Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on .
ASHLAND — As the Ashland area continues to deal with an ongoing boil-water advisory, new information provided by the Ashland Area Municipal Authority's engineering firm has shed light on the series of problems that led to the water crisis, while residents have pressed borough officials for answers about water safety, pressure problems, and how long it will take to restore normal service.
Alfred Benesch & Company, the engineering firm working with the Ashland Area Municipal Authority (AAMA), provided a detailed summary of the water system and the events that unfolded beginning October 5, 2026.
The Schuylkill County Register of Wills public index lists 21 marriage licenses with official issued dates from , through .

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on . Obituaries are listed from youngest to oldest.
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on . Obituaries are listed from youngest to oldest.
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.
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.
Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on . Obituaries are listed from youngest to oldest.
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.
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.
The following are marriage licenses issued from Saturday, September 26, through Friday, October 2, 2026.
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.