Josh Shapiro Wins Second Term as Pennsylvania Governor, AP Projects

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has won a second term, according to an Associated Press race call Tuesday evening. The Democratic incumbent defeated Republican challenger and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity in the November 3, 2026, general election.

Schuylkill County 2026 General Election Results

Republican candidates led every listed race in Schuylkill County’s final overnight update from the November 3, 2026, General Election. The unofficial report includes 44,470 ballots, with Election Day returns from all 125 precincts.

Final overnight update: November 4, 2026, at 12:52 a.m. Eastern Time.

Election Day precincts reporting: 125 of 125.

Completion status: All 125 precincts are marked partially reported; 0 precincts are marked complete.

Ballots reported: 44,470, including 40,093 Election Day votes and 4,377 mail votes. No provisional votes are included in this report.

Reported turnout: 58.09% of 76,558 registered voters.

Status: Unofficial. This final overnight update does not constitute certified results or confirmation that every eligible ballot has been counted.

About these totals: The tables below show Schuylkill County votes only. For races covering other counties, these figures do not represent the complete statewide or district-wide results.

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.

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 10 Scores

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY — Eight games involving Schuylkill County-area high school football teams are scheduled for Week 10 of the 2026 season.

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 10 Final Scores

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 28th, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 27, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 26, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Monday, October 26, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

Who’s on the Ballot? Schuylkill County’s 2026 General Election Guide

Schuylkill County voters will choose Pennsylvania’s governor and lieutenant governor, a member of Congress and their state House representatives during the Tuesday, November 3, 2026, General Election.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The governor’s race and congressional contest will appear on ballots throughout the county. State House candidates will depend on the district covering each voter’s registered address.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 25, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Sunday, October 25, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 24, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Saturday, October 24, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 9 Scores

Schuylkill County High School Football Week 9 Scores

Friday, October 23, 2026

Matchup	Score
Mahanoy Area Marian Catholic	24 21
Schuylkill Haven Minersville	42 29
Panther Valley Pine Grove	27 20
Pottsville North Schuylkill	32 21
Tamaqua Selinsgrove	27 18
Tri-Valley Nativity BVM	41 0
Blue Mountain Shamokin	34 14

Saturday, October 24, 2026

Matchup	Score
Williams Valley Shenandoah Valley	42 28

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 23, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Friday, October 23, 2026, including family remembrances and available funeral service information.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 21, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, including remembrances and available service information for Richard J. Updegrove and Donalene M. Platts.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 20, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, including remembrances and available service information for Stanley T. Markus and Daniel E. Weikel Jr.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for October 19, 2026

Obituaries published for the Schuylkill County area on Monday, October 19, 2026.

Mahanoy Area Crowns 2026 Homecoming Queen

Ella Connolly was announced as Mahanoy Area’s 2026 Homecoming Queen during halftime of the football game against Minersville on Friday, October 16, 2026.

Naomi Kowalick was named first runner-up, while Maycee Styka was named second runner-up.

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.

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.