season on Thursday, October 8, and Friday, October 9.

STC Practical Nursing Program Reports 92.59% Licensure Exam Pass Rate

FRACKVILLE — Schuylkill Technology Center’s Adult Practical Nursing Program announced Tuesday that its graduates achieved a 92.59% first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses during the 2025–2026 reporting period.

The NCLEX-PN is the examination nursing school graduates must pass to obtain practical nursing licensure in Pennsylvania.

Marian Catholic to Induct 10 Former Athletes and Late Golf Coach into Sports Hall of Fame

Marian Catholic High School will honor 10 former athletes and the late longtime golf coach Leonard A. “Lenny” Brylewski Sr. during its 2026 Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

The ceremony will be held Sunday, October 18, at Capriotti’s in Tresckow and will recognize accomplishments in football, volleyball, basketball, softball, baseball, track and field, and golf.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 6, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 5, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Monday, October 5, 2026.

Schuylkill County Marriage Licenses - Sept. 26 through Oct. 2

The following are marriage licenses issued from Saturday, September 26, through Friday, October 2, 2026. 

Shenandoah Valley’s Brittany Tufts Reaches 500 Career Assists in Sweep of North Schuylkill

Shenandoah Valley setter Brittany Tufts reached 500 career assists during the Lady Devils’ sweep of North Schuylkill on Sunday, October 4, 2026, adding a personal milestone to a notable victory for the program.

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast: Rain Sunday Before a Sunny Week

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.

Two More Verizon Wire Thefts Reported in Schuylkill County

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 September 23, 2026, and Rush Township on October 1, 2026.

Pottsville Man Accused of Submitting False Wage Information in $4,500 Insurance Claim

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.

Man and Woman Charged Following Ashland Domestic Altercation

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 Man Faces Felony Drug Charges After Police Say Fentanyl, Methamphetamine Found in Bedroom

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.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 3, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Saturday, October 3, 2026. 

Shenandoah Historical Society to Close Presentation Season with Talk on Early Medicine

SHENANDOAH — The Greater Shenandoah Area Historical Society will conclude its 2026 presentation season on Tuesday, October 6, with a free program exploring the history of early medicine in Shenandoah.

Butler Township Donates Five Surplus Tasers to Schuylkill County Sheriff’s Office

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.