Showing posts with label Pennsylvania. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Pennsylvania. Show all posts

Friday, September 18, 2026

Germanville Road to Close for Railroad Track Maintenance in Butler Township

Road closure graphic accompanying the Germanville Road maintenance notice

Germanville Road in Butler Township will be closed September 21–25 for railroad track maintenance, according to the Butler Township Police Department.

Schuylkill County High School Soccer Results for September 17, 2026

Schuylkill County high school soccer scoreboard graphic

Schuylkill County high school soccer teams were in action Thursday, September 17, 2026. Schuylkill Haven led the boys’ results with a 13–0 win at Weatherly, while Pine Grove and Holy Redeemer played to a 3–3 tie in girls’ action.

Shenandoah Valley Rallies; Five Teams Sweep in September 17 Volleyball

Schuylkill County high school volleyball results graphic

Shenandoah Valley rallied to defeat Schuylkill Haven in five sets Thursday, September 17, 2026, winning the final two sets after falling behind 2–1. Pottsville, Marian Catholic, Mahanoy Area, Tri-Valley and Nativity BVM each won in straight sets.

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Pennsylvania State Police Seek Owners of $200,000 in Seized Gold, Additional Scam Victims

Pennsylvania State Police graphic

Pennsylvania State Police are trying to identify the owners of approximately $200,000 in gold bars seized during a traffic stop, along with others who may have fallen victim to a scam involving callers posing as federal officers.

Pine Grove Native Alicia Kimmel to Enter Pitt-Bradford Athletic Hall of Fame

Pitt-Bradford Athletic Hall of Fame

Pine Grove native Alicia Kimmel will be inducted into the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Athletic Hall of Fame during a ceremony .

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 17, 2026

Schuylkill County obituaries

Schuylkill County Obituaries for

Schuylkill Haven Beats Lourdes Regional 3-1 in Volleyball

Schuylkill County high school volleyball results for September 16, 2026

Schuylkill Haven defeated Lourdes Regional 3–1 in a league volleyball match Wednesday, September 16, 2026. Haven won the first two sets, Lourdes took the third, and Haven closed out the match in the fourth.

Cressona Seeks Public Input on Future of Pool and Recreation Complex

Cressona Pool community planning graphic

Community members are being asked to help shape the future of the Cressona Pool and recreation complex through a survey and an upcoming open house.

A Rivalry Forged in Coal Country: North Schuylkill and Mount Carmel Through the Years

A Rivalry Forged in Coal Country:
North Schuylkill and Mount Carmel Through the Years

Story by Adam Bernodin III

Adam is a historian of the North Schuylkill football team and creator of the Spartan Football history website. He will be inducted into the Football Hall of Fame on Friday, Sept. 18, during the Spartans’ game against Mount Carmel.

Ringtown Valley Senior Citizens to Celebrate 50th Anniversary With Open House

Ringtown Valley Senior Citizens will celebrate 50 years of serving the community with a free open house , from 1 to 4 p.m. at the senior center, 104 W. Main St. in Ringtown.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

North Schuylkill Board Approves Baseball Scoreboard, Security Agreement and Student Services

North Schuylkill School Board news graphic

The North Schuylkill School Board approved a new baseball scoreboard, an armed school security services agreement and several student services measures at its Wednesday, September 16, 2026, meeting.

Schuylkill County Officials Warn of Jury Duty Phone Scam Targeting Teachers

Image accompanying a Schuylkill County jury duty phone scam warning

Schuylkill County court and law enforcement officials are warning residents about a reported phone scam in which a caller posing as a deputy sheriff tells a teacher they missed a jury summons and must deliver money to resolve the matter.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 16th, 2026

Schuylkill County obituaries for September 16, 2026

Schuylkill County Obituaries for September 16, 2026

Today's Schuylkill County obituaries remember Lloyd E. “Bud” Kerschner, Joan Ann Tregea, Michael A. Kitsock, Alex L. Fell and Louise Marie Harig.

Woman Charged With Insurance Fraud Over Schuylkill County Burglary Claim

Graphic accompanying a report on insurance fraud charges involving an Ashland renters insurance claim

A Trevorton woman faces two felony charges after investigators said she filed a renters insurance claim alleging a burglary at an Ashland apartment from which she had been evicted.

North Schuylkill to Honor Trooper Michael Pahira Before Friday’s Football Game

North Schuylkill tribute to Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr.

North Schuylkill will honor fallen Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. before the Spartans’ home football game against Mount Carmel Area on Friday, September 18, 2026.

Meet the Schuylkill County Marching Bands 2026: North Schuylkill High School Spartan Marching Band

The North Schuylkill High School Spartan Marching Band is bringing a disco mystery to the field this season with its 2026 show, “Mirrorball Mayhem.”

DHS Cites Trooper Pahira’s Death in Announcement of CDL Fraud Tipline

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Department of Homeland Security graphic

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security cited the Schuylkill County crash that killed Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael E. Pahira Jr. while announcing a tipline for suspected commercial driver’s license fraud.

State Police Seek Information After Motorcyclist Reportedly Threatens Woman on Route 61 in Schuylkill County

Schuylkill County police investigation graphic

Pennsylvania State Police are asking for information after a woman reported that a motorcyclist threatened to shoot her on .

Schuylkill Haven Football Coach Mike Farr Suspended for Two Games

Image accompanying the report on Schuylkill Haven football coach Mike Farr’s two-game suspension

Schuylkill Haven Area head football coach Mike Farr has been suspended for two games for violating the program’s Code of Conduct, according to a statement Superintendent Shawn Fitzpatrick provided to Skook News.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Shenandoah Man Accused of Taking Roommate’s Vehicle Without Permission

Schuylkill County police investigation graphic

A Shenandoah man is facing a misdemeanor charge after state police allege he took his roommate’s vehicle without permission and refused to return it.